The BEST episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess season 6

Every episode of Xena: Warrior Princess season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess season 6!

Xena is as an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent by using her formidable fighting skills to now, help those who are unable to defend themselves. Xena is accompanied by Gabrielle, who during the series changes from a simple farm girl into an Amazon warrior and Xena's comrade-in-arms.

Last Updated: 3/12/2024Network: SyndicationStatus: Ended
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The Ring (2)
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9.37
65 votes

#1 - The Ring (2)

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2000

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.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
Writer: R.J Stewert
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Return of the Valkyrie (3)
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9.10
68 votes

#2 - Return of the Valkyrie (3)

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2000

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.

Directors: John Fawcett
Writer: Emily Skopov
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The Rheingold (1)
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9.09
64 votes

#3 - The Rheingold (1)

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2000

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.

Directors: John Fawcett
Writer: R.J. Stewart
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To Helicon and Back
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9.03
62 votes

#4 - To Helicon and Back

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2001

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.

Directors: Michael Hurst
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Path of Vengeance
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8.94
63 votes

#5 - Path of Vengeance

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2001

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.

Writer: Joel Metzger
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Many Happy Returns
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8.73
67 votes

#6 - Many Happy Returns

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/14/2001

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.

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Who's Gurkhan?
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8.68
66 votes

#7 - Who's Gurkhan?

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2000

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.

Directors: Michael Hurst
Writer: R.J. Stewart
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Heart of Darkness
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8.34
64 votes

#8 - Heart of Darkness

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2000

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.

Directors: Mark Beesley
Writer: Emily Skopov
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The Abyss
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8.33
64 votes

#9 - The Abyss

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2000

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.

Directors: Rick Jacobson
Writer: James Khan
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The Haunting of Amphipolis
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8.23
64 votes

#10 - The Haunting of Amphipolis

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2000

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

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Dangerous Prey
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8.23
61 votes

#11 - Dangerous Prey

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2001

Xena becomes the ultimate prey for a deranged hunter, Prince Morloch, bent on hunting down Amazons for sport.

Directors: Renee O'Connor
Writer: Joel Metzger
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Legacy
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8.05
64 votes

#12 - Legacy

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2000

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.

Writer: Mellisa Good
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The God You Know
star
8.00
64 votes

#13 - The God You Know

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2001

Michael, the Arch-Angel, orders Xena to hunt down the Roman emperor, Caligula, who has stolen Aphrodite's godhood and kill him before he can do anymore harm.

Directors: Garth Maxwell
Writer: Emily Skopov
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A Friend in Need (2)
star
7.87
75 votes

#14 - A Friend in Need (2)

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/18/2001

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.

Directors: Robert Tapert
Writer: R.J. Stewart
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Coming Home
star
7.59
69 votes

#15 - Coming Home

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2000

Ares needs Xena's help to restore his godly powers, but he gets more than he bargained for when the Furies attempt to drive him crazy with illusions.

Directors: Mark Beesley
Writer: Melissa Good
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When Fates Collide
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7.57
68 votes

#16 - When Fates Collide

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/7/2001

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.

Directors: John Fawcett
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Old Ares Had a Farm
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7.03
67 votes

#17 - Old Ares Had a Farm

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2001

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

Directors: Charles Siebert
Writer: R.J. Stewart
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Soul Possession
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6.92
65 votes

#18 - Soul Possession

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/4/2001

Ares wants Xena's soul for eternity, and he will do just about anything to get it. He bargains with Xena over Gabrielle's soul using a contract, and almost gets Xena to marry him. Of course Xena is aware of Ares' tricky nature and backs out of the marriage. So, the reincarnations of Gabrielle, Joxer and Xena have to fight with Ares at a modern-day meeting of CH.A.K.R.A.M. Xena manages to destroy the contract Ares created to get her soul. Once again, Ares' plans are ruined.

Directors: Josh Becker
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Last of the Centaurs
star
6.66
65 votes

#19 - Last of the Centaurs

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/30/2001

Ephany's son, Xenon, is wanted by Lord Belach for kidnapping his daughter, Nika. However, Nika and Xenon are married and expecting a child. Ephany's spirit visits Gabrielle and asks for her help. Lord Belach hunts down the Centaurs and kills them all except for Xenon. Xena and Gabrielle offer to find Nika for Belach, who is the son of Barias. Belach has spent his life trying to avoid becoming what his father was. Xena reveals that she is the woman that took Barias away from Belach and his mother. Nika has her baby, a Centaur. Belach captures Xenon and wants to trade him for his daughter. Nika, Xena and Gabrielle convince Belach that peace is the best solution.

Directors: Garth Maxwell
Writer: Joel Metzger
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You Are There
star
6.48
67 votes

#20 - You Are There

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2001

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

Directors: John Laing
Writer: Chris Black
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A Friend in Need (1)
star
6.41
86 votes

#21 - A Friend in Need (1)

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/11/2001

Xena and Gabrielle must travel to Japan to save the city of Higuchi. There is a group of samurai that stands in the way. Xena is determined to battle an evil ghost named Yodoshi, but he can only be harmed by the dead.

Directors: Robert Tapert
Writer: R.J. Stewart
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Send in the Clones
star
5.94
64 votes

#22 - Send in the Clones

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/28/2001

In modern times, a mysterious woman and three fans of Xena, use hair samples to create clones of Xena and Gabrielle, who face a familiar enemy from their past.

Directors: Charlie Haskell
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