Deep Down

AIR DATE
October 6, 2002
WRITER
Steve DeKnight
DIRECTOR
Terrence O'Hara

GUEST STARS
Laurel Holloman (Justine), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Daniel Dae Kim (Gavin Park), John Rubinstein (Linwood), Andy Hallett (Lorne), Noel Guglielmi (Driver Vamp), Rod Tate (Bruiser), Ingrid Sonray (Marissa)

SYNOPSIS
THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE – With Angel (David Boreanaz) trapped on the ocean floor and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) stuck on a mystical plane, Fred (Amy Acker) and Gunn (J. August Richards) are frustrated at the lack of clues regarding their friends' whereabouts, especially after the only eyewitness to Angel's disappearance is murdered. After Angel is rescued by the most unlikely person, the shocking reasons behind the mysterious disappearances become clear.



Ground State

AIR DATE
October 13, 2002
WRITER
Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Michael Grossman

GUEST STARS
Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Michael Medico (Mr. Raiden), Jessica Kiper (Nick), Easton Gage (Young Boy), Megan Corletto (Young Gwen), Alexa Davalos (Gwen Raiden), Rena Owen (Dinza), Belinda Waymouth (Ms. Thorpe), Tom Irwin (Elliot), Heidi Fecht (Mrs. Raiden)

SYNOPSIS
YOUR TOUCH ELECTRIFIES ME – When Wesley (Alexis Denisof) advises Angel (David Boreanaz) to visit Dinza (gueststar Rena Owen), a dark "goddess of the lost" who has valuable information on how to find Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), he learns that a certain mystical antiquity can locate souls across dimensions. Angel, Fred (Amy Acker) and Gunn (J. August Richards) break into an auction house to retrieve the object only to discover that an electrifying cat burglar (guest star Alexa Davalos) has the same intentions. Vincent Kartheiser also stars.



The House Always Wins

AIR DATE
October 20, 2002
WRITER
David Fury
DIRECTOR
Marita Grabiak

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Lorne), Matt Bushell (Security Guard #3), Gloria Alexander (Lornette #1), Morocco Omari (Spencer), Clayton Rohner (Lee DeMarco), Jennifer Autry (Lornette #2), Tom Schmid (Well-Dressed Man), Sven Holmberg (Delivery Guy), Diana Saunders (Bejeweled Woman), John Colella (Croupier), Rod Tate (Bruiser), Brittany Ishibashi (Vivian)

SYNOPSIS
VEGAS OR BUST - Tired of dealing with Connor (Vincent Kartheiser) and looking for Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter),Angel (David Boreanaz) decides to take Gunn (J. August Richards) and Fred (Amy Acker) on a road trip to Vegas to visit Lorne (Andy Hallet) who is performing in a showcase at one of the casinos. They discover that Lorne is being coerced by the casino owner into stealing the "significant destinies" of audience members to sell on the black market. When the casino owner learns that Angel is destined to play a major role in the apocalypse, Cordelia must come to his aid from a distance to prevent his future from being stolen. Alexis Denisof and Vincent Kartheiser also star.



Slouching Towards Bethlehem

AIR DATE
October 27, 2002
WRITER
Jeffrey Bell
DIRECTOR
Skip Schoolnik

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Lorne), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), David Grant Wright (Minivan Dad), Carol Avery (Minivan Mom), Steven Mayhew (Minivan Teen), Nynno Ahli (Carlo), Thomas Crawford (Eater Demon)

SYNOPSIS
THE RETURN OF CORDELIA CHASE – Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) returns, but since she has no memory of who she is or that Angel (David Boreanaz) is a vampire, everyone tries to keep their demon-hunting business a secret. After rescuing Cordelia from a demon, Connor (Vincent Kartheiser) takes on the role of her protector and Lorne (Andy Hallett) reads Cordelia's future to help restore her memory but sees an approaching apocalypse involving Angel. Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards and Amy Acker also star.



