The beautiful and deadly princess Xena (Lucy Lawless) sets out to kill Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) because that's the only way she will ever be able to secure complete control of the region of Arcadian. With the help of her faithful love-struck lieutenants, Xena plans the mighty Hercules' downfall. She poses as a maiden in distress to lure away Hercules' best friend Iolaus (Michael Hurst). Enchanting him with sex and lies and preying on his loneliness, she uses him as bait for Hercules.
When Hercules learns Xena's true identity, he goes to rescue Iolaus, falling into her trap. Blinded by Xena's guile, Iolaus turns on his friend and wears him down in an emotional confrontation. Finally, Iolaus realizes the truth and once again, joins Hercules to fight against Xena and her army. But when Iolaus is wounded, Hercules goes to his rescue rather than pursuing Xena for a fight to the finish. She vows to return and wreak her revenge on the reunited friends.
Starring: Kevin Sorbo (Hercules)
Guest Starring: Michael Hurst (Iolaus), Lucy Lawless (Xena), Elizabeth Hawthorne (Alcmene), Bill Johnson (Petrakis), Michael Dwyer (Theodorus), Patrick Wilson (Estragon), Rebecca Clark (Syreena), Bill Borlase (Villager), Eddie Campbell (Drinker #1), Danny Lineham (Drinker #2), Sam Williams (Hercules Stunt Double)
Written by John Schulian
Directed by Bruce Seth Green