Xena: Warrior Princess

***Xena: Warrior Princess*** is an American fantasy television series filmed on location in New Zealand. The series aired in first-run syndication from September 4, 1995 to June 18, 2001. Critics have praised the series for its strong female protagonist, and it has acquired a strong cult following, attention in fandom, parody, and academia, and has influenced the direction of other television series. It was a spin-off from *Hercules: The Legendary Journeys*, as well as was created by the executives of *Renaissance Pictures,* Robert Tapert and Sam Raimi.

Writer-director-producer Robert Tapert created the series in 1995 under his production tag, Renaissance Pictures, with executive producers R. J. Stewart (who developed the series along with Tapert) and Sam Raimi. The series narrative follows Xena (played by Lucy Lawless), an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent by using her formidable fighting skills to now help those who are unable to defend themselves. Xena is accompanied by Gabrielle (played by Renee O'Connor), who during the series changes from a simple farm-girl into an Amazon warrior and Xena's comrade-in-arms; her initial naïveté helps to balance Xena and assists her in recognizing and pursuing the greater good. In 2012 star Lucy Lawless confirmed that her character Xena was from ancient Bulgaria (Thrace).

The show is a spin-off of the television series *Hercules: The Legendary Journeys*; the saga began with three episodes in *Hercules* where Xena was a recurring character originally scheduled to die in her third appearance. Aware that the character of Xena had become very successful among the public, the producers of the series decided to launch a spin-off series based on her adventures. *Xena* became a successful show which has aired in more than 108 countries around the world since 1998. In 2004 and 2007, it ranked #9 and #10 on *TV Guide*'s Top Cult Shows Ever and the title character ranked #100 on Bravo's 100 Greatest TV Characters. *Xena*'s success has led to hundreds of tie-in products, including comics, books, video games and conventions, realized annually since 1998 in Pasadena, California and in London.

The series soared past its predecessor in ratings and in popularity. In its second season it became the top-rated syndicated drama series on American television. For all six years, *Xena* remained in the top five. Cancellation of the series was announced in October 2000, and the series finale aired in the summer of 2001. Xena's own series began on September 4, 1995. The series ran for six seasons and 134 episodes until its final episode aired on May 21, 2001. The series won an Emmy Award in 2001, and was ranked in #10 in TV Guide's Top 25 Cult TV Shows of All Time.

## Episodes

"*In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. The power...the passion...the danger. Her courage will change the world.*" ―Series intro, narrated by Donald LaFontaine.

### Season 1

* Sins of the Past
* Chariots of War
* Dreamworker
* Cradle of Hope
* The Path Not Taken
* The Reckoning
* The Titans
* Prometheus
* Death in Chains
* Hooves & Harlots
* The Black Wolf
* Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts
* Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards
* A Fistful of Dinars
* Warrior... Princess
* Mortal Beloved
* The Royal Couple of Thieves
* The Prodigal
* Altared States
* Ties That Bind
* The Greater Good
* Callisto
* Death Mask
* Is There a Doctor in the House?

### Season 2

* Orphan of War
* Remember Nothing
* The Giant Killer
* Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
* Return of Callisto
* Warrior... Princess... Tramp
* Intimate Stranger
* Ten Little Warlords
* A Solstice Carol
* The Xena Scrolls
* Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis
* Destiny
* The Quest
* A Necessary Evil
* A Day in the Life
* For Him the Bell Tolls
* The Execution
* Blind Faith
* Ulysses
* The Price
* Lost Mariner
* A Comedy of Eros

### Season 3

* The Furies
* Been There, Done That
* The Dirty Half Dozen
* The Deliverer
* Gabrielle's Hope
* The Debt: Part 1
* The Debt: Part 2
* The King of Assassins
* Warrior...Priestess...Tramp
* The Quill is Mightier
* Maternal Instincts
* The Bitter Suite
* One Against an Army
* Forgiven
* King Con
* When in Rome...
* Forget Me Not
* Fins, Femmes and Gems
* Tsunami
* Vanishing Act
* Sacrifice: Part 1
* Sacrifice: Part 2

### Season 4

* Adventures in the Sin Trade: Part 1
* Adventures in the Sin Trade: Part 2
* A Family Affair
* In Sickness and in Hell
* A Good Day
* A Tale of Two Muses
* Locked up and Tied Down
* Crusader
* Past Imperfect
* The Key to the Kingdom
* Daughter of Pomira
* If the Shoe Fits...
* Paradise Found
* Devi
* Between the Lines
* The Way
* The Play's the Thing
* The Convert
* Takes One to Know One
* Endgame
* The Ides of March
* Déjà Vu All over Again

### Season 5

* Fallen Angel
* Chakram
* Succession
* Animal Attraction
* Them Bones, Them Bones
* Purity
* Back in the Bottle
* Little Problems
* Seeds of Faith
* Lyre, Lyre, Hearts on Fire
* Punch Lines
* God Fearing Child
* Eternal Bonds
* Amphipolis under Siege
* Married with Fishsticks
* Lifeblood
* Kindred Spirits
* Antony and Cleopatra
* Looking Death in the Eye
* Livia
* Eve
* Motherhood

### Season 6

* Coming Home
* The Haunting of Amphipolis
* Heart of Darkness
* Who's Gurkhan?
* Legacy
* The Abyss
* The Rheingold
* The Ring
* Return of the Valkyrie
* Old Ares had a Farm
* Dangerous Prey
* The God You Know
* You Are There
* Path of Vengeance
* To Helicon and Back
* Send in the Clones
* The Last of the Centaurs
* When Fates Collide
* Many Happy Returns
* Soul Possession
* A Friend in Need, Part 1
* A Friend in Need, Part 2

## Broadcast

The show make its debut on Cartoonito in the UK & Ireland on September 7, 2015.