hercules the legendary journeys king for a day

• Mar 18, 1996

Summary This is the story of a time long ago, A time of myth and legend, when the Earth was still young. The ancient gods were petty and cruel, and they plagued mankind with suffering and beseiged them with terrors. For centuries the people had nowhere to turn, no one to look to for help. Until he arrived. He was a man like no other. Born o ... Read More

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Kevin Sorbo

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Michael Hurst

Iolaus, iolaus ii, the widow twanky.

Kevin Smith

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Robert Trebor

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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – Season 2, Episode 19

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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

When his stepmother, demonic snake-woman, Hero, destroys his family, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) is so consumed by hatred that he loses sight of his purpose to help people in need. Hercules declares he will take on the demon face-to-face. Entering the darkness of her cave, he is immediately confronted by her sensuous, tantalizing form. Using her demonic charms, she attempts to seduce him into submission. A battle of wits and strength ensues, taxing all of Hercules' powers. Michael Hurst co-stars as Iolaus.

Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) learns the real reason why a giant Cyclops (Richard Moll) has been terrorizing a village. In a spectacular battle against Hera's executioners, they join forces in victory.

Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) accompanies a town's citizens, cursed by Hera because of a theft at her temple, on a perilous journey to a city offering safe haven. On their exhausting trek they are attacked by a huge pterodactyl-like bird. Hercules wages a long and desperate battle against the winged monstrosity, which he ultimately buries in a pit of quicksand. Norman Forsey co-stars as the seer.

Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) uncovers an elaborate plot calling for the murder of a king (Noel Trevarthen) during a celebration honoring the god of wine. Hercules must grapple with a ten-foot eel-like creature and try and reach the festival and stop the virgins from drinking the wine possessed by Ares which will cause them to slay the king. Norman Forsey co-stars as the seer.

Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) aided by the alluring and powerful Atalanta (Cory Everson) confronts his wicked half-brother Ares, the god of war, who uses a band of boy-soldiers to quench his undying thirst for bloodshed. Hercules goes to Ares’ cave. There he sees his wicked half-brother, rising from behind a pool of blood, his huge bulbous skull-head atop a body of mangled corpses of fallen warriors. A fierce battle ensues.

Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) attends a friend's wedding where Nemis the Centaur (Cliff Curtis) arrives and kidnaps the bride (Jacqueline Collen) and her maid of honor (Fiona Mogridge). Hercules is temporarily blinded as he seeks to rescue them and is forced to battle in the dark. Lucy Lawless guest stars as Lyla.

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#15 - Once Upon a Future King (Season 5 - Episode 19)

Merlin hurled the vicious warlord Arthur of Camelot and his sorceress advisor Mab a thousand years back in time to Hercules' world. But Mab helped Arthur conquer Britannia. Later she wanted to go back to her own time, and to do that she needed to kill young Merlin with the sword of Excaliber. Hercules and Morrigan captured Arthur and the sword, but mab took Merlin hostage. A fierce battle ensued, during which Hercules dispatched a giant knight and a reformed Arthur displayed newfound heroism. Merlin smote Mab, and Arthur returned to his own time as a proponent of peace.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 13 votes.

#14 - Norse by Norsevest (1) (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Hercules wanted to save the Norse god Balder, but Balder explained that his death was foretold in the Book of Fates and could not be changed. Sure enough, Hercules was tricked by Loki, the god of mischief, into accidently killing Balder. An enraged Thor tried to kill Hercules with his huge stone hammer, but Hercules beat Thor and took him to Valhalla. There, Odin -- the king of the Norse gods -- explained that two parts of an ancient prophesy had been fulfilled. If the third part took place, the final nightfall and end of all things would occur.

#13 - Love on the Rocks (Season 5 - Episode 18)

Nautica, a mermaid, wanted to see the world. But her father, Triton, had arranged a marriage for her. Nautica found a way out when Discord gave her legs. When she met Iolaus 2, they both fell immediately in love. Unfortunately, if Nautica did not return to the sea by sunset, the waters of Greece would turn to ice. When Brutus took her hostage, Iolaus found the strength in his love and handily defeated Nautica's captor. The lovers returned to the beach and after one last kiss, the mermaid swam out to sea.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 16 votes.

