This… is a pretty awesome episode. There are many reasons to think so, but, for me, it’s because it’s one of those rare times that we get see Xena vulnerable. I love episodes like these.
Also, this ep is all about (one of) the main theme(s) of the series: the greater good. This ethical way of thinking is currently known as utilitarianism and can be linked all the way back to Aristotle, a Greek philosopher who lived during 4th century BC. (The "greater good" origins could be earlier; I just don’t care to dig any more than I already have.) Yes, “The Greater Good” is an important episode indeed.
Gabrielle says early on about Salmoneus: “You know what this is? It’s water, fizzy water. He’s making money selling water.” – I can’t remember exactly when we started to regularly see ordinary bottled water sold in stores, but something tells me 1995/1996 was the year, and this line is a direct reference to that. It’s still funny, but I bet it was hilarious back in 1996.
To conclude my opening, I want to state, more for my own reference than anything, that I think this is the episode where Gabrielle realizes she's in love with Xena. The event that leads to this realization is obvious enough, I think.
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Both "The Greater Good"and this video were released in 1996. I'd love to know which came first:
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