All right! Hey, Herc! Herc!
Look at this!
Hercules!
Look at this!
Hey, Herc! Did you see that?
It was fantastic! I mean I was actually riding the wave!
Yeah, it was amazing. You woke me up, just to show me that?
Yeah! It was great!
I mean this is gonna, I mean, people are
gonna wanna do this! This is really good!
Io... Iolaus, you rode a piece of wood on a wave. I mean
you really think this is gonna catch on and become popular?
- Well, I-I... - I mean, really?
- Uh, uh, I guess not, I... - Well, now that
I'm awake we probably should get going.
I told King Sidon we'd be there in time for lunch.
You know what?
I... I've got a really great feeling about this place.
I wanna stay here and do some fishing.
- What about the wedding? - Well, it's not for a couple of days.
And anyway, they're your friends. I mean, I hardly know them!
All right. I suppose one of us should have some fun.
I never thought I'd be glad to see Syros or Delos again.
How can two kingdoms hate each other so much for so long?
Hate's like anything else. After awhile, it becomes a habit.
You really think this marriage is gonna bring peace?
Well, let's hope so.
It'll be nice to be a guest for once, instead of a referee.
You, uh, sure you don't wanna come?
- Oh, yeah. - You know, there's that lunch
and then tomorrow's the dinner with the groom, and--
- Herc. - Yeah. Well, I'm off.
Bye.
Thank you.
Hercules, in the name of our great goddess, Artemis, welcome.
- Welcome to Syros. - King Sidon,
I didn't expect such a, uh, royal reception.
Well, it's only fitting. If it hadn't been for you
all of this wouldn't have been possible.
Aw, thanks, but Thera and Epius fell in love on their own.
Now, you are too modest. If you hadn't taught me
the value of forgiveness I would destroyed Delos years ago.
As I recall, you tried several times.
Ancient history, ancient history. No, my only interest now
is my daughter's happiness even if it does mean with, uh,
- one of those. - Hercules!
- Speaking of which. - King Diadorus, it's good to see you.
- No one told me you were here. - Nobody wanted to wake you.
Ah, well. Ah, something's not right.
Yes. That's better. Thanks for coming.
My son's wedding wouldn't have been the same
without you although in the name of Athena,
you'd have got a better greeting on Delos.
Wha-wha-uh, sorry, what did you say?
Uh, nothing, I said, uh, uh, it's good meeting here on Syros.
Are you gonna stand there talkin' to those
two old fools all day, or are you gonna come
and say hello to the bride and groom?
- Thera. - Hercules, I'm so glad you could make it.
- Ohhh, you look beautiful. - Good to see you, Hercules.
- You too, Epius, you're a lucky man. - Are these two behaving themselves?
That may take a little time. The important thing is that
you two love each other and with this marriage
and the treaty it's the dawn of a new age. To peace.
- To peace. - To...
- To... well... - ...the kids!
The kids.
What am I doin'?
There's no fish here!
You got special bait?
Should've gone to that stupid wedding.
Wow! What in the name of Poseidon?
Come on! I gotcha! I gotcha!
Tubular!
This is the story of a time long ago.
A time of myth and legend,
when the ancient gods were petty and cruel,
and they plagued mankind with suffering.
Only one man dared to challenge their power-Hercules.
Hercules possessed a strength the world had never seen,
a strength surpassed only by the power of his heart.
He journeyed the earth, battling the minions of wicked stepmother, Hera,
the all-powerful queen of the gods.
But wherever there was evil, wherever an innocent would suffer,
there would be Hercules.
- Aphrodite? - How could you tell?
Just a wild guess?
Break's better at Calydon. But the guys are cuter here.
'The guys are cuter.' Give me a break.
What a bimbo.
So, uh, i-if you're Aphrodite, you must be...
- Athena. - Artemis.
- Is this a dream? - A competition which I intend to win.
What kinda competition?
For lack of a less gender-biased expression a beauty contest.
Winner takes all which means me.
Why bother? I mean, you're all gorgeous.
Sibling rivalry, fostered by a capricious inattentive father.
We each have our own strengths.
She's a nerd. I'm a jock.
But 'Miss Airhead' can't leave well enough alone.
Aphrodite knows that all Zeus cares about is
physical beauty so she struts in and asks him
to pick the most beautiful goddess on Olympus.
He doesn't like to be cornered so he suggested
we come down and find a mortal to decide the winner.
Yeah, well, that makes sense.
