The Mighty Hercules

The Mighty Hercules

The Mighty Hercules is a low-budget animated series based loosely on the Greek mythological character of Heracles, under his Roman Mythology name, Hercules. It was created in 1962 and then debuted on TV in 1963 and ran until 1966 coinciding with the sword and sandal genre of films popular at the time. Each standalone episode runs approximately 5 minutes with opening and closing credits, and in syndication several such episodes are compiled to fill 30-minute timeslots. It has played in re-runs on early morning television ever since, and is a cherished memory from many of our childhoods. The show was based on the myth of Hercules, and featured characters such as Hercules, Newton, Helena, Daedalus, The Sea Witch, and Murtis.

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1. Hercules Comes to Earth

Air Date: 1963-01-01

In the first episode of this series we see how Hercules came to earth. Since he wins a sporting competition against his friend Theseus, Zeus rewards Hercules by granting his wish to go to earth and fight evil and injustice. Since Hercules would lose his powers on earth, Zeus gives Hercules a "magic ring" which grants him godly strength while on earth.

2. Hercules vs. the Hydra

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The dreaded three headed Hydra terrorizes the Lernaean forest. The blacksmith forges a sword that only Hercules can lift to battle the monster. But will it be enough to defeat it?

3. Hercules And The Stolen Ring

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A bully named Antaeus finds Hercules' magic ring and wreaks havoc with it. Can Hercules get it back to save the village?

4. Hercules and the Magic Arrows

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Mertus breaks into the palace and steals the magic silver arrows. Hercules must stop him before they can be used to free the Erymanthian Boar.

5. Daedalus Kidnaps Helena

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After Daedalus kidnaps Helena, Hercules is called upon to rescue her from peril in Daedalus' cave. Daedalus blackmails Hercules into finding a cave creature in return for Helena's life.

6. Theft Of The Magic Seal

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Daedalus commands the Minotaur steal the royal seal from King Dorian of Cayldon. Hercules and Newton must navigate a dangerous maze in order to get it back.

7. Double Trouble

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Daedalus has discovered the pod of transformation and uses it to transform himself into Hercules. The only way to break the spell is to find the soil the pod grew in. With Daedalus as strong as Hercules, Newton has difficulty deciding who is who.

8. Hercules Rescues Timon

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Timon discovers Daedalus has stolen the statue of Hercules. Daedalus tries to cover up his crime by way of the Lost Forest, but will he succeed?

9. The Chair Of Forgetfulness

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Daedalus summons Hercules to a rendezvous and tricks him into sitting in the Chair of Forgetfulness. Hercules loses his memory. Helena and Newton help turn the tables against Daedalus.

10. The Strength Potion

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Daedalus creates a potion to give him super strength as long as his feet touch the Lernean soil. Can Hercules outwit the mighty wizard?

11. Hercules Vs. The Hideous Bird Beast

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Daedalus kidnaps Helena. He holds her hostage with her life in his hands and won't let her go unless Hercules fights the Bird-Beast. Can he beat the beast and save Helena's life?

12. Pegasus Kidnapped

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When Wilhelmine kidnaps Pegasus, Zeus summons Hercules to retrieve the steed. Using her magic, she turns him wild. Hercules must tame the mythical horse, capture Wilhelmine and return to Mount Olympus.

13. The Invisible Potion

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Daedalus has created an invisibility potion to steal from and terrorize the people of Calydon. Hercules and Newton must catch Daedalus in his invisible form. Will they be able to find him?

14. Medusa's Scepter

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Daedalus uses the Sceptre of Medusa to turn Helena into stone and returns her to his island. Hercules must outwit the evil wizard and destroy the sceptre to save Helena.

15. Search For The Golden Apples

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Wilhelmine and her bird Elvira terrorize and cause destruction in the valley. Disguised as an old woman, she sends Hercules on a dangerous quest to the Garden of Hesperides to locate the valuable golden apples.

16. The Thieving Bird Hoard

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The evil wizard Daedalus gains control of a flock of large Stymphalian birds to loot the countryside of treasures-including King Dorian's crown. Hercules is summoned to battle the bird hoard.

17. Daedalus Becomes A Giant

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Daedalus seeks out fruit from the Valley of the Giants and eats it to grow huge. Hercules goes to stop Daedalus but loses his magic ring and ends up captured.

