A DAY IN THE LIFE

GUEST STARS, CAST & CREDITS
PROMO TRANSCRIPTION
TV GUIDE PROMO
AIRING AND RATING INFORMATION
SYNOPSIS 1 by Bluesong
SYNOPSIS 2 by Ann Epp
COMMENTARY by Carmen Carter
WHIMPERS, MURMURS, AND A LOVE GONE TOO FAR
HIGHLIGHTS
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR
SHOOTING SCRIPT DIFFERENCES
TRANSCRIPT
DISCLAIMER
WHOOSH! ARTICLES
LINKS

PROMO TRANSCRIPTION
ON THE NEXT XENA
(Xena wakes up catching a sword)
Minya: Xena's here! The warrior princess herself!
(Xena fighting with pots and pans)
XENA'S GOT MAN TROUBLES
Xena: Let's go.
A CRUSHING GIANT
Zagreus: That giant destroyed my entire army!
Xena: He's coming for us.
AND A GIANT CRUSH
Hower: I think I'm in love with Xena.
Gabrielle: Some guys just love leather.
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY BE WORSE?
Minya with whip: You're not the only tough broad around here, ya know?
Minya: You wanna talk or fight?
(Xena with chakram)
BATTLE ON, XENA

TV GUIDE PROMO
Xena has 24 hours to prevent a warlord from plundering one village and the world's biggest giant from destroying another. Ah, all in a day's work.

Xena uses a kite to defeat a giant in an episode where the eminently spoofable fantasy pokes fun at itself. The Guardian

AIRING AND RATING INFORMATION
1st RELEASE: 02-17-97
An AA average of 7.0
Competition from Syndicated Action Dramas:
(1) XENA 8th with 7.0
(2) HERCULES 11th with 6.5
(3) STAR TREK: DS9 12th with 6.3
(4) BAYWATCH 19th with 4.3

2nd RELEASE: 07-21-97
An AA average of 6.0
Competition from Syndicated Action Dramas:
(1) XENA 7th with 6.0
(2) HERCULES 9th with 5.1
(3) STAR TREK: DS9 with 4.5
(4) BAYWATCH with 4.0

3rd RELEASE: 06-22-98
An AA average of 4.8
Competition from Syndicated Action Dramas:
(1) X-FILES 7th with 4.9
(2) XENA 9th with 4.8
(3) HERCULES 14th with 4.2
(4) WALKER TEXAS RANGER 17th with 3.7
(5) STAR TREK: DS9 20th with 3.6

SYNOPSIS 1:

This is by Bluesong.

The show opens with Xena and Gabrielle sleeping in the morning. They are attacked; Xena takes on three or four guys with a frying pan and a pot and Gabrielle sleeps through some of the fight; when Xena sees Gabrielle is in danger Xena jumps on a water skin and squirts Gabrielle in the face. Gabrielle grabs her staff and defends herself, but gets hung up, and Xena dents the frying pan hitting the men in the face with it. Some warlord who is trying to loot a village wanted Xena out of the way.

They pack up and Gabrielle fusses about the frying pan. As they head for the village, a man, named Hower, comes to them from another direction, saying a giant is coming to tear their village apart. Xena flips a coin and they head to the village with the giant. Along the way Xena catches some fish because she is hungry and she and Gabrielle snipe at each other. Gabrielle also keeps trying to catch Xena off guard and hit her in the head with her staff.

The villagers have all gone save for Minya, the girlfriend of Hower, the man who fetched Xena. He, alas, has fallen for Xena. However, before Minya figures this out she does this hero-worship thing with Xena, and Xena and Gabrielle have a bath in a big tub.

The giant turns out to be Gareth, the one that Goliath in THE GIANT KILLER (#27) was after, so Xena decides she needs to take him out because she still feels badly about killing Goliath. In the process, Xena decides she needs a lightning bolt and invents a kite. She also has Hower running back and forth sending messages to the warlord, who is now on his way to the village where Xena is; however, his army gets smashed up by the giant. Xena planned that all along.

Finally, the giant comes and Xena ties the kite to his belt. He chases Xena and the kite flies. A storm is brewing; lightning strikes, the giant falls.

Xena and Gabrielle go to sleep under the stars, looking at them trying to make pictures. Xena sees a dipper. Gabrielle sees a bear. Gabrielle then takes a stab at hitting Xena and does! Gabrielle can't be sure if she really hit Xena or if Xena let her. Gabrielle kisses Xena goodnight on the cheek.

SYNOPSIS 2:

This is by Ann Epp.

“A Day in the Life” is directed by Michael (Iolus) Hurst, and showcases his touch for comedy. Excellent use of music in the episode to denote moods: humor, love, sarcasm, danger, etc. Also liberal use of sound effects for comedic effect. This episode is delivered in chapters, and explores the competitive nature of Xena and Gabrielle’s relationship. The chapter titles are written in Greek and English. There are fewer chapter titles in the episode than originally written in the script.

I. WAKING UP

This scene opens with a view of a sleeping Xena and Gabrielle, about to be attacked by a group of ruffians. Just as a sword is dropping at X’s head, she awakens and catches the blade between her hands. Xena kicks away the first attacker and spins away. Grabbing the frying pan and iron pot next to her, she rises for the fight with a gleam in her eye.

Xena makes short work of some bad guys with her cookware-as-weaponry, then notices Gabrielle is still sleeping! Gabrielle is in a heavy slumber, and about to be dismembered by additional attackers. Xena leaps in the air with a war cry, flips, and lands directly on the waterskin beside G’s head. Gabrielle wakes with a start as her face is drenched, and Xena goes back to gleefully bashing heads; Betty Crocker style.

Gabrielle joins the fray as Xena taunts an attacker, commenting sarcastically, “ Oh, you’re so good!”. She then clocks him with ironware. Meanwhile, Gabrielle has lost the staff, and has three men circling to finish her. Xena tosses the frying pan, chakram-style. One, two, three heads are whacked, and the frying pan lands harmlessly beside Gab. Gabrielle grabs the now-misshapen pan, and a look of sudden anger appears over her face. “Xena!!” she exclaims.

But Xena isn’t listening. She puts the pinch on a bad guy as he is trying to crawl away. Gabrielle continues to complain that Xena has ruined their only good frying pan, and why couldn’t she have just used normal weapons? Xena replies that she enjoys being “creative” in a fight, and leaves Gabrielle muttering over the pan as she turns to interrogate the gasping soldier. From him, she learns that a warlord, Zagreas , wants her out of the way so he can raid Piedmon , a local village. Xena decides to check Piedmon out.

II. FINDING YOUR WAY

Gabrielle and Xena are at a crossroads, trying to determine the way to Piedmon . Gabrielle wonders aloud why Xena didn’t get directions from that soldier while he was under “The Pinch”. Xena asks Gabrielle “Why didn’t you ask him?” Gabrielle never thought of participating in a “Pinch Interrogation”, and finds the idea intriguing . Their conversation is cut short by cries of “Yo! Yo!” Up the trail, a man heads quickly towards them. Gabrielle sees instant opportunity: “Xena, you put the pinch on him and I’ll ask the questions!” Xena pulls her back by her hair, and suggests “Why don’t we just try asking him the regular way, huh?”

The man instantly recognizes X, a look of staring admiration overcomes him. The audience hears a romantic ditty in the background. He explains that his village, Laurel, is being threatened by a ruthless giant, and they need X’s help. Gabrielle shakes her head, and wonders aloud what they should do. Now they have two villages facing danger, but there’s only one X. Gabrielle decides to “methodically examine the needs of each village, and determine where we can do the most good.”

III. MAKING A DECISION

As Gabrielle proudly unrolls her scroll and expounds upon the pros and cons of helping each village, Xena flips a coin and says simply, “Heads. We take on the Giant”. Gabrielle is obviously annoyed at X’s decision making technique as they begin the journey to Laurel. The audience views the traveling trio from behind as they walk down the trail. As Gabrielle jogs to catch up, she asks Hower if his village happens to have a frying pan vendor. (At this point, the audience may wonder how Gabrielle knows his name, since he has not introduced himself by name on camera.) Xena comments that she really doesn’t want to hear about the frying pan all day. The camera view then shrinks to just a circle around Gabrielle and Xena as an uncomfortable silence befalls them. Gabrielle hits Xena playfully, Xena kicks G’s behind and Gabrielle kicks back, laughing.

Three chapters before the opening credits!

IV. TRAVELING Hower , Gabrielle and Xena are walking along the trail. Gabrielle and Xena are playing a game of 20 questions to pass the time. Gabrielle is trying to guess the name of a particular victim Xena has killed in the past (morbid, but entertaining). Xena seems to enjoy taunting Gabrielle with clues. Suddenly, Gabrielle swings her staff at X, full force. Xena catches it just before it strikes her face. Gabrielle grins, claiming “I almost got you that time!” Xena claims she never had a chance.

Xena decides to talk business with Hower . She discovers the giant has been extorting “protection money” from the village, and now that they cannot pay, he’s coming to flatten the village. However, the giant has never actually been to Laurel, and Xena thinks that may give them a tactical advantage. the discussion is interrupted by a loud growling........X’s stomach. They head to a nearby creek for breakfast. Gabrielle notes that a frying pan would sure come in handy now, and Xena is not amused.

At the creek, the 20 questions game continues as Xena “hunts” for fish by hand. X, standing knee deep in the creek, notices the recent horses at the edge of the creek. She announces that Zagreas and his army are nearby. Gabrielle thinks it is a shame that Piedmon will be looted-but, Xena says she won’t let that happen. Xena doesn’t have a chance to explain her plan. She plunges her hands into the water, snags an eel, and tosses it G’s way. Gabrielle leaps up, both her and the eel squealing. Xena has a mischievous grin on her face. Hower asks Gabrielle if Xena ever thinks about settling down. Gabrielle tries her best to dismiss his obvious romantic notions; her comments occasionally interrupted by fish flung her way. Xena is enjoying this!! Gabrielle sends Hower off to gather firewood, lamenting loudly “We’re gonna have to cook these somehow!”