#12 - The Academy (Season 5 - Episode 17)

Hercules and Jason arrived at Cheiron's academy to find things greatly changed. The youths were out of control, and the headmaster left the school in Hercules' hands. Zylus, an upperclassman, had a secret plan to take over the school. When Hercules discovered Zylus and his friends were the masked attackers he had fought off earlier, he expelled the group. Zylus tried to burn down the school, but was no match for Hercules. After the fight, Hercules named Jason the academy's new headmaster, and Lilith -- Jason's first love -- promised to visit often.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 13 votes.

#11 - Revelations (Season 5 - Episode 22)

The Archangel Michael was the harbinger of the apocalypse. He released the horsemen War, Famine and Pestilence upon the land. Meanwhile, the late Iolaus, who defied The Light on the other side to warn his friend of the approaching Armageddon, joined Hercules. Despite Ares help, Hercules and Iolaus could not stop the release of the final horseman, Death, whose first target was Iolaus. Determined to save his friend this time, Hercules fell with Death into a volcano. Hercules' sacrifice earned the world a reprieve, and Iolaus was sent back to Earth to continue his life at Hercules' side.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 12 votes.

#10 - King for a Day (Season 2 - Episode 19)

Iolaus agrees to stand in for his royal look-alike Prince Orestes on the day of the prince's coronation and marriage to the beautiful Niobe in order to prevent Orestes' brother Minos from usurping the throne.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 20 votes.

#9 - Love, Amazon Style (Season 6 - Episode 2)

When Hercules saw the Amazons waiting tables and dancing in a chorus line, he knew they had to be under a spell cast by Aphrodite. Sure enough, the goddess of love was responsible. She had broken up with Hephaestus, which threw her powers out of whack. Meanwhile, Deimos put the Amazons to work in a mine, digging for the Chronus Stone. Finding it, he turned the Amazons against Hercules and Iolaus. But Aphrodite finally confessed her love for Hephaestus, breaking the spell. Deimos vanished, and the Amazons returned to normal.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 14 votes.

#8 - Let There Be Light (1) (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Hercules and his friends followed the demon Dahak to Corinth, where Dahak -- in Iolaus' body -- had set himself up as the people's savior. He wanted to return the world to a time when the Titans ruled. Hercules and Zarathustra, a man who resisted Dahak's teachings, found the Stone of Creation and joined Nebula, Morrigan and Jason at the Dark One's fortress. Hercules used the stone to harness the light of dawn. The light became metallic and bound Dahak to his own altar. Hercules then prepared to perform an exorcism that would allow Iolaus to rest in peace.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 13 votes.

#7 - Faith (1) (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Nebula took Hercules and Iolaus to Sumeria, where the angry gods were leveling cities. To remedy the situation, King Gilgamesh took Hercules with him on a series of physical trials in a pyramid, where they retrieved a chalice of sacred nectar. But Gilgamesh betrayed Hercules by drinking the nectar and crushing the cup, becoming a disciple of the demon Dahak. Next, Gilgamesh tried to scarifice a warrior heart -- Nebula's. But Iolaus, who was in love with Nebula, saved her by taking the dagger himself. Hercules destroyed Gilgamesh, but he was too late for Iolaus, who died in his arms.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 17 votes.

#6 - My Best Girl's Wedding (Season 5 - Episode 21)

Iolaus 2 was shocked to learn that Nautica, his mermaid love, had been given legs and was about to marry Lysaka. Hercules went to see Triton to get to the heart of the matter, and found his former wife, Serena. They discovered Lysaka had stolen triton's trident, the source of his power, and Nautica was marrying Lysaka to get it back. Hercules got the Cabiri to fashion a new trident, then left Serena to return to Iolaus. When Aphrodite offered to amke Iolaus a merman so he could be with Nautica, he agreed and said good-bye to Hercules once more.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 15 votes.

#5 - Resurrection (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Bronagh, leader of the Celts on the island of Eire, told Hercules he was their "Chosen One" -- chosen to lead the Celts to freedom. But the gods of Eire didn't like the Celts worshiping Druids, so they sent Morrigan, a demigod assassin, to destroy the Druids. However, when she killed the Druid guardian of justice, she unwittingly took his place. Hercules, who finally stopped blaming himself for Iolaus' death, defeated Morrigan in battle, but the Druids explained that if she died, the spirit of justice would die with her. They disappeared, leaving Hercules to care for Morrigan.

#4 - The Gauntlet (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Hercules was angry to learn that the warrior princes Xena was raiding villages to increase her power and territory. What Hercules didn't know until later was that Xena's lieutenant, Darphus, was the cruel and heartless one. When Xena spared the life of an infant, Darphus forced her to endure the Gauntlet, a series of trials in which she was punished by her own soldiers. Fleeing on her own, Xena challenged Hercules to a duel - and lost. But he spared her life, so she joined him in defending the village of Parthis from her former lieutenant.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 40 votes.

