The Prodigal


SYNOPSIS:

Her battle confidence shaken, Gabrielle leaves Xena and returns home, only to find Poteidaia under siege by the ruthless warlord Damon. The village's survival depends on Meleager, a famous warrior whose self-confidence has disappeared at the bottom of a wine bottle. Damon is attacking, Meleager and the village strongbox are missing, and the fate of her people rests on Gabrielle's uncertain shoulders. With her sister Lila's help, Gabrielle prepares to lead her town against Damon's troops; fortunately, Meleager pulls himself together in time and defeats Damon in single combat. Not only does Meleager get his confidence back, while Gabrielle is not only restored to her old self, but also makes amends with her sister before leaving to rejoin Xena.


DISCLAIMER:

Meleager the Mighty, the generally Tipsy and Carousing warrior-for-hire, was not harmed during the production of this motion picture.


PRODUCTION:

PROD #
        76915
SEASON/EP
        1-18
WRITER
        Chris Manheim
DIRECTOR
        John T. Kretchmer
1ST US AIR
        3/4/96


CREDITS:

Starring
        LUCY LAWLESS
Also Starring
        RENEE O'CONNOR
Guest Stars
        TIM THOMERSON
        WILLA O'NEILL

Music by
        JOSEPH LO DUCA
Developed by
        R.J. STEWART
Co-Producer
        LIZ FRIEDMAN
Produced by
        ERIC GRUENDEMANN
Supervising Producer
        STEVEN L. SEARS
Co-Executive Producer
        R.J. STEWART
Executive Producer
        SAM RAIMI
Executive Producer
        ROBERT TAPERT

Created by
        JOHN SCHULIAN
        ROBERT TAPERT
Written by
        CHRIS MANHEIM
Directed by
        JOHN T. KRETCHMER
Coordinating Producer
        BERNADETTE JOYCE
Line Producer
        CHLOE SMITH

Co-Starring
        Pharis
                ALAN PALMER
        Damon
                STEVE HALL
        Derq
                KELLY GREENE
        Athol
                ANTON BENTLEY
        Head Highwayman
                BARRY TE HIRA
        Elderly Driver
                WALLY GREEN
        Sentry
                ASHLEY STANSFIELD
        Peasant
                STEPHEN WALKER
        Villager
                MARGARET CONQUEST