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* BatmanGambit: Xena has Hower relay a couple messages to Zagreas, wherein she claims she doesn't care if he attacks Piedmont and that she's focused solely on Laurel. She knows that, between paranoia and greed, Zagreas will want to know what she's up to and bring his army to Laurel instead of Piedmont. As she anticipated, the army bumps into Gareth before getting to Laurel, and he takes care of that problem for the heroines.
-->'''Xena:''' That Gareth never could resist stomping an army.
-->'''Xena:''' That Gareth never could resist stomping an army.
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* ContinuityNod: One of the scrolls that Minya reads details [[Recap/XenaS02E04GirlsJustWannaHaveFun facing the Bacchae]].
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* FromNobodyToNightmare: Averted. Zagreas used to work as one of Xena's mooks and seems to have built himself up as a warlord in his own right, but this is just on the basis of having other soldiers to boss around. One encounter with Gareth completely destroys his army and sanity before we even see him onscreen. Xena notes he was always too paranoid and high-strung to be a credible threat.
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* IndyPloy: Xena's "For now" when describing part of her plan prompts Gabrielle to express annoyance over how she'll change up a plan at the last minute. Xena retorts that, sometimes, plans have to be adjusted completely on the fly in this business.
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* SelfDeprecation: After applying [[PressurePoint the Pinch]] on a mook, Xena is about to do the usual explanation from so many past episodes, but the guy flippantly says it's common knowledge by now and that he'd rather not waste the time.
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* TakeAThirdOption: Xena learns that Zagreas is going to lead an attack Piedmont, only to be approached by Hower about a giant threatening Laurel. Gabrielle thinks they'll have to decide which is the greater need and make a painful choice, but Xena fully intends to find a way to save both villages. She focuses on figuring out a way to take down Gareth, while tricking Zagreas's army into bumping into the guy in the meantime.
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* ToiletHumor: Xena tears off a piece of Gabrielle's scroll to... ahem... use it in the bushes. Because there were no good leaves.
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* DayInTheLife
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* DayInTheLifeDayInTheLife: This episode plays with the conventions of such stories as Xena is shown to save ''two'' villages from (respectively) an invading army and a greedy giant. However it is true in a literal sense as the story takes place over the course of less than 24 hours.
* ExtremelyShortTimespan: As the title implies, the story takes place over the course of one day, probably less than 16 hours (as it begins with Xena and Gabrielle waking up in the morning and ends with them going to sleep that night).
* ExtremelyShortTimespan: As the title implies, the story takes place over the course of one day, probably less than 16 hours (as it begins with Xena and Gabrielle waking up in the morning and ends with them going to sleep that night).
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-> Written by Creator/RJStewart
-> Directed by Creator/MichaelHurst
-> Directed by Creator/MichaelHurst
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* VillainousBreakdown: Zagreas over Gareth destroying his army. He's a battered, unbalanced mess by the time he confronts Xena.
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* VillainousBreakdown: Zagreas over Gareth destroying his army. He's a battered, unbalanced mess by the time he confronts Xena.Xena.
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->'''Disclaimer:''' ''[[NoAnimalsWereHarmed No Slippery Eels were harmed during the production of this motion picture despite their reputation as a fine delicacy in select cultures of the known world.]]''
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->'''Disclaimer:''' ''[[NoAnimalsWereHarmed No Slippery Eels were harmed during the production of this motion picture despite their reputation as a fine delicacy in select cultures of the known world.]]''
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* ComicallyMissingThePoint: When Gabrielle ''finally'' manages to land a hit on Xena thanks to a stargazing distraction and hiding her staff in their sheets, she was surprised at first that she actually got a hit on her. Her conclusion? That Xena ''let'' her hit the warrior princess to make the bard feel better. Xena tries to explain that she really did get a hit on her but eventually resigned to that conclusion while trying to sleep.
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* NonchalantDodge: Xena dodges nearly every attempt by Gabrielle to tag her with ease that day. In one instance, Gabrielle tries to tackle her from the roof top. Xena merely steps to the side for Gabrielle to fall on the ground.
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* GenreSavvy: The bandit that was captured by Xena knows enough about The Pinch to know how much time he has left to live and to tell her what he knows to undo it.
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* DayInTheLife
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* SliceOfLife: The entire premise of the episode.
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* FryingPanOfDoomXena uses a frying pan to fight on an ambush. She even throws it like a chakram to take out a few goons. Gabrielle later laments Xena for destroying the only thing they had to cook their food.
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* FryingPanOfDoomXena FryingPanOfDoom: Xena uses a frying pan to fight on an ambush. She even throws it like a chakram to take out a few goons. Gabrielle later laments Xena for destroying the only thing they had to cook their food.
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* FryingPanOfDoomXena uses a frying pan to fight on an ambush. She even throws it like a chakram to take out a few goons. Gabrielle later laments Xena for destroying the only thing they had to cook their food.
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* HeavySleeper: Gabrielle once again sleeps through much of Xena's opening fight. This time, Xena had to squirt water out of a water bag to wake her up.
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* HeavySleeper: Gabrielle once again sleeps through much of Xena's opening a fight. This time, Xena had to squirt water out of a water bag to wake her up.
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* HeavySleeper: Gabrielle once again sleeps through much of Xena's opening fight. This time, Xena had to squirt water out of a water bag to wake her up.
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* ShamuFu: Xena throws a few live fish at Ga
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* ShamuFu: Xena throws a few live fish at GaGabrielle, much to her annoyance.
