Written by: Joss Whedon
Directed by: Joss Whedon
First Aired: 24th September 2002
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Alex Breckenridge as Kit Holburn | Kali Rochi as Halfrek | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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When Sunnydale High is rebuilt, Buffy accompanies Dawn to school for her first day of classes... only to encounter evil spirits living in the basement.

Written by: Douglas Petrie
Directed by: Nick Marck
First Aired: 1st October 2002
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Kaarina Aufranc as Nancy | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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Buffy and her friends come to the aid of a woman being pursued by a gigantic worm-like creature... only to learn that its appearance in Sunnydale is linked to Anya

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: James A Contner
First Aired: 12t October 2002
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Guest Stars: Camden Toy as Gnarl
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Willow's return to Sunnydale proves problematic when she is literally unable to see her friends, and visa virsa - and is inadvertantly left behind with a creature that paralizes its victims and flays them alive.

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
First Aired: 15th October 2002
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Guest Stars: Axura Skye as Cassie Newton | J Barton as Mike Helgenberg | Glenn Morshower as Mr. Newton | Rick Gonzalez as Thonas | Kevin Christy as Josh | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Jarrett Lennon as Martin Wilder | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
Summary:
As Buffy begins her job as school counsellor, a student grows convinced she's about to die.

Written by: Drew Goddard
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 2nd October 2002
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Guest Stars: Abraham Benrubi as Olaf | Andy Umberger as D'Hoffryn | Kali Rocha as Halfrek | Joyce Guy as Professor | Jennifer Shan as Rachel
Summary:
When Anya summons forth a giant spider demon to kill a large group of fraternity brothers, Buffy realizes she must kill Anya before she strikes again.

Written by: Drew Z Greenberg
Directed by: Michael Gershman
First Aired: 5th November 2002
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Guest Stars: Thad Luckinbill as R J Brroks | Brandon Keener as Lance Brooks | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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Dawn, Buffy, Anya and even Willow find themselves hopelessly in love with a high school quarterback and set out to win his affection; meanwhile, Xander and Spike search for the source of the spell that has bewithced the girls.

Written by: Jane Espenson & Drew Goddard
Directed by: Nick Mark
First Aired: 12th November 2002
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Guest Stars: Danny Strong as Jonathan Levinson | Tom Lenk as Andrew | Jonathan Woodward as Holden 'Webs' Webster | Azura Skye as The First as Cassie Newton | Kristine Sutherland as The First as Joyce Summers
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Buffy strikes up a conversation with a vampire who was once an aquaintance in high school; when Joyce materializes in the living room, Dawn defends her from a menacing creature; Willow is overwhelmed when Tara's ghost appears before her; Andrew and Jonathan return to Sunnydale on a mission to save the town.

Written by: David Fury & Jane Espenson
Directed by: Alan J Levi
First Aired: 19th November 2002
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Giles | Robinne Lee as Sired Vampire | Rob Nogle as Robson
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Buffy and her friends fear Spike may be to blame when a number of people around town mysteriously disappear.

Written by: Drew Goddard
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 26th November 2002
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Guest Stars: Danny Strong as Jonathan Levinson | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Adam Busch as The First as Warren Mears | Cynthia Lamontagne as Lydia | Oliver Muirhead as Philip | Kris Iyer as Nigel | Harris Yulin as Quentin Travers | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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As The First and his minions launch an attack against The Watchers Council, Buffy hopes to learn more about what she's up against by taking Spike prisoner; Xander and Anya interrogate Andrew after Willow discovers him buying blood at a butcher shop.

Written by: Marti Noxon & Douglas Petrie
Directed by: David Grossman
First Aired: 17th December 2002
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Clara Bryant as Molly | Courtnee Draper as Annabelle | Juliet Landau as The First as Drusilla | DB Woodside as Robin Wood
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As Christmas approaches, Giles returns to Sunnydale with three potential slayers, whom Buffy must protect deom The First - setting in motion a colossal battle between Buffy and a seemingly indestructable uber-vampire.

Written by: David Fury
Directed by: Michael Grossman
First Aired: 7th January 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Clara Bryant as Molly | Indigo as Rona | Amanda Fuller as The First as Eve
Summary:
Buffy teaches the potentials slayers a valuable lesson as she faces off against the uber-vampire; Giles and Anya enter another dimenstion to consult a demon about defeating The First.

