Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2
1997 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.9
What Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
New vampires Spike and Drusilla come to town along with the new slayer, Kendra Young, who was activated as a result of Buffy's brief death in the season one finale. Xander becomes involved with Cordelia, while Willow becomes involved with witchcraft and Daniel "Oz" Osbourne becomes a werewolf after being bitten by a young cousin who just happens to be a werewolf. Buffy and the vampire Angel develop a relationship over the course of the season, but Angel's dark past as the evil and sadistic Angelus threatens to destroy Buffy and the world.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 When She Was Bad
Buffy returns from summer vacation sporting an attitude and suffers from recurring nightmares involving the Master. Meanwhile, the Anointed One and his followers plot their revenge.
Directing: Joss Whedon · Writing: Joss Whedon · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, Robia LaMorte, Armin Shimerman, Brent Jennings
2x02 Some Assembly Required
Two science club nerds use body parts to create the "perfect girlfriend" for a teenager who has been brought back from the dead.
Directing: Bruce Seth Green · Writing: David Tyron King · Starring: Robia LaMorte, Angelo Spizzirri, Ingo Neuhaus, Michael Bacall
2x03 School Hard
Buffy's mother and friends become trapped inside Sunnydale High School when a vampire named Spike launches an attack against the Slayer on Parent-Teacher night.
Directing: John T. Kretchmer · Writing: David Greenwalt · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Robia LaMorte, Armin Shimerman
2x04 Inca Mummy Girl
An Incan Princess mummy is reanimated in Sunnydale where she sucks the life force from others in order to stay alive.
Directing: Ellen S. Pressman · Writing: Matt Kiene, Joe Reinkemeyer · Starring: Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, Clayne Crawford, Bernard White
2x05 Reptile Boy
Buffy and Cordelia inadvertently attend a frat party hosted by a murderous cult.
Directing: David Greenwalt · Writing: David Greenwalt · Starring: Coby Bell, Jordana Spiro, Greg Vaughan, Todd Babcock
2x06 Halloween
On Halloween, Buffy and her friends patronize an unusual costume shop where customers turn into whatever costume they are wearing.
Directing: Bruce Seth Green · Writing: Carl Ellsworth · Starring: Seth Green, James Marsters, Robin Sachs, Armin Shimerman
2x07 Lie to Me
Buffy is lured into a trap by a group of undead wannabes who hope that Spike will make them vampires in exchange for giving him the Slayer.
Directing: Joss Whedon · Writing: Joss Whedon · Starring: James Marsters, Robia LaMorte, Will Rothhaar, Jarrad Paul
2x08 The Dark Age
Giles' past comes back to haunt him as a demon he and Ethan Rayne summoned in their wild youth seeks them out in Sunnydale.
Directing: Bruce Seth Green · Writing: Dean Batali, Rob DesHotel · Starring: Robia LaMorte, Robin Sachs, Stuart McLean, Wendy Way
2x09 What's My Line? (1)
Spike brings in three professional bounty hunters to eliminate Buffy while she ponders on what her profession might be if her fate wasn't already sealed.
Directed by: David Solomon · Written by: Howard Gordon, Marti Noxon · Starring: Seth Green, James Marsters, Bianca Lawson, Armin Shimerman
2x10 What's My Line? (2)
Buffy joins forces with another Slayer in hopes of saving Angel from the clutches of Spike and Drusilla.
Directing: David Semel · Writing: Marti Noxon · Starring: Seth Green, James Marsters, Bianca Lawson, Spice Williams-Crosby
2x11 Ted
Buffy's mom introduces her new boyfriend, who charms everyone except Buffy. When she confronts his dark side, she is left questioning her actions.
Directed by: Bruce Seth Green · Written by: David Greenwalt, Joss Whedon · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, Robia LaMorte, Ken Thorley, John Ritter
2x12 Bad Eggs
Buffy and her friends are given eggs to take care of for a health class assignment, but aren't prepared for what hatches.
Directing: David Greenwalt · Writing: Marti Noxon · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, Jeremy Ratchford, Rick Zieff, James Parks
2x13 Surprise (1)
To give Buffy a surprise on her 17th birthday, Drusilla and Spike bring together the body parts of a dismembered demon who cannot be killed.
Directed by: Michael Lange · Written by: Marti Noxon · Starring: Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Robia LaMorte
2x14 Innocence (2)
Buffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.
Directing: Joss Whedon · Writing: Joss Whedon · Starring: Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Parry Shen
2x15 Phases
Buffy and her friends discover secrets about themselves as they battle a werewolf, its hunter, and their own emotions.
Directing: Bruce Seth Green · Writing: Dean Batali, Rob DesHotel · Starring: Seth Green, Jack Conley, Keith Campbell, Megahn Perry
2x16 Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
As Valentine's Day approaches, Xander tries to improve his love life through witchcraft and finds himself with too much of a good thing.
Directing: James A. Contner · Writing: Marti Noxon · Starring: Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Robia LaMorte
2x17 Passion
Angel steps up his torment of Buffy and her friends as Jenny searches for a way to restore his soul.
Directing: Michael Gershman · Writing: David Tyron King · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Robia LaMorte, Richard Assad
2x18 Killed by Death
While hospitalized with a severe case of the flu, Buffy investigates the young patients' fear that Death is stalking the children's ward.
Directing: Deran Sarafian · Writing: Dean Batali, Rob DesHotel · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, Mimi Paley, Richard Herd, Juanita Jennings
2x19 I Only Have Eyes for You
Sunnydale High School is haunted by the ghosts of a former student and teacher who reenact their tragic romance through the bodies of the school's current inhabitants.
Directed by: James Whitmore Jr. · Written by: Marti Noxon · Starring: James Marsters, John Hawkes, Armin Shimerman, Meredith Salenger
2x20 Go Fish
Members of the Sunnydale swim team are killed by a gill monster of unknown origins.
Directing: David Semel · Writing: David Fury, Elin Hampton · Starring: Shane West, Charles Cyphers, Armin Shimerman, Wentworth Miller
2x21 Becoming (1)
Angel plots to revive an ancient demon bent on sweeping everything on earth into hell itself.
Directing: Joss Whedon · Writing: Joss Whedon · Starring: Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Bianca Lawson, Robia LaMorte
2x22 Becoming (2) Season Finale
Spike strikes an unlikely alliance with Buffy to keep Angel from destroying the world.
Directing: Joss Whedon · Writing: Joss Whedon · Starring: Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Robia LaMorte
Season 2 Cast
Nicholas BrendonXander Harris22 episodes
Anthony Stewart HeadRupert Giles22 episodes
Kristine SutherlandJoyce Summers12 episodes
James MarstersSpike12 episodes
Robia LaMorteJenny Calendar12 episodes
Armin ShimermanPrincipal Snyder8 episodes
Danny StrongJonathan Levinson6 episodes
Bianca LawsonKendra3 episodes
Robin SachsEthan Rayne2 episodes
Andrew J. FerchlandAnnointed One2 episodes
Tamara BraunTara2 episodes
Kelly ConnellNorman Pfister2 episodes
Eric SaietDalton2 episodes
All Seasons
Season 11997 · 12 ep. · ★ 7.6
Season 31998 · 22 ep. · ★ 8.1
Season 41999 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.5
Season 52000 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.9
Season 62001 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.7
Season 72002 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.6Where to Watch Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has 22 episodes.
When did Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 premiere?
Premiered on September 15, 1997.
Where to Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2
In Spain, on Disney Plus and AMC Channels Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 2x22, "Becoming (2)," with a 9.1.