Judgement

AIR DATE
September 26, 2000
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
Michael Lange

GUEST STARS
Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Julie Benz (Darla), Matthew James (Merl), Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Eliza Dushku (Faith) , Justina Machado (Pregnant Woman), Rob Boltin (Johnny Fontaine), Iris Fields (Acting Teacher), Keith Campbell (Club Manager), Jason Frasca (White Guy), Andy Kreiss (Lizard Demon), Glenn David Calloway (Judge), E. J. Gage (Mordar the Bentback)

SYNOPSIS
I WILL SURVIVE - The well-oiled, demon-fighting machine of Angel (David Boreanaz), Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) and Wesley (Alexis Denisof) is back in full force and joined by the streetwise vampire hunter Charles Gunn (new series regular J. August Richards). After a case of mistaken identity leads Angel to slay a demon protecting an innocent girl, karaoke is the only way to make things right. Meanwhile, Angel struggles with the discovery that he may not always be eternal and Darla (guest star Julie Benz) recovers from her resurrection from Hell.



Are You Now or Have You Ever Been

AIR DATE
October 3, 2000
WRITER
Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
David Semel

GUEST STARS
Melissa Marsala (Judy), John Kapelos (Hotel Manager), J. P. Manoux (Bellman), Julie Araskog (Over the Hill Whore), Tommy Hinkley (Detective), Scott Thompson Baker (Actor), Brett Rickaby (Denver), David Kagen (Salesman), Terrence Beasor (Older Man), Tom Beyer (Blacklisted Writer), Eve Sigall (Old Judy), Tony Amendola (Hotel Demon (uncredited))

SYNOPSIS
TAKE ME BACK - Angel (David Boreanaz) directs Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) and Wesley (Alexis Denisof) to investigate a mysteriously abandoned hotel in Hollywood and as they piece together the building's dark history, they discover that his interest is that of a personal nature. In a flashback to 1952, Angel is not the atoning vampire of present day, but a recluse who is detached from the tortured humans around him, until one fateful day. J. August Richards also stars.



First Impressions

AIR DATE
October 10, 2000
WRITER
Shawn Ryan
DIRECTOR
James A. Contner

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Julie Benz (Darla) , Kelli Kirkland (Young Black Woman), Chris Babers (Henry), David Herman (David Nabbit), Janet Song (Dr. Thomas), Cedrick Terrell (Jameel), Edwin Hodge (Keenan), Lucas Babin (Joey), Alan Shaw (Deevak), Angel Parker (Veronica), Ray Campbell (Desmond), Sarah Brooke (Nurse)

SYNOPSIS
VISION GIRL - When Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) has a particularly disturbing vision of Gunn (J. August Richards) is in grave danger, she elects herself as his new protector. When she discovers that he may be his own worst enemy, she has to face the fact that she can't save him without the help of Angel (David Boreanaz) and Wesley (Alexis Denisof).



Untouched

AIR DATE
October 17, 2000
WRITER
Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Sam Anderson (Holland Manners), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Julie Benz (Darla) , David J. Miller (Man #1), Drew Wicks (Uniform Officer), Madison Eginton (Young Bethany), Gareth Williams (Mr. Chaulk), Daisy McCrackin (Bethany Chaulk), Michael Harte (Detective)

SYNOPSIS
SLEEP TIGHT - Angel (David Boreanaz) unknowingly crosses paths with Wolfram and Hart when he comes to the aid of a young woman, Bethany (guest star Daisy McCrackin), who possesses telekinetic powers far beyond her control, a situation Angel has had to contend with in his own life. Meanwhile, Angel is somewhat off his game due to the fact that he has been sleeping weird, but has no idea his fitful nights are the result of nocturnal visits by Darla (guest star Julie Benz). Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof and J. August Richards also star.



Dear Boy

AIR DATE
October 24, 2000
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
David Greenwalt

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Elisabeth Rohm (Detective Kate Lockley), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Julie Benz (Darla) , Stewart Skelton (Harold Jeakins), Rich Hutchman (Detective Carlson), Derek Anthony (Hotel Security Guy), Cheryl White (Claire), Matt North (Stephen), Sal Rendino (Man), Darren Kennedy (Cop #1)

SYNOPSIS
WHEN GOOD VAMPIRES GO BAD - Angel's (David Boreanaz) continued restless nights takes him all the way back to 1860 London and his first encounter with Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau), but when he sees Darla (guest star Julie Benz) in his waking life, Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), Wesley (Alexis Denisof) and Gunn (J. August Richards) fear he has gone off the deep end and may revert to his evil ways.



