1995 — 2001
The final episodes of the series are called "A Friend in Need."
Xena and Gabrielle go to Japan to fight the evil spirit Yodoshi. Xena dies in the fight against his numerous army but, becoming a ghost, challenges Yodoshi and wins, freeing the souls he swallowed. In the final scene, we see a ship with the ghost of Xena and Gabrielle on it, discussing plans for future adventures.