Tag: Syndicated

The bard and warrior find three men beating Joxer. Xena stops them, but they run. She finds the two men who conned Joxer and stole his sword. They tell the warrior that the owner of the casino, where Joxer recently won a lot of money, was most likely behind the attack. Xena decides to bring the man down with the help of the two con men.

written by Chris Manheim
directed by Janet Greek
music by Joseph LoDuca

Guest Cast: Ted Raimi (Joxer), Stig Eldred (Titus), Justin Curry (Leo), Patrick Fabian (Rafe), Cameron Rhodes (Eldon), Vikki Cottingham (Barmaid), Bill Florian (Security Guard), Robert McMullen (Croupier/Dealer), Chris Sherwood (Guard #1), and Argo

LogBook entry by Mary Terrell

When Caesar captures the leader of the resistence in Gual, Xena decides to make a trade for him. She captures Crassus, a member of the Roman Triumvirate. But Caesar refuses to give up his prisoner, so the warrior comes up with a plan to switch the men.

written by Steven L. Sears
directed by John Laing
music by Joseph LoDuca

Guest Cast: Karl Urban (Caesar), Jermey Callaghan (Pompey), Matthew Chamberlain (Crassus), Grant Triplow (Brutus), Tamati Rice (Vircinix), Katrina Browne (Mendala), Riqi Harawira (Guard), Gavin Rutherford (Centurion), Graham Smith (Boat Captain), and Argo

LogBook entry by Mary Terrell

Gabrielle is troubled by nightmares and decides to pay a visit to the temple of Mnemosyne. She asks the priestess to help her search her memories so that she might find a way to rid herself of the pain. But Joxer feels that he can help her and takes the bard away from the temple, even though she has already begun her quest to remember.

written by Hilary J. Bader
directed by Charlie Haskell
music by Joseph LoDuca

Guest Cast: Kevin Smith (Ares), Ted Raimi (Joxer), Jan Hellriegel (Preistess of Mnemosyne), Mark Webley (Guard), Lana Garland (Young Woman)

LogBook entry by Mary Terrell

Three men bring the Mystic Diamond to Aphrodite. The goddess plans to have the gem, which powers the north star, added to her constellation. But she knows that Xena and Gabrielle will try to stop her. After the goddess sends the men on with the diamond to the person who will place the stone for her, the warrior and bard arrive at the temple, along with Joxer. As the trio look around, Aphrodite places an obsession spell on them and whatever they are thinking about at that moment is what they become obsessed with. Soon the trio are at a lake with Xena fishing, Gabrielle preoccupied with herself, and Joxer acting like an ape man.

teleplay by Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster
story by Robert Tapert and Adam Armus and Nora Kay Foster
directed by Josh Becker
music by Joseph LoDuca

Guest Cast: Ted Raimi (Joxer), Alexandra Tydings (Aphrodite), Renee Schuda (Young Xena), Callum Gallagher (Young Lyceus), Lawerence Makoare (Maecenus), Jason Tamu (Thug #1)

Original title: Fish Schticks

LogBook entry by Mary Terrell

While at a village picking up supplies, Gabrielle spots Autolycus in a chain gang being led onto a ship. She boards the vessel to find out why he is there. When the crew tries to take her off the ship, she fights them and then yells for Xena. The warrior immediately jumps aboard as the ship is leaving the dock. After she learns what is going on, she pays a visit to Autolycus in the hold. As they are talking, Xena and one of the prisoners feel a jolt. On deck, the warrior learns that the water depth is lower than it should be and spots a cloud of ash in the air. She realizes that Mount Aetnas has erupted. Knowing what is going to happen, the captain turns the ship. But it is already too late, as a giant wave approaches the ship.

written by Chris Manheim
directed by John Laing
music by Joseph LoDuca

Guest Cast: Bruce Campbell (Autolycus), Todd Rippon (Macon), Stephen Tozer (Thadeus), Toby Fisher (Petridies), Stephen Hall (Captain)

LogBook entry by Mary Terrell