Written by: Marti Noxon
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 26th September 2000
Episode:
Big Bad: Dracula
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Guest Stars: Rudolf Martin as Dracula | Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn Summers | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers |
Summary:
Buffy's path crosses the most legendary vampire of all time, Count Dracula. While Buffy fights to keep from under his powerful control, Xander falls prey to him, putting himself and his friends in danger.

Written by: David Fury
Directed by: David Grossman
First Aired: 3rd October 2000
Episode:
Big Bad: Harmony
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Guest Stars: Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall | Bob Morrissey as Crazy Guy | Tom Lenk as Cyrus | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
Sibling rivalry heats up, as Buffy begins to resent her little sister Dawn's constant presence. That is until Buffy has to rescue her from Harmony and her gang of vampires.

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: James A. Contner
First Aired: 10th October 2000
Episode:
Big Bad: Toth
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Guest Stars: Michael Bailey Smith as Toth | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
A demon, Toth tries to destroy Buffy, but it is unsuccessful. Instead, he splits Xander into two bodies, each with a different side of his personality. As each one tries to convince his friends that he is the real Xander, Buffy must find a way to put the Xander's back together.

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by: David Grossman
First Aired: 17th October 2000
Episode:
Big Bad: Spike
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Guest Stars: Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall | Bailey Chase as Graham Miller | Charlie Weber as Ben | Tim Winters as Initiative Doctor | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
Riley's health begins to worsen after months of being used as a human lab rat for The Initiative. Meanwhile, Spike has his own plans to return to his evil ways by reversing what The Initiative did to him.

Written by: Douglas Petrie
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 24th October 2000
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Ravil Isyanov as Monk | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce
Summary:
Buffy learns more about her "little sister" Dawn after she discovers a mysterious orb linked to a group of monks. Buffy is even more troubled when her mother suddenly becomes ill without explanation.

Written by: Joss Whedon
Directed by: Joss Whedon
First Aired: 7th November 2000
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Guest Stars: Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall | Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Amy Adams as Cousin Beth | Steve Rankin as Mr MaClay | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay
Summary:
When Tara's family unexpectedly arrives in Sunnydale, they threaten to reveal a secret that Tara is desperate to hide. Meanwhile, Buffy and Giles try to discover the evil that is plaguing the Summers' house.

Written by: Doulgas Petrie
Directed by: Nick Mark
First Aired: 14th November 2000
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Guest Stars: David Boreanaz as Angel | Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall | Juliet Landau as Drusilla | Julie Benz as Darla | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
Wanting to learn about other slayers' final battles, Buffy forces Spike, to reveal the details of how he killed two other slayers. With old memories being resurfaced, Spike recounts his sordid history as a vampire.

Written by: David Fury
Directed by: Daniel Attais
First Aired: 21st November 2000
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Kevin Wiseman as Dr. Isaacs | Amber Benson as Tara
Summary:
In an attempt to protect her sister Dawn from danger, Buffy must face an evil force that has been called by Glory to find "The Key". Meanwhile, Buffy's mthere must undergo more medical tests.

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 28th November 2000
Episode:
Big Bad: Ick
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Kevin Wiseman as Dreg | William Forward as Dr. Isaacs | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
Buffy and Dawn help their mother to prepare for brain surgery. When Ick, an extraterrestrial demon lands on earth. He terrorises Sunnydale and the Summers' house.

Written by: Marti Noxon
Directed by: Marti Noxon
First Aired: 19th December 2000
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Guest Stars: Bailey Chase as Graham Miller | Nick Chinlund as Major Ellis | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
Buffy finds out Riley's darkest secret when she finds him in the arms of a female vampire. Meanwhile, Spike's feelings for Buffy deepen.

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: Christopher Hibler
First Aired: 9th January 2001
Episode:
Big Bad: Olaf
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Guest Stars: Abraham Benrubi as Olaf | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
While Giles is in England, tensions rise between Anya and Willow when they are left in charge of the magic shop. Things only get worse when Willow accidentally conjures up a giant troll.

