AIR DATE
September 15, 1997
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Dean Butler (Hank Summers), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder) , Tamara Braun (Tara), Brent Jennings (Absalom)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
September 22, 1997
WRITER
Ty King
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar), Amanda Wilmshurst (Cheerleader), Angelo Spizzirri (Chris Epps), Michael Bacall (Eric), Ingo Neuhaus (Daryl Epps), Melanie MacQueen (Mrs. Epps)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
September 29, 1997
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
John T. Kretchmer

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar), Andrew J. Ferchland (The Anointed One), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder) , Keith Mackechnie (Parent), Alan Abelew (Brian Kirsch), Joanie Pleasant (Helpless Girl), Gregory Scott Cummins (Big Ugly), Andrew Palmer (Lean Boy), Alexandra Johnes (Sheila), Brian Reddy (Police Chief Bob)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
October 6, 1997
WRITERS
Matt Kiene & Joe Reinkemeyer
DIRECTOR
Ellen S. Pressman

GUEST STARS
Danny Strong (Jonathan), Jason Hall (Devon), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Seth Green (Oz), Samuel Jacobs (Peruvian Boy), Kristen Winnicki (Gwen), Henrik Rosvall (Sven), Ara Celi (Ampada), Clayne Crawford (Rodney Munson), Gil Birmingham (Peru Man)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
October 13, 1997
WRITER
David Greenwalt
DIRECTOR
David Greenwalt

GUEST STARS
Danny Strong (Jonathan) , Coby Bell (Young Man (uncredited)), Jason Posey (Linebacker), Christopher Dahlberg (Tackle), Robin Atkin Downes (Machida), Greg Vaughan (Richard), Todd Babcock (Tom Warner), Jordana Spiro (Callie), Kavan Smith

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
October 27, 1997
WRITER
Carl Ellsworth
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Larry Bagby (Larry), Seth Green (Oz), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder), Abigail Gershman (Girl), Robin Sachs (Ethan Rayne)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
November 3, 1997
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Todd McIntosh ("Hi" Vampire), Julia Lee (Chantarelle), Will Rothhaar (James), Jason Behr (Billy 'Ford' Fordham), Jarrad Paul (Diego)

SYNOPSIS
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).

AIR DATE
November 10, 1997
WRITERS
Dean Batali & Rob DesHotel
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar) , Robin Sachs (Ethan Rayne), Wendy Way (Dierdre), Michael Earl Reid (Custodian), Daniel Henry Murray (Creepy Cult Guy), Carlease Burke (Detective Winslow), Tony Sears (Morgue Attendant), John Bellucci (Man), Stuart McLean (Philip Henry)

SYNOPSIS
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, a demon that takes possession of a dead host, 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.

AIR DATE
November 17, 1997
WRITERS
Howard Gordon & Marti Noxon
DIRECTOR
David Solomon

GUEST STARS
Seth Green (Oz), James Marsters (Spike), Saverio Guerra (Willy), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder) , Michael Rothhaar (Suitman), P.B. Hutton (Mrs. Kalish), Eric Saiet (Dalton), Kelly Connell (Norman Pfister (worm guy)), Bianca Lawson (Kendra), Laura Silverman (Vampire 2)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
November 24, 1997
WRITER
Marti Noxon
DIRECTOR
David Semel

GUEST STARS
Danny Strong (Jonathan), Seth Green (Oz), Saverio Guerra (Willy), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), James Marsters (Spike), Spice Williams (Patrice (uncredited)), Kelly Connell (Norman Pfister (worm guy)), Bianca Lawson (Kendra)

SYNOPSIS
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, 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.

AIR DATE
December 8, 1997
WRITERS
David Greenwalt & Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar), Jeff Langton (Vampire), John Ritter (Ted), Ken Thorley (Neal), James G. MacDonald (Detective Stein), Jeff Pruitt (Vampire #2)

SYNOPSIS
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"), 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.

