The Greater Good


SYNOPSIS:

While rescuing the hapless Salmoneus from the warlord Talmadeus, Xena is struck by a poison dart that slowly saps her strength. She knows that the only thing keeping the warlord from launching an all-out attack is his respect for her formidable, but waning power. Desperately, she and Gabrielle concoct a ruse that they hope will convince Talmadeus that the warrior princess is as strong as ever: Gabrielle must pretend she is Xena. The plan succeeds initially, but soon it is clear that Talmadeus has the upper hand and is going to kill the now comatose Xena. It takes a mighty effort by Gabrielle with her staff, and Xena's return from the brink of death to defeat the warlord once and for all.


DISCLAIMER:

Excessive belching can cause brain damage and social ostracism. Kids, please don't give in to peer pressure. Play it safe.


PRODUCTION:

PROD #
        76924
SEASON/EP
        1-21
WRITER
        Steven L. Sears
DIRECTOR
        Gary Jones
1ST US AIR
        5/6/96


CREDITS:

Starring
        LUCY LAWLESS
Also Starring
        RENEE O'CONNOR
Guest Stars
        ROBERT TREBOR
        PETER McCAULEY

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
        STEVEN L. SEARS
Directed by
        GARY JONES
Coordinating Producer
        BERNADETTE JOYCE
Line Producer
        CHLOE SMITH

Co-Starring
        Ness
                JONATHON HENDRY
        Photis
                NATALYA HUMPHREY
        Kalus
                TIMOTHY JAMES ADAM
        Gorney
                DAVID MITCHELL
        Old Man
                KENNETH PREBBLE