Xena and Gabrielle ready for Season 3.
(The Furies) / (Been There, Done That) / (The Dirty Half Dozen) / (The Deliverer) / (Gabrielle's Hope) / (The Debt I) / (The Debt II) / (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 I) / (Sacrifice II)
1. The Furies
writer:RJ Stewart
director:Gilbert Shilton
Sounds grim- the
Furies tormenting Xena after she refuses to avenge her father's
murder, and discovers that the killer was..... Also quite a lot
of physical comedy as Xena goes nuts! Not quite as dark as it was
supposed to be, with LL doing a fair impersonation of the Three
Stooges during her nutty phase.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Xena's sanity was not harmed during the production
of this motion picture. The Furies, however, will be opening
their own lap dancing variety show off-off-off Broadway soon.
2. Been There, Done That
writer:Hilary J Bader
director:Andrew Merrifield
A 'Groundhog Day'
type episode involving a time loop and lead characters dying.
Repeatedly! Xena is in the Bill Murray role and even gets to kill
Joxer! A lighter episode, and a very funny one indeed. I
especially liked Joxer in this one.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: The rooster was not harmed during the production
of this motion picture although his feathers were severely
ruffled. However a little gel and mousse straightened out the
mess.
3. The Dirty Half Dozen
writer:Steven L Sears
director:Rick Jacobson
Xena rounds up a
bunch of cut throats to defeat an Ares worshipping warlord.
Gabrielle's new shorter outfit makes its debut. This meeting with
some of Xena's former associates is also another look at
Gabrielle's influence on Xena and vice versa.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: No convicts were reformed during the filming of
this motion picture. Can't we all just get along?
4.The Deliverer
writer:Steven L Sears
director: Oley Sassone
Julius Caesar
returns in an episode set in Roman Britain. This one looks like
being a major one in the development of the characters. BIG
changes for Gabrielle, really dramatic actually, and the first
part of the stories about her well publicized pregnancy. Roman
Britain looks just like New Zealand.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Gabrielle was slightly well done during the
filming of this motion picture. However, the producers would like
to recommend a zesty barbeque sauce to bring out the full flavour
of this episode
5. Gabrielle's Hope
writer: RJ Stewart
director:Charles Siebert and Andrew Merrifield
Gabrielle gives
birth in this one to a girl named Hope- probably not a good omen.
Rosemary's Baby anyone? Xena and Gabrielle are still in Roman
Britain on their way home when Gabrielle has her happy event.
Gabby tells her big lie in this episode. Naughty naughty!
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Despite witnessing the bizarre and somewhat
disturbing birth of Gabrielle's Hope, no farm animals were harmed
or traumatized during the production of this motion picture.
6. The Debt (Betrayal)
writer:RJ Stewart
story: RJ Stewart and Robert Tapert
director: Oley Sassone
Xena goes to
China(or Chin). Very action packed one. Explains the origin of
the Warrior Princess name. Xena remembers a time when she met a
remarkable Chinese woman after trying to kidnap a young prince.
She spends a bit of time dressed in nothing but mud! Yet more of
the rift between Xena and Gabrielle here- and that Gabby! What a
bad girl.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: No frock tarts were harmed during the production
of this motion picture, although they wish they had been
7. The Debt II
writer:RJ Stewart
director:Oley Sassone
The betrayal of
Xena seen in part one has her lined up for execution. We learn
yet more about her past and the events that made her the warrior
princess. Xena tells her little fib to Gabrielle in this one.
More excellent acting from LL and ROC, great photography and
music. Brilliant episode.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Xena and Gabrielle's relationship suffered another
blow (although Gabrielle doesn't know it yet) during the
production of this motion picture.
8. King of Assassins
writers: Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster
director: Bruce Campbell
Features TWO
Joxers- nightmare or what! One of which wears black leather and
is his evil twin Jett. Xena-light, and features Cleopatra and
Autolycus.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Due to the initiative of a severe wedgie, Joxer
was slightly uncomfortable but not seriously harmed during the
production of this motion picture
9.Warrior..Priestess..Tramp
writer:Adam Armus & Nora Kay Foster
director: Robert Ginty
More work for Lucy. Meg returns, this time running a bordello.(look out
for Jodie Dorday who plays Solari as one of the dancing girls!)
Also appearring is a Hestian virgin priestess named Leah (yep,
Lucy again), who is having trouble with men attacking the temple.
She also has a speech impediment- can't say her 'r's. She needs
Xena and Gabrielle's help. Apparently one of the first filmed of
Series 3.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Despite another Xena lookalike, the gene pool (or
rather the gene puddle) was not harmed during the production of
this motion picture.
10.The Quill is Mightier
writer:Hilary J Bader
director: Andrew Merrifield
Gabrielle carries
this one. Aphrodite and Ares appear, as does Joxer with minimal
Xena.(sigh) Aphrodite casts a spell so that everything Gabrielle
writes comes true. A comedy episode also featuring the return of
Minya! Check out that disclaimer!
