Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Choices

"Choices"
Series Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeason 3, Episode 19
Air date	May 4th, 1999
Writers	David Fury
Director	James A. Contner
Producers	Gail Berman; Gareth Davies; Sandy Gallin; David Greenwalt; Fran Rubel Kuzui; Kaz Kuzui; Kelly Manners; Marti Noxon; David Solomon; Joss Whedon
Starring	Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nicholas Brendon; Alyson Hannigan; Charisma Carpenter; David Boreanaz; Seth Green; Anthony Stewart Head
Episode guide
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"Choices" is the nineteenth episode of season three of the horror/comedy series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the 54th episode of the series overall. It was directed by James A. Contner and written by David Fury. It first aired on the WB Network on May 4th, 1999. In this episode, the Scoobies steal the Box of Gavrok, which contains demonic power that Mayor Wilkins requires for Ascension Day. As a result, the mayor has Faith take Willow prisoner.

Cast

Principal Cast

Actor	Role
Sarah Michelle Gellar	Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon	Xander Harris
Alyson Hannigan	Willow Rosenberg
Charisma Carpenter	Cordelia Chase
David Boreanaz	Angel
Seth Green	Daniel "Oz" Osbourne
Anthony Stewart Head	Rupert Giles

Guest Stars

Actor	Role
Kristine Sutherland	Joyce Summers
Harry Groener	Mayor Richard Wilkins, III
Alexis Denisof	Wesley Wyndam-Pryce
Eliza Dushku	Faith Lehane
Armin Shimerman	Principal Snyder
Keith Brunsmann	Lackey
Jimmie F. Skaggs	Courier
Michael Schoenfield	Security guard #1
Seth Coltan	Security guard #2
JR Reed	Guard
Bonita Friedericy	Mrs. Finkle
Brett Moses	Student

Notes & Trivia

• This episode is available on Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Collection and disc five of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Third Season DVD collections.

• Production code number: 3ABB19

• This is the first episode of the series to air since March 23rd, 1999.

• This is the fifth episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer directed by James A. Contner. He previously directed "Helpless". His next episode is "The Harsh Light of Day".

• This is the third episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer written by David Fury. He also wrote "Go Fish" and "Helpless".

See also

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External Links

• "Choices" at IMDB
• "Choices" at the TV IV
• "Choices" at TV.com guide
• "Choices" at TV Rage.com
• "Choices" at the TV Database
• "Choices" at the Buffyverse Wiki

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