Season 2
"When She Was Bad" -
BACK TO SCHOOL -- When Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) returns home
to Sunnydale after a spending the summer away, Xander (Nicholas
Brendon) and Willow (Alyson Hannigan) become concerned with her
disturbingly cold and distant behavior. Meanwhile, Cordelia (Charisma
Carpenter) and Sunnydale High teacher Ms. Calendar (guest star
Robin LaMorte) are kidnapped and Buffy is convinced that the
fight to protect them and the world from the undead is hers alone.
Still relucant to risk getting close to Angel (David Boreanaz),
Buffy turns him away before either one can express his or her
true feelings. Anthony Stewart Head also stars. Joss Whedon wrote
and directed the episode
Episode: 5V01
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Original Air Date: September 15, 1997
"Some Assembly
Required" -
LAND OF THE LIVING DEAD -- When the body parts of dead girls are
discovered missing from their graves, Buffy (Sarah Michelle
Gellar) and her posse discover that the parts are being used to
create the perfect woman, with the final touch being Cordelia's (Charisma
Carpenter) head. Meanwhile, Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) finally
musters the nerve to ask fellow teacher Ms. Calendar (Robia La
Morte) out on a date and Angel (David Boreanaz) admits his
jealousy over the amount of time Buffy spends with Xander (Nicholas
Brendon). Alyson Hannigan also stars. Ty King wrote the episode
directed by Bruce Seth Green
Episode: 5V02
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Original Air Date: September 22, 1997
"School Hard" -
PARENTS IN THE NIGHT -- When parent-teacher night is interrupted
by uninvited guests, Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) must protect
her fellow students, the principal (Armin Shimerman) and her
mother (Kristine Sutherland) while keeping her secret. Meanwhile,
Angel's (David Boreanaz) old friends, Spike (guest star James
Marsters) and Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau) visit Sunnydale
for The Night Of Saint Vigeous - the holy night of attack.
Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter and Anthony
Stewart Head also star. Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt wrote the
story with teleplay by David Greenwalt and directed by John
Kretchmer
Episode: 5V03
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Original Air Date: September 29, 1997
"Inca Mummy Girl" -
MUMMY MAY I -- Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Giles (Anthony
Stewart Head) are suspicious of Ampata (guest star Ara Celi), a
Peruvian exchange student staying at Buffy's house, when a fellow
student goes missing during a school field trip to the Natural
History Musueum and a broken Peruvian pictogram-cover plate is
found in his place. Meanwhile, after Xander (Nicholas Brendon)
falls head over heels for Ampata, he faces certain death when his
love interest is revealed to be an ancient mummy who must kill to
stay alive. Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter and David
Boreanaz also star. Ellen S. Pressman directed the episode
written by Matt Kiene and Joe Reinkemeyer
Episode: 5V04
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Original Air Date: October 6, 1997
"Reptile Boy" -
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -- Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and
Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) become unlikely party pals when at
a fraternity bash they are offered as human sacrifices to Machida
(guest star Robin Atkin Downes), a horrible half-man, half-snake
creature. Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, David Boreanaz and
Anthony Stewart Head also star. David Greenwalt wrote and
directed the episode
Episode: 5V05
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Original Air Date: October 13, 1997
"Halloween" -
TRICK OR TREAT -- Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Willow (Alyson
Hannigan) and Xander (Nicholas Brendon) are recruited by
Principal Snyder (Armin Shimerman) to trick-or-treat with the
neighborhood kids, but the night doesn't turn out as they had
planned when Buffy's costume causes her to lose her slaying
ability and the other kids transform into their costume
characters. Meanwhile, when Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) begins
to paste together the night's events, he learns that it's his
past that is making this a very haunted Halloween. Charisma
Carpenter and David Boreanaz also star. Bruce Seth Green directed
the episode written by Carl Ellsworth
Episode: 5V06
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Original Air Date: October 27, 1997
"Lie To Me" -
LOVE OR LIES -- Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) fifth grade flame,
Billy "Ford" Fordham (guest-star Jason Behr),
unexpectedly arrives in Sunnydale with one motive: to deliver
Buffy to Spike (James Marsters) in exchange for the immortal life
of a vampire. Meanwhile, Buffy and Angel (David Boreanaz)
confront their feelings for each other and Angel owns up to his
past relationship with Drusilla (Juliet Landau). Joss Whedon
wrote and directed the episode
Episode: 5V07
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Original Air Date: November 3, 1997
"The Dark Age" -
RUNNING FROM THE PAST -- Giles' (Anthony Stewart Head) quiet
existence in Sunnydale is jeopardized when a murder victim, who
is found to be linked to Giles' past, is discovered on the steps
of the school library. Meanwhile, when the Mark of Eyghon Ñ a
demon that takes possession of a dead host Ñ takes over Ms.