Uh, what's that got to do with me?
You are a mortal.
You'll be the judge if you're up for it.
Uhhh, yeah! I'm up!
- Uh, I mean, great. - Hey, if ya got it...
I've been hunting stag all morning. I need to clean up.
I suppose I could be a bit more presentable, myself.
Whatever, we'll meet back here in an hour.
No one talks to the judge until then.
- Fine. - Agreed.
991.
992.
993.
994.
How many of those do you do?
Ten thousand a day. I used to do more, but I'm out of shape.
Yeah. Hey, wait a second.
We haven't have the competition yet.
You're not supposed to be here.
I know, but you haven't heard my offer.
- Excuse me? - How would you like
to be the greatest warrior the world has ever seen?
Even greater than Hercules.
Uh, you're kidding, right?
Turn around.
Iolaus!
Thank the gods!
You... you are in big trouble.
Iolaus, you are by far and away, uh,
the greatest, uh, warrior, uh, that I have ever seen.
Thank you.
Uh, Herc? Watch the sandals.
- Oh, sorry. - That's OK.
Wow!
And if that doesn't do it for you I can make you
the world's best wrestler or fastest runner.
Think about it.
Reflection is the hallmark of a superior mind.
Athena!
You know, it's sad, really Aretemis' obsession
with sports, and Aphrodite, well, let's just say
there's a lot of echoing going on between those ears.
- Um, is there something you wanted? - Not for myself, but, to you?
I offer the greatest gift, imaginable, wisdom,
a mind like none the world has ever known.
Behold.
What is nature of, uh, let's say beauty?
- Socrates. - I'm afraid the epistemology necessary
to properly address the question does not yet exist.
In other words, you don't know. Plato.
The search for beauty lifts us above all other life forms.
But to attempt to define or circumscribe
it with mere words is folly.
This is a good answer though somewhat evasive.
No, the truth is, my friends, all of you are right for
in the end, we must learn to go beyond our limitations
and accept, as an act of faith that some things
may exist even if we cannot see or understand them.
Hercules, did you get all that?
Yeah, uh, now, what was that question, again?
What is the nature of...?
It was... it was a beauty, thing, right?
I must say you'd make a great wise man.
Choose me and you'll be remembered forever.
Oh, great!
Whoa, whoa, what is this, here?
This about worshipping Athena on Syros never!
It just says it's legal not that anyone has to do it.
Relax, you overstuffed windbag.
If anybody on Delos wants to worship Artemis,
that'll be all right, too.
Mind you, my people aren't that stupid.
- Wh-what did you say? - Just sign it!
Epius, there's something we need to talk about.
I don't want there to be any secrets between us.
That's why I wanted you to know that my father is
building us a home, here on Syros, as a wedding present.
- Here? - Yeah.
Uh, sorry.
- Uh, why didn't you tell me before? - Well, that doesn't matter, I...
Look, I wanted you to know that I've been thinking.
And if you wanna live on Delos when we're married,
- then that's fine with me. - Really?
What's this small print about fishing rights?
- Well-- - I never agreed to that!
We've waited long enough. Aphrodite never was a good loser.
She must have chickened out.
You'll just have to choose between us.
- Fair and square. - With all factors weighed equally.
Who's the most beautiful?
Uh, I mean, look, this is a tough one.
Wait!
- Not so fast. - Sorry, you're too late.
He hasn't made up his mind yet.
And there's something he needs to see.
I can't believe she'd resort to bribery!
Hey, you started it!
Hold close to your heart and any woman you want
will fall hopelessly in love with you.
If you both touch it at the same time,
you'll be soulmates forever.
You know you want it.
Pick me and it's yours.
Better luck next time.
- Fools! - You don't know what you've done.
Here, keep it in this until you find the right girl.
You. You... I want you.
Me? Aw, didn't I tell you? It only works on mortals.
Sorry.
And one other thing. You can't tell anyone about it.
- Why not? - I don't make up the rules.
But if you do, no woman will ever want you again.
Later.
Only works on mortals', uh,
Iolaus, why do you fall for these things?
I mean, Hercules warned ya about his sisters.
What a family.
Come on, I'm gonna get rid of it.
Well, on the other hand what have I got to lose?
- Well? - I...
You know, Hercules, my father's right.
- They should be here by now. - That's right!
I can't find Thera anyplace. And there is no way she
would miss this so if anything has happened to her, I swear!
- I will personally-- - You'll what?