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* BattleDiscretionShot: Gareth's battle with Zagreas can be heard, but is never shown.
* CallBack: After learning it's Gareth they're dealing with, Minya recaps what [[Recap/XenaS02E03TheGiantKiller Goliath's history with him and death]]. [[LampshadeHanging She then remarks she read it in one of Gabrielle's scrolls.]]
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Gareth stopped at a burial ground as a show of respect to his fallen brethren.
* CallBack: After learning it's Gareth they're dealing with, Minya recaps what [[Recap/XenaS02E03TheGiantKiller Goliath's history with him and death]]. [[LampshadeHanging She then remarks she read it in one of Gabrielle's scrolls.]]
* EvenEvilHasStandards: Gareth stopped at a burial ground as a show of respect to his fallen brethren.
* GodzillaThreshold: Gareth is wearing a helmet to protect his species' AchillesHeel. They can't simply recreate the mirror plan they used on Goliath because storm clouds will put a damper on the sunlight, so Xena opts for her kite plan.
* GreenEyedMonster: Minya over her boyfriend falling for Xena.
* GreenEyedMonster: Minya over her boyfriend falling for Xena.
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* HellBentForLeather: What Xena and Gabrielle predict why Howar fell in love with Xena. It's proven right when he falls for Minya when she dons a similar outfit.
* HopelessSuitor: Howar towards Xena.
* HopelessSuitor: Howar towards Xena.
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* HellBentForLeather: What Xena and Gabrielle predict why Howar Hower fell in love with Xena. It's proven right when he falls for Minya when she dons a similar outfit.
* HopelessSuitor:Howar Hower towards Xena.
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* BattleDiscretionShot: Gareth's battle with Zagreas can be heard, but is never shown.ItsPersonal: Xena wants to take down Gareth in order to make up for what happened to Goliath.
* NoSympathy: "Hi, Zagreas. Having a bad day?"
* OhNoNotAgain: Xena's reaction to Hower falling for her. This kind of thing apparently happens a lot.
* PartingWordsRegret: Averted as a precaution. Before Xena heads out to face Gareth, she and Gabrielle apologize over their petty little arguments earlier in the episode.
* PreMortemOneLiner: "Goliath says hello."
* NoSympathy: "Hi, Zagreas. Having a bad day?"
* OhNoNotAgain: Xena's reaction to Hower falling for her. This kind of thing apparently happens a lot.
* PartingWordsRegret: Averted as a precaution. Before Xena heads out to face Gareth, she and Gabrielle apologize over their petty little arguments earlier in the episode.
* PreMortemOneLiner: "Goliath says hello."
* ShockAndAwe: The plan to kill Gareth is to use a kite with a piece of metal on it to direct a lightning bolt towards him. Despite all the doubts, it works.
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* StringingTheHopelessSuitorAlong: Xena just can't seem to convince Howar that she doesn't love him.
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* StringingTheHopelessSuitorAlong: Xena just can't seem to convince Howar Hower that she doesn't love him.him.
* VillainousBreakdown: Zagreas over Gareth destroying his army. He's a battered, unbalanced mess by the time he confronts Xena.
* VillainousBreakdown: Zagreas over Gareth destroying his army. He's a battered, unbalanced mess by the time he confronts Xena.
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An episode that takes a different approach to the adventures of Xena and Gabrielle. Here, the episode tackles aspect of their lives that aren't documented in other episodes.
* FanGirl: An InUniverse example. Minya claims to be Xena's biggest fan.
** AscendedFanGirl: She ends up taking down Zagreas all by herself.
* HeadsOrTails: What Xena uses to decide which village to save first.
* HeroesGoneFishing: One scene involves Xena fishing. Unlike most heroes, she catches fish with her ''bare hands''. Made more realistic with Gabrielle requesting for fish which are out of season.
* HellBentForLeather: What Xena and Gabrielle predict why Howar fell in love with Xena. It's proven right when he falls for Minya when she dons a similar outfit.
* HopelessSuitor: Howar towards Xena.
* ImprovisedLightningRod: Xena uses a kite as a lightning prod to kill Gareth.
* BattleDiscretionShot: Gareth's battle with Zagreas can be heard, but is never shown.
* ShamuFu: Xena throws a few live fish at Ga
* SliceOfLife: The entire premise of the episode.
* StringingTheHopelessSuitorAlong: Xena just can't seem to convince Howar that she doesn't love him.
* FanGirl: An InUniverse example. Minya claims to be Xena's biggest fan.
** AscendedFanGirl: She ends up taking down Zagreas all by herself.
* HeadsOrTails: What Xena uses to decide which village to save first.
* HeroesGoneFishing: One scene involves Xena fishing. Unlike most heroes, she catches fish with her ''bare hands''. Made more realistic with Gabrielle requesting for fish which are out of season.
* HellBentForLeather: What Xena and Gabrielle predict why Howar fell in love with Xena. It's proven right when he falls for Minya when she dons a similar outfit.
* HopelessSuitor: Howar towards Xena.
* ImprovisedLightningRod: Xena uses a kite as a lightning prod to kill Gareth.
* BattleDiscretionShot: Gareth's battle with Zagreas can be heard, but is never shown.
* ShamuFu: Xena throws a few live fish at Ga
* SliceOfLife: The entire premise of the episode.
* StringingTheHopelessSuitorAlong: Xena just can't seem to convince Howar that she doesn't love him.
