At the hospital, the Scooby Gang awaits news from the doctor about Joyce's surgery and they are all relieved when the surgery is a success. Dawn spends the night with Xander and Anya. With the house to themselves, Buffy and Riley spend a romantic evening together. In the middle of the night, Riley sneaks out through the window and Spike follows him into an old building.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Buffy vs Dracula
• s05e02 - Real Me
• s05e03 - The Replacement
• s05e04 - Out of My Mind
• s05e05 - No Place Like Home
• s05e06 - Family
• s05e07 - Fool for Love
• s05e08 - Shadow
• s05e09 - Listening to Fear
• s05e10 - Into the Woods
• s05e11 - Triangle
• s05e12 - Checkpoint
• s05e13 - Blood Ties
• s05e14 - Crush
• s05e15 - I Was Made to Love You
• s05e16 - The Body
• s05e17 - Forever
• s05e18 - Intervention
• s05e19 - Tough Love
• s05e20 - Spiral
• s05e21 - The Weight of the World
• s05e22 - The Gift

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Show Summary

Buffy Summer's journey as the Vampire Slayer begins when she moves to Sunnydale, a small Californian town that, unbeknownst to most residents, sits atop a Hellmouth - a portal to supernatural forces. She is discovered by Rupert Giles, the school librarian and her Watcher, whose role is to guide and train her as the Slayer. Alongside Giles, Buffy forms an eclectic group of friends, her "Scooby Gang", including Willow Rosenberg, a shy but highly intelligent witch; Xander Harris, Buffy's best friend and comic relief; and Cordelia Chase, a popular girl who becomes a reluctant ally.

Buffy's relationships with those around her, particularly romantic entanglements, are a major focus of the series. Her most notable love interests are Angel, a vampire with a soul, and Spike, who, despite being a villain, develops a complex and evolving bond with Buffy. The complexities of her relationships, particularly her love life, highlight the emotional weight of Buffy's duties as the Slayer and her desire for connection, love, and a sense of normalcy.