As Xena dries her wet feet on the shore, Gabrielle informs Xena that another man has fallen for her. Xena complains “Why does this always happen??” Gabrielle thinks it is the leather outfit, and suggests Xena try chain-mail. Xena comments that would just attract a kinkier group. Xena suggests the problem would go away if she stops bathing and wears smelly animal skins. Gabrielle replies thoughtfully, “True, but then you’d also be traveling alone.” Meanwhile, Hower returns with flowers for X.

The scene changes to Gabrielle preparing the seafood lunch...with X’s chakram! Xena hits the roof, snatching it away and exclaiming “It’s gonna smell like fish for days!!” Gabrielle snaps back that Xena threw there last good cutting knife into a warlord last week. Xena and Gabrielle part, and Xena addresses Hower . She wants Hower to deliver a message to Zagreas : don’t worry about anything-Xena won’t get in his way if he doesn’t get in her’s. Hower runs off to deliver X’s message.

V. A CALL FROM NATURE

Gabrielle is standing alone by Argo in a field, acting out a scene from her “Bacchae” scroll. She is searching for that perfect word to describe the scene; a ha-she has it! She pulls her scroll from a saddle pouch, and as she unrolls it she makes a startling discovery....part of the scroll has been torn away! She frowns, then realizing what must have happened, quickly looks to the nearby bushes.

She confronts X, who is just standing up from the bushes: “You used my SCROLLS??” Xena explains that there were no good leaves, and besides she used a piece without much writing! This latest battle is interrupted by the sound and shaking of a giant’s footsteps. “Giant’s coming!” Xena states as she heads for her horse. Saved by the giant!

VI. GIVING DIRECTIONS

Xena figures the giant will want to visit a nearby Giant Graveyard, and Gabrielle puts up a sign pointing to Laurel. The Giant sounds closer, so Xena says it’s time to clear out. Gabrielle continues to fiddle with the sign, so Xena returns, grabs her by her top, and yanks her right out of the scene. The camera remains on the sign, and Gabrielle quickly leans back in to grab her staff.

The scene changes to Xena and Gabrielle walking down the trail, continuing the earlier game of 20 questions. They enter an empty village. At least it seems empty, until a woman suddenly runs by, struggling with an ornery goat. The woman turns, amazed-she is actually meeting the famous Warrior Princess! She especially likes the story of how Xena “ nailed that Callisto b****! ( At least her lips say “b****”, the sound was dubbed to say “witch”).

The lady has a little trouble remembering the sidekick’s name, much to Gab’s chagrin. The woman thinks Xena is “the greatest warrior in the butt-kickin’ biz!”. She explains that all the other villagers have fled to the hills, except for her and her boyfriend, Hower (uh-oh!). The lady proclaims her toughness, and willingness to help, and wants to know what Xena’s plan is to defeat the giant. Xena isn’t sure, and needs time to think. What better place to concentrate on a plan than….a nice hot tub!

The scene changes to Gabrielle and Xena sitting in a hot tub, with Gabrielle scrubbing Xena’s back. Gabrielle is still trying to guess the dead warlord’s name. Gabrielle then asks what are they going to do to stop the giant. Gabrielle suggests they have Minya (the audience’s first introduction to this lady’s name) gather up all the mirrors in town-the Goliath strategy. Xena and Gabrielle switch places and Xena scrubs Gab’s back and ear (listen for the “squishy” sound effect). Minya is coming in and out, adding hot water to keep the tub warm.

Gabrielle reminds Xena that Minya’s boyfriend is in love with Xena, and Gabrielle now has another misunderstanding to straighten out for Xena. Xena takes exception to that, and says she can straighten out Hower just fine on her own. Gabrielle remarks “Why do you have to be so competitive about everything?” (the pot calls the kettle black!)

Minya returns and wants to know the plan. Gabrielle tells her to get all the mirrors in town together, but Xena is not so sure. Minya disappears to get the mirrors, and Gabrielle accuses Xena of always waiting to change the plans at the last minute. Xena expounds on the need to be flexible in her job, while reaching around for the soap. She frowns and asks Gab, “Are you sitting on the soap?” Gabrielle replies, “I was wondering what that was….” A major splashing fight ensues.

Meanwhile, Minya is setting up mirrors, and meets Hower on his way back to the village, Minya is excited to see Hower, but Hower is focused on other visions: Xena, in slow motion, is shown walking from the tub house with her wet hair flowing. Minya realizes Hower is infatuated with Xena. Hower reports back to Xena, but she already knows what he has to say. We learn that Xena used to ride with Zagreas , and she knows exactly how he will respond. He is suspicious now, and has halted his plans for Piedmon. Xena sends Hower back with another message: she doesn’t care if Zagreas sacks Piedmon, but he better stay clear of Laurel. Hower obediently runs off, and Minya is visibly upset. Xena walks away, and Gabrielle approaches Minya with an offer to trade for a frying pan…..

VII. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

Gabrielle peeks around an open door, and quickly retreats. Xena is in a state of intense meditation. Xena leaps into the air with a war cry, and kicks two buckets of water off the pillars on either side of her. Gabrielle sees her chance and rushes in with her staff. Xena, always one step ahead, spins and kicks it away. Gabrielle grunts in frustration as Xena quickly returns to her mediation pose. “Centares!” insists Gabrielle, still trying to guess the mystery warlord. Gabrielle finally gives up, and Xena answers “Theodorus”. But Gabrielle protests that Callisto killed Theodorus, not Xena. Xena agrees but points out that Callisto was in her body at time.

Before another argument can ensue, the air is broken with the crack of a whip, and “OW!!” The girls emerge to find Minya smarting from an errant whip thrust. Xena wants the whip back, which is hers, and she is not amused to discover that Minya traded “her best frying pan” for the whip. Xena presses, but Minya ends the discussion: “The whip is mine. The frying pan is yours. Hower is mine!! (pause) She’s yours.” Xena leaves to “check on things” and get some fresh air.

Zagreas is moving towards Laurel, just as Xena wanted. Hower is worried about having to fight both the giant and Zagreas ’ army - but Xena reveals that they will probably take care of each other. Suddenly Xena notices a huge footprint nearby - bigger even than most giants. She guesses it must be the ruthless giant Gareth.

The scene switches to Gabrielle and Minya back in the village. Minya is reading aloud the Bacchae scroll. She is impressed with the Xena adventures, but is still angry that Xena “stole” Hower. Gabrielle insists that Xena would never do that, and she will send Hower the right message. Gabrielle has bad timing as Hower strolls in and tells Minya he’s in love with Xena. More love troubles a-brewin’ !

Xena runs in, interrupting; announcing that it is Gareth and they have to move quickly. Hower asks who Gareth is and before Xena can answer, Minya tells the very abbreviated version of the Giant Killer scroll. Xena knows the mirrors won’t work as they did on Goliath, because heavy rain clouds are moving in. as if to punctuate that statement, thunder erupts in the distance. That reminds Xena of how Zeus killed giants with lightning bolts. Gabrielle asks doubtfully, “How are we going to get lightning bolts?” Well, by……..

VII. TRIAL AND ERROR

Hower, Minya, and Gabrielle are standing in a field, watching Xena put the final touches on a strange cloth contraption with a belt buckle hanging from it. Xena doesn’t have a name for it, but she announces it is the key in the plan to “nail Gareth.”

Xena begins to “fly” the contraption, which looks remarkably like a kite, and her companions are convinced she has lost her mind. Xena tosses it triumphantly into the air, and as it sails we hear uplifting music in the background……until the kite nose-dives to the ground. Minya snickers, and Xena looks dejected. Xena walks over to straighten the kite out, and Gabrielle follows. “I just don’t share your vision here!” Gabrielle claims. Xena is oblivious to Gabrielle’s ensuing lecture, and mutters to herself “Maybe if I ran with it…..” A very amusing scene; the Warrior Princess in full armor and sword, running with a “kite”. Gabrielle shakes her head and looks down, saying to herself, “Have faith Gabrielle, have faith……….” When suddenly, *CRASH* Gabrielle is felled by the diving kite.

Later, the kite is finally airborne, and Xena and Gabrielle run excitedly through the field. Gabrielle exclaims that they are get Gareth! With a piece of parchment……with a belt buckle hanging from it….what is this supposed to do? “Bring the Power of Zeus to Earth!” Xena replies. Xena, a’la Ben Franklin!

Xena leaves Gabrielle with the flying parchment, and goes to talk some sense into love-struck Hower. Despite her insistence that Hower has “..a snowball’s chance in Tartarus” with Xena, Hower remains unflappable. Xena gives up, rather quickly, and calls for Gabrielle to come to the rescue.

But Gabrielle doesn’t answer. Where is she? Xena walks outside to look for Gab. Gabrielle leaps from the roof and lands *splat* on the ground next to Xena. Gabrielle has missed again, and yanks herself up by gaining a handhold on…Xena’s breastplate?! (Listen for the “Looney Toons”-type sound effect as she rises into the scene.) Xena tells Gabrielle it is her turn to talk some sense into Hower. “Right,” she deadpans, “Your flying parchment is stuck in a tree.”

Later, Gabrielle emerges, unsuccessful at deterring Hower’s affections for Xena. She eyes suspiciously Minya and Xena having a close conversation up the road. Minya nods and runs off. Xena is carrying the flying parchment, and only said that she was giving Minya some man-advice. Xena confides in Gabrielle that she is glad to finally have the chance to enact revenge on Gareth in behalf of Goliath and his family. Just then we hear “BOOM!”; Gareth is coming closer. Repeated stomping sounds confirm Xena’s plan…..he is stomping Zagreas ’ army!

