Ep 15. Married with Fishsticks

Xena: Warrior Princess season 5 episode 15, titled "Married with Fishsticks," follows the story of Xena and Gabrielle as they travel to a small fishing village on a mission to prevent a war between two neighboring kingdoms. While there, Xena discovers that her ex-partner-in-crime, Autolycus, has been living in the village under a fake name and is now married to a local woman named Philemona.

Autolycus is in trouble because he has been pursued by a group of bandits who want to steal a valuable fish statue that only he possesses. The statue is a traditional symbol of unity between the two kingdoms, and if it falls into the wrong hands, it could reignite the conflict between them.

While Xena and Gabrielle try to help Autolycus with his problem, they also get caught up in Philemona's troubles. It turns out that her father, a respected fisherman, has been accused of stealing fish from the other kingdom, and he is now being held prisoner. Philemona believes her father is innocent, but no one in the village wants to help her. Xena, however, can't let an innocent man suffer and decides to take matters into her own hands.

As Xena and Gabrielle navigate the complex web of lies and deceit in the village, they begin to uncover a bigger conspiracy at play. They learn that a powerful nobleman from one of the kingdoms is behind the fish theft and is trying to sabotage the peace talks. With time running out, Xena and Gabrielle race against the clock to stop the nobleman and save the fish statue from falling into the wrong hands.

"Married with Fishsticks" is a thrilling episode of Xena: Warrior Princess that showcases the iconic duo's trademark mix of action, adventure, and humor. With its twisty plot, colorful characters, and fast-paced action, this episode is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. As always, Xena and Gabrielle prove that they are more than capable of handling any challenge that comes their way.