After winning a wrestling match to raise funds for charity, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) is approached by the bewitching beauty Ayora (Stephanie Wilkin) with a message from Salmoneus (Robert Trebor). She tells him that Salmoneus has suddenly struck it rich in the town of Orestia, and has invited Hercules back there to share in his incredible good fortune. Though admittedly curious, Hercules declines. Later during his travels, he discovers the source of Salmoneus' newly acquired wealth -- the shameless hustler has been selling off a huge treasure trove which has been sealed off in a cave for years. Sensing that his friend may be in imminent danger, Hercules sets out for Orestia.
Meanwhile, Salmoneus is busy living the high life, surrounded by beautiful women, until the entrance to the cave containing the treasure suddenly comes crashing down. His confidence is further shaken when his partner, Purces (Stephen Hall), is cornered and killed at the excavation site by Nemesis (Teresa Hill), the goddess of divine retribution. Upset, Salmoneus goes to see Zandar (Andy Anderson), the mastermind behind the extraction of the rare antiquities. The evil Zandar assures him that he will be amply rewarded as long as he continues to sell.
Salmoneus' fears are far from allayed, however, when Hercules arrives to explain that the treasure trove was a gift from the goddess Hera to King Ores in exchange for putting down a rebellion against her, and that she will no doubt exact a terrible revenge against Salmoneus for his part in selling it off. Later, after Salmoneus reveals how he was lured into the operation by Purces, Hercules is surprised by the sudden appearance of the beautiful Nemesis. He chases her down, but before he can defend Salmoneus she transforms into a bird and flies away. Realizing she is searching for Salmoneus to exact divine retribution, Hercules races to reach his friend first, but is attacked by a group of Zandar's thugs. Battling his way free, he manages to find Salmoneus just as Nemesis is aiming an arrow at his heart.
Appealing to her sense of justice, Hercules convinces Nemesis to spare Salmoneus and investigate Zandar instead. Meanwhile, Zandar prays to Hera for a weapon strong enough to defeat Hercules, and the goddess responds by summoning the fiery monster Pyro. Zandar manages to take Nemesis captive in his headquarters while a deadly battle between Hercules and Pyro ensues in the cellar beneath Salmoneus' showroom. As Pyro attacks Hercules with a barrage of flames, Nemesis escapes her bonds and rushes to the showroom. She frees Salmoneus from the clutches of Zandar, who flees into the cellar seeking Pyro's protection but is himself consumed by flames. Hercules finally manages to finish Pyro off by hurling a burning makeshift spear right between the fiery killer's eyes. In the end, Nemesis bids farewell to Hercules with a kiss, transforms herself into a bird once more, and flies off to pursue her own destiny.
Starring: Kevin Sorbo (Hercules)
Guest Starring: Robert Trebor (Salmoneus), Teresa Hill (Nemesis), Andy Anderson (Zandar), Emma Menzies (Serita), Stephanie Wilkin (Ayora), Daniel Batten (Pyro), Stephen Hall (Purces), Geoff Clendon (Foreman), Roger Goodburn (Promoter), Mark Nua (Wrestler), Jon Brazier (Slave Trader), Jeff Gane (Peddler), Mary Henderson (Female Client), James Marcum (Bartender)
Written by John Schulian
Directed by Timothy Bond
Trivia: In this episode, Salmoneus gets a love interest in the form of a beautiful young woman named Serita.