Innocence (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

"Innocence"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 14
Directed byJoss Whedon
Written byJoss Whedon
Production code5V14
Original air dateJanuary 20, 1998 (1998-01-20)
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"Innocence" is episode 14 of season two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was written and directed by Joss Whedon and first broadcast on The WB on January 20, 1998. It is part two of a two-part story. Part 1, "Surprise," was broadcast the day before.

"Innocence" is one of the most critically acclaimed and highest rated episodes in the series, attracting 8.2 million viewers as the series moved from its Monday timeslot to Tuesday.