IX. WAITING FOR GARETH

Our favorite adventurers are bored, waiting for the giant. Xena is passing the time by throwing her chakram like a boomerang. Hower is staring lovingly at Xena, and Gabrielle asks, “Where’s Minya?” Xena replies that she is probably off taking Xena’s earlier advice. The air is suddenly split with a man crying “XENA!!!” It is Zagreas himself; very battle-worn and hysterical with anger. After all, he is only trying to make a living with “…a little looting, a little mayhem…” Apparently the giant has disposed of his entire army, and Zagreas wants to take it out on Xena. Before Xena can reply, we hear Minya’s voice “Hey tough guy? You wanna talk, or fight?” Zagreas turns to see a leather clad Minya, looking very much like a warrior princess herself. Zagreas screams, charges Minya, and is decked by Minya’s fist. He falls down cold, and Hower is stunned. As he beholds the new, improved Minya, he falls in love with her all over again. Here is a leather clad tough woman he can actually have! They disappear, giggling behind a shack. (Listen closely to hear Hower ask “Minya, where’d you get that whip??”)

*BOOM*

The ground shakes. Gareth is on the move, and getting closer. Xena plans to catch him on the way to the graveyard.

Xena finds a high tree along the trail, and carrying the flying parchment, she climbs the tree. Soon, Gareth appears on the trail. Xena jumps from the tree onto Gareth’s back and ties the parchment to him. She leaps to the ground, stomps Gareth’s toe, and runs, taunting Gareth to catch her. As Gareth begins chasing Xena, the flying parchment sails into the air behind him. They reach the graveyard, and storm clouds are brewing all around. Xena turns to face her pursuer, and warns Gareth: “Goliath says hello!”. Lightning, now frequent in the stormy sky, strikes the makeshift kite and travels the line to Gareth’s body. One very fried giant hits the ground, dead. Xena has avenged her old friend.

X. GOING TO BED

Xena and Gabrielle are lying fireside, trying to make out constellations in the night sky. Xena thinks one particular set of stars looks like a water dipper, but Gabrielle giggles and says it looks like a bear to her. In one swift, sudden move, Gabrielle swings her staff across and down *BAM* on Xena’s nose! Gabrielle jumps and apologizes, exclaiming that she never thought she’d actually hit Xena! Xena just says forget it, and holding her nose, she turns to go to sleep.

Gabrielle kisses her goodnight on the cheek, much to Xena’s irritation. Then Gabrielle begins to wonder aloud: did Xena just let Gabrielle hit her, to end the competition? We’ll never know, as Xena merely insists, “Go to sleep.”

COMMENTARY:

This commentary is by Carmen Carter.

A DAY IN THE LIFE ranks as my favorite RJ Stewart episode to date, elbowing past TITANS (Hey, *I* really liked that story) and even SINS OF THE PAST. The plot is slight at best, which is perfectly appropriate since the giant-fighting action mostly serves as a framing device for this affectionate parody of Xena, Gabrielle, their relationship, those who see the innuendo, those who don't see the innuendo, and enthusiastic fans of the series (both male and female). Don't blink or you're bound to miss a sight gag, and be sure to turn up the volume because some of the best lines are throwaways.

Although I've always liked dark psychological drama, I have a special weakness for the teasing banter and witty dialogue that were a hallmark of romantic comedies in the 30s and 40s. Countless television shows have tried to duplicate that formula, with little success. However, taking full advantage of Stewart's delightful script, Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor display a natural flair for the kind of tart comedy that William Powell and Myrna Loy immortalized in "The Thin Man" movie series.

Aside from the laughs, however, there are some intriguing character insights. Any lingering concerns about the equality of the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle should be eased by the bard's readiness to alternately scold, tease or even doubt her companion. Most telling was Gabrielle's off-hand comment of "She's in that anything-to-please-the-warrior-princess haze." It is a feeling that Gabrielle has obviously outgrown. Where once she stood in awe of a mythic hero, now she shares her life with a fallible -- and at times extremely irritating -- person. As always, when Gabrielle's perspective on Xena changes, so does ours; this is the most human portrayal of Xena we've seen so far, and one that is oddly endearing.

But if any one quality overrides this episode, it is the incredible affection that these two women have for each other. The sniping and arguing never obscure the sheer joy they take in each other's company, and the underlying tenderness in their interactions was quite touching. At first glance, the hot-tub scene and the closing campfire scene would appear to place Xena and Gabrielle in a mildly eroticized situation, but these encounters were far less sexual, or even less overtly romantic, than I had expected. Instead, I found these scenes to be rather sweet, and as such more familiar to me as a portrayal of an established relationship, whether it be of friends or lovers. Long standing intimacy and familiarity gets you through the trying times when your partner destroys the last frying pan you own.

The highly-charged emotional drama of the DESTINY trilogy was gripping, even cathartic, but there are only so many times you can hit those high notes without numbing your audience. The casual intimacy and easy-going camaraderie between Xena and Gabrielle in ADITL will wear better over the long run, so I hope this new dynamic carries over to the series as a whole.

WHIMPERS, MURMURS, AND A LOVE GONE TOO FAR

12-26-00. Robert Tapert, in an interview with WHOOSH to be released January 1, 2001 (#52), stated the original airing order of the episodes after DESTINY (36/212) were to be EXECUTION (41/217), BLIND FAITH (42/218), and then A DAY IN THE LIFE (39/215). Because of Lucy Lawless' accident on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the producers retooled or recast some shows in the can and wrote a couple more shows to cover for Ms. Lawless' incapacity. The resultant airing order was INTIMATE STRANGER (31/207) [retooled to keep Xena in Callisto's body], TEN LITTLE WARLORDS (32/208) [retooled and re-cast Xena with Hudson Leick], SOLSTICE CAROL (33/209) [not changed], THE XENA SCROLLS (34/210) [not changed], HERE SHE COMES...MIS AMPHIPOLIS (35/211) [not changed], DESTINY (36/212) [retooled to have Xena remain dead], THE QUEST (37/213) [new show], A NECESSARY EVIL (38/214) [new show], A DAY IN THE LIFE (39/215) [not changed], FOR HIM THE BELL TOLLS (40/216) [new show], EXECUTION (41/217) [no change], and BLIND FAITH (42/218) [no change].

07-24-00. Rob Tapert in Official Xena magazine #10 stated that "We had a famous episode a long time ago, The Quest, which was our highest-rated episode [this is incorrect, XWP's highest rated episode was A NECESSARY EVIL, which aired a week after THE QUEST], and after that we started to go downhill, and then there was A Day in the Life, which was the girls in the hot tub together playing hide the soap. After that, our executives put a great deal of pressure on us to stop, to not go down that [subtext] road because it could only lead to ruin."

12-21-98. From R.J. Stewart's (the executive producer of XWP) RealHollywood 12-15-98 chat:

goodfan asks "What is your favorite piece of writing that you've done for Gabrielle?"

R.J.Stewart says "...Oooh. That's a good one. Um .. wow. You know in a fun way "A Day in the Life" was a lot of fun to write. Really got into G's reaction when I had them .. the scroll .. what X uses as a scroll, G wouldn't like, that was me writing about how I'd react to someone using my work as toilet paper. I guess the reason I was struggling with it .. most of what happens with both characters, they're so interrelated ... so I apologize, not a very good answer there."

11-13-98. From Beth Gaynor. When asked what episodes of XENA or HERCULES he had enjoyed, Karl Urban at the Cherry Hill NJ Convention (08/98) mentioned A DAY IN THE LIFE (is there anyone who DOESN'T love that episode?) and STRANGER IN A STRANGE WORLD.

05-30-98. Robert Field, aka Avicus, a film editor for XWP, on 01-18-98, was a guest at the Burbank II Con. There was the inevitable question about the "hot tub" scene and he was asked if there was anything else to "see" that we did not? Rob answered, alas, no. There were three takes of the same scene with no one getting in or out of the tub, and the unused two were the same as the used one pretty much except for a line flub or other minor error.

05-30-98. Brad Carpenter, the out-going Director of MArketig for Renaissance Pictures, on 01-18-98, was a guest at the Burbank II Con, where he demonstrated how RenPic did the Titan/Giant effects by camera tricks, and not special effects. He also mentioned that there was a sequel to A DAY IN THE LIFE in the works [Which later was stated was put on the back burner and then later said that it was continuing ahead...I guess we will know when we see it!]

01-07-98. Robert Field, aka Avicus, on 01-05-98, stated on the Xenaverse list that it took 5 days to do the filming for A DAY IN THE LIFE. The short amount of time (the average for a shot is 8 days) was because "some of the footage in that show was already shot for GIANT KILLER and not used until ADITL which is one of the reasons it was able to be shot on a shorter schedule".

01-02-97. Robert Tapert in STARLOG MAGAZINE #245 (December 1997), stated about DAY: "I'll tell you an interesting thing that very few people know; the entire fourth act in 'A Day In The Life', where they battle the giant, was all footage left over from another episode, 'The Giant Killer', our David and Goliath episode that didn't quite work. Well, the cut was so long on it that we said, "Let's just chop off the entire fourth act and bank it for something else, and have this episode end with the death of Goliath rather than them going and getting the giant".'"

01-02-97. At the Valley Forge Con (10- 04-97), Renee O'Connor stated that in DAY, Lucy Lawless could not get the eels out of the lake and what made the episode so funny for her was that those were Lawless' real expressions. In the fish/eel scenes from DAY, the fish were dead but the eels were very much alive. She also mentioned that the director, Michael Hurst, used the first take of her getting whacked in the head by the fish, but "for some reason he kept doing it over and over." There was a total of 8 takes taken. O'Connor had scales in her hair and stunk. She said, "No one wanted to come near me!" Robert Field has a great tape of outtakes of the myriad 'fish hitting Gabrielle's face' takes. If Rob Field is in the program or a guest of a convention or Fest, be sure to BEG him to show his coveted Fish reel.

