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Xena: Warrior Princess Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Xena: Warrior Princess series in order

Last updated: August 5 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

Xena: Warrior Princess is a cult-favorite fantasy adventure series with crossovers, mythology, and a direct connection to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. A watch order guide helps you decide whether to stick to Xena alone or include the episodes that introduce her character first.

Part mythological epic, part action-adventure serial, and part character-driven fantasy, Xena: Warrior Princess became one of the defining syndicated TV hits of the 1990s. The series follows former warlord Xena as she seeks redemption while traveling with Gabrielle, but its roots are tied to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. That connection is what makes watch order a common question for new viewers.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order lets you watch Xena exactly as television audiences encountered her, beginning with her introductory arc on Hercules before moving into her own long-running series.

  1. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season 1 (1995) β€” Xena introductory episodes
  2. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 1 (1995)
  3. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 2 (1996)
  4. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 3 (1997)
  5. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 4 (1998)
  6. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 5 (1999)
  7. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 6 (2000)

Because Xena spins out of another show, chronological viewing mostly comes down to whether you want her full on-screen introduction before starting her standalone adventures.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

In story terms, Xena's path begins with her appearances on Hercules, then continues directly through the six seasons of her own series.

  1. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season 1 (1995) β€” Xena introductory episodes
  2. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 1 (1995)
  3. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 2 (1996)
  4. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 3 (1997)
  5. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 4 (1998)
  6. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 5 (1999)
  7. Xena: Warrior Princess Season 6 (2000)

Which Order Should You Choose?

If you want the smoothest experience, start with the Hercules episodes that introduce Xena and then watch all six seasons of Xena: Warrior Princess in order. Viewers who only care about Xena and Gabrielle can jump straight into season 1, but the Hercules material adds useful context for her early characterization and reputation.

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