Ep 5. Hercules and the Big Kiss
- September 4, 1998
Hercules: The Animated Series is a Disney animated television series that follows the adventures of young Hercules in training. Season 1 episode 5 is entitled "Hercules and the Big Kiss."
The episode opens with Hercules and his best friend Icarus sitting outside the school, admiring Megara, Hercules' crush. Despite his best efforts, Hercules still hasn't worked up the courage to tell her how he feels. Suddenly, Hades appears, disguised as a teenage boy, and convinces Hercules to buy a love potion to give to Megara.
Meanwhile, Megara has been tasked with organizing a school dance by the headmistress of the academy. However, she's having trouble finding a suitable partner for herself. Hercules decides to use the love potion on Megara, hoping it will make her fall in love with him and be his dance partner.
After drinking the potion, Megara becomes infatuated with Hercules and they share a kiss. However, things quickly spiral out of control when the potion's effects become stronger and more uncontrollable. Megara becomes obsessed with Hercules and starts to neglect her duties for the dance.
Hercules soon realizes his mistake and, with the help of his friends, sets out to find a way to reverse the potion's effects. Their search leads them to Hades, who takes pleasure in watching the chaos unfold.
Will Hercules be able to find a way to reverse the love potion's effects and make things right with Megara? Can he and his friends keep the school dance from being ruined by Megara's obsession with Hercules?
This episode explores themes of love, infatuation, and the consequences of manipulation. It showcases the importance of honesty and communication in relationships, and the dangers of using shortcuts or underhanded methods to achieve one's desires.
Overall, "Hercules and the Big Kiss" is a fun and entertaining episode that is sure to delight fans of the series. With its heartfelt moments and playful humor, it's a great addition to the show's first season.