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"Lessons"
Buffy takes Dawn to her first day at the newly restored Sunnydale High only to discover that the school still hides the deep, menacing secrets of years past.
Written by Joss Whedon.
Original Air Date: September 24, 2002
"Beneath Me"
After her first day as Buffy the Guidance Counselor, she and the Scooby gang get right back into action investigating a subterranean monster that is wreaking havoc in Sunnydale. Meanwhile, Willow has mixed emotions as she leaves England to return to Sunnydale.
Written by Doug Petrie.
Original Air Date: October 1, 2002
"Same Time, Same Place"
Buffy, Xander and Dawn are unable to find Willow, whose return to Sunnydale is marred by a demon who relishes the skin of his victims.
Written by Jane Espenson.
Original Air Date: October 8, 2002
"Help"
Buffy's role as a guidance counselor is severely tested when she tries to help a student who claims she is able to foretell her own, imminent death. Meanwhile, Anya struggles with being a vengeance demon, which takes and unexpected turn as she finds herself dispensing advice instead of cures.
Written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner.
Original Air Date: October 15, 2002
"Selfless"
When Anya grants a gruesome Vengeance wish, Buffy, Xander and the gang are forced to confront her choice to become a demon again. Meanwhile, in an attempt to return to some semblance of a normal life, Willow moves back in with Buffy and re-enrolls in college.
Written by Drew Goddard.
Original Air Date: October 22, 2002
"Him"
Dawn develops an unhealthy obsession on a popular school jock. Buffy tries to intervene with comically disastrous results.
Written by Drew Z. Greenberg.
Original Air Date: November 5, 2002
"Conversations with Dead People"
Joyce visits Dawn from the beyond, Buffy has a revealing chat with a vampire and Willow receives a ghostly visitor who she believes may well be Tara, all of which portend an imminent, unpleasant future.
Written by Jane Espenson and Drew Goddard.
Original Air Date: November 12, 2002
"Sleeper"
Fearful that Spike may be killing again, the gang's investigation into his mysterious behavior climaxes in a formidable confrontation between him and Buffy. Meanwhile, Giles makes what may be a cataclysmic discovery that could affect everyone's future.
Written by David Fury.
Original Air Date: November 19, 2002
"Never Leave Me"
Spike is held captive in the Summers home while the Scoobies ponder their options in the aftermath of his murder spree; a squeamish Andrew tries to master killing; Buffy contacts the Watchers' Council for advice.
Written by Drew Goddard.
Original Air Date: November 26, 2002
"Bring on the Night"
As the Scoobies research the orgins of the First to find a way to rescue Spike, Giles arrives with reinforcements---three apprentice Slayers. Also: Buffy is rattled when her mother offers advice in her dreams.
Written by Marti Noxon and Doug Petrie.
Original Air Date: December 17, 2002
"Showtime"
With the Slayer line of succession at stake, Buffy prepares for a showdown with the Ubervamp. Determined to protect her apprentices and rescue Spike, Buffy racks her brain for a plan of action while Giles and Anya hope that a visionary creature called Beljoxa's Eye can offer a final solution to the First threat.
Written by David Fury.
Original Air Date: January 07, 2003
"Potential"
Buffy and Spike establish a boot camp to prepare the potential slayers for combat with the First, while a spell from Willow reveals another potential living in Sunnydale.
Written by Doug Petrie.
Original Air Date: January 21, 2003
"The Killer In Me"
Willow undergoes a disturbing change in appearance following a night out with Kennedy; Spike is beset by unexplained headaches; Giles takes the Potentials on a mystical retreat.
Written by Drew Z. Greenburg.
Original Air Date: February 04, 2003
"First Date"
Buffy goes on a date with Wood, while Xander goes out with a strange woman.
Written by Jane Espenson.
Original Air Date: February 11, 2003
"Get It Done"
Buffy goes back in time to meet the first Slayer in search of the source of her power.
Written by Doug Petrie.
Original Air Date: February 18, 2003
"Storyteller"
When Andrew decides to take his video camera and document a day in the life of Buffy and Gang, he is unexpectedly and unpleasantly forced to scrutinize his own dark past.
Written by Jane Espenson.
Original Air Date: February 25, 2003
"Lies My Parents Told Me"
The Scoobies' failure to nullify the First's hold on Spike inspires Wood to pursue a vendetta as the vampire relives the day his soul was taken away.
Written by David Fury and Drew Goddard.
Original Air Date: March 25, 2003
"Dirty Girls"
Faith re-joins forces with the growing Scooby gang just as 'The First' empowers a dangerous new threat, the malevolent cleric Caleb.
Written by Drew Goddard.
Original Air Date: April 15, 2003
"Empty Places"
As Sunnydale evacuates in anticipation of the big battle, Caleb works with The First in setting a trap for Buffy. While the unlikely pair of Spike and Andrew investigates a mission that had been attacked by Caleb in the past, Faith takes the potentials out for a night of blowing off steam, causing Buffy to lose control of the group.
Written by Drew Z. Greenberg.
Original Air Date: April 29, 2003
"Touched"
While the Bringer army forges an arsenal, and The First and Caleb plot together, a dejected Buffy holes up alone, and Faith leads the potentials in capturing a Bringer in order to get info on The First's plan. Spike confronts Faith before going to Buffy's side where he gives Buffy a pep talk that eventually sends her back into the fight with Caleb while, simultaneously, Faith and the potentials raid The First's army of Bringers.
Written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner.
Original Air Date: May 6, 2003
"End of Days"
Part one of a two-part series finale!
Buffy reclaims her role as leader before going back into battle with a newly-juiced Caleb...and Angel shows up to help Buffy in the fight.
Written by Jane Espenson and Douglas Petrie.
Original Air Date: May 13, 2003
"Chosen"
Part two of a two-part series finale!
In the stunning series finale, Angel and Buffy have an emotional reunion… Buffy hatches a plan which leads the gang towards one last awesome mission into the Hellmouth itself.
Written by Joss Whedon.
Original Air Date: May 20, 2003