Written by: Jane Espenson & Douglas Petrie
Directed by: Nick Marck
First Aired: 23rd January 2001
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Big Bad:
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Cynthia Lamantagne as Lydia | Oliver Muirhead as Philip | Kris Iyer as Nigel | Kevin Weisman as Dreg | Troy T. Blendell as Jinx | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Harris Yulin as Quentin Travers | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
The pressure is on as the Watcher's Council arrives in Sunnydale demanding that Buffy pass an exhaustive review of her slayer skills. If she does not pass, they will withhold important information about Glory from her and deport Giles back to England immediately.

Written by: Steven S DeKnight
Directed by: Michael Gershman
First Aired: 9th February 2001
Episode:
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Troy T Blendell as Jinx | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
As Buffy celebrates her 20th birthday, her sister Dawn finds out she is "The Key". Confused and upset, Dawn runs away and Buffy must find her before Glory does.

Written by: David Fury
Directed by: Daniel Attais
First Aired: 13th February 2001
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Guest Stars: Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall | Charlie Weber as Ben | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
When Spike admits his love for her, Buffy is appalled by his admission. Her brutal rejection sends him back into the arms of Drusilla who has returned to Sunnydale intent on returning Spike to his killer ways.

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: James A. Contner
First Aired: 20th February 2001
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Shonda Farr as April | Adam Busch as Warren Mears | Try T. Blendell as Jinx | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
Buffy must stop a heartbroken young woman who was manufactured to be the perfect girlfriend from destroying the city. Meanwhile, Buffy, must face her own feelings of lost love.

Written by: Joss Whedon
Directed by: Joss Whedon
First Aired: 27th February 2001
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Guest Stars: Randy Thompsonm as Doctor Kriegal | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers |
Summary:
Tragedy stikes Buffy and her friends and their lives change forever when they must come to terms with the loss of someone very close to them.

Written by: Marti Noxon
Directed by: Marti Noxon
First Aired: 17th April 2001
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Guest Stars: David Boreanaz as Angel | Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Troy T Blendell as Jinx | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Joel Grey as Doc
Summary:
Buffy and Dawnn try to deal with the los off their mother in different ways. While Buffy is consoled by Angel, Dawn performs a spell to bring her mother back from the dead.

Written by: Jane Espenson
Directed by: Michael Gershman
First Aired: 17th April 2001
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Adam Busch as Warren Mears | Troy T Blendill as Jinx | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay
Summary:
Buffy goes on a quest guided by The First Slayer , meanwhile, Spike builds a Buffy Robot who is hopelessly devoted to him.

Written by: Rebeccas Rand Kirshner
Directed by: Michael Gershman
First Aired: 24th April 2001
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Adam Busch as Warren Mears | Troy T Blendill as Jinx | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay
Summary:
Buffy must act as the authority figure for Dawn now that their mom is gone. Meanwhile, Buffy fears that Glory is closer to discovering the key when she takes one of Buffy's friends hostage.

Written by: Steven S DeKnight
Directed by: James A Contner
First Aired: 8th May 2001
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Wade Williams as General Gregor | Karim Prince as Dante | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay
Summary:
Buffy and the gang go on the run after Glory discovers that Dawn is the key. Escaping Sunnydale, the gang battles the Knights of Byzantium. Soon Buffy learns the secret behind Glory and the key

Written by: Douglas Petrie
Directed by: David Solomon
First Aired: 15th May 2001
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Big Bad:
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Dean Butler as Hank Summers | Lily Knight as Gradi | Bob Morrisey as Crazy Guy | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Joel Grey as Doc | Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers
Summary:
While Buffy's friends argue about how they can help her, Willow takes charge and casts a spell te enter Buffy's mind. Meanwhile Glory starts to feel guilty for what she has done to Dawn.

Written by: Joss Whedon
Directed by: Joss Whedon
First Aired: 22nd May 2001
Episode:
Big Bad:
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Guest Stars: Clare Kramer as Glory | Charlie Weber as Ben | Amber Benson as Tara MaClay | Joel Grey as Doc
Summary:
Glory's plan opens the dimensional gate, putting Dawn in jeopardy. Buffy makes the ultimate sacrifice, choosing between her own life and that of a loved one.