18. The Stolen Treasure

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Daedalus steals King Dorian's treasure house.

19. The Cure

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When King Dorian becomes sick, Hercules is sent to retrieve the nectar of the Lotus fruit to save him. Can Hercules get back in time to save him, even with Daedalus slowing him down?

20. The Thunderbolt Disc

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Daedalus steals the Thunderbolt Disc from Zeus' arsenal. He returns to Earth and uses it for destruction and sets off a volcano. Can Hercules save the day and return the disc to Mount Olympus?

21. Sun Diamond Of Helios

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Wilhelmine, possessing the "Sun Diamond of Helios", is able to capture the sun and then use it to destroy things with her eyes. Hercules is sent to earth to battle Wilhelmine and save a strategic lighthouse.

22. Hercules Lends A Hand

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After Hercules builds a reservoir for the settlers, Daedalus poisons the reservoir with mud from the Stygian Swamp.

23. The Defiant Mask Of Vulcan

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Mertus creates a powerful mask so he can rule the kingdom. Neither the palace guards or even Hercules can overpower The Mask of Vulcan. Hercules, Newton and Toot must use all their cunning to stop this foe.

24. The Golden Goblet

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Helena discovers the lost Royal Goblet amongst some ruins. The Mask captures her and tries to force her to divulge it's location. Can Hercules remove his mask to make him vulnerable?

25. The Lexas Lagoon

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Daedalus crafts a potion to paralyze Hercules' arms. Only fresh water from the Lexas Lagoon can cure him. Can Newton and Tewt help Hercules?

26. Guarding of the Olympic Torch

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King Zeus sends Hercules to guard the Olympic torch from the evil Daedalus.

27. Helena Cries Wolf

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Helena tricks Hercules into rescuing her, just so that she can be close to him. Her plan backfires when she gets in real trouble and learns a valuable lesson.

28. Hercules Saves The Villagers

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Zeus sends Hercules to Earth with magic seeds to help the villagers who are suffering from famine. Unfortunately, Daedalus wants them for himself. Can Hercules deliver the seeds and save the villagers?

29. Hercules And The Magic Arrows

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30. Hercules Battles The Krudes Beast

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31. The Cave Of Death

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32. Medusa's Sceptre

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33. The Bewitch Birds

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Hercules is sent to retrieve a harvest to feed Calydon, which is suffering from a famine. Daedalus sends a group of Birdmen is to steal it. Can Hercules stop them?

34. The Enchanted Pool

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35. The Endless Chasm

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36. Hercules Protects Helena And Newton

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When Newton tells Helena he can help her get to King Dorian's birthday party on time, he takes a dangerous shortcut, where Daedalus has set up some traps for them. Hercules stays close behind the scenes and secretly provides protection for his friends.

37. Hercules Helps King Neptune

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38. The Return Of The Mask

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The Mask steals the royal scepter of King Dorian. Hercules must defeat the Mask with the help of Newton's kite.

39. Hercules Saves Helena

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Daedalus uses the powers of the four winds to kidnap Helena. Can Hercules save her, or is the power of the winds too much for him?

40. The Magnetic Stone

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King Dorian is kidnapped by Daedalus who forces Hercules to retrieve the Magnetic Stone in order to trade for the King's freedom.

41. The Magic Rod

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Daedalus obtains the Rod of Pelerapod, which has the ability to make any object weightless. He uses it on Hercules to send him tumbling through the air. How will Hercules ever get his feet back on the ground?

42. The Minotaur

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43. Hercules And The Eternal Sleep

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Wilhelmine tricks Helena into giving Hercules the Elixir of Morphine. It puts Hercules into the Eternal Sleep and under Wilhelmine's control. Can Newton & Helena save him?

44. The Clutching Clay Pool

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Daedelus lays a trap for Hercules to get his feet caught in large blocks of clay. The only thing that can break up the clay is a magic hammer possessed by Daedalus.

45. The Sea Witch

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Wilamene is on a rampage and Helena summons Hercules to help. Hercules needs to get the magic shell to stop her.

