Buffy and her friends attempt to unravel the secret behind "The First's" control over Spike.

Meanwhile, Principal Wood seeks Giles' cooperation in destroying Spike for the good of everyone.

original airdate--March 25,2003

music--Theme song--buffy the vampire slayer by Nerf Herder

1. "Early One Morning" by Roger Whitaker.
2. "Early One Morning" by Michelle O'Hare

Body Count

• Two vampires, dusted by Spike
• Anne Pratt, sired and dusted by Spike
• Richard, dusted by Buffy