Supersymmetry

AIR DATE
November 3, 2002
WRITER
Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain
DIRECTOR
Bill Norton

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Lorne), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Randy Oglesby (Professor Seidel), Jennifer Hipp (Laurie Drummond), Jerry Trainor (Jared)

SYNOPSIS
QUANTUM PHYSICS – After Fred's (Amy Acker) physics article is published; she's invited to speak at a symposium where a portal opens, bringing her face to face with a demon and a dark secret about her old professor. Meanwhile, Angel (David Boreanaz) tries to solve the mystery of the portal and why someone would want Fred out of the way.



Spin the Bottle

AIR DATE
November 10, 2002
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Lorne), Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Kam Heskin (Lola), Sven Holmberg (Delivery Guy)

SYNOPSIS
SERIES CREATOR JOSS WHEDON WRITES AND DIRECTS - When Lorne (Andy Hallett) performs a spell on Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) to restore her memory, it inadvertently causes the gang to revert back to their high school personas and leaves them with no memories of each other. Eventually, they discover that the only way to reverse the spell is to kill a vampire, just as Angel (David Boreanaz) realizes that he is one.



Apocalypse, Nowish (also known as Rain of Fire)

AIR DATE
November 17, 2002
WRITER
Steven DeKnight
DIRECTOR
Vern Gillum

GUEST STARS
Andy Hallett (Lorne), Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Daniel Dae Kim (Gavin Park), Molly Weber (Waitress), Tina Morasco (Mrs. Pritchard)

SYNOPSIS
THE END OF THE WORLD - When Cordelia's (Charisma Carpenter) apocalyptic nightmares become a reality, Angel (David Boreanaz), Wesley (Alexis Denisof), Gunn (J. August Richards) and Lorne (Andy Hallett) find themselves powerless against The Beast (guest star Vladimir Kulich) who has risen from the center of the Earth, bringing earthquakes and a rain of fire to Los Angeles. Bloodied and beaten, Angel and his friends realize that they may not be able to stop the impending doom.



Habeas Corpses

AIR DATE
January 15, 2003
WRITER
Jeffrey Bell
DIRECTOR
Skip Schoolnik

GUEST STARS
Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Andy Hallett (Lorne), Daniel Dae Kim (Gavin Park), Kay Panabaker (Little Girl)

SYNOPSIS
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY – When Angel (David Boreanaz) realizes that there may be some connection between Connor (Vincent Kartheiser) and the Beast (guest star Vladimir Kulich), he learns that Connor is trapped within Wolfram & Hart where the building is under lock-down and the Beast is on a brutal killing spree. Angel, Wesley (Alexis Denisof), Gunn (J. August Richards) and Fred (Amy Acker) must figure out how to spring Connor before he is killed as well. Charisma Carpenter and Andy Hallett also star.



Long Day's Journey

AIR DATE
January 22, 2003
WRITER
Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Terrence O'Hara

GUEST STARS
Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Andy Hallett (Lorne), Jack Kehler (Manny), Alexa Davalos (Gwen Raiden), Michael Chinyamurindi (Ashet)

SYNOPSIS
HE WHO HOLDS THE KEY – When the gang learns that the answer to stopping the Beast (guest star Vladimir Kulich) is among them, everyone suspects Connor (Vincent Kartheister), until Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) begins to receive visions from the Powers That Be. Meanwhile, Angel (David Boreanaz) and Gwen (guest star Alexa Davalos) discover that the Beast is preparing a device that will blot out the sun permanently and turn the world into a demon playground. Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker and Andy Hallett also star.