46. The Sea Beast

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47. Hercules Outwits the Magician

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48. Helena's Beauty

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50. Episode 50

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51. Episode 51

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52. Episode 52

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53. Episode 53

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54. Episode 54

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55. Episode 55

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56. Episode 56

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57. Episode 57

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58. Episode 58

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59. Episode 59

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60. Episode 60

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61. Episode 61

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62. Episode 62

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63. Episode 63

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64. Episode 64

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65. Episode 65

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66. Episode 66

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67. Episode 67

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68. Episode 68

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69. Episode 69

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70. Episode 70

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71. Episode 71

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72. Episode 72

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73. Episode 73

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74. Episode 74

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75. Episode 75

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76. Episode 76

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77. Episode 77

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78. Episode 78

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79. Episode 79

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80. Episode 80

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81. Episode 81

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82. Episode 82

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83. Episode 83

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84. Episode 84

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85. Episode 85

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86. Episode 86

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87. Episode 87

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88. Episode 88

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89. Episode 89

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90. Episode 90

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91. Episode 91

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92. Episode 92

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93. Episode 93

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94. Episode 94

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95. Episode 95

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96. Episode 96

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97. Episode 97

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98. Episode 98

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99. Episode 99

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100. Episode 100

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101. Episode 101

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102. Episode 102

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103. Episode 103

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104. Episode 104

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105. Episode 105

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106. Episode 106

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107. Episode 107

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108. Episode 108

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109. Episode 109

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110. Episode 110

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111. Episode 111

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112. Episode 112

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113. Episode 113

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114. Episode 114

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115. Episode 115

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116. Episode 116

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117. Episode 117

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118. Episode 118

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119. Episode 119

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120. Episode 120

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121. Episode 121

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122. Episode 122

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123. Episode 123

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124. Episode 124

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125. Episode 125

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126. Episode 126

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127. Episode 127

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128. Episode 128

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1. Princess Rhea

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2. The Valley Of Whirlwinds

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Newton "borrows" the Thunderbolt Disc without permission, and Hercules must race The Mask through the Valley of Whirlwinds to get to them first.

3. The Wild Boar

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Daedalus creates a magic tuning fork to use sound waves to break the chain restraining the Erymanthian Boar. Can Hercules head him off before it's too late?

4. The Magic Belt Of Hercules

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Hercules gives his young Olympian students belts that match his own. Daedalus kidnaps Timon to get his hands on a belt for himself and using it, lures Hercules into a trap.

5. The Errand Of Mercy

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6. The Nemean Lion

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The Nemean Lion attacks Calydon. Dodonis summons Hercules to help but when the Mask intervenes he must rise to challenge of these formidable foes.

7. The Magician

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8. Dorian's Wreath

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Daedalus steals King Dorian's wreath, which is necessary to open the festival of the harvest. He needs to create a new wreath, but in order to do so, he must pick the ivy himself atop Mount Ilium.

9. The Unicorn

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Daedalus unleashes the the Crossorian Unicorn upon the kingdom of Calydon, to distract everyone while he attempts to coerce King Dorian into turning over his monarchy.

10. Wilhelmene

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While collecting gems for a tiara for Helena, Hercules and Newton are attacked by Wilhelmine.

11. The Witch And The Magic Ring

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12. Diomedes' Evil Plot

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13. Hercules' Unwanted Powers

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14. The Enchanted Wolf

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15. Hercules And His Two Rivals

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16. Hercules Saves The King

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King Dorian takes a break from his work incognito but is captured by Daedalus. Can Hercules rescue him from Claw Island?

17. The Thracian Army

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18. The Gems Of Venus

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19. The Golden Torch

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Zeus summons Hercules to retrieve his golden Olympic torch. Daedalus has stolen it and replaced Hercules' weapons with cheap copies. Will he defeat the evil wizard and return the torch to his father?

20. Hercules vs. Teron: The Evil Spirit

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Zeus gives Hercules Pandora's box which contains Teron, the evil spirit of destruction, to be cast into the everlasting whirlpool.

21. Hercules Saves The Kingdom

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On the day of his coronation, Prince Dorian is run out of Calydon by Daedalus who seeks the throne for himself. Hercules descends from Mount Olympus to help.

22. Kidnapped By Wilamene

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23. The Chameleon Creature

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Daedalus steals the gold from the King Dorian's treasure house. He summons the Chameleon Creature to keep Hercules busy while he attempts to flee.

