The Bonds We Choose
Season 8 - Episode 1

November 9, 2002

While on the trail of her defeated enemy Sabina, Xena meets a woman with an unusual secret. The two join forces to save a town's inhabitants from a natural disaster. Meanwhile, Gabrielle makes a new friendship that may change her life.

And They Called It Puppy Love...
Season 8 - Episode 2

November 18, 2002

Once again, a spell of Aphrodite's goes not exactly to plan and Xena and Gabrielle are there to set things right, but this time, the consequences could be devastating to a young man and woman who's hearts may be on the line.

Power Play
Season 8 - Episode 3

November 26, 2002

Agrippina returns, notifying Xena and Gabrielle of terrible rumors going around about the emperor of Rome and when her convictions prove to be true, Xena and Gabrielle journey to Rome to help Agrippina.

Love's Creation
Season 8 - Episode 4

December 5, 2002

While Xena and Gabrielle are on the island of Cyprus helping a woman-hating king with not only a personal problem but also the problems of the unhappy citizens that are affected by it, the events eventually bring Xena to realize something about Ares that she never dared to admit before.

The Challenge
Season 8 - Episode 5

December 17, 2002

When Xena and Gabrielle head back to the Amazon lands in search of the bandits who raided Darion's village, a young, ambitious warrior shows up and is eager for a fight. But it isn't Xena who he wants to prove himself to--it is Gabrielle who he desires to cross swords with.

A Merry Little Solstice
Season 8 - Episode 6

December 27, 2002

Xena, Gabrielle and their loved ones are in Potidaea for a Solstice celebration. But, as always, where the Warrior Princess and the Bard go, trouble is sure to follow.

This Is Your Life I
Season 8 - Episode 7

January 8, 2003

An offer from the gods results in a chance for Xena, Ares, Gabrielle and Eve to relive and change their past.

This Is Your Life II
Season 8 - Episode 8

January 15, 2003

Still watching their "what if" lives unfold before them, Xena, Gabrielle, Eve and Ares finally come to the conclusion that everything really does happen for a reason.

We Who Are About To Die
Season 8 - Episode 9

February 25, 2003

When Xena and Gabrielle visit Rome, the murder of a nobleman precipitates a political crisis--and forces Xena to come to the aid of an old enemy.

Troubled Faces
Season 8 - Episode 10

March 5, 2003

The act of killing again leaves Eve questioning her choices about fighting and when she is captured by a man out for her blood, Eve is faced with a decision about the path that she has chosen and if it is even the right one for her.

The Beast Within
Season 8 - Episode 11

March 25, 2003

When Xena and Gabrielle return to an island they once helped free from a monster, they find that its old problems have not gone away--they have only taken on a new form.

Horns, Magic and Mist
Season 8 - Episode 12

April 15, 2003

While traveling through Britannia, Xena, Gabrielle and Darion accidentally stumble upon a strange, mystical island and when they find out that there is trouble there, they are asked to come to the aid of the people that inhabit the enchanted place for someone unknown is threatening the island's very existence.

Surprises
Season 8 - Episode 13

May 17, 2003

It's Xena's birthday and all of her friends have a good time in store for her. The fun gets underway but as always, where Xena is concerned the fun is short lived and trouble arises, though it's nothing a Warrior Princess can't handle.

Three Way Split
Season 8 - Episode 14

June 21, 2003

No longer able to cope with the memories of her past, Eve takes drastic measures and requests help from an Amazon shamaness, hoping that she will be able to rid Eve of the memories that haunt her.

Just Listen
Season 8 - Episode 15

July 11, 2003

After saving a little girl's cat from death, Xena is blessed with an unusual ability--a power that she'll ultimately need if she is to help stop an injustice that is threatening the animals of a very unique town.

Judgment Calls
Season 8 - Episode 16

August 24, 2003

A rift between Agrippina and Nero brings Xena and Gabrielle back to Rome--where some shocking revelations await them both.

Ashes To Ashes
Season 8 - Episode 17

September 21, 2003

Shattered by Agrippina's deathbed confession, Xena gives up the life of a warrior. Meanwhile, after the Great Fire of Rome, Nero steps up his persecution of the Elijans.

Who Let the Dog Out?
Season 8 - Episode 18

November 9, 2003

Cerberus has escaped from the Underworld and Hades has asked for Xena and Gabrielle to find his three-headed dog. While they are on the chase, they reminisce about past adventures.

Promised Land
Season 8 - Episode 19

December 24, 2003

When a great prophecy of the centaur nation is set in motion by the birth of an unusual child, Xena and Gabrielle get involved in order to help Xenan fulfill his destiny and help the mother of the child find her true place in the world.

The Rebel
Season 8 - Episode 20

January 11, 2004

When Xena and Gabrielle meet a man who has been persecuting worshippers of the Olympian gods, they find out that he is no ordinary man and while trying to stop him, they learn about his past.

Blood Feud
Season 8 - Episode 21

April 4, 2004

On their way to Thebes for Antigone's coronation, Xena and Gabrielle find out that Thebes and Plateia are on the brink of war. But a lot has changed since they were last there and when they learn about the cities reasons for fighting, it becomes even more urgent that they try to stop the bloodshed.

Turnabout
Season 8 - Episode 22

May 7, 2004

A rebellion against Nero pushes Xena and Gabrielle into an unlikely alliance with Sabina.

Behind Your Eyes
Season 8 - Episode 23

June 28, 2004

When Aphrodite decides to help Xena and Ares with their problems, the Warrior Princess and the God of War--and many others--find themselves dealing with a lot of unexpected changes.