Angel Season 5 Episode Information

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Conviction (1)
Episode Number 89
First Aired: October 1, 2003
Written by Joss Whedon
Directed by Joss Whedon
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.4
Transcript at: TWIZ TV

Guest Stars

Jonathan M. Woodward as Knox
Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Rodney Rowland as Corbin Fries
Dane Northcutt as Hauser
Jacqueline Hahn as Judge
Michael Shamus Wiles as Spanky

Just Rewards (2)
Episode Number 90
First Aired: October 8, 2003
Written by David Fury & Ben Edlund
Directed by James A. Contner
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.6
Transcript at: TWIZ TV

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Victor Raider-Wexler as Magnus Hainsley
Joshua Hutchinson as Novac

Unleashed
Episode Number 91
First Aired: October 15, 2003
Written by Sarah Fain & Elizabeth Craft
Directed by Marita Grabiak
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.1

Guest Stars

Jenny Mollen as Nina
John Billingsley as Dr. Royce

Hell Bound
Episode Number 92
First Aired: October 22, 2003
Written by Steven S. DeKnight
Directed by Steven S. DeKnight
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.1

Guest Stars

Sarah Thompson as Eve
Simon Templeman as Pavayne
Dorie Barton as Psychic

Life Of The Party
Episode Number 93
First Aired: October 29, 2003
Written by Ben Edlund
Directed by Bill L. Norton
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.0

Guest Stars

Jonathan M. Woodward as Knox
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Leland Crooke as Sebassis

The Cautionary Tale Of Numero Cinco
Episode Number 94
First Aired: November 5, 2003
Written by Jeffrey Bell
Directed by Jeffrey Bell
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.8

Guest Stars

Danny Mora as Number 5

Lineage
Episode Number 95
First Aired: November 12, 2003
Written by Drew Goddard
Directed by Jefferson Kibbee
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.1

Guest Stars

Roy Dotrice as Roger Wyndham-Pryce
Jonathan M. Woodward as Knox
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Treva Etienne as Emile

Destiny
Episode Number 96
First Aired: November 19, 2003
Written by David Fury & Steve DeKnight
Directed by Skip Schoolnik
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.7

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Juliet Landau as Drusilla
Christian Kane as Lindsey McDonald (Uncredited)

Harm's Way
Episode Number 97
First Aired: January 14, 2004
Written by Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain
Directed by Vern Gillum
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.5

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Bryce Mouer as Demon Rights Activist

Synopsis

"Angel arranges an important truce meeting between two warring demon tribes through a Demon Rights Activist whom both clans trust. Feeling already unappreciated at work, Harmony's life in the office gets worse when she finds the Demon Rights Activist dead in her bed one morning after a night of drinking. She must find out who's framing her for the murder before Angel kills her for causing the summit negotiations to break down." (Description given by the WB.)

Soul Purpose
Episode Number 98
First Aired: January 21, 2004
Written by Brent Fletcher
Directed by David Boreanaz
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.3

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Christian Kane as Lindsey McDonald

Synopsis

"A mysterious stranger (Kane) approaches Spike claiming responsibility for recorporealizing him in a mission to guide Spike in supplanting Angel 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." (Description given by the network.)

Damage
Episode Number 99
First Aired: January 28, 2004
Written by Drew Goddard & Steve S. DeKnight
Directed by Jefferson Kibbee
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.0

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Tom Lenk as Andrew
Navi Rawat as Dana

Synopsis

A young woman, Dana, escapes from a mental asylum. Angel and Spike go to investigate after being tipped off by a nurse that she might be possessed. But Dana isn’t possessed, she is actually a Slayer, and she has been dreaming about Spike. Also, Andrew arrives in L.A. having been sent by Giles to locate the Slayers that were activated. Angel takes a psychic with him to Dana's childhood home. They discover that Dana was abducted by a man who killed her family, and tortured her as a child.

You're Welcome
Episode Number 100
First Aired: February 4, 2004
Written by David Fury
Directed by David Fury
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.7
Transcript at: TWIZ TV

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Charisma Carpenter as Cordelia Chase
Christian Kane as Lindsey McDonald
Sarah Thompson as Eve

Synopsis

Angel is extremely suspicious of Eve and has security keep an eye on her when she's in the building. Cordelia awakens from her coma, but she's extremely unhappy to discover what Angel has been doing and who he's gotten into business with.

Why We Fight
Episode Number 101
First Aired: February 11, 2004
Written by Steven S. DeKnight & Drew Goddard
Directed by Terrence O'Hara
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.4

Guest Stars

Eyal Podell as Lawson
Bart McCarthy as Nostroyev
Camden Toy as Prince of Lies

Synopsis

"Lawson (Podell), a mysterious man from Angel's 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, 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, 60 years later, Lawson has arrived at Wolfram & Hart seeking revenge." (Desciption giving by the WB.)

