Buffy -- living on her own in a big city -- assists a girl whose boyfriend has mysteriously vanished. Back in Sunnydale, Buffy's friends do their best to battle the forces of evil without her.

A Nigerian mask reanimates the dead, forcing Buffy to battle a horde of zombies.

Oz becomes the prime suspect when a series of animal-like attacks occur in Sunnydale.

As Buffy and Cordelia vie for Homecoming Queen, a group of killers gather to participate in SlayerFest '98.

Mr Trick enlists Giles' old buddy Ethan Rayne to manufacture and distribute boxes of candy which turn the adult population into uninhibited, irresponsible teenagers to keep them out of the way while the mysterious Mayor Wilkins pays a tribute to a demon.

With some help from Faith's new watcher, Buffy seeks to destroy a weapon-like glove before it falls into the hands of a demon.

Spike returns to Sunnydale and kidnaps Willow in hopes of creating a magic spell that will make Drusilla love him again.

Cordelia's wish for a Buffy-free Sunnydale comes true, plunging her into a world where vampires have control of the town.

As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.

After discovering the corpses of two young children bearing a symbol linked to the occult, Joyce spearheads a campaign to rid Sunnydale of witches.

As her birthday approaches, Buffy loses her slayer powers and must do battle with a vampire who is not only extremely powerful but also quite mad.

Faith convinces Buffy to live on the wild side, with fatal consequences.

A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.

While casting a magic spell, Anya and Willow accidentally summon Willow's evil double from an alternate universe.

As Faith attempts to seduce Angel and steal his soul, the Mayor summons a dark-magic demon to finish the job.

The Mayor takes Willow prisoner after Buffy and her friends steal away a box containing demonic energy needed for Ascension Day.

After Angel breaks off their relationship, Buffy single-handedly battles three fearsome hell hounds so that her classmates can enjoy their senior prom.

In an effort to distract Buffy from the Ascension, the mayor instructs Faith to poison Angel.

On Ascension Day, Buffy and her friends prepare for the ultimate battle as they face off againstthe mayor and a horde of vampires.

A mouthless demon infects Buffy with the ability to hear everyone's thoughts, but what starts out as a useful power soon turns into a curse.

While attempting to redefine her relationship with Riley, Buffy must also stop demons that are determined to reopen the Hellmouth.

Ethan Rayne returns to town and transforms Giles into a demon. Spike is the only one who can help.

Buffy teams with Riley after she is allowed access to the Initiative; Spike is targeted by commandos.

Tension erupts between Buffy and an ailing Riley as they pursue Professor Maggie Walsh's killer.

Faith awakens from her coma and seeks revenge against Buffy.

Having switched bodies with Buffy, Faith enjoys freedom. Meanwhile, Buffy finds herself at the mercy of the Watcher's Council.

Buffy and Riley's passionate lovemaking energizes supernatural elements inside a frat house.

Oz's return to Sunnydale leads to his incarceration by the Initiative and complicates the relationship between Willow and Tara.

After joining forces with Adam, Spike drives a wedge between Buffy and her friends. Meanwhile, Angel's return to Sunnydale leads to a violent confrontation with Riley.

Having gained control of Riley's mind, Adam sets in motion his plot to create an army of unstoppable soldiers and destroy the Initiative.

Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles experience dreams in which they are pursued by a mysterious figure.