In this episode, the formidable warlord Xena is betrayed by her lieutenant, , who finds her "too soft" for refusing to slaughter innocent women and children.
Was this the specific episode guide you were looking for, or were you thinking of a different series? [S1E12] The Gauntlet
Surviving the ordeal but stripped of her army, Xena seeks revenge. She eventually forms a wary alliance with Hercules , who encourages her to choose a path of justice over vengeance. In this episode, the formidable warlord Xena is
It is the middle chapter of the "Xena Trilogy" that leads directly into her own spinoff series. Hercules, Xena, Salmoneus (comic relief), and Darphus. Notable Moment She eventually forms a wary alliance with Hercules
If you weren't looking for Hercules, you might be referring to:
"Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" The Gauntlet (TV ... - IMDb
Note that "The Gauntlet" is the 4th episode of Season 1 in this series, not the 12th.