5.01 CONVICTION
SPIKE JOINS THE CAST OF ANGEL - Taking over the Los Angeles
offices of the supernatural law firm Wolfram and Hart proves
to be more challenging than expected for Angel (David Boreanaz)
and the gang, especially when their first case involves representing
an evil client (guest star Rod Rowland) who threatens to destroy
the city. As the gang settles into their new careers at the
law firm, they meet new and familiar faces, including the mysterious
Eve (guest star Sarah Thompson), who will act as Angel's liaison
to Wolfram and Hart's senior partners, and the bubbly vampire
Harmony (guest star Mercedes McNab) who is Angel's new assistant.
Most surprising of all is the arrival of Angel's old nemesis
and fellow vampire-with-a-soul, Spike (James Marsters), who
makes a miraculous appearance.
Written & directed by Joss Whedon
5.02
JUST REWARDS
IT’S A DEAD MAN’S PARTY – Spike (James Marsters)
mysteriously materializes in Angel’s (David Boreanaz)
office through the magic of an amulet, but no one, including
Spike himself, understands the reason he has returned or why
he is now a ghost. Meanwhile, Angel jeopardizes his own life
when he tries to stop one of his evil clients (guest star Victor
Raider-Wexler) from using human bodies as vessels for demon
spirits. Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, J. August Richards and Andy
Hallett also star.
Story by David Fury, teleplay by David Fury & Ben Edlund
and James A. Contner directed the episode.
5.03
UNLEASHED
AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LOS ANGELES – Angel (David Boreanaz)
tries to protect a woman (guest star Jenny Mollen), who’s
been bitten and transformed into a werewolf, from evil restaurateurs
who want to turn her into an exotic dish. Alexis Denisof, Amy
Acker, J. August Richards, Andy Hallett and James Marsters also
star.
Marita Grabiak directed the episode written by Sarah Fain &
Elizabeth Craft.
5.04
HELLBOUND
Spike (James Marsters) struggles to maintain his weak grip on
reality as spectral forces threaten to send him to hell. He
encounters ghostly apparitions, including an eighteenth-century
serial-killer doctor. Meanwhile, Fred (Amy Acker) continues
her quest to find a way of restoring Spike to his corporeal
self.
David Boreanaz, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards and Andy
Hallett also star.
The episode was written and directed by Steven S. DeKnight.
5.05
LIFE OF THE PARTY
The consummate entertainer Lorne (Andy Hallett) works around
the clock to throw the ultimate Halloween party at Wolfram &
Hart. When their guests begin to behave strangely and out of
character, Angel (David Boreanaz) and the gang investigate to
find out what's causing the mysterious happenings.
Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Amy Acker and James Marsters
also star.
The episode was written by Ben Edlund and directed by Bill Norton.
5.06
THE CAUTIONARY TALE OF NUMERO CINCO
"Angel learns that he must track down a retired Mexican
wrestler (guest star Danny Mora) to help him defeat Tezcatcatl,
an ancient Aztec warrior who emerges every 50 years to take
the heart of a hero to sustain his own existence. Angel is surprised
to find the wrestler is employed at his company, Wolfram &
Hart, and that he has a personal score to settle with Tezcatcatl."
Jeffrey Bell wrote and directed the episode
5.07
LINEAGE
CYBERNETIC GENETICS – The offices of Wolfram & Hart
are under attack by cyborg assassins who are seeking a magical
device that will give them control over Angel. Meanwhile, Wesley
is surprised by the unannounced arrival of his estranged father
(guest star Roy Dotrice, Beauty and the Beast) who has come
to evaluate Wesley for possible reacceptance to the Watcher's
Council
5.08
DESTINY
THE RETURN OF DRUSILLA - When another mysterious package arrives
at Wolfram & Hart that recorporealizes Spike, the gang learns
that the existence of two living ensouled vampire heroes has
created chaos in the world. After Eve (Sarah Thompson) tells
them about a prophecy that states that the only way to restore
order is to find the Cup of Perpetual Torment that bestows human
life, Angel and Spike battle it out for the ultimate prize.
