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: Wesley’s father calls to belittle and criticize him, reinforcing Wesley's feelings of inadequacy.

This episode is a pivotal moment in the series as it introduces a core cast member and begins the "Pylea" story arc.

: Cordelia lands a commercial acting role but faces exploitation and learns she is "trapped" by her visions and her destiny with Angel.

: The reenactment allows the ghosts to find peace and forces Buffy to confront her guilt over Angel's transformation into Angelus.

: The episode's cliffhanger reveals that Spike, previously thought to be paralyzed, has regained his health and can walk.

Option 2: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 2, Episode 19) – "I Only Have Eyes For You"

: Series creator Joss Whedon has noted that David Boreanaz’s performance in this episode helped convince him that Angel could lead his own spin-off series.

: Angel Investigations investigates the appearance of a Drokken demon in Los Angeles. They discover the demon arrived through a mystical portal from Pylea , the home dimension of Lorne (The Host).