01-02-97. At the Valley Forge Con (10- 04-97), Renee O'Connor stated that DAY was one of her favorite episodes. She said that filming the episode was lots of fun.

01-02-97. Turns out some on-line fans heard the whip crack but not the sounds of Zagreus' army screaming, and vice versa during different airings of A DAY IN THE LIFE. The discussion got so animated that Avicus (aka XWP editor Robert Field) posted his reponse to the Xenaverse Mailing List July 31, 1997. Avicus wrote: "Ok, well, I have covered this topic before. But, I will do so again. There is only ONE version of this episode (as there is only ONE version of ALL the episodes.) The audio discrepancies you mention DO come up from time to time - on this ep. especially. I have a personal copy made from the Broadcast Master - and when I first viewed it, I didn't heard the whip crack (off camera) OR Hower declaring his eternal love for Xena (also off camera). I mentioned the whip crack missing to the Coordinating Producer and she said it WAS in the sound mix. I then checked a 3/4" copy at the office and it was there. On my VHS copy, I also had a hard time hearing Zagreus' army being stomped (off camera), but I could hear the giant's footsteps. On a subsequent viewing, with the sound set to playback in analog mode - NOT VHS Hi-Fi - I heard all of these sounds from the same VHS tape. Now, here's the kicker. I recently bought a new VCR (not that anyone should be interested) and heard (from the very same VHS copy, mind you, playing VHS Hi-Fi mode) something I had NEVER heard before - Hower exclaiming as he goes into the hut with a now be-leathered Minya (after she punches out Zargreus) "Minya, where'd you get that WHIP???", which then cuts to Gabby's bemused look. I have no explanation for any of this, folks, other than that these sounds are pretty subtle and are very likely in the "surround" portion of the stereo soundtrack - so unless your station's playback equipment is set-up properly, they are likely not to be heard in broadcast. This applies to older VCR's as well whose playback head may not be in the best of condition or properly aligned. Just a thought. Hoping this helps."

Hot tub scene alert!!! Rumors of playing where's the soap during camera breaks! This is the eagerly awaited Xena and Gabrielle episode where we get to see what happens when the gals aren't beating up bad guys or helping orphans and widows.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Highlights by Beth Gaynor.

THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

11-07-00. From FP. Rather than two different frying pans in the trade scene I think there is only one pan, held in different ways, the Y-branch being used to pour liquid from the pan. This would be consistent with the opening scene in which Gabrielle is holding the frying pan (the original one, not Minya's) with the "pouring thingy" (I don't know the proper word for it) upwards in the close ups and down in the shots with Largo.

Lucy Lawless and Robert Tapert announced that they were getting married just before putting the episode "A Day In The Life" Together. As An Inside Joke, At The Beginning Of The Episode When Hower Says To Gabrielle "Has Xena Ever Thought Of Settling Down And Getting Married" Robert Tapert's Name Apprears At The Bottom Of The Screen.

12-27-98. From Alec Muffett. When Gab is discussing trading for the frying pan with Minya, (the "Is this your frying pan...?" scene) - different frying pans are in use when the scene is shot over Gab's shoulder vs. over Minya's shoulder. Look at the way the handle attaches to the pan; one minute the handle is directly riveted to the pan, the next it branches into a "Y" shape and the two arms are riveted.

The statute of Demeter (the goddess of corn) which first appeared in A FISTFUL OF DINARS (#14), appears also in ALTARED STATES (#19), A DAY IN THE LIFE (#39), and BLIND FAITH (#42).

Reader imzadi@hol.gr sent this observation: "At some parts of the episode there are some Greek phrases that they are translated into English beneath them. The writers have mixed it up. In Greek there are the letters "ipsilon" (u) and "ni" (n). What they have done is that they have confused "u" as a "n" and "n" as "u". For example, the word "niko" (I win) is written with "n" but they have put "u" and so it says "uiko", which does not exist in Greek."

SHOOTING SCRIPT DIFFERENCES

Prepared by Kalleasto.

A DAY IN THE LIFE - DIFFERNCES BETWEEN SHOOTING DRAFT OF SCRIPT AND THE FINAL CUT OF THE EPISODE!!! (Part 1)

THE OPENING FIGHT!

In the shooting draft, Xena picks up a cup and throws the water in it into Gabrielle's face. In the episode itself, Xena stomps on a bladder full of water, which squirts into Gabrielle's face to wake her up.

There were no lines scripted during the fight between Xena, Gabrielle and Zargreus's men. Assumedly Lucy Lawless added in the lines "Come on, come and get me" and "You're so good" as well as the "Gabrielle!" she called out when it appeared Gabrielle was overpowered by her three assailants.

ONE CHAKRAMED FRYING PAN!

After Xena sends the frying pan careening off the heads of three soldiers, it lands at Gabrielle's head. In the script it lands at her head.

THE FIRST FRYING PAN CONVERSATION!

The first of a number of conversations about the battered frying pan was changed ever so slighty.

In the episode, it goes like this...

Xena: Where do you think you're going? (Puts the pinch on Largo)

Gabrielle: (Picking up frying pan) Xena!!!

Xena: What?

Gabrielle: This was our only frying pan! Why do you do that? You do have weapons, don't you?

In the script it went...

Xena: Where do you think you're going? (Puts the pinch on Largo)

Gabrielle: (Strolls over, holding the frying pan) This was our only frying pan. Why do you do that? You have weapons, don't you?

LARGO'S ONE WORD CHANGES!

When Xena and Gabrielle were discussing the frying pan, Largo had just had the pinch put on him and was (naturally) in a hurry for Xena to ask whatever she wanted to know and take it off. In the episode he says "Could you guys talk about this some other time?" The script had the line as "Could you two talk about this some other time?"

When he was asked what Village Zagreus was going to loot, he replies "Piedmon. Zagreus heard you were in the area so he sent us here to stop you before you could get in his way." In the script his reply was "Piedmon. Zagreus heard you were in the area and sent us to stop you before you got in his way."

GOING TO PIEDMON!

When Xena finds out which village, she turns to Gabrielle and says "Looks like we're going to Piedmon. In the script the line was, "Well, I guess we're headed to Piedmon."

TAKING THE PINCH OF LARGO!

We saw...

Largo: Hey!

Xena: Oh, sorry. I guess I haven't totally woken up yet.

It was scripted as...

Largo: Hey!

Xena: Oh, yeah. Sorry. I haven't totally woken up yet.

FINDING YOUR WAY AND HOWER!

We saw...

Gabrielle: Which way?

Xena: I dunno. I've never been here before.

Gabrielle: Xena, you know, you should have asked for instructions while you had the pinch on that guy.

Xena: Well, you were there. why didn't you ask him?

Gabrielle: Like you would want me to butt in on one of your pinch interrogations.

Xena: Why not? You ask good questions.

Gabrielle: Really? Thankyou.

Hower: (Running up the road toward them) Yo! Yo!

Gabrielle: (Spotting him) Xena, here comes a guy. let's try this. You put the pinch on him and I'll ask the questions. (Stars walking off)

Xena: Hey! (Grabs Gabrielle's hair and yanks her backwards)

Gabrielle: Owww!!!

Xena: Why don't we try asking him the regular way first?

Gabrielle: Alright. (Hower rushes up and stops before them) Excuse me, Sir. D..

Hower: (To Xena) You Xena?

Xena: Yes. (Hower gazes at her in awe) Hmm?

Hower: Oh. Ah. My village is in great danger. Can you help us?

Xena: Zagreus after your village too?

Hower: Not Zagreus. A Giant wanted us to pay him protection money, but we didn't have enough. So he says he's gonna come this afternoon and flatten our town.

Gabrielle: Two villages in dire straights. I hate when that happens. Well, guess we'll just have to methodically examine the needs of each village and determine where we can do the most good. Yeah?

It was scripted as...

Gabrielle: Which way?

Xena: I don't know. I've never been there.

Gabrielle: You should have asked for instructions when you had the pinch on that guy.

Xena: Well, you were there. You could have asked.

Gabrielle: Oh, come on, like you would have wanted me to butt in on one of your pinch interrogations.

Xena: Why not? You ask good questions.

Gabrielle: You think so, really? Thanks. (Spots Hower) Let's try it. Here comes a guy now. Put the pinch on him and I'll question him.

Xena: Why don't we just try asking him the regular way first?

Gabrielle: Right. (Hower lumbers up) Excuse me, Sir. Could you tell me...

Hower: (To Xena) You Xena?

Xena: Yep.

Hower: My village is in great danger. Will you help us?

Gabrielle: Ironically, we were on the way to your village. Piedmon, right?

Hower: I'm from Laurel.

Gabrielle: (To Xena) Zagreus must be threatening that one, too.

Hower: No, not Zagreus. A Giant wanted us to pay him protection money. We didn't have enough. So he says he's going to come this afternoon and flatten our town.

Gabrielle: Oh. Two villages in dire straights. I hate when that happens. Well, we'll just have to methodically examine the need of each village and determine where we can do the most good.

MAKING A DECISION!

We saw...

Gabrielle: All right. I've made a list of pros and cons. Which village is in the greater danger... Which has the most to lose... Giant vs. Warlord and so on. Now I'm sure with careful consideration of the facts we can come to the right decision.

Xena: (Tosses coin) Heads. We take on the Giant.

Gabrielle: Of course, that's another way.

(Xena Grabs Argo then looks at Hower expectantly)

Hower: Oh! Laurel. It's this way.

Gabrielle: Hey, Hower! Does your village have a store that sells frying pans?

Xena: You know I really don't want to hear about this all day.

Gabrielle: Look, I'll drop it. I suppose raw meat can't kill you.

Xena: Fine.

It was scripted as...

Gabrielle: All right. I've made a list of pros and cons. Which village is in the greater danger... Which one has the most to lose... Giant vs. Warlord and so on. I'm sure with a careful consideration of the facts we can make the right decision.

