Air date: 9/24/02

As Giles works with Willow in England, Buffy accompanies Dawn to her first day at the new Sunnydale High and receives two surprises: a job offer and Spike.

Beneath You

Air date: 10/1/02

When Spike helps Buffy and Xander battle a gigantic worm-like creature his strange behavior finally makes Buffy realize he is now a vampire with a soul.

Same Time, Same Place

Air date: 10/8/02

Willow returns to Sunnydale, but her fear that her friends don't' really want to see her inadvertently creates a spell that makes it impossible for them to see her.

Help

Air date: 10/15/02

Buffy's first day as a guidance counselor at Sunnydale High proves a bit more difficult than she expected after she meets a young girl who's convinced she's about to die.