Halloween

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Halloween is, as Buffy explains, an opportunity to "come as you aren't" and show the world what you could be under different circumstances. Unfortunately, the costumes provided to Buffy and her friends are enchanted, changing their identities based on their masks and robbing Sunnydale of its Slayer.

Reptile Boy

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Cordelia convinces Buffy to shirk her responsibilities for one night to go to a frat party with her, only to find that they've been invited not as guests, but as offerings to a demon. While Xander does what he can to help the girls, he instead is made the target of college humor when he's discovered as a party crasher.

In Sheep's Clothing

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Belle and Bambi are booked for a party that quickly escalates beyond Belle's comfort zone, forcing she and Bambi to flee the party for fear of their safety. Ben comes to the rescue and, in her vulnerable state, Hannah invites him into her bed, risking their friendship in the name of brief comfort.

Professional Development

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Hannah reluctantly starts a romantic relationship with Alex, all the while worrying what his reaction to her life as Belle might be.

The Pack

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A number of students, including Xander, begin acting oddly after a field-trip to the zoo, leading Buffy to believe that they've become possessed by vicious animal spirits.

Honey Trap

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When Sam learns that his mother is in trouble, he gets himself personally involved in the case, winning the ire of a local crime boss.