Original title
The Mighty Hercules
Released
9/1/1963
Origin country
CA, US
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
212
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.
In 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.
The 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?
A bully named Antaeus finds Hercules' magic ring and wreaks havoc with it. Can Hercules get it back to save the village?
Mertus breaks into the palace and steals the magic silver arrows. Hercules must stop him before they can be used to free the Erymanthian Boar.
After 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.
Daedalus 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.
Daedalus 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.
Timon 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?
Daedalus 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.
Daedalus creates a potion to give him super strength as long as his feet touch the Lernean soil. Can Hercules outwit the mighty wizard?
Daedalus 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?
When 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.
Daedalus 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?
Daedalus 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.
Wilhelmine 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.
The 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.
Daedalus 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.
Daedalus steals King Dorian's treasure house.
When 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?
Daedalus 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?
Wilhelmine, 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.
After Hercules builds a reservoir for the settlers, Daedalus poisons the reservoir with mud from the Stygian Swamp.
Mertus 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.
Helena 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?
Daedalus crafts a potion to paralyze Hercules' arms. Only fresh water from the Lexas Lagoon can cure him. Can Newton and Tewt help Hercules?
King Zeus sends Hercules to guard the Olympic torch from the evil Daedalus.
Helena 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.
Zeus 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?
Hercules 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?
When 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.
The Mask steals the royal scepter of King Dorian. Hercules must defeat the Mask with the help of Newton's kite.
Daedalus 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?
King Dorian is kidnapped by Daedalus who forces Hercules to retrieve the Magnetic Stone in order to trade for the King's freedom.
Daedalus 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?
Wilhelmine 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?
Daedelus 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.
Wilamene is on a rampage and Helena summons Hercules to help. Hercules needs to get the magic shell to stop her.
Newton "borrows" the Thunderbolt Disc without permission, and Hercules must race The Mask through the Valley of Whirlwinds to get to them first.
Daedalus creates a magic tuning fork to use sound waves to break the chain restraining the Erymanthian Boar. Can Hercules head him off before it's too late?
Hercules gives his young Olympian students belts that match his own. Daedalus kidnaps Timon to get his hands on a belt for himself and using it, lures Hercules into a trap.
The Nemean Lion attacks Calydon. Dodonis summons Hercules to help but when the Mask intervenes he must rise to challenge of these formidable foes.
Daedalus steals King Dorian's wreath, which is necessary to open the festival of the harvest. He needs to create a new wreath, but in order to do so, he must pick the ivy himself atop Mount Ilium.
Daedalus unleashes the the Crossorian Unicorn upon the kingdom of Calydon, to distract everyone while he attempts to coerce King Dorian into turning over his monarchy.
While collecting gems for a tiara for Helena, Hercules and Newton are attacked by Wilhelmine.
King Dorian takes a break from his work incognito but is captured by Daedalus. Can Hercules rescue him from Claw Island?
Zeus summons Hercules to retrieve his golden Olympic torch. Daedalus has stolen it and replaced Hercules' weapons with cheap copies. Will he defeat the evil wizard and return the torch to his father?
Zeus gives Hercules Pandora's box which contains Teron, the evil spirit of destruction, to be cast into the everlasting whirlpool.
On the day of his coronation, Prince Dorian is run out of Calydon by Daedalus who seeks the throne for himself. Hercules descends from Mount Olympus to help.
Daedalus steals the gold from the King Dorian's treasure house. He summons the Chameleon Creature to keep Hercules busy while he attempts to flee.
The Mask promises to protect a village from a whirlwind, only to trick them into putting on masks they cannot remove without a key has cast into Earthquake Valley. Can Hercules retrieve the key?
Hercules must save Helena from Wilhelmine, who has imprisoned her in the Vanishing Valley, and will only let Hercules into the valley in exchange for his magic ring.
Wilhelmine is on the rampage capturing pretty girls and turning them into creatures of the sea. When she captures Helena, only Hercules can restore her by opening a magic seashell.
Hercules is tasked to help the son of a giant, who has left the Valley Of The Giants and teamed up with Daedalus. Can Hercules reason with Tatanus to return home?
Helena is crowned Queen of the Harvest as the most beautiful girl in the city. A jealous Wilhelmine uses her magic to make Helena ugly. Hercules turns the tables to find the cure.
Daedalus and the Mask team up to try to take over Calydon. Daedalus hurls giant fireballs towards the city. Can Hercules stop them?
Daedalus lures Hercules into the Wastelands. Can the The Sideous Bird Beast help our hero?
Exiled from Olympus, Odus becomes a Chameleon Man and teams up with Wilhelmine to try to capture Helena. Will Hercules be able to stop them?
The Mask uses the Vine of Virgo to steal various treasures around the Kingdom of Calydon. Hercules enlists the help of the Sideous Bird-Beast to defeat him.
Timon brings Zeus a gift that isn't all it appears to be. Can Hercules stop Daedalus and return Zeus' arsenal to Mount Olympus?
Wilhelmene unleashes the Creature of Neptune. Hercules must use the Trident of Neptune to drive it back.
Timon is tasked with watching Hercules' sword and shield, but fails when Daedalus tricks him. Can he help Hercules defeat their foe?
Daedalus steals all the cattle from a village, and uses the Clovis Creature to defend himself from Hercules. Each time the creature is struck, it divides into two.
Daedalus tricks King Dorian into believing he wants peace. He offers a gift... two giant wooden stags secretly filled with General Diomedes' army.
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