In this episode Alan and Jarrod discuss "The Dark Age" the eighth episode of the second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was written by Joss Whedon, Dean Batali, and Rob Des Hotel and directed by Bruce Seth Green. It was originally broadcast on November 10, 1997, on The WB network.

RUNNING FROM THE PAST — Giles' quiet existence in Sunnydale is jeopardized when a murder victim, who is found to be linked to Giles' past, is discovered on the steps of the school library. Meanwhile, when the Mark of Eyghon — a demon that takes possession of a dead host — takes over Ms. Calendar, Buffy and Angel discover the one way to save her soul.