Smile Time
Episode Number 102
First Aired: February 18, 2004
Written by Ben Edlund
Directed by Ben Edlund
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.8

Guest Stars

Mercedes McNab as Harmony
Jonathan M. Woodward as Knox
Jenny Mollen as Nina

Synopsis:

"When a popular children's show begins to steal the life forces of children by hypnotizing them, Angel 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, the werewolf Angel befriended, returns to declare her romantic intentions, but puppet-Angel is too embarrassed to reciprocate."(Desciption giving by the WB.)

A Hole in the World
Episode Number 103
First Aired: February 25, 2004
Written by Joss Whedon
Directed by Joss Whedon
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.6

Synopsis: "When Fred opens up an ancient sarcophagus that was anonymously sent to her, she is infected by a mysterious parasitic demon called Illyria. Angel and Spike 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." (Desciption giving by the WB.)

Shells
Episode Number 104 First Aired: March 3, 2004
Written by Steven S. DeKnight
Directed by Steven S. DeKnight
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.5

Guest Stars:

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Jonathan M. Woodward as Knox
Jennifer Griffin as Trish Burkle
Marc Vann as Doctor Sparrow

Synopsis: "Angel and Spike return from England defeated, knowing that the ancient demon Illyria has completely taken over Fred's body and soul. Upon learning that Knox and Gunn have each contributed to her demise, Wesley 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 mankind." (Desciption giving by the WB.)

Underneath
Episode Number 105
First Aired: April 14, 2004
Written by Sarah Fain and Elizabeth Craft
Directed by Skip Schoolnik
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.2

Guest Stars:

Mercedes McNab as Harmony
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Christian Kane as Lindsey
Adam Baldwin as Hamiton

Synopsis: "Hoping that Lindsay has information on the Senior Partners' ultimate plans, Angel, Spike and Gunn track him down in a bizarre and terrifying suburban hell. Meanwhile, a nearly invincible stranger sent by the Senior Partners, infiltrates Wolfram & Hart looking for Eve." (Decription given by the WB.)

Origin
Episode Number 106
First Aired: April 21, 2004
Written by Drew Goddard
Directed by Terrence O'Hara
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.5

Guest Stars:

Mercedes McNab as Harmony Kendall
Vincent Kartheiser as Connor
Jack Conley as Sahjahn
Adam Baldwin as Hamilton
Dennis Christopher as Cyvus Vail

Synopsis: "Angel's son, Connor, who has no memory of his old life, shows up at Wolfram & Hart and a prophecy reveals that he's the only one capable of vanquishing a powerful demon. Elsewhere, Hamilton tries to strike a bargain with the exiled Gunn; and Wes makes a stunning discovery about the gang's pact with the firm." (Description giving by TV Guide.)

Time Bomb
Episode Number 107
First Aired April 28, 2004
Written by Ben Edlund
Directed by Vern Gillum
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.7

Guest Stars:

Jaime Bergman as Amanda

Synopsis: "When Illyria's 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 goes into the past with Illyria to alter the course of events." (Decription given by the WB.)

The Girl In Question
Episode Number 108
First Aired May 5, 2004
Written by Steven S. DeKnight & Drew Goddard
Directed by David Greenwalt
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.8

Guest Stars:

Julie Benz as Darla
Juliet Landau as Drusilla
Tom Lenk as Andrew
Gary Grubbs as Roger
Jennifer Griffin as Trish

Synopsis: "Angel and Spike travel to Rome with plans to rescue Buffy 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." (Decription given by the WB.)

Power Play
Episode Number 109
First Aired May 12, 2004
Written by David Fury
Directed by James A. Contner
Original National Broadcast Rating: 2.7

Guest Stars:

Christian Kane as Lindsey McDonald
Adam Baldwin as Hamilton
Mark Colson as Izzy
Leland Crooke as Sebassis
Dennis Christopher as Cyvus Vail
Stacey Travis as Senator Bruckner
Alex Newman as Drogyn
Jenny Mollen as Nina

Synopsis: "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, the guardian of the deep well, makes a startling revelation, the gangs' fears that Angel has become evil seem to be validated." (Decription given by the WB.)

Not Fade Away
Episode Number 110
First Aired May 19, 2004
Written by Jeffrey Bell & Joss Whedon
Directed by Jeffrey Bell
Original National Broadcast Rating: 3.3
Review By: Scifi Weekly (A)

Guest Stars:

Vincent Kartheiser as Conner
Sarah Thompson as Eve
Christian Kane as Lindsey
Adam Baldwin as Hamilton
Julia Lee as Anne
Dennis Christopher as Cyvus Vail
Leland Crooke as Sebassis
Stacey Travis as Senator Bruckner

Synopsis: "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 faces off with Lindsay, Gunn takes on an evil senator and Angel battles Hamilton, the henchman of the Senior Partners." (Decription given by the WB.)

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