Awakening

AIR DATE
January 29, 2003
WRITER
David Fury and Steven S. DeKnight
DIRECTOR
James A. Contner

GUEST STARS
Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Andy Hallett (Lorne), Roger Yuan (Wo-Pang)

SYNOPSIS
THE PURSUIT OF PURE HAPPINESS – After Cordelia's (Charisma Carpenter) revelation that Angelus (David Boreanaz) and The Beast (guest star Vladimir Kulich) made a pact, the gang determines that they must turn Angel (Boreanaz) into Angelus to end the eternal darkness. For that transformation to take place, Angel must lose his soul by experiencing a moment of pure happiness. Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker, Vincent Kartheiser and Andy Hallett also star.



Soulless

AIR DATE
February 5, 2003
WRITER
Sarah Fain and Elizabeth Craft
DIRECTOR
Sean Astin

GUEST STARS
Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Andy Hallett (Lorne)

SYNOPSIS
THE RETURN OF ANGELUS – With Angelus (David Boreanaz) now confined to a cage, Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), Wesley (Alexis Denisof), Gunn (J. August Richards), Fred (Amy Acker) and Connor (Vincent Kartheiser) take turns interrogating him hoping to find out how to kill the beast. Unable to learn anything, the gang decides to turn Angelus back into Angel (Boreanaz), but learn that Angel's soul has been stolen.



Calvary

AIR DATE
February 12, 2003
WRITER
Jeff Bell, Steven S. DeKnight and Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Bill Norton

GUEST STARS
Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Andy Hallett (Lorne), Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Roger Yuan (Wo-Pang)

SYNOPSIS
A MAN WITHOUT A SOUL – When the gang receives the disturbing news that The Beast (guest star Vladimir Kulich) is working for a much more powerful entity, they realize they must restore Angel's (David Boreanaz) soul to revert the evil Angelus back to Angel. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker, Vincent Kartheiser and Andy Hallett also star.



Salvage

AIR DATE
March 5, 2003
WRITER
David Fury
DIRECTOR
Jefferson Kibbee

GUEST STARS
Eliza Dushku (Faith), Andy Hallett (Lorne), Vladimir Kulich (The Beast), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Billy Rieck (Paco Vamp), Brett Wagner (Bohg'dar Demon), Addie Daddio (Rosaria Vamp), Joshua Grenrock (Demon in Bar), Joel David Moore (Karl Vamp), Spice Williams (Debbie), Kara Holden (Young Woman), Alonzo Bodden (Prison Guard)

SYNOPSIS
FAITH RETURNS! - When Angelus (David Boreanaz) meets up with The Beast (guest star Vladimir Kulich), he learns that the rain of fire, blacking out the sun and stealing Angel's soul was all part of The Beast's mysterious master plan to bring Angelus back. Meanwhile, Wesley (Alexis Denisof) releases vampire slayer Faith (guest star Eliza Dushku) from prison to help capture Angelus. Charisma Carpenter, J. August Richards, Amy Acker, Vincent Kartheiser and Andy Hallett also star.



Release

AIR DATE
March 12, 2003
WRITER
Steven S. DeKnight, Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain
DIRECTOR
James A. Contner

GUEST STARS
Eliza Dushku (Faith), Christopher Neiman (Frotor Demon), Catalina Larranaga (Vamp Waitress), Peter Renaday (Master's Voice), Darren Laverty (Lackey Vamp #1), Sam Stefanski (Lackey Vamp #2), Becka Linder (Drugged Girl #1), Chris Huse (Drugged Vamp #2), Ian Anthony Dale (Drugged Vamp #3), Randall Rapstine (Reg), Andrew MgGinnis (Mullet Head Vamp)

SYNOPSIS
FAITH BATTLES ANGELUS – Angelus (David Boreanaz) continues his search for The Beast's mysterious master, never suspecting that it could be someone close to him. Meanwhile, Faith (guest star Eliza Dushku) and Angelus do battle while Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) convinces Connor (Vincent Kartheiser) to keep their baby a secret. Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker and Andy Hallett also star.



