Xena: Warrior Princess

10 Best Episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess - Season 6

Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Xena: Warrior Princess - S6E6

#15 - The Abyss (Season 6 - Episode 6)

When searching for Virgil, Xena and Gabrielle are confronted by cannibals and they must stay alive in order to rescue Virgil before he becomes their next meal.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 24 votes.

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#14 - You Are There (Season 6 - Episode 13)

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A tabloid reporter tries to get the scoop on Xena and her motivation for her quest to obtain the legendary golden apples from Valhalla.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 27 votes.

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#13 - The Haunting of Amphipolis (Season 6 - Episode 2)

On her trip home to Amphipolis, Xena finds the town possessed and sinister powers from Hell awaiting her, Gabrielle and Eve.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 26 votes.

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#12 - Legacy (Season 6 - Episode 5)

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Xena and Gabrielle try to help two warring African tribes unite against their Roman enemies and Gabrielle must live with herself when she accidently takes the life of an unarmed young man.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 22 votes.

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#11 - Who's Gurkhan? (Season 6 - Episode 4)

Gabrielle sets out on a rescue mission to North Africa with the gang in tow, when she discovers her neice has been kidnapped by an elusive warlord named Gurkhan.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 27 votes.

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#10 - Path of Vengeance (Season 6 - Episode 14)

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When Eve returns to make amends for her past, she is captured by the Amazons and sentenced to execution unless Xena and Gabrielle can save her.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 22 votes.

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#9 - Old Ares Had a Farm (Season 6 - Episode 10)

Xena disguises a mortal Ares as a farmer in the middle of nowhere in order to hide him from warlords seeking revenge.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 27 votes.

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#8 - Heart of Darkness (Season 6 - Episode 3)

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Xena must devise a plan to avoid inheriting the kingdom of Hell, and it won't be easy with her heart turning cold and an angel named Lucifer ambitiously trying to force her to descend to her throne.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 21 votes.

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#7 - Many Happy Returns (Season 6 - Episode 19)

While travelling to return the Helmet of Hermes to the King of Thebes, Xena and Gabrielle rescue Genia, a virgin who is about to be sacrificed willingly by religious zealots in exchange for protection from a warlord. Xena and Gabrielle think that introducing Genia to Aphrodite would convince her that throwing away her life for a god is a bad idea but it backfires on them.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 25 votes.

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#6 - A Friend in Need (2) (Season 6 - Episode 22)

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Since Xena must be dead to fight Yodoshi, she allows a samurai and his warriors to kill her. Gabrielle learns that she can bring Xena back to life by burning her body and putting the ashes in a magic spring before sunset on the second day. Gabrielle fights the samurai for Xena's body. She then builds a pyre and collects Xena's ashes. Meanwhile, Xena's spirit comes to a teahouse where other spirits that are against the evil Yodoshi dwell. Eventually Xena defeats Yodoshi and releases the many souls that he has held captive. But, in order for those souls to remain at peace, Xena must stay dead. Gabrielle realizes that she must sacrifice her friend for the greater good. But as she departs, Xena's spirit promises to be with Gabrielle always.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 31 votes.

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#5 - The Rheingold (1) (Season 6 - Episode 7)

When Xena journeys to Norse to stop a vicious beast she created, Gabrielle soon follows and learns of Xena's past as a valkeryie and the crimes she committed after she made the Rheingold into a powerful ring.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 26 votes.

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#4 - When Fates Collide (Season 6 - Episode 18)

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After escaping from Hades and capturing the Fates, Caesar changes the Threads of Fate in order to change his destiny. He makes Xena his empress and rules the world by her side. Gabrielle is a talented playwright and Alti is the High Priestess of Rome, and she wants all the power for herself and will stop at nothing to get it.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 28 votes.

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#3 - To Helicon and Back (Season 6 - Episode 15)

Gabrielle leads the Amazons on a rescue mission to Helicon to save Queen Varia from the vengeful half-god son of Artemis, who's bent on destroying every Amazon.

The episode was rated 8.57 from 23 votes.

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#2 - Return of the Valkyrie (3) (Season 6 - Episode 9)

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Xena has amnesia and believes herself to be Hrothgar's bride, Wealthea but she must regain her memory in order to save Gabrielle from eternal sleep.

The episode was rated 8.61 from 28 votes.

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#1 - The Ring (2) (Season 6 - Episode 8)

After Xena tells the tale of how Grendel was created, when the valkeryie Grunhilda put on the Rheingold ring, she, Gabrielle, and two Northern warriors kill the creature, only to learn it wasn't the one they thought but her child instead. It's mother, Grunhilda, has the power of the ring and is bent on destroying Xena and anyone who gets in her way.

The episode was rated 8.75 from 28 votes.

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