The guys are all in Corinth. A freak show is in town and its star attraction is Ruff. Iolaus recognizes Ruff, despite the fact that he has really grown. Ruff seems to recognize Iolaus too. The guys try to buy Ruff from the "circus guy" but he says the monster is not for sale. Later Iolaus decides to free Ruff and Hercules helps. They rescue him and take him to a cave. Where, once Iolaus removes the muzzle, Ruff shoots a ball of fire at them and runs off. Ruff "attacks" a villager's farm -- burning it to the ground. The people turn into a mob and set out after "the beast".