Ep 4. Animal Attraction

In Xena: Warrior Princess season 5 episode 4 titled "Animal Attraction", Xena and Gabrielle find themselves in a small town where a series of strange attacks by wild animals have been occurring. The townspeople are convinced that a rogue animal is responsible for the attacks and the situation is starting to cause panic among the residents.

Xena and Gabrielle decide to investigate the situation and soon discover that the root of the problem is a warlord who has been using a potion to turn ordinary animals into vicious beasts, which he then uses to terrorize the townspeople and gain control of the town. The warlord has been using the potion to do his bidding and have the town be afraid of him.

The two heroes, with the help of a local animal trainer, set out to find and defeat the warlord. They come across a number of dangerous and exotic animals along the way, but with their skills and bravery they manage to overcome all obstacles and make their way to the warlord's hideout.

Once they arrive at the warlord's lair, they find themselves in a fierce battle against his minions and the beasts he has created. Xena and Gabrielle use all their skills to fight off the attackers while the animal trainer works his magic to calm down the wild animals that the warlord has turned against them.

In an intense final showdown, Xena and Gabrielle face off against the warlord himself. After a hard-fought battle, they manage to defeat the villain and put an end to his reign of terror.

But the adventure doesn't end there. As Xena and Gabrielle leave the town, they are followed by a pack of wild wolves who seem to have formed a bond with them during their fight against their former master. As they ride off into the sunset, the wolves trot alongside them, a symbol of the bond between humans and animals and the power of compassion and respect.

Overall, "Animal Attraction" is an action-packed and thrilling episode that showcases the heroic bravery of Xena and Gabrielle as they fight against evil and defend those who can't defend themselves. It also highlights the importance of compassion and respect for all creatures, no matter how fierce or seemingly dangerous they may seem.