School Hard

"School Hard"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode
Drusilla and Spike make their presence known
Episode no.	Season 2 Episode 3
Directed by	John T. Kretchmer
Story by	David Greenwalt Joss Whedon
Teleplay by	David Greenwalt
Production code	5V03
Original air date	September 29, 1997
Guest appearance(s)
Kristine Sutherland as Joyce Summers Robia LaMorte as Jenny Calendar Andrew J. Ferchland as The Anointed One James Marsters as Spike Juliet Landau as Drusilla Alexandra Johnes as Sheila Martini Gregory Scott Cummins as Big Ugly Andrew Palmer as Lean Boy Brian Reddy as Police Chief Bob Munroe Armin Shimerman as Principal Snyder Keith MacKechnie as Parent Alan Abelew as Brian Kirsh Joanie Pleasant as Helpless Girl
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"School Hard" is episode three of season two of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The story was conceived by series creator and executive producer Joss Whedon and co-executive producer David Greenwalt, with Greenwalt penning the teleplay. It was directed by John T. Kretchmer, the second and final episode he directed for the show. The narrative intertwines two stories, one of Spike and Drusilla, legendary vampires from Angel's past, coming to Sunnydale and Buffy Summers's attempts to keep her mother and Principal Snyder from meeting at parent-teacher night, which she has to organize. Unfortunately for her, this is when Spike chooses to attack.

Principal Snyder assigns Buffy and Sheila Martini (Alexandra Johnes) to prepare the school lounge for parent-teacher night. A new pair of vampires arrive in town, Spike and Drusilla. Spike promises the Anointed One (Andrew J. Ferchland) that he will kill Buffy, as he has killed two slayers already.

While the Scoobies are busy preparing for the parents, Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) and Jenny Calendar (Robia LaMorte) show up to inform Buffy that Saturday will be the Night of Saint Vigeous, named after the leader of a vampire crusade, and that during that night, the natural abilities of vampires will be enhanced.