Ep 17. The Royal Couple of Thieves

Xena: Warrior Princess is a hit TV series that first aired in 1995 and ran for six seasons. The show follows the adventures of Xena, a reformed warlord, who traverses the ancient world with her trusted companion Gabrielle, fighting for the greater good and seeking redemption for her past sins.

In season 1 episode 17, titled "The Royal Couple of Thieves," Xena and Gabrielle find themselves caught up in a royal heist. The episode begins with the duo on their way to meet up with an old friend, Autolycus - the self-proclaimed "king of thieves." When they arrive, they learn that Autolycus has stolen the royal emblem of the kingdom of Thessaly. As a result, the current king and queen have been overthrown and replaced by a new set of thieves, who call themselves the "royal couple of thieves."

Xena and Gabrielle decide to help their friend return the emblem to its rightful place, but things take a complicated turn when they discover that Autolycus has fallen in love with the new queen, named Melosa. Despite Xena's protests, Autolycus is adamant about helping Melosa keep the throne.

Meanwhile, Xena must also contend with her own complicated feelings about her past as a warlord. When she learns that the previous king of Thessaly was a cruel and unjust ruler, she must come to terms with the fact that her past actions may have contributed to this chaos.

As the episode progresses, Xena, Gabrielle, and Autolycus work together to infiltrate the royal palace and take down the new thieves in power. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a captain of the guard who is secretly working to overthrow the thieves, and a group of circus performers who lend their skills to the cause.

"The Royal Couple of Thieves" is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, full of adventure, romance, and moral quandaries. Fans of the show will love seeing Xena and Gabrielle take on a new challenge, while new viewers will be drawn in by the engaging storyline and dynamic characters. With its mix of drama, humor, and epic battles, this episode encapsulates everything that makes Xena: Warrior Princess such a beloved series.