I can't say that I have a terrible lot to add, as everyone has made some really good suggestions. But as someone who only saw all of these episodes within the last year and one-half, I will add a few brief comments:
My favorite season: THREE. Hippy pajamas, Iolaus in a crown (because being the "commoner" was only part of his charm, aha), outrageous French accents and eye patches, the guys gone sailing, etc.
Season Two is a close, close second, but if I HAD to choose... Oh, and I wanted to mention War Brides, which is a silly, oft forgotten episode about Iolaus and Herc trying to get a spoiled princess (who doesn't even realize that she was kidnapped) back home before her sister starts a war. The real treat is, of course, Iolaus dealing with her dismissive treatment of him (she can't even remember his name). And it's funny. Could have been a fanfiction, honestly, but not in a bad way. This is one of the first episodes I show people who've never watched before.
I'd also like to give a shout about Prince Hercules, which no one has mentioned yet. Hercules looses his memory after being struck on the head by a chunk of rock Hera throws at him. Various minions then convince him that he is a prince and try to get him to pledge his soul to Hera and start a war. (oh, and be a father to two little boys. <--cruel). Meanwhile, Iolaus realizes something is wrong and comes after him. Problem? Herc hasn't any idea who he is, and ends up knocking him into next week, and holding a sword to his throat... Good one for Iolaus again, I think. I love the fact that he's running around trying to save the world and the only question the world can think to ask is, "Why are you purple?" Heh. Oh, and I love his sad face whenever Hercules decks him. Traumatizing, ack. (grin).
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My favorite season: THREE. Hippy pajamas, Iolaus in a crown (because being the "commoner" was only part of his charm, aha), outrageous French accents and eye patches, the guys gone sailing, etc.
Season Two is a close, close second, but if I HAD to choose... Oh, and I wanted to mention War Brides, which is a silly, oft forgotten episode about Iolaus and Herc trying to get a spoiled princess (who doesn't even realize that she was kidnapped) back home before her sister starts a war. The real treat is, of course, Iolaus dealing with her dismissive treatment of him (she can't even remember his name). And it's funny. Could have been a fanfiction, honestly, but not in a bad way. This is one of the first episodes I show people who've never watched before.
I'd also like to give a shout about Prince Hercules, which no one has mentioned yet. Hercules looses his memory after being struck on the head by a chunk of rock Hera throws at him. Various minions then convince him that he is a prince and try to get him to pledge his soul to Hera and start a war. (oh, and be a father to two little boys. <--cruel). Meanwhile, Iolaus realizes something is wrong and comes after him. Problem? Herc hasn't any idea who he is, and ends up knocking him into next week, and holding a sword to his throat... Good one for Iolaus again, I think. I love the fact that he's running around trying to save the world and the only question the world can think to ask is, "Why are you purple?" Heh. Oh, and I love his sad face whenever Hercules decks him. Traumatizing, ack. (grin).
End rant. Swiss.