#3 - Render Unto Caesar (Season 5 - Episode 5)

On the island of Eire, Hercules organized the feuding Celtic tribes to fight Caesar's approaching army. He also helped the half-god/half-human Morrigan find the good within herself. She was the former servant of the cruel Celtic god Kernunnos, and she couldn't break away from him easily because he held their daughter, Brigid, hostage. Hercules agreed to help Morrigan get her child back, and together they defeated Kernunnos in battle. When Morrigan stopped Hercules from killing Kernnunos in cold blood, she realized she had finally embraced her new role as the Druid guardian of justice.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 14 votes.

#2 - The King of Thieves (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Iolaus thought he was helping a friend in need when he defended Autolycus from five attackers but Autolycus took off, leaving Iolaus with the box of stolen jewels from King Menelaus' treasury. When Hercules learned Iolaus had been arrested and sentenced to die, he worked with Dirce, the king's daughter and Iolaus' lawyer, to clear his friend's name. Eventually Hercules caught up with Autolycus, the "King of Thieves," in an abandoned castle, where they fought each other and faced many other dangers. Ultimately, Hercules saved Iolaus from execution.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 32 votes.

#1 - Redemption (2) (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Dahak, chained to the altar in the body of Ioalus, hatched a plan to kill Ares, which would give him the power to break his bonds. Meanwhile, the demon showed Hercules how he had seduced Iolaus at the moment of death. Apppearing as Hercules, Dahak promised Iolaus the power to set everything right in the world. With time running out, Hercules was sucked into the spiritual world, where he found the real Iolaus. The two friends fought side-by-side once more, sending Dahak into a fiery chasm. Then they siad good-bye, and Iolaus disappeared into a shaft of light.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 14 votes.

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Ep 19. King for a Day

• March 30, 1996
• 7.2   (337)

In season 2 episode 19 of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, titled "King for a Day," Hercules and Iolaus find themselves in the war-torn land of Parthus. The episode begins with the two heroes arriving in the kingdom and witnessing the harsh treatment of its citizens by its ruler, King Menelaus. Menelaus is known for his cruelty and mistreatment of his people, and Hercules and Iolaus quickly find themselves caught up in the struggle for power in Parthus.

As they explore the kingdom, Hercules and Iolaus discover a group of rebels who are dedicated to overthrowing Menelaus and creating a better future for the citizens of Parthus. At first, Hercules and Iolaus are hesitant to join the rebellion, as they know that Menelaus is a powerful and dangerous opponent. However, as they witness more of the king's cruel behavior, they begin to realize that they have no choice but to fight back.

The rebellion quickly gains momentum, and soon Hercules and Iolaus find themselves leading the charge against Menelaus. The battle scenes are thrilling and intense, with both sides displaying impressive martial arts skills and Herculean strength. However, despite their best efforts, the rebellion seems to be faltering, and Menelaus remains firmly in control.

As the episode progresses, Hercules and Iolaus hear rumors of a powerful sorceress who may be able to help them in their fight against Menelaus. They seek her out and discover that she possesses magical powers that could turn the tide of the battle. However, the sorceress is wary of helping them, as she knows that Menelaus will stop at nothing to destroy anyone who stands in his way.

Despite her reservations, the sorceress agrees to assist Hercules and Iolaus, and together they launch a daring attack on Menelaus's palace. The battle is fierce, and several of the rebels are killed, but ultimately Hercules and Iolaus emerge victorious. Menelaus is captured, and the citizens of Parthus rejoice as they celebrate their newfound freedom.

Throughout the episode, there are several touching moments between Hercules and Iolaus, as they reflect on the importance of fighting for what is right and never giving up even in the face of adversity. The relationship between the two heroes is a central theme of the series, and this episode beautifully showcases their bond.

Overall, "King for a Day" is an action-packed and emotional episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. It features impressive fight scenes, complex character interactions, and a stirring message about the power of perseverance and friendship. Fans of the series will definitely not want to miss this exciting installment.

• Genres Action & Adventure Drama
• Cast Kevin Sorbo Michael Hurst Michael Bajko Michael Hurst Will Kempe
• Channel Syndicated
• First Aired March 30, 1996
• Runtime 44 min
• Language English
• IMDB Rating 7.2   (337)

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