Widely considered one of the series' "masterpieces," this episode uses a ghost story to parallel the tragic romance between Buffy and Angel.
: Wesley’s father calls to belittle and criticize him, reinforcing Wesley's feelings of inadequacy. 2x19_Angel
: Buffy and Angelus (Angel without his soul) are possessed by the ghosts. In a subversion of gender roles, Buffy plays the role of James (the shooter) and Angelus plays Grace . Significance : Widely considered one of the series' "masterpieces," this
: This episode features the first appearance of Winifred "Fred" Burkle , a physics student who had been trapped in Pylea for five years. Main Themes : In a subversion of gender roles, Buffy plays
This episode is a pivotal moment in the series as it introduces a core cast member and begins the "Pylea" story arc.
: Sunnydale High is haunted by the ghosts of a student (James) and a teacher (Grace) who died in a murder-suicide in 1955. The ghosts possess current students and staff to reenact their final argument.