Ep 15. Phases

In Buffy The Vampire Slayer season 2 episode 15, titled "Phases," things take a hairy turn in Sunnydale when a werewolf begins attacking residents. Buffy and the gang investigate the attacks, which seem to occur during the full moon. As they try to track down the werewolf, they discover that it's one of their own classmates, Oz.

Oz, who has been dating Willow, begins to distance himself when he realizes what he is. Buffy and the gang try to help him cope with his newfound lycanthropy and keep him from hurting anyone else. Meanwhile, Buffy must also deal with her complicated relationship with Angel, who is in the midst of dealing with his own issues.

As the full moon draws closer, tensions rise and the group races against time to find a cure for Oz before he becomes a danger to himself and others. Along the way, they uncover a plot involving a group of hunters who are out to kill any supernatural creatures they come across. Buffy and the gang must confront the hunters and protect their friends, both human and not.

Throughout the episode, the theme of self-acceptance is explored, as Oz struggles with his werewolf side and Buffy tries to come to terms with her feelings for Angel. In the end, the group comes together to support their friend and stop the hunters from causing further harm.

"Phases" is a tense and emotional episode that showcases the strength and loyalty of the Scooby Gang. With its exploration of complex relationships and themes of self-acceptance, it stands out as one of the most memorable episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.