A series of flashbacks show the history of Angel and Spike and
their relationship with Drusilla (guest star Juliet Landau).
5.09
HARM'S WAY
Angel (David Boreanaz) arranges an important truce meeting between
two warring demon tribes through a Demon Rights Activist (guest
star Bryce Mouer). Already feeling unappreciated at work, Harmony's
(Mercedes McNab) life in the office gets worse when she finds
the Demon Rights Activist dead in her bed one morning after
a night of drinking. Knowing that Angel will kill her for causing
the summit negotiations to break down, Harmony is desperate
to find out who framed her for the murder.
Vern Gillum directed the episode written by Sarah Fain &
Elizabeth Craft.
5.10
SOUL PURPOSE
DAVID BOREANAZ MAKES HIS DIRECTORIAL DEBUT – A mysterious
stranger (guest star Christian Kane) approaches Spike (James
Marsters) claiming
responsibility for recorporealizing him in a mission to guide
Spike in supplanting Angel (David Boreanaz) as the new vampire
champion. Meanwhile, Angel is
racked by intense fever dreams and hallucinations of his worst
fears intensifying his worries that he will lose authority to
Spike.
David Boreanaz directed the episode written by Brent Fletcher
5.11
DAMAGE
A NEW VAMPIRE SLAYER EMERGES – When an emotionally unstable
woman, Dana (guest star Navi Rawat, “House of Sand and
Fog”), escapes from a psychiatric ward, Angel (David Boreanaz)
learns that she was tortured as a child and is now searching
for her tormentor. Andrew (guest star Tom Lenk, “Buffy
the Vampire Slayer”), a watcher-in-training, arrives from
Sunnydale with surprising information about Buffy and to inform
the group that Dana is also a vampire slayer. Meanwhile, Spike
(James Marsters) believes that if he can save Dana, he will
prove that he is destined to be the vampire champion.
Jefferson Kibbee directed the episode written by Steven S. DeKnight
& Drew Goddard
5.12
YOU'RE WELCOME
In the 100th episode, Cordelia (Carpenter) mysteriously awakens
from her coma and is shocked to discover that instead of fighting
against the evil law firm, Wolfram & Hart, Angel (Boreanaz)
and the group are now running it. Realizing that Angel has lost
his conviction to be a hero, Cordelia gives him the information
and support he needs to get back on track. Meanwhile, while
Angel has security keeping an eye on Eve (Sarah Thompson), her
partner Lindsay (guest star Christian Kane) prepares to bring
about Angel's demise.
5.13
WHY WE FIGHT
VAMPIRES ABOARD A GERMAN U-BOAT - Lawson (guest star Eyal Podell,
"Behind Enemy Lines"), a mysterious man from Angel's
(David Boreanaz) past, arrives at Wolfram & Hart and takes
the gang hostage. Through flashbacks to World War II, it is
revealed that Angel worked with the U.S. Navy to recover a captured
German submarine with American sailors on board. The ship also
has a secret cargo, a dangerous trio of vampires, including
Spike (James Marsters), who were kidnapped by the Germans and
forced to help the Nazis. When the sub comes under attack, Angel
saves Lawson's life by turning him into a vampire. Now, sixty
years later, Lawson has arrived at Wolfram & Hart seeking
revenge.
5.14
SMILE TIME
THE GREAT PUPPET CAPER – When a popular children’s
show begins to steal the life forces of children by hypnotizing
them, Angel (David Boreanaz) goes directly to the studio to
uncover the evil doings. Upon entering the building, Angel triggers
a spell that transforms him into a puppet. In a race against
time, puppet-Angel and company must find a way to reverse the
spell, save the lives of hundreds of children and return Angel
to his normal vampire state. Meanwhile, Nina (guest star Jenny
Mollen), the werewolf Angel befriended, returns to declare her
romantic intentions, but puppet-Angel is too embarrassed to
reciprocate.