Guise Will Be Guise

AIR DATE
November 7, 2000
WRITER
Jane Espenson
DIRECTOR
Krishna Rao

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host) , Ed Trotta (Man), Eiji Inque (Japanese Man #2), Michael Yama (Japanese Man #1), Frankie Jay Allison (Thug #1), Saul Stein (Benny), Brigid Brannagh (Virginia Bryce), Art LaFleur (T'ish Magev), Patrick Kilpatrick (Paul Lanier), Todd Susman (Magnus Bryce), Danica Sheridan (Yeska)

SYNOPSIS
WILL THE REAL ANGEL PLEASE STAND UP - Angel (David Boreanaz) travels to a mystical swami to help him understand his haunting dreams and get in touch with his inner demon, but while he is away Wesley (Alexis Denisof) assumes Angel's identity to try to save a young girl and sort of enjoys playing the role of a vampire with a soul. Charisma Carpenter and J. August Richards also star.



Darla

AIR DATE
November 14, 2000
WRITER
Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
Tim Minear

GUEST STARS
Sam Anderson (Holland Manners), Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Julie Benz (Darla), Elisabeth Rohm (Detective Kate Lockley) , Bart Petty (Security Guard), James Marsters (Spike), Mark Metcalf (The Master), Zitto Kazann (Gypsy Man)

SYNOPSIS
THE FLASHBACKS CONTINUE IN "ANGEL" - Angel (David Boreanaz) is desperate to rescue Darla (guest star Julie Benz) from the clutches of Wolfram & Hart and flashbacks reveal what a dangerous and powerful relationship they shared as history weirdly seems to be repeating itself. The trip down memory lane begins with Darla's sire by the Master (guest star Mark Metcalf) and ends with the gang of Spike (guest star James Marsters), Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau), Darla and Angel being torn apart when he gets a soul. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof and J. August Richards also star.



The Shroud of Rahmon

AIR DATE
November 21, 2000
WRITER
Jim Kouf
DIRECTOR
David Grossman

GUEST STARS
Elisabeth Rohm (Detective Kate Lockley) , Danny Ricardo (First Cop), Jim Hanna (Surveillance Cop #1), R. Emery Bright (Detective Turlock), Dwayne L. Barnes (Lester), Michael Nagy (Jay-Don), Tony Todd (Vyasa), Robert Dolan (Bob), Tom Kiesche (Detective Broomfield), W. Earl Brown (Menlo)

SYNOPSIS
WEAK IN THE KNEES - Angel (David Boreanaz) poses as a flashy vampire hoodlum, and with the help of Gunn (J. August Richards) prevents a mind-altering shroud from falling into the wrong hands. Charisma Carpenter and Alexis Denisof also star.



The Trial

AIR DATE
November 28, 2000
WRITER
Douglas Petrie and Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Sam Anderson (Holland Manners), Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Julie Benz (Darla) , Evan Arnold (Shempire), Jim Piddock (Trial Overseer)

SYNOPSIS
IN THE NAME OF LOVE - Angel (David Boreanaz) is still haunted by flashbacks of his 150-year love affair with Darla (guest star Julie Benz) and has Gunn (J. August Richards) help track her down, but he soon discovers that he is faced with an impossible choice: watch her die from a terminal illness or use his dark powers to turn her back into a vampire and give her eternal life. Charisma Carpenter and Alexis Denisof also star.



Reunion

AIR DATE
December 19, 2000
WRITER
Tim Minear and Shawn Ryan
DIRECTOR
James A. Contner

GUEST STARS
Sam Anderson (Holland Manners), Elisabeth Rohm (Detective Kate Lockley), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Julie Benz (Darla), Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan) , Stephanie Manglaras (Landlord), Karen Tucker (Female Shopper), Katherine Ann McGregor (Catherine), Michael Rotondi (Burly Guy), Erik Liberman (Erik)

SYNOPSIS
REBORN - Angel (David Boreanaz) goes on a frantic search after Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau) turns Darla (guest star Julie Benz) back into a vampire, and he must catch them before she rises again and the two go back to their old ways and paint the town red. Meanwhile, as Angel goes off the deep end, his staff worries they are the only ones standing between Angel and real darkness. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof and J. August Richards also star.



Redefinition

AIR DATE
January 16, 2001
WRITER
Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Michael Grossman

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Julie Benz (Darla), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Matthew James (Merl) , Brad Kalas (EMT), Joel Stoffer (Vampire #1), David Wolfson (Bartender), Jamie McShane (Demon), Brigid Brannagh (Virginia), Nicolas Surovy (Hunt Acrey)

SYNOPSIS
ON THE WARPATH - After firing his staff and cutting himself off from all help, Angel (David Boreanaz) begins intense physical and mental training to become strong enough to stop Darla (guest star Julie Benz) and Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau) before they destroy the City of Angels. Meanwhile, Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), Wesley (Alexis Denisof) and Gunn (J. August Richards) try to continue the fight for the innocent on their own now that Angel's gone commando.