- Father, stop. - Don't you go poking me!
There's no need to get upset!
I'm sure she's around here somewhere.
Keep these two apart. I... I'll find her.
Wow!
Oh, nothing like this has ever happened to me before.
- And I don't even know your name. - Oh, well, it's--
Shut up.
- Time out. - OK.
- Can we start again? - Sure.
OK. Hi. I'm Iolaus and, uh, you are?
Iolaus. Oh, oh, I love that name.
Oh, I love us.
I love you!
Thera?
Hercules, hi!
Hi.
Iolaus.
Yeah, uh, Hercules.
Hi. Um, I'm a little busy right now.
- What'd you call her? - Thera...
...you know, the bride.
Yeah! Uh, she...
You're not gonna be afraid! I won't hurt you!
All right, this should be far enough. Wait.
You, stay there. You, over here.
Hercules, I'm sorry,
I didn't think it was gonna work, not like this.
Well, obviously, you haven't dealt with Aphrodite before.
- Yeah-- - Which doesn't matter, now,
because she's supposed to get married tomorrow.
- Remember? - Hi.
- Hercules?
I wonder if you would do me a really big favor.
Would you tell Epius that I'm really sorry,
but that I can't marry him?
- Why not? - Why not?
Because I love Iolaus, more than life itself.
Uh, no, no, no. Her-Herc, you have got to do something.
- Thera? - What?
Aren't you being a little hasty about this?
You've never even met him before.
Don't you believe in love at first sight?
Well, yeah, sometimes, but not here, a-and-and not now.
- Besides, what about Epius? - I know.
I know, and I feel really badly about that, I do... I really do.
But, um, Iolaus and I were meant to be together.
Thera?
- Great. - Herc.
Listen, listen. You better lay low for a while.
You don't want these guys to find you.
- Yeah, maybe I can help. - You wanna help?
Yeah.
When you find Aphrodite, get her to break the spell.
OK. How do I find her?
She likes the way the waves break up at the point.
And she owes me a favor. Just keep out of sight.
- OK. OK. - Oh, Iolaus, wait.
Go! Quick!
I wonder who that could be.
Epius! Diadorus! We're over here!
Now, behave yourself.
Thera, what happened?
Epius, there's something I have to tell you. I've fallen--
In a ditch! She fell in a ditch.
She wasn't looking where she was going.
- Wh... are you hurt? - Oh, she's fine. She's fine.
It's best if she doesn't speak right now.
See, she bumped her head. She's a little confused.
Well, Thera, well, now that I've found you
I want you to know it doesn't matter where we live.
If you wanna live on Syros that's fine with me.
All that matters is, we're together.
Now, wait a minute!
You know, Thera's been through a bit of a shock.
We should really get her back.
Bye!
- Bitchin'. - Bitchin'?
Look at that set! Ah, as soon as the tide comes in.
Aphrodite? I have to talk to you.
OK. This whole thing is a mistake.
Why? You scored. I saw you.
Yeah, but she's not the right girl. I mean, I didn't think
the apple would work, and even if it did--
- You didn't know it was Thera? - Yeah.
Bummer. Not my problem.
Hercules said, you owe him a favor.
- Everyone owes Hercules a favor. - Aw, come on.
You mortals are so tedious.
You want me to lose the spell, is that it?
No, I don't want to! But... yeah.
All right, fine. Whatever.
- Is that it? - You got it, sweet cheeks.
What about your apple? Don't you want it back?
What for? I've got lots of 'em.
- Yeah, but-- - Hello?! Honey?!
Let me give you a clue. If it were me, I'd hang onto it.
I mean, it is solid gold.
- Something wrong? - No, no, not at all.
Where did these people learn their manners?
In a barn? Eating with their left hand!
Father?
- Oh, I missed you. - Me, too.
- Are you feeling better, Thera? - Just like my old self.
Ah, I can't tell you how glad I am to hear that.
Could I have everyone's attention, please?
Hi.
This is, truly, one of the happiest days of my life...
- What are you doing? - ...to see our people...
- OK, I fixed it. - ...sitting here, sharing a meal together...
knowing that we will finally be united
just as I will be united with my one, true love.
Iolaus... how I've missed you.
- Thera? - Thera? What are you doing?
- Hold me in your arms! - This is an outrage!
- Iolaus! - No! Look, you can't, no, don't--
- Iolaus, I told you to stay away! - Aphrodite said--
Well, she lied! Now get outta here!