AIR DATE
January 12, 1998
WRITER
Marti Noxon
DIRECTOR
David Greenwalt

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Danny Strong (Jonathan) , Brie McCaddin (Cute girl), Eric Whitmore (Night Watchman), Jeremy Ratchford (Lyle Gorch), James Parks (Tector Gorch), Rick Zieff (Mr. Whitmore)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
January 19, 1998
WRITER
Marti Noxon
DIRECTOR
Michael Lange

GUEST STARS
Mercedes McNab (Harmony), Seth Green (Oz), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar/Janna Kalderash), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Brian Thompson (The Judge), Eric Saiet (Dalton), Vincent Schiavelli (Enios)

SYNOPSIS
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), a demon with a deadly touch, 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.

AIR DATE
January 20, 1998
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Seth Green (Oz), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar/Janna Kalderash), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla) , Carla Madden (Woman), Parry Shen (Student), Brian Thompson (The Judge), James Lurie (Teacher), Ryan Francis (Soldier), Vincent Schiavelli (Enios)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
January 27, 1998
WRITERS
Rob DesHotel & Dean Batali
DIRECTOR
Bruce Seth Green

GUEST STARS
Larry Bagby (Larry), Seth Green (Oz), Camilla Griggs (Gym teacher), Megahn Perry (Theresa Klusmeyer), Keith Campbell (Werewolf), Jack Conley (Cain)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
February 10, 1998
WRITER
Marti Noxon
DIRECTOR
James A. Contner

GUEST STARS
Jason Hall (Devon), Seth Green (Oz), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar/Janna Kalderash), Elizabeth Anne Allen (Amy Madison), Mercedes McNab (Harmony), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Lorna Scott (Miss Beakman), Jennie Chester (Kate), Kristen Winnicki (Cordette), Tamara Braun (Frenzied girl), Scott Hamm (Jock)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
February 24, 1998
WRITER
Ty King
DIRECTOR
Michael Gershman

GUEST STARS
Danny Strong (Jonathan), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar/Janna Kalderash), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla) , Richard Assad (Shop owner), Richard Hoyt Miller (Policeman)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
March 3, 1998
WRITERS
Rob DesHotel & Dean Batali
DIRECTOR
Deran Sarafian

GUEST STARS
Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robert Munic (Intern), Denise Johnson (Celia), James Jude Courtney (Kindestod), Richard Herd (Dr Stanley Backer), Andrew Ducote (Ryan), Willie Garson (Guard), Juanita Jennings (Dr Wilkinson), Mimi Paley (Little Buffy)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
April 28, 1998
WRITER
Marti Noxon
DIRECTOR
James Whitmore Jr

GUEST STARS
James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder), Miriam Flynn (Ms. Frank), Brian Poth (Fighting Boy), Sarah Bibb (Fighting Girl), James Lurie (Mr. Miller), Ryan Tasz (Ben), Anna Coman-Hidy (50's Girl #1), Vanessa Bednar (50's Girl #2), John Hawkes (George), Meredith Salenger (Grace Newman), Christopher Gorham (James Stanley), Brian Reddy (Police Chief Bob)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
May 5, 1998
WRITERS
David Fury & Elin Hampton
DIRECTOR
David Semel

GUEST STARS
Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder), Danny Strong (Jonathan) , Shane West (Sean), Jake Patellis (Dodd McAlvy), Charles Cyphers (Coach Marin), Jeremy Garrett (Cameron Walker), Wentworth Miller (Gage Petronzi), Conchata Ferrell (Ruthie Greenleigh)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
May 12, 1998
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Seth Green (Oz), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Julie Benz (Darla), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder), Dean Butler (Hank Summers (voice)), Shannon Welles (Gypsy woman), Zitto Kazann (Gypsy man), Ginger Williams (Girl), Nina Gervitz (Teacher), Max Perlich (Whistler), Bianca Lawson (Kendra), Jack McGee (Doug Perren), Richard Riehle (Merrick)

SYNOPSIS
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.

AIR DATE
May 19, 1998
WRITER
Joss Whedon
DIRECTOR
Joss Whedon

GUEST STARS
Seth Green (Oz), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Robia LaMorte (Jenny Calendar), James Marsters (Spike), Juliet Landau (Drusilla), Armin Shimerman (Principal Snyder), Susan Leslie (First cop), Thomas G. Waites (Cop #2), Max Perlich (Whistler), James G. MacDonald (Detective Stein)

SYNOPSIS
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.