24. Earthquake Valley

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The Mask promises to protect a village from a whirlwind, only to trick them into putting on masks they cannot remove without a key has cast into Earthquake Valley. Can Hercules retrieve the key?

25. Newton The Centaur

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26. Helena Kidnapped - Hercules To The Rescue

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Hercules must save Helena from Wilhelmine, who has imprisoned her in the Vanishing Valley, and will only let Hercules into the valley in exchange for his magic ring.

27. Hercules And His Friends

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28. The Magic Sword

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29. Timon's Grandfather And Hercules

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30. Hercules Loses His Memory

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31. The Hall Of Justice

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32. The Cave Of Callisto

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33. The Powerless Hercules

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34. Omar,The Sultan's Champion

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35. Sandals Of Electra

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36. The Sea Witch

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Wilhelmine is on the rampage capturing pretty girls and turning them into creatures of the sea. When she captures Helena, only Hercules can restore her by opening a magic seashell.

37. The Giant

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Hercules is tasked to help the son of a giant, who has left the Valley Of The Giants and teamed up with Daedalus. Can Hercules reason with Tatanus to return home?

38. Helena's Beauty

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Helena is crowned Queen of the Harvest as the most beautiful girl in the city. A jealous Wilhelmine uses her magic to make Helena ugly. Hercules turns the tables to find the cure.

39. The Island Of The Miros Monster

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40. Hercules And The Fireball

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Daedalus and the Mask team up to try to take over Calydon. Daedalus hurls giant fireballs towards the city. Can Hercules stop them?

41. Hercules Outwits The Magician

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Daedalus lures Hercules into the Wastelands. Can the The Sideous Bird Beast help our hero?

42. The Evil Weapon

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43. The Giant Ruby

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44. The Owl Man

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1. The Chameleon Man

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Exiled from Olympus, Odus becomes a Chameleon Man and teams up with Wilhelmine to try to capture Helena. Will Hercules be able to stop them?

2. Hercules Foils The Mask Of Vulcan

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The Mask uses the Vine of Virgo to steal various treasures around the Kingdom of Calydon. Hercules enlists the help of the Sideous Bird-Beast to defeat him.

3. The Exploding Diamond

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4. Hercules And The Sea Witch

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5. The Magic Lamp

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6. The Owl-Man Of Panssus

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7. The Eruption Of Mount Sirus

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8. The Deadly Gift

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Timon brings Zeus a gift that isn't all it appears to be. Can Hercules stop Daedalus and return Zeus' arsenal to Mount Olympus?

9. The Thesian Thunderhorn

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10. The Dreaded Beast Of Charon

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11. Hercules, Newton, And The Evil Magician

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12. The Fiery Abyss

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13. The Giant Dragonfly

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14. Tewt's Magic Wand Trouble

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15. The Wings Of Mercury

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16. The Sea Beast

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Wilhelmene unleashes the Creature of Neptune. Hercules must use the Trident of Neptune to drive it back.

17. Prometheus In Dire Danger

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18. The Crafty Chameleon

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19. Kingdom Under The Glass Dome

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20. The Fantus Beast

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21. The Lyssidian Locusts

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22. Hercules Saves Calydon

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23. Helena's Jinx

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24. The Sinister Statue

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25. Friend Or Foe Of Centaur

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26. The Young Olympians

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27. The Feast Of Calydon

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28. The Lava Flow

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29. The Dreaded Draught

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30. Underwater Battle

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31. The Sidian Illusion Stone

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32. Timon To the Aid Of Hercules

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Timon is tasked with watching Hercules' sword and shield, but fails when Daedalus tricks him. Can he help Hercules defeat their foe?

33. The Fiery Pits of Pyros

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34. The Clovis Creature

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Daedalus steals all the cattle from a village, and uses the Clovis Creature to defend himself from Hercules. Each time the creature is struck, it divides into two.

35. The Valley Of Storms

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36. The Centaur On Mischief Day

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37. The Throne Of Calydon

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38. Battle Of the Magic Rings

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39. Diomedes And His Warriors

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Daedalus tricks King Dorian into believing he wants peace. He offers a gift... two giant wooden stags secretly filled with General Diomedes' army.

40. King For A Day

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1963-09-01

Episodes

212 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

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