Ep 9. Harm's Way

Harm's Way is the ninth episode of the fifth season of the supernatural drama television series Angel. It first aired on December 10, 2003, and was directed by Vern Gillum and written by Sarah Fain and Elizabeth Craft.

In this episode, Angel (David Boreanaz) is called in to deal with an old acquaintance from his past who is causing mayhem in a Los Angeles hotel. Harmony Kendall (Mercedes McNab), a former vampire and one-time employee of Wolfram & Hart, has been turned into a client of the law firm and has been given a new incarnation as a celebrity publicist. After she accidentally kills one of her clients, Harmony is on the run and seeks the help of Angel to protect her from her former bosses at Wolfram & Hart.

Meanwhile, Spike (James Marsters) is busy with his own problems, having been infected by a magical urn that turns him into an invisible creature with a mind of its own. As he struggles to regain control of himself, Spike sees an opportunity to finally take out Angel once and for all.

As Angel and his team try to protect Harmony from the wrath of her former employers, they also have to figure out how to deal with the invisible Spike, who is wreaking havoc on the hotel and causing chaos wherever he goes. With the help of a psychic named Lorne (Andy Hallett), who can sense Spike's presence, they begin to track down the urn that is causing his transformation and make plans to remove it from his possession.

The episode is notable for its humorous tone, with the character of Harmony providing several moments of comic relief throughout. McNab's performance as Harmony is particularly memorable, as she brings a bubbly, slightly ditzy quality to the character that contrasts well with the darker themes of the series.

Overall, Harm's Way is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the strengths of the series. It features a clever blend of humor and suspense, and provides insight into the complex relationships between the characters. Fans of the show will appreciate the return of familiar faces, while newcomers will enjoy the fast-paced action and witty dialogue.