Season I
24 episodes, 1995-96

Sins Of The Past (9/4/95) Writer: Robert Tapert Director: Doug Lefler Xena journeys homeward determined to make amends for the sins of her past, but her efforts to begin a new life are challenged by the vengeful warlord Draco. Chariots Of War (9/11/95) Writers: Josh Becker and Jack Perez Director: Harley Cokeliss Xena comes upon a peaceful town that is under attack by the evil Cycnus and his son Sphaerus. Dreamworker (9/18/95) Writer: Steven L. Sears Director: Bruce Seth Green Xena must enter the magical realm of the Dreamscape to rescue Gabrielle after she is kidnapped and betrothed to the dream god Morpheus. Cradle Of Hope (9/25/95) Writer: Terence Winter Director: Michael Levine Xena Protects a helpless infant doomed by a prophecy that identifies him as a future threat to King Gregor. The Path Not Taken (10/2/95) Writer: Julie Sherman Director: Stephen L. Posey Xena's plan to prevent a war by rescuing a kidnapped princess brings her back into contact with murderers and mercenaries from her dark past. The Reckoning (10/16/95) Writer: Peter Allan Fields Director: Charles Siebert Ares sets a trap for Xena aimed at returning her to her former life as a ruthless warrior. The Titans (10/30/95) Writer: R.J. Stewart Director: Eric Brevig Xena must save an entire village when Gabrielle unwittingly frees three ancient Titans, who have been imprisoned for centuries in stone. Prometheus (11/6/95) Writer: R.J. Stewart Director: Stephen L. Posey Hercules and Iolaus join forces with Xena and Gabrielle to Free Prometheus, who has been chained by the Gods. Death In Chains (11/13/95) Writers: Babs Greyhosky, Adam Armus, and Nora Kay Foster Director: Charles Siebert Xena must rescue Hades'' sister Celesta, the embodiment of Death, from the clutches of King Sisyphus or all mankind will be doomed to eternal life filled with suffering. Hooves And Harlots (11/20/95) Writer: Steven L. Sears Director: Jace Alexander Xena must discover who murdered the Amazon Princess Terreis to avert a war between the Amazons and the Centaurs. The Black Wolf (1/8/96) Writer: Alan Jay Glueckman Director: Mario Di Leo Xena goes undercover to aid a group of rebels following a shadowy leader known only as the Black Wolf. Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts (1/15/96) Writers: Roy Thomas and Janis Hendler Director: T.J. Scott Xena is summoned by the beautiful Helen of Troy to help end the bitter ten-year-long war between the Greeks and the Trojans. Athens City Academy Of The Performing Bards (1/22/96) Writers: R.J. Stewart and Steven L. Sears Director: Jace Alexander When Gabrielle decides to audition for a coveted spot at the Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards, she helps another young hopeful regain confidence in his extraordinary talents as a storyteller. A Fistful Of Dinars (1/29/96) Writers: Steven L. Sears and R.J. Stewart Director:Josh Becker Xena goes in search of a Legendary Lost Treasure which includes Ambrosia, the sustenance of the gods, in an effort to keep the precious food from falling into the wrong hands. Warrior...Princess (2/5/96) Writer: Brenda Lilly Director: Michael Levine Because of her starting resemblance to King Lias' daughter Diana, Xena is asked to pose as the princess to help flush out a band of would be assassins. Mortal Beloved (2/12/96) Writer: R.J. Stewart Director: Garthy Maxwell Xena is summoned to the underworld by her beloved Marcus to help defeat the madman Atyminius, who has stolen Hades' helmet of indivisibility. The Royal Couple Of Thieves (2/19/96) Writer: Steven L. Sears Director:John Cameron Xena enlists the aid of Autolycus, the cunning "king of thieves," to recover a priceless chest containing a weapon of awesome power from the evil warlord Malthus. The Prodigal (3/4/96) Writer: Chris Mannheim Director: John T. Kretchmer After leaving Xena, Gabrielle joins forces with the warrior Meleager to save her home village from the ruthless brigand Damon. Altared States (4/22/96) Writer: Chris Mannheim Director: Michael Levine Xena and Gabrielle intervene to save young Icus from being sacrificed by his own father, Anteus. Ties That Bind (4/29/96) Writers: Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster Director: Charles Siebert In an attempt to win Xena back to lead his army, Ares masterminds a plot involving Xena's Estranged Father Atrius. The Greater Good (5/6/96) Writer: Steven L. Sears Director: Gary Jones When Xena is hit with a poisoned dart, Gabrielle must disguise herself as the warrior princess in a plan to save Salmoneus from being killed by the warlord Talmadeus. Callisto (5/13/96) Writer: R.J. Stewart Director: T.J. Scott Xena must battle the fierce woman warrior Callisto, who is bent on taking revenge for the death of her family. Death Mask (6/3/96) Writer: Peter Allan Fields Director: Stewart Main Xena is reunited with her brother Toris and the two join forces to overthrow Cortese, the raider who destroyed their village many years before. Is There A Doctor In The House? (7/29/96) Writer: Patricia Manney Director: T.J. Scott Xena forces an end to the Mitoan-Thessalian War while using her medical knowledge to save the lives of numerous casualties, including Gabrielle.