Synopsis
The Mighty Hercules is a low-budget animated series based loosely on the Greek mythological character of Heracles, under his Roman Mythology name, Hercules. It was created in 1962 and then debuted on TV in 1963 and ran until 1966 coinciding with the sword and sandal genre of films popular at the time. Each standalone episode runs approximately 5 minutes with opening and closing credits, and in syndication several such episodes are compiled to fill 30-minute timeslots. It has played in re-runs on early morning television ever since, and is a cherished memory from many of our childhoods. The show was based on the myth of Hercules, and featured characters such as Hercules, Newton, Helena, Daedalus, The Sea Witch, and Murtis.
Episodes
1E1Hercules Comes to EarthIn the first episode of this series we see how Hercules came to earth. Since he wins a sporting competition against his friend Theseus, Zeus rewards Hercules by granting his wish to go to earth and fight evil and injustice. Since Hercules would lose his powers on earth, Zeus gives Hercules a "magic ring" which grants him godly strength while on earth.30m2E2Hercules vs. the HydraThe dreaded three headed Hydra terrorizes the Lernaean forest. The blacksmith forges a sword that only Hercules can lift to battle the monster. But will it be enough to defeat it?30m3E3Hercules And The Stolen RingA bully named Antaeus finds Hercules' magic ring and wreaks havoc with it. Can Hercules get it back to save the village?30m4E4Hercules and the Magic ArrowsMertus breaks into the palace and steals the magic silver arrows. Hercules must stop him before they can be used to free the Erymanthian Boar.30m5E5Daedalus Kidnaps HelenaAfter Daedalus kidnaps Helena, Hercules is called upon to rescue her from peril in Daedalus' cave. Daedalus blackmails Hercules into finding a cave creature in return for Helena's life.30m6E6Theft Of The Magic SealDaedalus commands the Minotaur steal the royal seal from King Dorian of Cayldon. Hercules and Newton must navigate a dangerous maze in order to get it back.30m7E7Double TroubleDaedalus has discovered the pod of transformation and uses it to transform himself into Hercules. The only way to break the spell is to find the soil the pod grew in. With Daedalus as strong as Hercules, Newton has difficulty deciding who is who.30m8E8Hercules Rescues TimonTimon discovers Daedalus has stolen the statue of Hercules. Daedalus tries to cover up his crime by way of the Lost Forest, but will he succeed?30m9E9The Chair Of ForgetfulnessDaedalus summons Hercules to a rendezvous and tricks him into sitting in the Chair of Forgetfulness. Hercules loses his memory. Helena and Newton help turn the tables against Daedalus.30m10E10The Strength PotionDaedalus creates a potion to give him super strength as long as his feet touch the Lernean soil. Can Hercules outwit the mighty wizard?30m11E11Hercules Vs. The Hideous Bird BeastDaedalus kidnaps Helena. He holds her hostage with her life in his hands and won't let her go unless Hercules fights the Bird-Beast. Can he beat the beast and save Helena's life?30m12E12Pegasus KidnappedWhen Wilhelmine kidnaps Pegasus, Zeus summons Hercules to retrieve the steed. Using her magic, she turns him wild. Hercules must tame the mythical horse, capture Wilhelmine and return to Mount Olympus.30m13E13The Invisible PotionDaedalus has created an invisibility potion to steal from and terrorize the people of Calydon. Hercules and Newton must catch Daedalus in his invisible form. Will they be able to find him?30m14E14Medusa's ScepterDaedalus uses the Sceptre of Medusa to turn Helena into stone and returns her to his island. Hercules must outwit the evil wizard and destroy the sceptre to save Helena.30m15E15Search For The Golden ApplesWilhelmine and her bird Elvira terrorize and cause destruction in the valley. Disguised as an old woman, she sends Hercules on a dangerous quest to the Garden of Hesperides to locate the valuable golden apples.30m16E16The Thieving Bird HoardThe evil wizard Daedalus gains control of a flock of large Stymphalian birds to loot the countryside of treasures-including King Dorian's crown. Hercules is summoned to battle the bird hoard.30m17E17Daedalus Becomes A GiantDaedalus seeks out fruit from the Valley of the Giants and eats it to grow huge. Hercules goes to stop Daedalus but loses his magic ring and ends up captured.30m18E18The Stolen TreasureDaedalus steals King Dorian's treasure house.30m19E19The CureWhen King Dorian becomes sick, Hercules is sent to retrieve the nectar of the Lotus fruit to save him. Can Hercules get back in time to save him, even with Daedalus slowing him down?30m20E20The Thunderbolt DiscDaedalus steals the Thunderbolt Disc from Zeus' arsenal. He returns to Earth and uses it for destruction and sets off a volcano. Can Hercules save the day and return the disc to Mount