Calendar (recurring star Robia LaMorte), Buffy (Sarah Michelle
Gellar) and Angel (David Boreanaz) discover the one way to save
her soul. Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon and Charisma
Carpenter also star. Bruce Seth Green directed the episode
written by Dean Batali and Rob DesHotel.
Episode: 5V08
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Original Air Date: November 10, 1997
"What's My Line?"(pt.
1) -
LOVE AT STAKE -- In part one of a two-part episode, Buffy (Sarah
Michelle Gellar) and Angel (David Boreanaz) finally go out on
their first date; Angel sets out to hunt down his rival, Spike (guest
star James Marsters), however, unbeknownst to Angel, Spike and
his new recruits are determined to capture him in hopes of
helping the frail Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau); and Buffy
encounters her new ally, Kendra (guest star Bianca Lawson, "Saved
by the Bell: The New Class"). Nicholas Brendon, Alyson
Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter and Anthony Stewart Head also star.
David Solomon directed the episode written by Howard Gordon and
Marti Noxon
Episode: 5V09
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Original Air Date: November 17, 1997
"What's My Line?"(pt.
2)
LOVE AT STAKE -- In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Buffy
(Sarah Michelle Gellar) reluctantly confronts Kendra (guest star
Bianca Lawson, "Saved by the Bell: The New Class") the
new vampire slayer, only to find that the two are polar opposites
in every way. Much to Buffy's chagrin, she must join forces with
Kendra to save the man who means the most to her Ñ Angel (David
Boreanaz). Meanwhile, with Buffy on the hunt, Xander (Nicholas
Brendon) and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) are left to wait at
Buffy's home where they have a close encounter of their own kind.
Alyson Hannigan and Anthony Stewart Head also star. David Semel
directed the episode written by Marti Noxon
Episode: 5V10
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Original Air Date: November 24, 1997
"Ted"
JOHN RITTER GUEST-STARS --
The whole gang falls for Buffy's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) mom's (Kristine
Sutherland) new boyfriend, Ted (guest star John Ritter, "Three's
Company") Ñ everyone, that is, except Buffy, who suspects
there may be more to him than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Giles (Anthony
Stewart Head) tries to repair his relationship with Ms. Calendar
(Robia LaMorte) after her near-death experience with a demon; and
still reluctant to let anyone know about their romantic
involvement, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) and Cordelia (Charisma
Carpenter) continue to hide their rendezvous from their friends.
Alyson Hannigan and David Boreanaz also star. Bruce Seth Green
directed the episode written by David Greenwalt and Joss Whedon
Episode: 5V11
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Original Air Date: December 8, 1997
"Bad Eggs"
THERE'S SOMETHING ROTTEN IN SUNNYDALE --
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and the gang are introduced to
parenting through a school assignment that takes a very rotten
turn. Meanwhile, two wild west vampires (guest stars Jeremy
Ratchford and James Parks) come to town hunting for Buffy. At the
same time, romance is in the air when Buffy and Angel (David
Boreanaz) continue to rendenzvous and Xander (Nicholas Brendon)
and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) keep their liaison in the
closet. Alyson Hannigan and Anthony Stewart Head also star. David
Greenwalt directed the episode written by Marti Noxon
Episode: 5V12
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Original Air Date: January 12, 1998
"Surprise"
PART ONE OF A NOT TO BE MISSED TWO-PART EPISODE --
The fate of the world is at stake when Spike (recurring star
James Marsters) and Drusilla (recurring star Juliet Landau)
gather the dismembered body parts of The Judge (guest star Brian
Thompson) Ñ a demon with a deadly touch Ñ from the ends of the
earth as their ultimate weapon to extinguish The Slayer (Sarah
Michelle Gellar). Meanwhile, Angel's (David Boreanaz) ability to
feel human emotion is in jeopardy when he and Buffy share an
intimate moment which threatens to destroy his soul. Nicholas
Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter and Anthony Stewart
Head also star. Michael Lange directed the episode written by
Marti Noxon.
Episode: 5V13
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Original Air Date: January 19, 1998
"Innocence"
THE CONCLUSION OF A SHOCKING TWO PART EPISODE --
After Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) shares an intimate moment
with Angel (David Boreanaz) which extinguishes his human soul,
she is left with the realization that she must destroy the now-evil
Angel who has transformed into his previous persona of Angelus.
