The Mighty Hercules

6.8 1963 3 Seasons

Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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…

128 episodes

Episode 1

Hercules Comes to Earth

30 min

Episode 1

Hercules Comes to Earth

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.

30 min

Episode 2

Hercules vs. the Hydra

30 min

Episode 2

Hercules vs. the Hydra

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?

30 min

Episode 3

Hercules And The Stolen Ring

30 min

Episode 3

Hercules And The Stolen Ring

A bully named Antaeus finds Hercules' magic ring and wreaks havoc with it. Can Hercules get it back to save the village?

30 min

Episode 4

Hercules and the Magic Arrows

30 min

Episode 4

Hercules and the Magic Arrows

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.

30 min

Episode 5

Daedalus Kidnaps Helena

30 min

Episode 5

Daedalus Kidnaps Helena

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.

30 min

Episode 6

Theft Of The Magic Seal

30 min

Episode 6

Theft Of The Magic Seal

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.

30 min

Episode 7

Double Trouble

30 min

Episode 7

Double Trouble

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.

30 min

Episode 8

Hercules Rescues Timon

30 min

Episode 8

Hercules Rescues Timon

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?

30 min

Episode 9

The Chair Of Forgetfulness

30 min

Episode 9

The Chair Of Forgetfulness

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.

30 min

Episode 10

The Strength Potion

30 min

Episode 10

The Strength Potion

Daedalus creates a potion to give him super strength as long as his feet touch the Lernean soil. Can Hercules outwit the mighty wizard?

30 min

Episode 11

Hercules Vs. The Hideous Bird Beast

30 min

Episode 11

Hercules Vs. The Hideous Bird Beast

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?

30 min

Episode 12

Pegasus Kidnapped

30 min

Episode 12

Pegasus Kidnapped

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.

30 min

Episode 13

The Invisible Potion

30 min

Episode 13

The Invisible Potion

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?

30 min

Episode 14

Medusa's Scepter

30 min

Episode 14

Medusa's Scepter

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.

30 min

Episode 15

Search For The Golden Apples

30 min

Episode 15

Search For The Golden Apples

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.

30 min

Episode 16

The Thieving Bird Hoard

30 min

Episode 16

The Thieving Bird Hoard

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.

30 min

Episode 17

Daedalus Becomes A Giant

30 min

Episode 17

Daedalus Becomes A Giant

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.

30 min

Episode 18

The Stolen Treasure

30 min

Episode 18

The Stolen Treasure

Daedalus steals King Dorian's treasure house.

30 min

Episode 19

The Cure

30 min

Episode 19

The Cure

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?

30 min

Episode 20

The Thunderbolt Disc

30 min

Episode 20

The Thunderbolt Disc

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?

30 min

Episode 21

Sun Diamond Of Helios

30 min

Episode 21

Sun Diamond Of Helios

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.

30 min

Episode 22

Hercules Lends A Hand

30 min

Episode 22

Hercules Lends A Hand

After Hercules builds a reservoir for the settlers, Daedalus poisons the reservoir with mud from the Stygian Swamp.

30 min

Episode 23

The Defiant Mask Of Vulcan

30 min

Episode 23

The Defiant Mask Of Vulcan

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.

30 min

Episode 24

The Golden Goblet

30 min

Episode 24

The Golden Goblet

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?

30 min

Episode 25

The Lexas Lagoon

30 min

Episode 25

The Lexas Lagoon

Daedalus crafts a potion to paralyze Hercules' arms. Only fresh water from the Lexas Lagoon can cure him. Can Newton and Tewt help Hercules?

30 min

Episode 26

Guarding of the Olympic Torch

30 min

Episode 26

Guarding of the Olympic Torch

King Zeus sends Hercules to guard the Olympic torch from the evil Daedalus.

30 min

Episode 27

Helena Cries Wolf

30 min

Episode 27

Helena Cries Wolf

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.

30 min

Episode 28

Hercules Saves The Villagers

30 min

Episode 28

Hercules Saves The Villagers

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?

30 min

Episode 29

The Bewitch Birds

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?

30 min

Episode 34

The Enchanted Pool

30 min

Episode 34

The Enchanted Pool

30 min

Episode 35

The Endless Chasm

30 min

Episode 35

The Endless Chasm

30 min

Episode 36

Hercules Protects Helena And Newton

30 min

Episode 36

Hercules Protects Helena And Newton

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.

30 min

Episode 37

Hercules Helps King Neptune

30 min

Episode 37

Hercules Helps King Neptune

30 min

Episode 38

The Return Of The Mask

30 min

Episode 38

The Return Of The Mask

The Mask steals the royal scepter of King Dorian. Hercules must defeat the Mask with the help of Newton's kite.

30 min

Episode 39

Hercules Saves Helena

30 min

Episode 39

Hercules Saves Helena

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?

30 min

Episode 40

The Magnetic Stone

30 min

Episode 40

The Magnetic Stone

King Dorian is kidnapped by Daedalus who forces Hercules to retrieve the Magnetic Stone in order to trade for the King's freedom.

30 min

Episode 41

The Magic Rod

30 min

Episode 41

The Magic Rod

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?

30 min

Episode 42

The Minotaur

30 min

Episode 42

The Minotaur

30 min

Episode 43

Hercules And The Eternal Sleep

30 min

Episode 43

Hercules And The Eternal Sleep

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?

30 min

Episode 44

The Clutching Clay Pool

30 min

Episode 44

The Clutching Clay Pool

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.

30 min