Blood Money

AIR DATE
January 23, 2001
WRITER
Shawn Ryan and Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
R.D. Price

GUEST STARS
Sam Anderson (Holland Manners), Matthew James (Merl), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald) , Julia Lee (Anne), Mark Rolston (Boone), Jeffrey Patrick Dean (Dwight), Jason Padgett (Holden), Jennifer Roa (Serena), Deborah Carson (Liza), Gerry Becker (Nathan Reed), R. Martin Klein (Husband)

SYNOPSIS
CALLING YOUR BLUFF - Angel (David Boreanaz) threatens to expose Wolfram & Hart's criminal activities when he discovers that they are stealing large contributions that were made to a teen shelter but an old adversary has other plans for Angel. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof and J. August Richards also star.



Happy Anniversary

AIR DATE
February 6, 2001
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
Bill L. Norton

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host) , Michael Faulkner (Guy on Stage), Norma Michaels (Aunt Helen), Frank Novak (Curmudgeonly Father), Al LeBrun (Man), Bob Jesser (Torto Demon), Eric Lange (Lubber #1), Brigid Brannagh (Virginia), Matt Champagne (Gene Rainy), Darby Stanchfield (Denise), Michael G. Hagerty (Bartender), Danny LaCava (Mike), Geremy Dingle (Student Clerk), Victoria Kelleher (Val)

SYNOPSIS
CAN'T STOP THE WORLD - Angel (David Boreanaz) and The Host (guest star Andy Hallett) must join forces to stop a brilliant, yet twisted physicist who is determined to stop time in order to keep his girlfriend from breaking up with him. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof and J. August Richards also star.



The Thin Dead Line

AIR DATE
February 13, 2001
WRITER
Jim Kouf and Shawn Ryan
DIRECTOR
Scott McGinnis

GUEST STARS
Elisabeth Rohm (Detective Kate Lockley), Matthew James (Merl) , Darin Cooper (Police Officer), Geoff Koch (Street Cop), Jerry Giles (Desk Sergeant), Steven Barr (Captain), Suli McCullough (EMT), Marie Chambers (Mother), Julia Lee (Anne), Mushond Lee (Jackson), Jarrod Crawford (Rondell), Cory Hardrict (Ray), Kyle Davis (Kenny), Camille Mana (Les), Brenda Price (Callie), Darris Love (George)

SYNOPSIS
WHEN DEAD COPS ATTACK - Angel (David Boreanaz) investigates rumors of renegade cops out for blood, while Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), Wesley (Alexis Denisof) and Gunn (J. August Richards) carry out their own fact-finding mission that results Wesley being seriously wounded by a police gunshot.



Reprise

AIR DATE
February 20, 2001
WRITER
Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
James Whitmore Jr.

GUEST STARS
Julie Benz (Darla), Sam Anderson (Holland Manners), Christian Kane (Lindsey), Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan) , Wayne Mitchell (Singing Lawyer #2), Marie Chambers (Mother), Shirley Jordan (Internal Affairs Woman), Chris Horan (Second Worshipper), Jolene Hjerleid (Singing Lawyer #1), Carl Sundstrom (Lieutenant), Eric Larson (Internal Affairs Guy), Kevin Fry (Skilosh Demon), Brigid Brannagh (Virginia), David Fury (First Worshipper), Thomas Kopache (Denver)

SYNOPSIS
ANGEL GOES ON A SUICIDE MISSION - Angel (David Boreanaz) learns of the impending visit of Wolfram & Hart's "senior partner," an evil and merciless demon from hell, and he plans a kamikaze mission to destroy the powerful beast that will sacrifice his own life in the process.



Epiphany

AIR DATE
February 27, 2001
WRITER
Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
Thomas J. Wright

GUEST STARS
Julie Benz (Darla), Christian Kane (Lindsey), Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Elisabeth Rohm (Detective Kate Lockley) , Marie Chambers (Mother), Kevin Fry (Skilosh Demon)

SYNOPSIS
ANGEL IS BACK...BUT WHO WANTS HIM? - After an empty night of passion with Darla (Julie Benz), Angel (David Boreanaz) surprisingly wakes up with his soul still intact and has an epiphany. His moment of clarity brings him back to the land of the living and while he tries to reunite with his crew, Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), Wesley (Alexis Denisof) and Gunn (J. August Richards) aren't ready to forgive him, even when their very lives are at stake.