- Yeah... - Here take her with you.
- Yeah, wait! Watch it! - Kill that man!
And arrest that hussy!
Great.
Go! Do it!
For the love of Athena, don't let her get away!
Now, as Artemis is my witness,
you lay one finger on my daughter's head, and--
I think you're overreacting.
For Athena, kill 'em all!
You get your goons off my daughter, Featherhead!
Get them, nitwits!
Now, stop it! All of you!
I know how that looked but that wasn't Thera's fault.
How can you say that? You saw what she did!
How dare that tramp bring shame upon my kingdom?
- Don't-- - No!
This is my problem, Father! It's got nothin' to do
with you or our people or anyone else!
If you wanna go to war, go ahead!
But don't insult Thera or use her as an excuse!
Hercules? This man he's a friend of yours, isn't he?
Yes, but it wasn't his fault either. Look!
The gods are at work here.
So if you two promise to behave yourselves,
I'll bring them both back, and we can work this out.
All right? Alright?
All right!
Epius, what just happened, it wasn't what it seemed.
You saw what she did. How can I ever forgive her?
That's what I'm trying to tell you. It wasn't her fault.
Yeah, right. Ah-ah, Hercules, I'm no hero.
I mean, I know how important this marriage is to bring
- our kingdoms together but-- - Your pride is hurt.
Well, wouldn't yours be? This is the woman I love.
There's no reason to stop loving her. Epius, listen to me.
Aphrodite cast a spell on my friend, Iolaus.
He didn't know what he was doing, so he well,
he tried it on Thera and then she--
You mean, she really doesn't love your friend?
No. No. Now, I can deal with Aphrodite.
But you need to remember that Thera is the
woman you love, the woman you are going to marry.
Are you really going to let your pride stop you?
I'm gonna go get Thera.
Iolaus, please? Please let me go.
OK. If I letcha go, do you promise to behave yourself?
Promise.
All right.
Oh, I love the way you smell. It's so masculine.
Look, on second thought,
I'm gonna leave you right where you are.
- Don't you want me? - No?
- I don't believe you. - Thera...
what you're feeling for me it's not real.
- It is just a spell. - I don't care. Make love to me.
- No! - Why?
- What about Epius? - What about Epius?
Don't you have any feelings for him?
Of course I do. What does that got to do with anything?
You know, you have probably broken his heart.
He's strong. He'll get over it.
Oh, you and I were meant to be together.
OK, here. See this?
It is the only thing that makes you think you love me.
Oh, it's beautiful. Can I touch it?
Touch it at the same time, and you're soulmates forever.
No, um. I better put it away.
Herc? Don't ever sneak up on me like that.
Iolaus, why didn't you tell me about the apple?
Uh, you didn't ask? Hey.
Herc, do I have to tell ya? I mean, Aphrodite said,
if I told anyone, it wouldn't work.
- I don't know about you, but-- - I get the picture.
- I'll be right back. - Yeah, good.
Oh, no! Thera!
Aphrodite!
Just takin' a moonlight ride.
Hercules, you are so decent!
- Nothing like our father. - Tragic.
There. How's this?
Yes, thank you.
Oh, you brought my apple back! Your friend didn't find it useful?
- It's hard to believe, isn't it? - Guess I'll take it back.
Not so fast.
That little beauty contest you set up
- what was in it for you? - Pride, what else?
I am the goddess of love. How would it look to lose
a beauty contest especially to those two?
I see. So, you had no interest
in keeping the war going between Syros and Delos.
- Why would I care about them? - Because I know you.
You're not as dumb as you pretend to be.
There's a lot more gold in Syros and
Delos than there is in Cythera, isn't there?
I don't know what you're talking about.
No? Huh, I mean, you've never thought
that if Syros and Delos were to destroy each other,
you could take over and have all those shrines rebuilt
- in your honor. - Pretty clever, huh?
A-ha-ha, no, not really. See, that'll never happen,
as long as Thera and Epius care for each other.
Hmm, maybe.
Aphrodite, undo the spell.
Done! May I have my apple back?
I trust you? But not that much.
There that should take care of your spell.
- Leaving so soon? - You know, I'd love to stay
and catch up with you, little sister, but you've made
quite a mess of things and I've got some
cleaning up to do. See ya.
Later.
How'd ya like them apples?
I'm sorry I dragged ya into all this.
You did, didn't you? I don't know what came over me.
I really do love Epius. What if he can't forgive me?