Olympus?30m21E21Sun Diamond Of HeliosWilhelmine, possessing the "Sun Diamond of Helios", is able to capture the sun and then use it to destroy things with her eyes. Hercules is sent to earth to battle Wilhelmine and save a strategic lighthouse.30m22E22Hercules Lends A HandAfter Hercules builds a reservoir for the settlers, Daedalus poisons the reservoir with mud from the Stygian Swamp.30m23E23The Defiant Mask Of VulcanMertus creates a powerful mask so he can rule the kingdom. Neither the palace guards or even Hercules can overpower The Mask of Vulcan. Hercules, Newton and Toot must use all their cunning to stop this foe.30m24E24The Golden GobletHelena discovers the lost Royal Goblet amongst some ruins. The Mask captures her and tries to force her to divulge it's location. Can Hercules remove his mask to make him vulnerable?30m25E25The Lexas LagoonDaedalus crafts a potion to paralyze Hercules' arms. Only fresh water from the Lexas Lagoon can cure him. Can Newton and Tewt help Hercules?30m26E26Guarding of the Olympic TorchKing Zeus sends Hercules to guard the Olympic torch from the evil Daedalus.30m27E27Helena Cries WolfHelena tricks Hercules into rescuing her, just so that she can be close to him. Her plan backfires when she gets in real trouble and learns a valuable lesson.30m28E28Hercules Saves The VillagersZeus sends Hercules to Earth with magic seeds to help the villagers who are suffering from famine. Unfortunately, Daedalus wants them for himself. Can Hercules deliver the seeds and save the villagers?30m29E29Hercules And The Magic Arrows30m30E30Hercules Battles The Krudes Beast30m31E31The Cave Of Death30m32E32Medusa's Sceptre30m33E33The Bewitch BirdsHercules is sent to retrieve a harvest to feed Calydon, which is suffering from a famine. Daedalus sends a group of Birdmen is to steal it. Can Hercules stop them?30m34E34The Enchanted Pool30m35E35The Endless Chasm30m36E36Hercules Protects Helena And NewtonWhen Newton tells Helena he can help her get to King Dorian's birthday party on time, he takes a dangerous shortcut, where Daedalus has set up some traps for them. Hercules stays close behind the scenes and secretly provides protection for his friends.30m37E37Hercules Helps King Neptune30m38E38The Return Of The MaskThe Mask steals the royal scepter of King Dorian. Hercules must defeat the Mask with the help of Newton's kite.30m39E39Hercules Saves HelenaDaedalus uses the powers of the four winds to kidnap Helena. Can Hercules save her, or is the power of the winds too much for him?30m40E40The Magnetic StoneKing Dorian is kidnapped by Daedalus who forces Hercules to retrieve the Magnetic Stone in order to trade for the King's freedom.30m41E41The Magic RodDaedalus obtains the Rod of Pelerapod, which has the ability to make any object weightless. He uses it on Hercules to send him tumbling through the air. How will Hercules ever get his feet back on the ground?30m42E42The Minotaur30m43E43Hercules And The Eternal SleepWilhelmine tricks Helena into giving Hercules the Elixir of Morphine. It puts Hercules into the Eternal Sleep and under Wilhelmine's control. Can Newton & Helena save him?30m44E44The Clutching Clay PoolDaedelus lays a trap for Hercules to get his feet caught in large blocks of clay. The only thing that can break up the clay is a magic hammer possessed by Daedalus.30m45E45The Sea WitchWilamene is on a rampage and Helena summons Hercules to help. Hercules needs to get the magic shell to stop her.30m46E46The Sea Beast30m47E47Hercules Outwits the Magician30m48E48Helena's Beauty30m49E49Episode 4950E50Episode 5051E51Episode 5152E52Episode 5253E53Episode 5354E54Episode 5455E55Episode 5556E56Episode 5657E57Episode 5758E58Episode 5859E59Episode 5960E60Episode 6061E61Episode 6162E62Episode 6263E63Episode 6364E64Episode 6465E65Episode 6566E66Episode 6667E67Episode 6768E68Episode 6869E69Episode 6970E70Episode 7071E71Episode 7172E72Episode 7273E73Episode 7374E74Episode 7475E75Episode 7576E76Episode 7677E77Episode 7778E78Episode 7879E79Episode 7980E80Episode 8081E81Episode 8182E82Episode 8283E83Episode 8384E84Episode 8485E85Episode 8586E86Episode 8687E87Episode 8788E88Episode 8889E89Episode 8990E90Episode 9091E91Episode 9192E92Episode 9293E93Episode 9394E94Episode 9495E95Episode 9596E96Episode 9697E97Episode 9798E98Episode 9899E99Episode 99100E100Episode 100101E101Episode 101102E102Episode 102103E103Episode 103104E104Episode 104105E105Episode 105106E106Episode 106107E107Episode 107108E108Episode 108109E109Episode 109110E110Episode 110111E111Episode 111112E112Episode 112113E113Episode 113114E114Episode 114115E115Episode 115116E116Episode 116117E117Episode 117118E118Episode 118119E119Episode 119120E120Episode 120121E121Episode 121122E122Episode 122123E123Episode 123124E124Episode 124125E125Episode 125126E126Episode 126127E127Episode 127128E128Episode 128
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