Disharmony

AIR DATE
April 17, 2001
WRITER
David Fury
DIRECTOR
Fred Keller

GUEST STARS
Mercedes McNab (Harmony Kendall), Andy Hallett (Caritas Host) , Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Pat Healy (Doug Sanders), Adam Weiner (Caged Guy), Rebecca Avery (Caged Girl)

SYNOPSIS
PEACE & HARMONY - Angel (David Boreanaz) and his reunited crew try to foil the plans of a vampire cult leader, but Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) becomes distracted when her old high school friend-turned-vampire Harmony (guest star Mercedes McNab) comes to town after her break-up with Spike and wants to help in the fight.



Dead End

AIR DATE
April 24, 2001
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
James A. Contner

GUEST STARS
Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Andy Hallett (Caritas Host) , Steven DeRelian (Bradley Scott), Stephanie Nash (Wife), Ted Broden (Young Lawyer #2), Dennis Gersten (Dr. Michaels), Meagen Thomas (Young Lawyer #1), Mik Scriba (Parole Officer), Michael Dempsey (Irv Kraigle), Gerry Becker (Nathan Reed), Pete Gardner (Joseph Kramer), Kavita Patil (Nurse)

SYNOPSIS
BODY SNATCHERS - Angel and Lindsey (guest star Christian Kane) must grudgingly work together when Cordelia's disturbing vision leads the gang to a grotesque Wolfram & Hart body shop where parts are harvested from live humans. Alexis Denisof and J. August Richards also star.



Belonging

AIR DATE
May 8, 2001
WRITER
Shawn Ryan
DIRECTOR
Turi Meyer

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host) , Amy Acker (Winifred Burkle), Jarrod Crawford (Rondell), Darris Love (George), Brody Hutzler (Landok), Kevin Otto (Seth), Maureen Grier (Woman), Lynne Maclean (Claire)

SYNOPSIS
A WHOLE NEW WORLD - Angel and his crew must find a way to kill a bloodthirsty demon who has arrived in town from another dimension through a mysterious, magical portal in the karaoke bar. With the help of Cordelia's (Charisma Carpenter) visions, they are able to locate someone who can help destroy the snarly beast; however, when it's time to return their source to his home dimension, Cordelia discovers a whole new world.



Over the Rainbow

AIR DATE
May 8, 2001
WRITER
Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Fred Keller

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Daniel Dae Kim (Gavin Park) , Brody Hutzler (Landok), Susan Blommaert (Vakma), Amy Acker (Fred), Persia White (Aggie), Michael Phenicie (Silas), Brian Tahash (Constable), Drew Wicks (Blix)

SYNOPSIS
Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) is accidentally sucked through a magical portal and transported to a demon dimension, finding herself all alone in a strange new land where humans are considered inferior and sold into slavery. Angel (David Boreanaz), Gunn (J. August Richards), Wesley (Alexis Denisof) and the Host (guest star Andy Hallett) jump through the portal in search of her and end up shackled by an angry mob of villagers and sentenced to death.



Through the Looking Glass

AIR DATE
May 15, 2001
WRITER
Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
Tim Minear

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Mark Lutz (Groosalugg) , Danan Pere (Rebel #1), Amy Acker (Fred), Michael Phenicie (Silas), Brody Hutzler (Landok), Adoni Maropis (Rebel Leader), Brian Tahash (Constable), Joss Whedon (Numfar), Andrew Parks (Priest 1), Tom McCleister (Deathwok Clan Mother)

SYNOPSIS
Angel (David Boreanaz), Gunn (J. August Richards), Wesley (Alexis Denisof) and the Host (guest star Andy Hallett) are sentenced to death in a demon dimension after trying to rescue a lost Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), but are even more shocked to find themselves brought before Her Royal Highness, Cordelia. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to Her Majesty, Cordy’s reign will be a short one.



There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb

AIR DATE
May 22, 2001
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
David Greenwalt

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Caritas Host), Mark Lutz (Groosalugg) , Jamie McShane (Rebel #2), Danan Pere (Rebel #1), Amy Acker (Fred), Lee Reherman (The Captain), Brody Hutzler (Landok), Michael Phenicie (Silas), Adoni Maropis (Rebel Leader), Whitney Dylan (Serving Wench), Andrew Parks (Priest), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Tom McCleister (Deathwok Clan Mother), Joss Whedon (Numfar (uncredited)), Alex Nesic (Slave #1)

SYNOPSIS
FIGHT THE POWER - Angel (David Boreanaz) struggles with the inner beast that the demon dimension brings out in him, while Cordelia learns that her role as princess involves mating with a demon, and Wesley and Gunn band with rebel forces to overthrow the government and Her Majesty.