Judgment (Angel)
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| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Michael Lange |
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| Teleplay by | David Greenwalt |
| Production code | 2ADH01 |
| Original air date | September 26, 2000 |
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"Judgment" is episode 1 of season 2 of the television show Angel, broadcast on September 26, 2000 on the WB network. The episode was written by David Greenwalt, with a story from Greenwalt and series creator Joss Whedon, and directed by Michael Lange. In this episode, when Angel accidentally kills the demonic protector of a pregnant woman named Jo, he takes over as her champion. She is seeking protection for her unborn child from the mystical Tribunal, which requires her champion to defeat a challenger in single combat. Meanwhile, Wolfram & Hart have resurrected the long-dead vampire Darla to seek revenge against Angel.
Cordelia is at an acting class until she gets a "911" message on her beeper and has to leave. Wesley is throwing darts to impress a young woman when he also gets a message on his beeper. The two meet Angel at a gym where they put an end to a demon performing a sacrificial ritual in a room behind one of the gym mirrors. Meanwhile Lilah visits Lindsey's office where Darla is enjoying classical music. She talks of how she can feel Angel, and slowly her memory begins to return.
Back at Cordelia's apartment, the gang try to figure out what Wolfram and Hart might have been trying to raise, when Cordelia has a vision about a Prio Motu demon. At Wesley's suggestion they go to Caritas, a demon karaoke bar and safe haven, to find Wesley's demon informant Merl, who knows where to find the Prio Motu. Lorne, the Host of the bar, is introduced - an Anagogic demon who can see into the hearts and read the future of those who sing, he tries to convince Angel to do a number, but Angel refuses, saying there are three things he never does: tan, date, and sing in public. Angel finds the Prio Motu demon along with a pregnant woman, Jo. He kills the demon, only to have Jo tearfully inform him that the demon was her protector - mentioning something called the tribunal. Angel tries to offer help, but she runs away from him. Back at the apartment, Cordelia and Wesley's attempts at comfort only make things worse. Angel, feeling guilty for having killed an innocent fighting on his own side, declares that he intends to take over the dead demon's mission, charging Wesley and Cordelia to find out what the Tribunal is. Angel tracks down Merl and roughs him up. The demon tells him there is a price on Jo, or more specifically, her baby - a daughter who is supposed to become something powerful and benevolent. The price is tempting, but with the Prio Motu defending her, no one could get to her. Angel picks up what Merl knows about where the Prio would have been living - not much - and leaves.
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