Xena: (Tosses coin) Heads. We take on the Giant.

Gabrielle: Of course, that's another way. (Hower leads them along the road to Laurel) Tell me, Hower. Do you have a store in your village that sells frying pans?

Xena: You know, I really don't want to hear about this all day.

Gabrielle: Fine. I'll drop it. I suppose raw meant can't kill you.

TRAVELLING!

We saw...

Gabrielle: Are you male or female?

Xena: Male.

Gabrielle: Living? Dead?

Xena: Oh, I am very dead.

Gabrielle: Were you killed by a certain Warrior Princess?

Xena: Yes.

Gabrielle: Well, that narrows it down... A little. Hmm. Atyminius?

Xena: No.

(Gabrielle swings her staff at Xena's face - Xena catches it mere centimetres from her nose)

Gabrielle: Ah, I almost got you that time.

Xena: No you didn't.

Gabrielle: What are you talking about? I was this close.

Xena: You were this close because I let you get this close.

Gabrielle: We'll see.

Xena: Oh. (Looks at Hower) Hower, how big is this Giant?

Hower: I don't know. He's never been to our village before. He just sends threats through a messenger.

Gabrielle: Well how do you know there really is a Giant?

Hower: We've heard he's already destroyed a village in the next valley.

Xena: So he's never been to your village. We may be able to use that to buy some time. (Xena's stomach rumbles loudly- Gabrielle giver her a look) I had no breakfast, alright? Hower is there a creek near by?

Hower: Ah, yeah. Just over that ridge.

Xena: Great. Let's take a detour and eat.

Gabrielle: Good. You know, a frying pan would come in handy right now.

Xena: Get off it, Gabrielle.

It was scripted as...

Gabrielle: Are you male or female?

Xena: Male.

Gabrielle: Are you living or dead?

Xena: I'm very dead.

Gabrielle: Were you killed by a certain Warrior Princess?

Xena: Yep.

Gabrielle: Well, that narrows it down... A little. Hummm... Atyminius?

Xena: Nope.

(Gabrielle swings her staff at Xena's face - Xena catches it mere centimetres from her nose)

Gabrielle: I almost got you that time.

Xena: No you didn't.

Gabrielle: What are you talking about? I was that close.

Xena: You were that close because I let you get that close.

Gabrielle: We'll see.

Xena: So, Hower, how big is this Giant?

Hower: I don't know. he's never been to our village before. He just sends threats through a messenger.

Gabrielle: Then how do you know there really is a Giant?

Hower: We've heard he's already destroed a village in the next valley.

Xena: So he's never been to your village. We may be able to use that to buy some time. (Xena's stomach roars like a lion - Gabrielle throws her a look) No breakfast. Hower, is there a creek with fish close by?

Hower: Yeah. Just over that ridge.

Xena: Well, let's take a detour and eat.

Gabrielle: Fish. Umm. Sounds great. A frying pan sure would come in handy right now.

Xena: Get off it, Gabrielle.

FLYING FISH!

There a few very difnitive differences between the fish scene in the script and the one that we saw in the televised version. First of all, in the script scene began with a black screen with the word "Food" and it's Greek equivilant on it. There was no such screen in the episode. Secondly, after asking for Eel, Xena tries to disuade Gabrielle's dining choice by catching a Pike. And lastly, Xena doesn't throw an Eel at Gabrielle, and only one fish ends up slapping into Gabrielle's face.

We saw...

Gabrielle: Are you a Warlord or Royalty?

Xena: Warlord.

Hower: Doesn't she need a fishing pole?

Gabrielle: Much too conventional for her. (To Xena) Are you Dagnon?

Xena: Nope. (Peers down into the water) What do you like, Hower? Trout or Perch?

Hower: Trout.

Gabrielle: I'll take Salmon.

Xena: Wrong kind of creek, wrong season, wrong...

Gabrielle: Fine. How 'bout Eel?

Xena: Eel... (Pulls face - Spots tracks across river) See that? Horse tracks. Lots of 'em. Looks like Zagreus forded a creek. Means it won't be long before they strike at Piedmon.

Gabrielle: What a shame that little village has to be looted.

Xena: I'm not gonna let that happen, Gabrielle.

Gabrielle: Xena, you can't stop it. You can't be in two places at once.

Xena: I don't have to be. (Her arms shoots under the water and she pulls out a massive Eel) One Eel coming up. (Throws Eel through the air and it lands in Gabrielle's lap)

Gabrielle: Agh! (Scrambles up and throws the Eel away) Ah, that's funny.

Hower: Let me ask you something, Gabrielle. Does Xena ever think about settling down and getting married?

Gabrielle: No. She likes what I do... (A fish flies through the air and hits her in the face) Agh! I think she likes what she's doing. No, I don't think settling down is for Xena.

Hower: Maybe she just hasn't meant the right guy.

Gabrielle: You know anythings possible, Hower... (Another fish hits her) Hower, I saw some wood lying around. Would you mind collecting it? (To Xena) We're gonna have to cook these somehow. (Hower gets up and wanders off as Xena comes over and sits beside Gabrielle) Good shot. (Sighs) Another ones fallen for you.

Xena: Again?

Gabrielle: (Mumbles) Yeah.

Xena: Why does this always happen?

Gabrielle: It's the blue eyes... The leather... Some guys just love leather.

Xena: I think a wardrobe change is in order.

Gabrielle: You could wear chain mail.

Xena: Yeah, but I think that'd just attract a kinkier group.

Gabrielle: You're probably right.

Xena: On the other hand, I could just stop bathing and wear smelly wolfskin. That'd turn 'em off.

Gabrielle: That's true. Of course, you'd also be travelling alone.

It was scripted as...

Gabrielle: Are you a Warlord or Royalty?

Xena: Warlord.

Hower: Doesn't she need a fishing pole?

Gabrielle: Much too conventional for her. (To Xena) Are you Dagnon?

Xena: Nope. (Peers down into the water) What do you like, Hower? Perch or Trout?

Hower: Trout.

Gabrielle: I'll take Salmon.

Xena: Wrong season, wrong part of the country, wrong...

Gabrielle: All right! How about Eel?

Xena: (Sighs) Eel. (Notices tracks on the far bank) See that? Horse tracks. Lots of 'em. Zagreus' army must have forded this creek here recently. It won't be long before they strike at Piedmon.

Gabrielle: What a shame that little village has to be looted.

Xena: I'm not going to let that happen, Gabrielle.

Gabrielle: How can you stop it? You can't be in two places at once.

Xena: I don't have to be. (Sticks her hand under the surface and pulls out a fish) Here's a nice Pike.

Gabrielle: I'm really in the mood for Eel. (Xena gives her a look and then lets the fish go)

Hower: Let me ask you something, Gabrielle. Does Xena ever think about settling down and getting married?

Gabrielle: Not really. She likes what she...

Xena: (Off Camera) Heads up! (A slimy Eel splats against the side of Gabrielle's head - She picks it up and tosses it into a basket)

Gabrielle: She likes what she's doing now. I don't think settling down is for her.

Hower: Maybe she just hasn't meant the right guy.

Gabrielle: Anything's possible, I suppose. Hower, I noticed a lot fallen branches around. Would you mind collecting some wood? We'll need to cook these... (To Xena) Somehow! (Hower gets up and wanders off as Xena comes over and sits beside Gabrielle) Another ones fallen for you.

Xena: Not again. Why does this happen all the time?

Gabrielle: It's the blue eyes... And the leather. Some guys just love leather.

Xena: Maybe a wardrobe change is in order.

Gabrielle: You could wear chain mail.

Xena: Yeah, but I think that'd just attract a kinkier group.

Gabrielle: You're probably right.

Xena: How about if I stopped bathing and wore a smelly wolfskin. That'd turn them off.

Gabrielle: That's true. Of course, you'd also be travelling by yourself.

THE CHAKRAM AS THE ULTIMATE COOKING UTENSIL!

According to the script there was meant to be another black screen inserted here that said "Utensils." Either it was cut from the final edit or it never made it into the episode at all.

Then, when Xena spots Gabrielle using the Chakram to cut the head off the Eel, she mutters "Gabrielle..." Then snatches it from her and asks, "What do you think you're doing?" In the script the line was "Gabrielle, what are you doing?" When Gabrielle asks "Well, what was I supposed to use, huh? You threw our only good cutting knife at a Warlord last week. I bet it's still sticking out of his thigh!" the line (or lines), were originally "Well, what was I supposed to use? You threw our only good cutting knife at a Warlord last week. It's probably still sticking out of his leg."

A few moments later, Xena sends Hower off to deliver a message to Zagreus. The way she asks Hower tosend the message is much nicer than the way she asks in the script. In the episode, after Hower tells her how far away Laurel still is, "It's about two more hours, due east." Xena says, "Good. We can find it on our own. There is something you can do for me..." In the script, after

Hower tells her that Laurel is "about two more hours, due north" from where they are she says, "Good. We can find it without you. There is something you can do for me."

Hower tells Xena that he'll do 'anything' and she says "I want you to deliver a message to Zagreus." In the script, she says "I want you to deliver a message to the Warlord, Zagreus." Then when Gabrielle tells Hower, "I don't understand it either, but I've learned that she works in mysterious ways." In the script the line was "I don't get it either, but I've learned she works in mysterious ways."

THE SCROLLING TOILET PAPER!

The second of Gabrielle's lines she is considering for her story, "...The Bacchae fell on their victims like hungry wolves... That'll work" was written in the script as "...The Bacchae fell on their prey like hungry wolves... Yeah, that's it."

