Plot Summary:

Xena returned in Robert Taperts television series Xena Warrior Princess, for all of the shows 134 episodes. In season one (199596), Xena, haunted by her past, determines to end her warrior ways. As she stripped off her armor and weaponry and buried them in the dirt, she saw a group of village girls attacked by a band of warriors. Among the girls is a young woman named Gabrielle (played by Rene OConnor). Xena saves the girls, leaving Gabrielle in awe of the Warrior Princess abilities. Gabrielle begs to be Xenas traveling companion, and over time, Gabrielle becomes Xenas dearest friend.