AIR DATE
March 10, 1997
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR WTTH
Charles Martin Smith
DIRECTOR TH
John T. Kretchmer

GUEST STARS
David Boreanaz (Angel), Mercedes McNab (Harmony), Mark Metcalf (The Master), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Julie Benz (Darla) , Teddy Lane Jr. (Bouncer), Jeffrey Steven Smith (Guy in computer class), Deborah Brown (Girl), Brian Thompson (Luke), Ken Lerner (Principal Flutie), Eric Balfour (Jesse), Persia White (Girl #3/Aura), Tupelo Jereme (Girl #2), Natalie Strauss (Teacher), J. Patrick Lawlor (Thomas), Carmine Giovinazzo (Boy), Amy Faith Chance (Girl #1/Aphrodesia)

SYNOPSIS
SPECIAL TWO-HOUR SERIES PREMIERE -- Picking up where the feature film left off, Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and her mom (Kristine Sutherland) move to Sunnydale, California, for a fresh start, unaware of the evil lurking in this quiet suburb. Somewhat reluctant in her role as the slayer, Buffy quickly makes friends and enemies at her new school. While also meeting her new "Watcher," Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), the mercurial school librarian, her newly assembled team encounters the ever-abundant unearthly creatures in Sunnydale.

AIR DATE
March 17, 1997
WRITER
Dana Reston
DIRECTOR
Stephen Cragg

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Elizabeth Anne Allen (Amy Madison) , William Monaghan (Dr. Gregory), Amanda Wilmshurst (Senior Cheerleader), Nicole Prescott (Lishanne), Jim Doughan (Mr. Pole), Robin Riker (Catherine)

SYNOPSIS
CHEERLEADER FROM HELL - When students start dropping out of cheerleading tryouts by spontaneously combusting, going blind and losing the power of speech, Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and her posse suspect a powerful witch is in their midst. Buffy herself soon becomes the target of a deadly spell as they discover the witch's true identity. Meanwhile, Xander finally musters up the nerve to ask Buffy out on a date but in the throes of a witch's spell, Buffy's response isn't exactly as he'd hoped. Anthony Stewart Head, Alyson Hannigan and Charisma Carpenter also star.

AIR DATE
March 25, 1997
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
David Boreanaz (Angel), Karim Oliver (Bud #1), Michael Ross Verona (Teacher), Jack Knight (Homeless guy), William Monaghan (Dr. Gregory), Ken Lerner (Principal Flutie), Musetta Vander (Miss Natalie French), Jackson Price (Blaine), Jean Speegle Howard (real Miss French)

SYNOPSIS
Xander, and most of the male population of Sunnydale High, are falling all over themselves trying to impress the new substitute Biology teacher, Ms. French. When Buffy sees this femme fatale scare off a particularly nasty vampire, however, she begins to suspect that Xander may be in serious trouble.

AIR DATE
March 31, 1997
WRITERS
Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel
DIRECTOR
David Semel

GUEST STARS
Mark Metcalf (The Master), David Boreanaz (Angel), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One) , Robert Mont (Van driver), Paul-Felix Montez (Mysterious Guy), Erika Amato (Herself (As Velvet Chain)), Christopher Wiehl (Owen Thurman), Geoff Meed (Andrew Borba)

SYNOPSIS
A CRANKY SLAYER IS A CARELESS SLAYER - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) tries to maintain some semblance of a normal teenage social life by opting for a hot date instead of helping Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) protect Sunnydale from a violent vampire prophecy. As she's blinded by love, Buffy ignores the signs of the dark forces aligning against her. Meanwhile, while Buffy's being romanced, The Master (guest star Mark Metcalf) is plotting her demise by invoking the wrath of the "Anointed One," a great warrior vampire who is The Master's most powerful weapon against the slayer. Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannnigan and Charisma Carpenter also star.

AIR DATE
April 7, 1997
WRITERS
Matt Kiene & Joe Reinkemeyer
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Patrese Borem (Young woman), Jeffrey Steven Smith (Adam), Justin Jon Ross (Joey), Gregory White (Coach Herrold), Barbara K. Whinnery (Mrs. Anderson), David Brisbin (Mr. Anderson), Ken Lerner (Principal Flutie), Eion Bailey (Kyle), Michael McCraine (Rhonda), Brian Gross (Tor), Jennifer Sky (Heidi), Jeff Maynard (Lance), James Stephens (Dr. Wierick)

SYNOPSIS
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE - When Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and the rest of Sunnydale High endure the annual field trip to the zoo, Xander (Nicholas Brendon) and some other kids sneak into the quarantined hyena exhibit, but leave in an altered state. It's up to Buffy, Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) and Willow (Alyson Hannigan) to discover the cause behind Xander's bizarre behavior and reverse the transformation before it's too late. Meanwhile, Xander's new aggressive demeanor doesn't play well with his old friends. Charisma Carpenter also stars.

