India Episodes

Episode 5.15: Paradise Found

Episode 5.16: Smoke and Mirrors Episode 5.17: Devi Episode 5.18: Body and Soul
 * Xena, Gabrielle, Richard and Amarice travel to where Xena, Richard and Amarice helps rescue a beleaguered magician named Eli, and Gabrielle discovers that she may have the power to heal.
 * Hailed as a “devi” healing deity by the village priest Vikram, Gabrielle continues to perform wonders in India, but Xena, Richard and Amarice learn that ability may come from a sinister source. Xena, Richard, Amarice and Eli may be forced to exorcize an evil spirit from Gabrielle which puts the lives of everyone in danger.

Episode 5.19: The Way of The Warrior and Peace

Significant character changes for Gabrielle during this arc

 * Gabrielle and Richard grow closer, and eventually become a couple briefly before ending it at the end of the India arc.
 * Gabrielle decides to follow the way of love and throws her staff away and separates from the group.
 * Gabrielle's hair is cut short and she adapts a new outfit.