5.15
A HOLE IN THE WORLD
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOSS WHEDON -- When Fred (Amy Acker)
opens up an ancient sarcophagus that was anonymously sent to
her, she is infected by a mysterious parasitic demon called
Illyria. Angel (David Boreanaz) and Spike (James Marsters) learn
that Illyria is an ancient demon who existed before recorded
time, and they must race to return her to an ancient demon burial
ground before she kills Fred and thousands of other innocent
victims.
5.16
SHELLS
THE END OF FRED -- Angel (David Boreanaz) and Spike (James Marsters)
return from England defeated, knowing that the ancient demon
Illyria has completely taken over Fred's (Amy Acker) body and
soul. Upon learning that Knox (guest star Jonathan Woodward)
and Gunn (J. August Richards) have each contributed to her demise,
Wesley (Alexis Denisof) is bent on revenge and Angel tries everything
to restore Fred, including calling on an old friend from Sunnydale.
Meanwhile, Illyria tries to locate an ancient temple where she
believes she will find an army ready to help her destroy mankindUnderneath
5.17
UNDERNEATH
ANGEL FOLLOWS LINDSAY INTO A STEPFORD WIVES-LIKE SUBUBRAN HELL
- Hoping that Lindsay (guest star Christian Kane) has information
on the Senior Partners' ultimate plans, Angel (David Boreanaz),
Spike (James Marsters) and Gunn (J. August Richards) track him
down in a bizarre and terrifying suburban hell. Meanwhile, a
nearly invincible stranger (guest star Adam Baldwin, "Firefly")
sent by the Senior Partners, infiltrates Wolfram & Hart
looking for Eve (Sarah Thompson). Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker
and Andy Hallett also star.
5.18
ORIGIN
ANGEL’S SON RETURNS — Angel (David Boreanaz) resists
the appeal of parents seeking help from Wolfram & Hart regarding
their son’s supernatural abilities after he discovers
that the boy is his son, Connor (guest star Vincent Kartheiser).
Despite his reservations, Angel is forced to bring Connor into
conflict with an old adversary to prevent his son’s memories
from being restored. Meanwhile Wesley (Alexis Denisof) uncovers
a mysterious deal struck by Wolfram & Hart that threatens
the secret Angel desperately wants to protect. Amy Acker, J.
August Richards, James Marsters, Andy Hallett and Mercedes McNab
also star.
5.19
TIME BOMB
BACK TO THE FUTURE - When Illyria's (Amy Acker) powers become
unstable and cause her to erratically jump through time, she
learns that the gang intends to kill her. Upon returning to
the present, Illyria plans to murder everyone before they're
able to attack her. To save everyone's lives, Angel (David Boreanaz)
goes into the past with Illyria to alter
the course of events. David Boreanaz's wife, Jaime Bergman guest
stars.
Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, James Marsters, Andy Hallett
and Mercedes McNab also star.
5.20
THE GIRL IN QUESTION
DARLA, DRUSILLA AND ANDREW RETURN AS ANGEL AND SPIKE SEARCH
FOR BUFFY — Angel (David Boreanaz) and Spike (James Marsters)
travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar,
who does not appear in the episode) from their old nemesis The
Immortal. While in Italy, they also attempt to retrieve the
head of a fallen demon leader to prevent a perilous power struggle
between several warring demon clans. Julie Benz guest stars
as Darla, Tom Lenk guest stars as Andrew and Juliet Landau guest
stars as Drusilla. Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, J. August Richards,
Andy Hallett and Mercedes McNab also star.
5.21
POWER PLAY
The gang starts to have doubts about Angel's loyalties when
he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the
Black Thorn, an evil secret demon society. When Drogyn (guest
star Alec Newman), the guardian of the deep well, makes a startling
revelation, the gangs' fears that Angel has become evil seem
to be validated.
5.22
NOT FADE AWAY
Angel and company spend the day as if it were their last as
they prepare to bring down the evil Circle of the Black Thorn.
Putting their lives on the line, Spike confronts a demon cult,
Lorne (Andy Hallett) faces off with Lindsay (Christian Kane),
Gunn (J. August Richards) takes on an evil senator and Angel
battles Hamilton (Adam Baldwin), the henchman of the Senior
Partners. Vincent Kartheiser guest-stars as Connor.