He will.
- Thanks. - For what?
For not taking advantage of me.
Oh, no.
No, no, it wait was just a friendly hug, wasn't it?
Oh, well, good. Let's go face the music.
Hercules should've been here hours ago.
- What's goin' on? - Ten minutes, we leave for Delos.
The first thing I want cha to do sink these ships.
We'll circle back on the way to the docks.
It's time to put and end to this, once and for all.
Hi.
Uh, Thera has something she wants to say.
Epius, I'm sorry. I... I know I've hurt you.
And if you can't find it in your heart to take me back,
I'll understand, but I can't live without you.
Please forgive me?
I love you.
Oh, excuse me.
Oh, and I love...
Iolaus.
Oh, no. No, no.
No, wait, no, no, y-- there's people here.
Aphrodite!
This means war!
I don't believe this.
No, no, please.
Thera, how dare you? That's twice you've betrayed me!
- Um, actually, three. - Wha--
- Kill them all! - Wait, Diadorus!
Sidon had nothing to do with this!
- Well, kill him, anyway! - Well, that's fine!
Kill him, but nobody lays a finger on my daughter's head!
It looks like we've overstayed our welcome.
Uh, yep.
Come on! Kill the little blond guy!
Let go.
- Uh, can you swim? - Yeah, but--
Great.
- Uh, wait for me. - Oh, you've gotta be kidding!
Hey!
Epius!
- What are you doing? - Yeah!
Wait a second? Can we talk about this?
Right. On three?
Yeah.
- Three! - Three!
Out of the way!
- Epius! - Thera!
- This is your fault. - You great big weasel!
- Tub of lard! - Give me my sword!
- And mine! This is it! - Get out of the way!
- You all right? - No!
Yeah, really? What happened to one and two?
Well...
We'll get Sidon! Cowards! We'll destroy them!
Epius, look, I'm sorry. I realize what I did was terrible,
but will you please just give me a chance to explain?
It'll have to wait. Company's coming.
That's not all.
All right.
You two into that cave.
- I'd rather fight! - Me, too.
It's not an option. Now, go.
I'd rather be fishing.
Yeah, me, too.
- Sidon, Diadorus, we need to talk. - It's too late, Hercules!
Epius?
If anything happens to me, kill her!
W... All right! All right!
You win! Now, you just let her go
and I'll spare all your women and children!
And we won't burn your castle down, either!
Now, you've got five minutes!
I don't believe these two.
You'd think they'd get tired of doing this.
Ah, they don't seem to.
Now, why does keeping the peace have to be so violent?
Epius, I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything.
I can't believe what a fool I was trusting you.
That's it, Diadorus! Your time is up! Persus, take 'em!
Go!
Stinkpot! Look at that mustache! Look at that beard!
A tea cozy on your head.
- Hey, Herc! - What?
What's she doing here?
It's too bad they can't see you or they might stop fighting.
- Give it up, Hercules! - What for? Look at that!
Ah, sweet. But as much as they are in love
their fathers hate each other even more.
They're never gonna be able to live in peace, not after this.
So, you'll win after all.
I'm thinking of having matching gold shrines, there and there.
What do you think?
Well, I'm sure you'll be very happy.
Herc! I...
Yeah, yeah, I know. Ah, keep her busy for a while.
Hi, ah, it's me.
Ah, look, I wanted you to know that I'm not angry with you
ah, you know, for the way you used me before.
I mean why should I be?
You're so gorgeous, it takes my breath away.
- Is there something you wanted? - Ah, yeah.
A kiss. Nothing big! Just a little one on the cheek.
I'd really appreciate it. I mean, I could tell all the guys.
Who else can say they've been kissed by Aphrodite?
Oh, why not?
- Happy now? - Yeah.
Aphrodite?
No! No, Hercules!
- Ah, that's not fair! - Sidon, are you all right?
Ah, Diadorus, my brother! Diadorus, my brother!
So how do you like them apples?
You sure know how to ruin a girl's fun.
Bitchin'!
I love it.
Boy, I'm never gonna look at an apple the same way again.
I know what you mean. You know my cousin, Asclepius?
- The one who does medicine? - Yeah, he's always saying,
'An apple a day keeps Asclepius away.'
I could never figure out what he meant by that.
Well, who could? Ever tried to read one of his prescriptions?
- Let me! - You!
- That's fun! - Hey! That looks fun!
- Can I do it, please? - It'll never be popular really.