Xena's response when caught using Gabrielle's scroll as toilet paper in the episode was "Now, take it easy. There were no good leaves in the bush" and her response to Gabrielle's indignation was "I used the piece that didn't have much writing on it." Then a the ground shakes under foot and Xena uses it as a way to escape Gabrielle, who is unimpressed, "The Giant's coming!" In the script she replies to Gabrielle's "You used my scroll?" with "There aren't any good leaves in this area... Hey, I tore off a piece that didn't have any writing on it." When the ground shakes then, Xena says "The Giant. He's coming." And there are two added lines to this scene in the script... Gabrielle says "Hower said he wasn't due till this afternoon," to which Xena responds "Well, he's early."

GIVING DIRECTIONS!

Gabrielle and Xena's discussion about which route the Giant is taking to Laurel changes slighty from that in the script.

We saw...

Gabrielle: You know, how do you know the Giant will even come this way? I haven't heard him in a few minutes. Maybe... Maybe he's gone another route.

Xena: There's a Giant Burial Ground not far from here. I'm figuring he might wanna stop there on the way. (Giants footstep shakes ground) Let's go. (Gabrielle continues fiddling with sign) Gabrielle?

Gabrielle: What?

Xena: (Grabs Gabrielle's top and yanks her forward) Come on!

It was written as...

Gabrielle: How do you know the Giant will even come this way? I haven't heard him for a few minutes. He may have taken another route.

Xena: There's a Giant Burial Ground not far from here. I'm figuring he'll want to pass by that on his way. (Sound of Giant footsteps) Let's go.

ARRIVING AT A NEW TOWN!

In the script, there is meant to be yet another black screen in here that says 'Arriving At A New Town.' There was no such screen in the final cut of the episode. And Gabrielle and Xena's continuation of the twenty questions game had a few lines cut from the start of it.

We saw...

Gabrielle: Toxeus?

Xena: No. That's interesting.

Gabrielle: What? There's actually something interesting about this place? Hello! It looks like every other village we've ever been in. You know for once you think someone would try something new. Line the road with Birch Trees or...

Xena: No. I mean there's nobody here. (Minya runs past them with a goat in her arms)

Minya: Agh! Quit wiggling! Agh! Stop wiggling you rotten goat!

Gabrielle: Hello?

Minya: (Turns and sees Gabby and Xena - Looks at Xena with starstruck eyes) Ya... Ya... You're Xena, aren't you?

Xena: (Looks uncertain) Yes.

Minya: All right! I finally get to meet the Warrior Princess herself. I've heard about all your adventures. How you unchained death and liberated Prometheus and nailed that Callisto witch.

Xena: Listen, I'm just here to...

Minya: You are the main thing, the real deal, the number one attraction. (Looks at Gabrielle for a moment) And you must be... Ah... Um... Um... Lariel. (Gabrielle looks most impressed) What's it like to travel with the hottest warrior in the butt-kicking bizz? Does she sleep in the...

Gab: Well...

Xena: Hey! Little lady, we're on a mission.

Minya: And we stayed around to help. All the other villages, they've run to the hills, except for me and my boyfriend Hower. You've probably met him already. Where is he?

Xena: He's doing me a favour. He told us about your problem.

Minya: I want you to know, I'm ready to do anything you need. I'm strong as a bull and I can read. That's a pretty rare combination in these parts. So what's your plan, your strategy? How you gonna whip this overgorwn fleabag?

Xena: I don't know yet. I'm gonna have to think this one out.

Minya: Fine. What can I do tp help you concentrate?

It was written as...

Gabrielle: (Getting frustrated with 20 questions) Light or dark hair?

Xena: Dark.

Gabrielle: Fat?

Xena: Nope. Buff.

Gabrielle: Toxeus?

Xena: Nope. (Looks around) That's interesting.

Gabrielle: There's something interesting about this place? It looks like every other village we've ever been in. You'd think just once somebody'd do something different. You know, like have Birch Trees lining the road or maybe...

Xena: Gabrielle! I mean that there's nobody here.

Gabrielle: Oh! Right.

(The move along the deserted street when a door swings open and Minya comes out into the street carrying a large sack of oats)

Xena: Hey!

Minya: (Sizing up Xena) You're Xena, aren't ya?

Xena: Yep.

Minya: All right! I finally get to meet the Warrior Princess herself. I've heard about all your adventures. How you liberated Prometheus and unchained death and nailed that Callisto bitch.

Xena: Listen, I'm here to...

Minya: You are the main thing, the real deal, the number one attraction. (Looks at Gabrielle for a moment) And you must be Lariel. (Gabrielle looks most impressed) What's it like to travel with the hottest warrior in the butt-kicking bizz? Does she sleep in the...

Xena: Hey! We're on a mission.

Minya: And I stayed around to help. Everybody else feld to the hills except me and my boyfriend Hower. You probably already met him. Where is he?

Xena: He's doing me a favour. He told us about your problem.

Minya: I want you to know, I'm ready to do anything you need. I'm strong as a bull and I can read. That's a pretty rare combination in these parts. So what's your plan, your strategy? How you gonna whip this overgorwn fleabag?

Xena: I don't know, yet. I got to think it out.

Minya: Fine. What can I do to help you concentrate?

Can I just add that I don't know why they changed 'that Callisto b*tch' to 'that Callisto witch.' Seeing as Callisto is the baddie, the term b*tch is pretty applicable, and seeing Minya's a bit of a tomboy, it's just the sorta thing I can imagine her saying.

GETTING CLEAN!

Lots of little changes in lines during the so-famous-its-almost-infamous scene of Xena and Gabrielle taking a bath. (Note: The fact that they were skinny dipping together in Altared States never seems to rate a mention...) Rather then retype the whole scene just for a few small changes, I'll just write the lines as they appeared in the episode, and then as they were in the script.

We saw...

Minya: Is it too hot?

Xena: No, it's just right.

It was written as...

Minya: Is it too hot?

Xena: No, it's just right.

We saw...

Gabrielle: What are we going to do about the Giant?

It was written as...

Gabrielle: What are we going to do about this Giant?

We saw...

Gabrielle: You know we could get Minya to round up the mirrors.

Xena: Mirrors?

Gabrielle: In case he's wearing a helmet, like Goliath. You can reflect the sun onto him, he'll take off the helmet and expose the Giant Soft Spot.

Xena: I've already done that.

Gabrielle: yeah, and it worked. You know you don't have to be original everytime you fight, Xena.

Xena: I s'pose not. (Turns) Here, now I'll do your back.

It was written as...

Gabrielle: Well, I guess we should get Minya to round up some mirrors.

Xena: Mirrors?

Gabrielle: In case he's wearing a helmet. You know, like Goliath, so you can reflect the sun onto him, get him to take the helmet off and expose the Giant Soft Spot.

Xena: Ah, I did that already.

Gabrielle: Yeah, and it worked. You don't have to be original eveytime you fight, you know.

Xena: I suppose so. (Takes the spounge) Now I'll do your back.

We saw...

Xena: Yeah, well, she's a good kid.

Gabrielle: You know her boyfriend is in love with you. I guess I'll have to straighten that out too.

Xena: Why you?

Gabrielle: Because I do the sensitive chats.

Xena: Well, that doesn't mean that I can't.

Gabrielle: Why do you have to be so competitive about everything?

Xena: Oh, and you're not?

Gabrielle: I'm less competitive than you are.

(Minya returns and pours water into tub)

Xena: That;s enough Minya, thank you.

Minya: Sure. have you got your plan yet?

Xena: Well...

Gabrielle: We want you to collect all the mirrors in town.

Minya: Is that what you want, Xena? Are mirrors part of the plan?

Xena: Yeah. For now. (Minya rushes off anf Gabrielle gives Xena a look) What?

Gabrielle: You said, "For now."

Xena: So?

Gabrielle: You're not gonna do that again, are you?

Xena: What?

Xena: He's doing me a favour. He told us about your problem.

Minya: I want you to know, I'm ready to do anything you need. I'm strong as a bull and I can read. That's a pretty rare combination in these parts. So what's your plan, your strategy? How you gonna whip this overgorwn fleabag?

Xena: Well you gotta be flexible, it comes with the job. (Pause) Are you sitting on the soap?

Gabrielle: I was wondering what that was. (Xena splashes Gabrielle, she splashes Xena back. Xena splashes her again and then they break out into a water fight)

(Note: There was no water fight in the script)

It was written as...

Xena: She's a nice kid.

Gabrielle: Her boyfriend is in love with you. I guess I'll have to straighten that out.

Xena: Why you?

Gabrielle: I usually do the sensitive chats.

Xena: Well, that doesn't mean I can't.

Gabrielle: Do you have to be so competitive about everything?

(Minya returns and pours water into tub)

Xena: That's enough, really Minya, thank you.

Minya: Sure. You got your plan yet?

Xena: Well...

Gabrielle: We need you to collect all the mirrors in town.

Minya: Is that what you want me to do, Xena? Are mirrors part of the plan?

Xena: Yeah. For now. (Minya runs off - Xena notices Gabrielle staring at her) What?

Gabrielle: You said, "For now."

Xena: What?

Gabrielle: You know what. We set up a perfectly good plan and then you change it all at the last minute.

Xena: Hey, you got to stay flexible. It's part of the job. (Beat) Are you sitting on the soap?

Gabrielle: I was wondering what that was.

DELIVERING & RECIEVING MESSAGES!

There was meant to be another black screen here saying 'Love Is A Many Splendored Thing,' but it never made it to the episode either. Again, just a few subtle little changes here and there during Xena's talk with Hower about Zagreus's message... And saying bye to Minya. :)

We saw...

Hower: Xena, I delivered your message to Zagreus. He...

Xena: Wanted to know what I was up to and decided to hold back his attack on Piedmon till he could figure it out. And he wouldn't agree to my offer.

Hower: That's right. How'd you know that?

Xena: I used to ride with Zagreus. He's got nerves of mush and he wouldn't trust his own mother. Go back to him and tell him I don't mind if he sacks Piedmon but he better not come anywhere close to Laurel, got it?