Meanwhile, Giles' (Anthony Stewart Head) relationship with Jenny
Calendar (recurring star Robia La Morte) takes on a new twist
when he discovers that she is a member of the gypsy family who
gave Angel his human soul, and Willow's (Alyson Hannigan) hopes
of a relationship with Xander (Nicholas Brendon) are dashed when
she discovers Xander and Cordelia's (Charisma Carpenter) secret
romance. Joss Wheldon wrote and directed the epsiode
Episode: 5V14
Original Air Date: January 20, 1998
"Phases"
WEREWOLF IN SUNNYDALE --
When a werewolf descends upon the city of Sunnydale, it is up to
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and the gang to protect the mostly-human
being from an evil poacher (guest star Jack Conley) who is
hunting the animal for sport. Meanwhile, much to Xander's (Nicholas
Brendon) dismay, Willow (Alyson Hannigan) turns her romantic
interests to Oz (guest star Seth Green), unaware of the danger
she is about to face. Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Stuart Head,
and David Boreanaz also star. Written by Rob DesHotel and Dean
Batali - Directed by Bruce Seth Green
Episode: 5V15
Original Air Date: January 27, 1998
"Bewitched,
Bothered and Bewildered"
EVERYONE LOVES XANDER --
When Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) succumbs to peer pressure and
breaks off her tryst with Xander (Nicholas Brendon), on Valentine's
Day, he convinces a witch (guest star Elizabeth Anne Allen) to
put a spell on Cordelia which will make her fall in love with him.
But when the spell backfires, the women in Sunnydale, except
Cordelia, and including Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and
Drusilla (recurring star Juliet Landau) begin to see Xander in a
whole new light. Alyson Hannigan, David Borenaz and Anthony
Stewart Head also star. Written by Marti Nixon - Directed by
James A. Contner
Episode: 5V16
Original Air Date: February 10, 1998
"Passion"
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT --
Angel's (David Boreanaz) obsession with tormenting Buffy (Sarah
Michelle Gellar) takes a dangerous turn when he starts edging
closer to her heart - and home, forcing Buffy to have a serious
talk with her mom (Kristine Sutherland). Meanwhile, Jenny (Robia
La Morte) is doing everything in her power to right her wrongs,
especially the one with Giles (Anthony Stewart Head). Nicholas
Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter also star. Written
by Ty King - Directed by Michael Gershman
Episode: 5V17
Original Air Date: February 24, 1998
"Killed By Death"
THE GHOST OF CHILDHOOD PAST --
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is admitted to the hospital with a
raging fever where she encounters a young child (guest-star
Andrew Ducote) who brings with him nightmares of Buffy's past and
present. Meanwhile, a jealous Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) looks
on as Xander (Nicholas Brendon) protects a weakened Buffy from
Angel's fury. Alyson Hannigan and Anthony Stewart Head. Written
by Rob DesHotel and Dea Batali - Directed by Deran Sarafian
Episode: 5V18
Original Air Date: March 3, 1998
"I Only Have Eyes
For You"
LOVE IS FOREVER --
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) encounters a tortured spirit
haunting the halls of Sunnydale High and recruits her friends to
help the bitter spirit in its quest for peace. Meanwhile, Giles (Anthony
Stewart Head) is filled with anguish when he believes the
spiritual being is Jenny trapped and trying to impart a final
message to him from the beyond. Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan,
Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz also stars. Written by Marti
Noxon - Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
Episode: 5V19
Original Air Date: April 28, 1998
"Go Fish"
SOMETHING FISHY --
When a monster starts preying on members of the high school swim
team, Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) takes it upon herself to
become the protector of the star players. Meanwhile, Xander (Nicholas
Brendon) goes undercover to discover the truth about the missing
teammates and ends up revealing a rarely seen side of himself.
Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz and Anthony
Stewart Head also star. Written by David Fury and Elin Hampton -
Directed by David Semel
Episode: 5V20
Original Air Date: May 5, 1998
"Becoming (Part
One of a Two-Part Season Finale)"
PART 1 OF A HEART POUNDING SEASON FINALE --
A web of conspiracy, suspense and heart break surround the second
season finale of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Buffy (Sarah
Michelle Gellar) determines the time has come to destroy Angel (David
Boreanaz) and must ascertain if she is ready to sacrifice all she
knows to be true to do so, but her decision is further entangled
when Willow (Alyson Hannigan) uncovers the secret that may
restore Buffy's former beloved. Elsewhere, Angel chooses to
unearth an evil demon that could swallow the earth and all of the
beings, rather than return to the arms of his former lover.
Nicholas Brendon, Charisma Carpetner and Anthony Stewart Head
also star. Written and Directed by Joss Whedon
Episode: 5V21
Original Air Date: May 12, 1998
"Becoming (Part
Two of a Two-Part Season Finale)"
PART 2 OF A HEART POUNDING SEASON FINALE --
The suspense continues as hell prepares to swallow the world and
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is left alone to stop it. With
Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) in the hands of the enemy and Angel
(David Boreanaz) primed for destruction, our slayer is forced
into some treacherous alliances and faced with life-changing
decisions. Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, and Charisma
Carpenter also star. Written and Directed by Joss Whedon.
Episode: 5V22
Original Air Date: May 19, 1998