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by: James A Contner
First Aired: 21st January 2003
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Guest Stars: Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Clara Bryant as Molly | Indigo as Rona
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Buffy continues tutoring the potential slayers by bringing them to a demon bar and a crypt , where Buffy squares off against vampires. Meanwhile, Dawn discovers that she's a potential Slayer

Written by: Drew Z Greenberg
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 4th February 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Adam Busch as Willow as Warren Meers | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Elizabeth Anne Allen as Amy Madison | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Megalyn Echikunwake as Vawn | Rif Hutten as Iniative Leader
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Willow changes into Warren after she and Kennedy kiss; Buffy searches for answers when the behaviour modification chip causes Spike to suffer; the gang suspects that Giles may really be The First.

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: David Grossman
First Aired: 11th February 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Danny Strong as The First as Jonathan Levinson | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Kristy Wu as Chao Ann | K. D. Aubert as Nikki Wood | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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Buffy goes out on a date with Principal Wood , who reveals his true identity; Xander gets a date with a cute girl who's more than meets the eye; The First attempts to convince Andrew to murder the potential slayers.

Written by: Douglas Petrie
Directed by: Douglas Petrie
First Aired: 18th February 2003
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Guest Stars: Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Clara Bryant as Molly | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Indigo as Rona | Kristy Wu as Chao-Ann | Lalaine as Chloe | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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When Shadow Puppets open a dimensional portal, Buffy finds herself face-to-face with the men who created the original slayer; meanwhile, Spike and the others attempt to defeat a ferocious demon in hopes of returning Buffy to our world.

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: Marita Grabiak
First Aired: 25th February 2003
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Guest Stars: Danny Strong as Jonathan Levinson | Adam Busch as Warren Meers | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Indigo as Rona | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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Andrew uses a video camera to make a record of Buffy's exploits for the benefit of future generations, but his status as detached observer changes when Buffy and the others connect him to the seal of Danthalzar.

Written by: David Fury & Drew Goddard
Directed by: David Fury
First Aired: 25th March 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Indigo as Rona | Caroline Lagerfelt as Anne | K.D. Aubert as The First as Nikki Wood | Juliet Landau as Drusilla | DB Woodside as Principal Robin Wood
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Buffy and her friends attempt to unravel the secret behind The First's control over, Spike, and later Wood seeks Giles' cooperation in destroying Spike for good.

Written by: Drew Goddard
Directed by: Michael Gershman
First Aired: 15th April 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Eliza Dushku as Faith Lehane | Nathan Fillion as Caleb | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Indigo as Rona | Clara Bryant as Molly | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Kristy Woo as Chao-Ann | Juliet Landau as The First as Drusilla | DB Woodisde as Principal Robin Wood
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Despite Giles' deep misgivings, Buffy leads the potential slayers into battle against a powerful preacher who has joined forces with The First.

Written by: Drew Z Greenberg
Directed by: James A Contner
First Aired: 29th April 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Eliza Dushku as Faith Lehane | Nathan Fillion as Caleb | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Indigo as Rona | Sarah hagan as Amanda | Kristy Woo as Chao-Ann | Dorian Missick as Policeman | Larry Clarke as Monk | DB Woodside as Robin Wood
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Devastated by the humiliating defeat at the vineyard, the potential slayers turn against Buffy; Spike and Andrew question a priest about Caleb; Faith battles police officers bent on returning her to prison.

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 6th May 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Eliza Dushku as Faith Lehane | Nathan Fillion as Caleb | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Harry Groener as The First as The Mayor | DB Woodside as Robin Wood
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After interrogating one of the Bringers, Faith and the potential slayers search for a subterranean arsenal; Buffy confronts Caleb at the vineyard; things heat up between Willow and Kennedy.

Written by: Jane Espenson & Douglas Petrie
Directed by: Marita Grabiak
First Aired: 13th May 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Eliza Dushku as Faith Lehane | Nathan Fillion as Caleb | David Boreanaz as Angel | Tom lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Christine Healy as Guardian
Summary:
The potentials face thier deadliest challenge when the ubervamps launch an attack; after The First fills Caleb with its awesome power, Caleb and Buffy battle it out... and an old friend of Buffy's makes an unexpected appearance.

Written by: Joss Whedon
Directed by: Joss Whedon
First Aired: 20th May 2003
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Guest Stars: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles | Eliza Dushku as Faith Lehane | Nathan Fillion as Caleb | David Boreanaz as Angel | Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells | Iyari Limon as Kennedy | Sarah Hagan as Amanda | Indigo as Rona | DB Woodside as Robin Wood
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After being struck by an ingenious idea Buffy, and the potential slayers launch on all-out war on Caleb, The First and the army of ubervamps amassing beneath the high school.