Hower: All right, anything you want, Xena. Well, I'm going now, Xena. (Starts running off)

Minya: Bye, Hower. (He ignores her)

Xena: Hey! Hower, say goodbye to Minya.

Hower: (Reluctantly) Bye. (Runs off)

Minya: He's running. I've never seen him run for anything but a meal. Realisation strikes and she gives Xena 'the' look - Xena wanders off)

Xena: (Grabbing Gabrielle's arm as they pass each other) When Hower gets back, one of us has got to talk to him. (Xena keeps walking)

Gabrielle: (Approaching Minya - Frying pan behind her back) Minya, is this your frying pan?

Minya: Yeah.

Gabrielle: So you wanna trade?

It was written as...

Hower: Xena. I delivered the message to Zagreus. He...

Xena: Wanted to know what I was up to and ordered his men to hold off the attack on Piedmon till he could figure it out. And he wouldn't agree to my offer.

Hower: That's right. How'd you know that?

Xena: I used to ride with Zagreus. He's got nerves of mush and he wouldn't trust his own mother. Of course I've met his mother... (She shakes her head as she remembers Ma Zagreus) Hower, I want you to go back to him and tell him I don't mind if he wants to sack Piedmon but he better not come anywhere close to Laurel, got it?

Hower: All right, Xena, anything you want.

Minya: Hey, Hower, is a "Hi, Minya" too much to ask?

Hower: (Without taking his eyes off Xena) Hi. I'm going now, Xena.

Minya: Bye, Hower. (He ignores her)

Xena: Say goodbye to Minya, Hower.

Hower: (Obediently, still not taking his eyes off Xena) Bye. I'll get right on it, Xena. (He runs off)

Minya: He's running. I've never seen him run for anything but a meal. (She throws Xena a scowl) But he runs for you, doesn't he? (Xena walks off)

Xena: (Passing Gabrielle) When Hower comes back, one of us has got to talk to him. (Xena walks into the barn) Gabrielle: (Approaching Minya - Frying pan in hand) Is this your frying pan, Minya?

Minya: Yeah.

Gabrielle: You want to trade for it?

THE END OF THE TWENTY QUESTIONS GAME!

Just a few more little changes.

We saw...

Gabrielle: Sinteres?

Xena: No.

Gabrielle: Was it someone you fought before I met you?

Xena: Nope.

Gabrielle: (A woman defeated) Fine. Who was it?

Xena: Theodorus.

Gabrielle: Theodorus! (Exasperated) Xena, Callisto killed Theodorus!

Xena: Yeah, but she was in my body at the time.

It was written as...

Gabrielle: Sinteres?

Xena: Nope.

Gabrielle: Was it some guy you fought before I met you?

Xena: Nope.

Gabrielle: (A woman defeated) All right. Tell me. Who was it?

Xena: Theodorus.

Gabrielle: (Does a slow burn) Theodorus! Callisto killed Theodorus!

Xena: Yeah, but she was in my body at the time.

A WHIPPING MOMENT!

Just another few teeny tiny changes in lines here. In the episode, after Minya says the whip came back and bit her, Xena says "You gotta be careful with it." In the script the line was "You gotta be careful."

When Xena gives Gabrielle that 'argh' look, Gabrielle says "Look, we have to cook our food. I am still waiting for the fish I had for lunch to stop trying to swim up stream." To which Xena replies, "No, this isn't about cooking, is it?" In the script, Gabrielle says "Xena, we need to cook our food. I am still waiting for the fish we had for lunch to stop trying to swim up stream." Xena's reply is "This isn't about cooking, is it?"

Xena's line, "I messed with your scrolls, so you... You traded my whip for a frying pan," had only one 'you' in the script.

Minya's line, "No, it belongs to me! You don't get that concept very well, do you?" was written in the script as "No! It's mine! It belongs to me! You don't get that concept real well, do you?" And her "You can run bit you can't hide" line when Xena was riding off is not in the script.

One line cut that I thought was actually a good line was the line right after Minya's "Warrior Princes, my..." In the script, after Xena rides off, Minya turns to Gabrielle and says, "Hey, I got such a pot I'll trade you for that round thing on her belt." :) I like that line.

DISCOVERING THE GIANT IS GARETH!

Again, only a few slight changes here.

We saw...

Hower: Yo, Xena!

Xena: Yo, Hower!

It was written as...

Hower: Hey, Xena.

Xena: Hey, Hower.

We saw...

Hower: That's right. How do you know that? You're a genius!

Xena: No. I just know that scum always floats to the surface. He wants to see what I'm doing in Laurel. He figures there must be some profit in it.

Hower: Uh huh. But why do you want him to come this way? Then we'll have to fight the Giant and Zagreus' army.

It was written as...

Hower: You're right. How do you know all this? You're a genius!

Xena: No. I just know that scum always floats to the surface. He wants to see what I'm up to in Laurel. He figures there must be some profit in it.

Hower: I got it. But why do you want him to come this way? Then we'll have to fight the Giant and Zagreus' army.

We saw...

Xena: Three paces. It's gotta be Gareth.

Hower: Who's Gareth?

Xena: Only the biggest, meanest Giant who ever walked the earth.

It was written as...

Xena: Four strides. It's got to be Gareth.

Hower: Who's Gareth?

Xena: The biggest Giant ever to walk the earth.

BOYFRIEND STEALING AND GARETH WARNING!

Again, just some small changes. In the episode, while in the barn reading Gabrielle's scrolls, Gabrielle says to Minya, "Minya, look. Xena would never take anybody's boyfriend. She has more integrity in that way than anybody I've ever met." In the script she says, "Minya, Xena would never steal anybody's boyfriend. She's got more integrity in that way than anybody I've ever met."

When Xena first comes into the barn after Hower tells Minya and Gabrielle that he thinks he's in love with Xena, Gabrielle says to her, "Xena, we need to talk about Hower..." Xena cuts her off and says, "The Giant is Gareth. We don't have much time. The mirror plan won't work." In the script, Gabrielle says, "Xena, we need to talk about Hower and..." Then Xena cuts her off and says, "The Giant is Gareth. We've got to move quick. The mirror plan won't work."

In the script, Minya refers to Gareth as 'the biggest Giant to ever walk the earth.' In the episode she, like Xena, refers to him as 'the biggest, meanest Giant to ever walk the earth."

Gabrielle then asks Xena if Gareth wears a helmet. She answers, "With a heavy noseguard." In the script there is a 'Yep' at the start of the line.

Gabrielle then asks, "What are we gonna do?" In the script the line was, "Well, what are we going to do?"

LET'S GO FLY A KITE!

Once again, just a few subtle changes. (I'm getting sick of saying that) :)

We saw...

Xena: Don't have a name for it, but if I can get it up in the air I think we can use it to nail Gareth.

It was written as...

Xena: I don't have a name for it, but if we can get it up in the air, I think we can use it to nail Gareth.

We saw...

Xena: yeah, you know. Make it fly. Let the wind carry it.

It was written as...

Xena: Yeah. Fly it. Let the wind carry it.

We saw...

Gabrielle: You know, Xena, I hate to doubt you after all we've been through but I think this is a long shot.

Xena: Well, what's your plan?

Gabrielle: Hey, don't get defensive! I just don't share your vision here.

Xena: There were plenty of toher times you didn't share my vision.

Gabrielle: Yes, and you were right those other times, but eventually you're going to be wrong. Call it the law of averages. I'd just as soon it not be when the biggest Giant to ever walk the earth is headed our way.

It was written as...

Gabrielle: You know, Xena, I hate to doubt you after all we've been through but this looks like a long shot to me.

Xena: Well, what's your plan?

Gabrielle: Don't get defensive. I'm just saying I don't share your vision here.

Xena: You didn't share my vision a few other times.

Gabrielle: Fine. And you were right about those things. But eventually you're going to be wrong, call it the law of averages, and I'd just as soon it not be when the biggest Giant to ever walk the earth is headed our way.

We saw...

Gabrielle: Have faith, Gabrielle. Have faith.

It was written as...

Gabrielle: Have faith, Gabrielle. Faith.

FLYING PARCHMENT & STRAIGHTENING OUT HOWER!

There was meant to be a black screen inserted here saying "Straightening Things Out." Another one that didn't make the final cut. There were a couple of other changes in this scene too.

We saw...

Gabrielle: Yes! Woo Hoo! We did it! We did it, we did it, we did it! When Gareth gets here we're gonna have... A piece of parchment floating in the air with a belt buckle on it. Xena, what is this supposed to do?

Xena: Bring the power of Zeus to earht. Here... You take over. Keep it up there just as long as you can. I'm gonna go talk some sense into Hower.

Gabrielle: Are you sure you don't want me to...

Xena: Gabrielle, I think I can handle it. (Starts to walk off) Keep that string taught.

Gabrielle: Uh huh. (Panics suddenly) Xena! (The kite starts to get away from her) Hey! Whoa... Haa... (Lets it go) Come here! Come here!

It was written as...

Gabrielle: We did it, we did it, we did it. When Gareth gets here we'll have a... Piece of parchment floating in the air with a belt buckle hanging on it. Xena, what exactly is this supposed to do?

Xena: Bring the power of Zeus to earth. (Passes kite to Gabrielle) See how long you can keep it up there. I'm gonna go see if I can talk some sense into Hower.

Gabrielle: Are you sure you don't want me to...

Xena: I can handle it, Gabrielle.

We saw...

Hower: Xena. I was just brushing Argo down for you. I think she likes me.

Xena: Hower, Minya's a good woman. She loves you, you're lucky to have her. And you got a snowball's chance in Tartarus with me. You got that?

Hower: I think you're denying your feelings, Xena. But I can be patient. You'll come around.

It was written as...

Hower: Xena. I'm brushing down Argo for you. I think she likes me.

Xena: Hower, Minya's a good woman. She loves you, you're lucky to have her. And you got a snowball's chance in Tartarus with me. You got all that?