Orpheus

AIR DATE
March 19, 2003
WRITER
Mere Smith
DIRECTOR
Terrance O'Hara

GUEST STARS
Eliza Dushku (Faith), Jeremy Guskin (Cashier), Adrienne Wilkinson (Flapper (uncredited)), E.J. Callahan (Old Craps Man), Nate Dushku (Armed Robber (uncredited)), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Peter Renaday (Master's Voice)

SYNOPSIS
ALYSON HANNIGAN CROSSES OVER TO "ANGEL" – While in their drug-induced comas, Angelus (David Boreanaz) and Faith (guest star Eliza Dushku) experience flashbacks of Angel's good deeds over the centuries; Fred (Amy Acker) calls in Willow (guest star Alyson Hannigan, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), the only person ever able to restore Angel's soul and asks her to help them do it again. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Vincent Kartheiser and Andy Hallett also star.



Players

AIR DATE
March 26, 2003
WRITER
Jeffrey Bell, Sarah Fain and Elizabeth Craft
DIRECTOR
Michael Grossman

GUEST STARS
Alexa Davalos (Gwen Raiden), David Monahan (Garrett), Dana Lee (Takeshi Morimoto), Hope Shin (Little Asian Girl), Wendy Haines (Over-Jeweled Woman), Michael Patrick McGill (Checkpoint Guard), John Fremont (Security Guy)

SYNOPSIS
UNSOLVED MYSTERIES – Angel (David Boreanaz) and the gang set out to find out as much as they can about Cordelia's (Charisma Carpenter) pregnancy and the identity of The Beast's master while Gwen Raiden (guest star Alexa Davalos) enlists Gunn's (J. August Richards) help to crash a black-tie affair and rescue a kidnapped girl. Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Vincent Kartheiser and Andy Hallett also star.



Inside Out

AIR DATE
April 2, 2003
WRITER
Steven S. DeKnight
DIRECTOR
Steven S. DeKnight

GUEST STARS
Julie Benz (Darla), Gina Torres (Jasmine), David Denman (Skip), Stephi Lineburg (Girl)

SYNOPSIS
SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH – Desperate to find out why Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) has turned to the dark side, Angel (David Boreanaz) goes to demon Skip (guest star David Denman) for answers. Forcing the truth out of him, Angel learns that all that's transpired, Connor's (Vincent Kartheiser) birth, Cordelia's ascension to the higher plane, Angel turning into Angelus and Cordelia's pregnancy, were all a part of a higher being's plan to create something even more powerful than itself. Guest star Julie Benz returns as "Darla" and Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker and Andy Hallett also star.



Shiny Happy People

AIR DATE
April 9, 2003
WRITER
Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain
DIRECTOR
Marita Grabiak

GUEST STARS
Gina Torres (Jasmine), Lyle Kanouse (Diner Counter Guy), Sam Witwer (John Stoler), David Figlioli (Vamp Leader), Suzette Craft (Teacherly Woman), Annie Wersching (Margaret), Steven Bean (Middle-Aged Man), Lynette Romero (News Anchor), Tawny Rene Hamilton (Host of "Good Morning L.A."), Chane't Johnson (Martha Jane), Jackie Tohn (Woman #1)

SYNOPSIS
HER LOYAL DISCIPLES – The Woman A.K.A. Jasmine (guest star Gina Torres), who was born to Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), has the amazing ability to turn everyone she meets, including Angel (David Boreanaz) and the gang, into loyal disciples dedicated to carrying out her every command. Only Fred (Amy Acker) is able to see that Jasmine's radiant beauty hides a sinister and powerful secret the others refuse to believe. Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Vincent K artheiser and Andy Hallett also star. The episode was directed by and written by .