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: No naked Gabrielle's were harmed during the
production of this motion picture.
11. Maternal Instincts
writer: Chris Manheim
director: Mark Beesley
Another "rift" episode that follows The Deliverer and Gabrielle's Hope. Callisto appears and it also
features the Amazons and Gabrielle's child grown up a bit. Quite
stunningly upsetting events occur in this daring episode featuring
a bevy of mothers and their offspring.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Xena and Gabrielle's relationship was harmed
during the production of this motion picture.
12. The Bitter Suite
writer: Steven L Sears and Chris Manheim
director: Oley Sassone
Xena - The
Musical! We know Lucy can sing, but can Renee or Argo? Ares,
Joxer and Callisto all sing aswell. The dreaded RIFT will finally
be resolved in this episode, but the brutal opening caused some
controversy.
All but Lucy Lawless, Ted Raimi and Kevin Smith have their
singing dubbed. There are seven songs and it begins with Xena and
Gabrielle not getting along to say the least. After falling into
a mystical waterfall they enter a strange world where they
resolve their differences in song!! Look out for a kiss- but not
with Xena and Gabrielle this time.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: The musical genre was not harmed during the
production of this motion picture. In fact, the procucers hope
you were A-MUSE-D by this episode.
13. One Against an Army
writer: Gene O'Neill & Noreen Tobin
director: Paul Lynch
Xena must battle
the Persian Army single handed while Gabrielle lies very ill. New
writers and directors, and no significant guest stars. This
excellent episode is in a similar vein to The Greater Good.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Gabrielle's ankle was harmed during the production
of this motion picture.
14. Forgiven
writer: RJ Stewart
director: Garth Maxwell
An obnoxious
teenage girl tries to show Xena that she would make a better
sidekick than Gabrielle as they try and retrieve the Urn of
Apollo. Gab takes another beating.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: No street talking, cat fighting, bar room brawling
juvenile delinquents were harmed during the production of this
motion picture.
15. King Con
writer: Chris Manheim
director: Janet Greek
Xena and Gabrielle
help to get back at some baddies who beat up Joxer by conning
them. Why doesn't Xena just bash heads? Xena gets to kiss.... A
MAN!!
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER:No con men were conned during the production of
this motion picture
16. When in Rome
writer:Steven L Sears
director: John Lang
Julius Caesar
returns once more as Xena gets another crack at her second worst
enemy while trying to rescue a rebel leader.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Caesar's Palace was not harmed during the
production of this motion picture. However, Crassus and the
gladiators went down for the count.
17. Forget Me Not
writer: Hilary J Bader
director: Charlie Haskell
Gabrielle wants
to forget all the horrible things that have happened to her
recently, but Joxer (yes he is in it) is concerned that she might
forget him. Ares also appears in this season's clip show.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Xena and Joxer were not forgotten during the
production of this motion picture.
18. Fins, Femmes and Gems
story: Rob Tapert, Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster
writer: Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster
director: Josh Becker
Aphrodite appears.
Another spell one that has people become obssessed with the first
thing they see. Xena and fishing, Gabrielle and herself- she was
looking in a mirror, and Joxer and some sort of Tarzan style ape
man!!! We also get to see young Xena and young Lyceus! A very
funny comedy- listen out for Gabrielle's theme song.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Joxer's dignity was slightly harmed during the
production of this motion picture. However, Gabrielle's pink
nightie was restored to its original condition
19. Tsunami
writer: Chris Manheim
director: John Laing
Autolycus joins
Xena and Gabrielle as they are stuck on a ship in a storm. Shades
of The Poseidon Adventure- or maybe catching the Titanic wave?
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: No cast or crew were singing "Tanks for the
Memories" during the production of this motion picture.
However, the phrase, "Strike the set" was given new
meaning.
20. Vanishing Act
writer: Terry Winter
director: Andrew Merrifield
Xena and Gabrielle help Autolycus to regain his King of Thieves
title. More dressing up and funny accents for Xena and Gabrielle.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Upon completion of the filming of this episode,
Autolycus's scuba gear was placed on display at the Athens Diving
Institute fo the education and enjoyment of future generations to
come.
21. Sacrifice I
writer: Steven L Sears
director: David Warry-Smith
who's this?
Season three ends with a two parter. Xena
and Gabrielle vainly struggle to stop evil Hope from re-emerging
from her cocoon.(!) Callisto and Ares also appear.
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: No pulsing cocoons were harmed during the
production of this motion picture. What was witnessed was purely
a re-enactment
22. Sacrifice II
writer: Paul Robert Coyle
director: Rick Jacobson
Hope takes the
form of her mother(!) and joins with Ares to create a race of
super beings. Xena teams with Callisto to prevent this. An
exciting end to a turbulent season- what a year for Gabrielle,
culminating in this episode and one heck of a cliffhanger!
(Read my review of this episode)
DISCLAIMER: Gabrielle finally went off the deep end during
production of this motion picture