The week-long national syndication window opens for the 58th episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, which sheds the series’ usual format and is written and performed as an elaborate stage musical, complete with dance numbers and undubbed vocals by some of the series regulars. Kevin Smith, Hudson Leick, Ted Raimi, and Karl Urban guest star. 
Gabrielle has turned to the Amazons for help with her grief over Hope’s death and Xena’s rejection. Ephiny is very concerned about the bard’s state of mind but knows that her friend must work through this on her own. Xena on the other hand has sought out isolation on a snowy mountaintop to mourn Solan. Ares appears and tells her that she should give up her redemption and return to her old ways. He knows exactly where she should start. Xena rides into the Amazon village, looking for Gabrielle.
written by Steven L. Sears and Chris Manheim
directed by Oley Sassone
music by Joseph LoDuca
lyrics by Joseph LoDuca, Pamela Phillips Oland and Dennis SpiegelCast: Lucy Lawless (Xena), Renee O’Connor (Gabrielle), Hudson Leick (Callisto), Kevin Smith (Ares), Ted Raimi (Joxer), Danielle Cormack (Ephiny), Willa O’Neill (Lila), Karl Urban (Julius Ceasar), Marton Csokas (Khraftstar), Daniel Sing (Ming Tien), David Taylor (Solan), Julie Moran (Gabrielle’s Pal), and Argo
LogBook entry by Mary Terrell