AIR DATE
April 14, 1997
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
Scott Brazil

GUEST STARS
Julie Benz (Darla), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), David Boreanaz (Angel), Mark Metcalf (The Master), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One) , Charles Wesley (Meanest Vamp)

SYNOPSIS
LOVE STINKS -- While Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) grows more and more annoyed with Angel's (David Boreanaz) mysterious disappearing act, she can't deny her growing obsession with him. Meanwhile, it's killing Xander (Nicholas Brendon) that Buffy doesn't have a clue how he feels about her and, as he vents his frustrations to Willow (Alyson Hannigan), she knows all too well how he feels. And in the underworld, The Master (guest star Mark Metcalf) is incensed that Buffy has taken the lives of so many members of his family, and he summons warrior vampires to annihilate her. Anthony Stewart Head and Charisma Carpenter also star.

AIR DATE
April 28, 1997
WRITERS
Ashley Gable & Thomas A. Swyden
DIRECTOR
Stephen Posey

GUEST STARS
Robia LaMorte (Ms. Calendar) , Mark Deakins (Moloch), Damon Sharp (Male student), Edith Fields (School Nurse), Pierrino Mascarino (Thelonius), Joss Whedon (Radio Host (voice)), Chad Lindberg (Dave), Jamison Ryan (Fritz)

SYNOPSIS
INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) face a demon spirit who has been trapped since the Dark Ages and is unleashed into cyberspace. Meanwhile, Willow (Alyson Hannigan) has fallen for a cyber-beau whom she met online and Xander (Nicholas Brendon) and Buffy are wary of who this anonymous wooer may turn out to be. Charisma Carpenter also stars.

AIR DATE
May 5, 1997
WRITERS
Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel
DIRECTOR
Ellen S. Pressman

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder) , Michelle Miracle (Locker Girl), Krissy Carlson (Emily), Natasha Pearce (Lisa), Chasen Hampton (Elliot), Lenora May (Mrs. Jackson), Tom Wyner (Voice of Sid), Richard Werner (Morgan), Burke Roberts (Mark)

SYNOPSIS
IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN - Sunnydale High School's annual talent show serves as a backdrop for murder when Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) must catch a knife-wielding stealer of human organs (guest-star Burke Roberts). Meanwhile, the new principal (guest-star Armin Shimerman) is a discipline-loving brute who forces Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) to run the talent show and orders Buffy, Xander (Nicholas Brendon), and Willow (Alyson Hannigan) to perform. Charisma Carpenter also stars.

AIR DATE
May 12, 1997
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Mark Metcalf (The Master), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One), Dean Butler (Hank Summers) , Sean Moran (Stage Manager), Dom Magwili (Doctor), Patty Ross (Cool Guy's Mom), Johnny Green (Way Cool Guy), Brian Pietro (Coach), Scott Harlan (Aldo Gianfranco), Terry Urdang (Ms. Tishler), Jeremy Foley (Billy Palmer), J. Robin Miller (Laura), Justin Urich (Wendell)

SYNOPSIS
NIGHTMARE AT SUNNYDALE HIGH - The world of nightmares and reality become one when everyone in Sunnydale is living out their worst fears. While Xander (Nicholas Brendon) comes to school in his underwear and Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) is unable to read, Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) must unravel the mystery before reality folds completely into the world of nightmares. Alyson Hannigan and Charisma Carpenter also star.

AIR DATE
May 19, 1997
WRITERS
Ashley Gable & Thomas A. Swyden
DIRECTOR
Reza Badiyi

GUEST STARS
David Boreanaz (Angel), Mercedes McNab (Harmony), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder) , Julie Fulton (FBI teacher), Skip Stellrecht (Agent Manetti), Mark Phelan (Agent Doyle), John Knight (Bud 1), Denise Dowse (Ms. Miller), Ryan Bittle (Mitch), Clea DuVall (Marcie Ross)

SYNOPSIS
THE INVISIBLE GIRL - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) become unlikely allies to combat an invisible spirit that has targeted Cordelia and everyone around her. Meanwhile, Angel (David Boreanaz) goes to Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) to warn him that Buffy could be in grave danger. Nicholas Brendon and Alyson Hannigan also star.

AIR DATE
June 2, 1997
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Mark Metcalf (The Master), David Boreanaz (Angel), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Ms. Calendar), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One) , Scott Gurney (Kevin)

SYNOPSIS
A HEART-STOPPING SEASON FINALE - Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) wants to resign from her life of slaying when Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) uncovers an ancient prophesy that spells out her deadly fate, as the Master's (guest star Mark Metcalf) ascension from the Hellmouth is at hand. As the earth begins to crack open, Xander (Nicholas Brendon), Willow (Alyson Hannigan) and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter) face an army of demons and the prophetic end of the world. Meanwhile, Xander finally asks Buffy to the prom with equally disastrous consequences.