The Magic Bullet

AIR DATE
April 16, 2003
WRITER
Jeffrey Bell
DIRECTOR
Jeffrey Bell

GUEST STARS
Gina Torres (Jasmine), Zakk Wylde (Himself (uncredited)), Danny Woodburn (Creature), Patrick Fischler (Ted), Terrylene (Deaf Woman), Mia Kelley (Woman), Andre Hotchko (Man in Lobby), Ajgie Kirkland (Black Man), Michael McElroy (Young Boy), Chad Williams (Rock Dude), Phyllis Flax (Very Old Woman), Amy Raymond (Weeping Woman), Steve Forbess (Mexican Man)

SYNOPSIS
UNDER THE MESSIAH'S SPELL – With Angel (David Boreanaz) and the others under Jasmine's (guest star Gina Torres) extraordinarily divine power, Fred's (Amy Acker) life is in danger and she goes on the run. After discovering the secret to breaking Jasmine's spell over the nation's citizens, Fred must find a way to save the others before she's captured and killed. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Vincent Kartheiser and Andy Hallett also star.



Sacrifice

AIR DATE
April 23, 2003
WRITER
Ben Edlund
DIRECTOR
David Straiton

GUEST STARS
Gina Torres (Jasmine), Micah Henson (Matthew), Avery Kidd Waddell (Golden), Bradley Stryker (Sculpture Vampire), Jeff Ricketts (Spider Monster), Tristine Skyler (Holly), Taylor Lundeen (Little Girl)

SYNOPSIS
Free from Jasmine's (guest star Gina Torres) spell, Angel (David Boreanaz), Wesley (Alexis Denisof), Gunn (J. August Richards), Fred (Amy Acker) and Lorne (Andy Hallett) escape into the sewers for protection until an evil, tentacled monster that has information about Jasmine captures Wes. Meanwhile, Connor (Vincent Kartheiser), still in the clutches of Jasmine, discovers that Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) has vanished.



Peace Out

AIR DATE
April 30, 2003
WRITER
David Fury
DIRECTOR
Jefferson Kibbee

GUEST STARS
Gina Torres (Jasmine), Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Robert Towers (High Priest), Bonita Friedericy (Patience), Eliza Pryor Nagel (Susan), Kristin Richardson (Female Reporter/Tracy), Kyle Ingleman (Jeremy), Bob Pescovitz (News Producer), Gerry Katzman (Technician), Audrey Kearns (Young Woman), Kimble Jemison (Cop #1), Blair Hickey (Male News Reporter), Angelica Castro (Telemundo Reporter), Brian Bradley (Grizzled Reporter), Jeff Bass (Brent)

SYNOPSIS
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL – Angel (David Boreanaz) goes on a mission to find proof that his son Connor (Vincent Kartheiser) wasn't simply a vessel designed to bring the evil Jasmine (guest star Gina Torres), who is hell-bent on destroying everyone, into the world. Meanwhile, Connor goes in search of the missing Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter). Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker and Andy Hallett also star.



Home

AIR DATE
May 7, 2003
WRITER
Tim Minear
DIRECTOR
Tim Minear

GUEST STARS
Stephanie Romanov (Lilah Morgan), Jonathan M. Woodward (Knox), Nichole Pelerine (Angel Greeter #4), Michael Halsey (Sirk), James Calvert (Surgery Patient), Emma Hunton (Connor's Kid Sister), Jim Abele (Connor's Father), Jason Winer (Preston), Stacy Solodkin (Connor's Aunt), Merle Dandridge (Lacey), Jason Padgett (Suicidal Cop), Anthony Diaz-Perez (Hostage Father), Adrienne Brett Evans (Connor's Mother), Stacy Solookin (Connor's Aunt), Ariel Baker (Angel Greeter #1), Michael Ness (Angel Greeter #2), Alex Craig Mann (Angel Greeter #3), Joshua Grenrock (Angel Greeter #5)

SYNOPSIS
A NEW BEGINNING – Angel (David Boreanaz) and the gang are made an offer they can't refuse when they are given the opportunity to take over Wolfram & Hart and obtain all of the firm's secret and powerful information. Meanwhile, Angel has a chance to change the future for his son Connor (Vincent Kartheiser), who is physically and emotionally lost and wandering through the city. Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker and Andy Hallett also star.