Hower: I think you're denying your feelings, Xena. I can be patient. You'll come around.

We saw...

Xena: (Exiting barn) Gabrielle? (Walks around to the front of barn - Gabrielle springs at her from the roof)

Gabrielle: (Pulling herself to her feet) You know, I would have had you if I hadn't done the war cry.

Xena: Yeah, sure you would have. It's your turn to talk to Hower.

It was written as...

(Xena exits barn and Gabrielle lets out a little war cry as she jumps off roof trying to get her)

Gabrielle: (Pulling herself up) I would have had you if I hadn't done the war cry.

Xena: Sure you would have. It's your turn with Hower.

GIVING MINYA ADVICE AND REPAYING DEBTS!

The first change in this scene comes as Gabrielle leaves the barn after her talk with Hower. Hower can be heard clearly stating "My love for Xena will last forever." That line was not in the script. There were a few other changes too.

We saw...

Gabrielle: What did you say to her?

Xena: I just gave her some advice about handling men. I don't know if she really listened. She doesn't trust me, you know.

Gabrielle: Hmm.

Xena: How'd it go with Hower?

Gabrielle: Not well. Maybe you could kick him around a little bit.

Xena: Yeah. Then he might like it.

It was written as...

Gabrielle: What did you say to her?

Xena: I just have her a little advice on handling men. I don't know if she really listened. She doesn't trust me, you know. How'd it go with Hower?

Gabrielle: Not well. Maybe you could kick him around a little bit.

Xena: He might like it.

We saw...

Xena: You know if this works, I repay an old friend a debt.

Gabrielle: Goliath?

Xena: Yeah. I've always regretted that he had to die. But at least now I get to even the score for him. The Giant that killed his family is headed toward the wrong village.

Gabrielle: The dead can hear our thoughts. I'm sure he knows you care about him.

Xena: Yeah. (Giant footsteps)

It was written as...

Xena: If this works I'll repay an old friend a debt.

Gabrielle: Goliath.

Xena: I've always regretted I couldn't find some other way to solve the problem with the Israelites without him having to die. Now at least I'll get to even the score for him. The Giant who killed his family is headed toward the wrong village.

Gabrielle: Well, the dead can hear our thoughts so I'm sure he knows you care about him. (Long pause as both stand looking reflective) That thing about the dead hearing our thoughts. Do they hear all our thoughts? I mean, there are things I wouldn't want Perdicas to hear. You know what I mean?

Xena: I never thought about it just that way... But it is kinda scary isn't it?

Gabrielle: Yeah. (Xena and Gabrielle stand thinking about all the different fantasies their dead loved ones may have heard - They both wear very concerned looks - Suddenly the ground shakes again. Gareth is coming)

We saw...

Xena: Let's hope so. Cause when he's done with Zargreus, he's coming for us.

It was written as...

Xena: Let's hope so. Cause when he's done with Xagreus he's headed here.

ZAGREUS GOES MENTAL!

We saw...

Minya: Hey! Tough Guy! You wanna talk or fight?

It was written as...

Minya: Hey, tough guy. You here to talk or fight?

Hower's "Wow! Minya..." wasn't in the script. There was also no knowing look and wink exchanged between Minya and Xena when hower went ga-ga over Minya again in the episode, but there was in the script. And... If you listen really, really carefully when Minya and Hower disappear into the hut, Hower can be heard exclaiming "Minya! Where'd you get that whip?" And she replies, "Oh, Hower!" These lines were not in the script.

FIGHTING GARETH!

When Xena goes out to meet Gabrielle in the script, she says "Just as I thought. He's moving south. He wants to go by the Giant's Burial Ground first to pay his respects. Giants are a superstitious lot." In the episode, she says "He's headed toward the Giant's Burial Ground first. I've got to go out to meet him."

In the episode, Xena says to Gabrielle "I shouldn't have used your scrolls. We're even. It's time." In the script there was an 'Ah' added to the scroll line, and a 'Well' before the "It's time."

There was also a short explanation written into the script as to why Xena didn't take Argo out to meet Gareth. She whistles for Argo twice and when Argo doesn't come Xena says, "Oh, boy. I hope she isn't out there with that Stallion again." Then she walks out to meet Gareth. Argo wasn't mentioned at this point in the episode at all.

When Xena calls out to Gareth in the tree, they have a very breif conversation. In the episode all she said was "Hello Gareth" and he roared and tried to punch her out of the tree. In the script Xena says "Gareth. We meet again." To which he replies, "Xena!" Xena then says "Come a little bit closer so I can see you better." Then Gareth leans forward and grins and Xena says, "Well, I didn't think it was possible but you're even uglier than you were before." Gareth gets pretty ticked off by then and says, "I should have killed you ten years ago." (Did every major even in Xena's past happen ten years ago or is it just me?) It is then she leaps out of the tree and ties the kite to his back.

A STARRY NIGHT!

We saw...

Gabrielle: It looks like a bear to me.

Xena: A bear?

Gabrielle: Yeah.

Xena: Where do you get a bear?

Gabrielle: Look at the... (Points) There's the body, see the little ears, tail...

Xena: No... (Both giggle before Gabrielle swings her staff and hits Xena in the snoz)

Gabrielle: (Sits up with a start) Xena! Oh no! I'm so sorry! (Puts her hand over her mouth) Are you all right?

Xena: I'll live.

Gabrielle: I'm sorry. I... I never thought I'd really hit you. I...

Xena: It's alright. (Rolls onto her side) Let's just try and go to sleep.

(She closes her eyes - Gabrielle just watches her for a second before leaning down and kissing her gently) Hey!

Gabrielle: (Lays back and thinks for a minute) Did you just let me hit you?

Xena: No. You nailed me fair and square.

Gabrielle: (Nods and nestles back) You did, didn't you? You let me hit you because you feel sorry for me.

Xena: Go to sleep.

Gabrielle: Alright. (Short pause) I know you let me hit you.

It was written as...

Xena: (Pointing up at the sky) That bunch looks like a dipper.

Gabrielle: A dipper?

Xena: Yeah, you know, like a cup that you'd use to take water out of a bucket.

Gabrielle: It looks like a bear to me.

Xena: A bear. Where do you get a bear?

Gabrielle: See the tail and the body... (Gabrielle swings her staff at Xena and hits her in the head - Gabrielle leaps up in horror) Oh, Xena. I'm so sorry. Are you alright?

Xena: I'll live.

Gabrielle: I never thought I'd ever really hit you. I'm so sorry.

Xena: It's alright, Gabrielle. Why don't we just try to get some sleep now?

Gabrielle: (Lays back down, thinking) Did you just let me hit you?

Xena: No. You nailed me fair and square.

Gabrielle: (Thinks for a moment) You did, didn't you? You let me hit you because you feel sorry for me.

Xena: Gabrielle, let's try to get some sleep.

Gabrielle: Alright. (Short Pause) I know you let me.

Just a suggestion here. Most Xenites seem to agree that in A Day In The Life, Gabrielle hits Xena on the forehead, yet Xena holds her nose. Xena's pretty resilient when it comes to things like that, maybe Gabrielle didn't hurt her when she hit her and Xena, trying to make Gabrielle feel like she'd got her fair and square, just grabbed her nose to make it look like it hurt... :) Well, that's just a theory.

Anyway, hope you've all enjoyed this LONG list of differences between the DITL shooting draft and episode. God knows it took ages to do... (I'm beginning to think it wouldda taken less time to just type out the whole script). Hope my spelling wasn't too bad... :) Let me know what you all think!

TRANSCRIPT

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DISCLAIMER:

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.

WHOOSH! ARTICLES:

The following WHOOSH! articles discuss this episode:

Carper, Virginia, Food and Drink: What Xena and Gabrielle Eat on the Road, Issue 10 (July 1997), paragraphs 3, 4, 7, and 23

Clogston, Christi, Chainmail and Its Uses on XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, Issue 7 (April 1997), paragraph 10

Clogston, Christi, Plot Developments and Fun facts I Learned From XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS Season 2, Issue 10 (July 1997)

Eaton, Kristi, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS: Something for Everyone, Issue 9 (June 1997), paragraphs 2 and 5

Erb, Maria, Why Gab is So Fab, Issue 7 (April 1997)

Erb, Maria, Xena is the Mother if Invention, Issue 8 (May 1997)

Erb, Maria, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS Scenes We'd Like To See, Issue 6 (March 1997)

Letters to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, Issue 10 (July 1996)

McGhee, Deb E, R.J. Stewart: The good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Issue 9 (June 1997), paragraphs 1, 23, 28, and 29

Meister, Melissa, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS Through the Lenses of Feminism, Issue 10 (July 1997), paragraph 18

Propps, Jacquie, et al., HERCULES/XENA Convention: Sacramento. May 31, 1997, Issue 10 (July 1997), paragraph 30

Rudnick, Bret, An Interview with Robert Field, Part 1 of 2, Issue 10 (July 1997), paragraphs 81, 83-86, and 125

Rudnick, Bret, An Interview with Robert Field, Part 2 of 2, Issue 11 (August 1997), paragraphs 208-212

Rudnick, Bret, An Interview with R. J. Stewart, Issue 9 (June 1997), paragraphs 53 and 54

Ruffell, Julie, The First Pacific Northwest Xenafest, Issue 9 (June 1997), paragraph 5

Ryan, The Unanswered Question: AoL Live chat with Renee O'Connor, April 23, 1997", Issue 8 (may 1997), paragraph 10

Silver, Diane, The Shock of Recognition: A Lesbian Appreciation of XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, Issue 11 (August 1997), paragraphs 7, 16, and 37

White, Debbie, Changing Times: BEWARE OF GREEKS BEARING GIFTS, ATHENES CITY ACADEMY OF THE PERFORMING BARDS, and FISTFUL OF DINARS , Issue 7 (July 1997)

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