| "The Body" | |
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| Air date | February 27th, 2001 |
| Writers | Joss Whedon |
| Director | Joss Whedon |
| Producers | Douglas Petrie; Jane Espenson; David Solomon; Gareth Davies; David Greenwalt; David Fury; Marti Noxon; Sandy Gallin; Gail Berman; Fran Rubel Kuzui; Kaz Kuzui; Joss Whedon; John F. Perry; Marc David Alpert |
| Starring | Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nicholas Brendon; Alyson Hannigan; Emma Caulfield; Michelle Trachtenberg; James Marsters; Anthony Stewart Head |
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"The Body" is the sixteenth episode of season five of the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the 94th episode of the series overall. It was written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon. It first aired on the WB Network on Tuesday, February 27th, 2001. This is the saddest episode in the entirety of the series as viewers wave good-bye to actress Kristine Sutherland in her final appearance as Joyce Summers.
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Starring[]
Note: Listings marked with a (†) symbol indicate cast members who are credited in this episode, but their character does not make an appearance.
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Randy Thompson | Doctor Kriegel |
| Amber Benson | Tara Maclay |
| Kristine Sutherland | Joyce Summers |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Cristaldi | First paramedic |
| Stefan Umstead | Second paramedic |
| Loanne Bishop | 911 operator |
| J. Evan Bonifant | Kevin |
| Kelli Garner | Kirstie |
| Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly | Lisa |
| Tia Matza | Teacher |
| John Michael Herndon | Vampire |
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