Episode 5.13: Why We Fight - February 11, 2004 VAMPIRES ABOARD A GERMAN U-BOAT -- Lawson (guest star Eyal Podell, "Behind Enemy Lines"), a mysterious man from Angel's (David Boreanaz) past, arrives at Wolfram & Hart and takes the gang hostage. Through flashbacks to World War II, it is revealed that Angel worked with the U.S. Navy to recover a captured German submarine with American sailors on board. The ship also has a secret cargo, a dangerous trio of vampires, including Spike (James Marsters), who were kidnapped by the Germans and forced to help the Nazis. When the sub comes under attack, Angel saves Lawson's life by turning him into a vampire. Now, sixty years later, Lawson has arrived at Wolfram & Hart seeking revenge. Episode 5.14: Smile Time - February 18, 2004 THE GREAT PUPPET CAPER - When a popular children’s show begins to steal the life forces of children by hypnotizing them, Angel (David Boreanaz) goes directly to the studio to uncover the evil doings. Upon entering the building, Angel triggers a spell that transforms him into a puppet. In a race against time, puppet-Angel and company must find a way to reverse the spell, save the lives of hundreds of children and return Angel to his normal vampire state. Meanwhile, Nina (guest star Jenny Mollen), the werewolf Angel befriended, returns to declare her romantic intentions, but puppet-Angel is too embarrassed to reciprocate. Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, J. August Richards, James Marsters, Andy Hallett and Mercedes McNab also star. The episode was written and directed By Ben Edlund. Episode 5.15: A Hole in the World - February 25, 2004 WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOSS WHEDON When Fred (Amy Acker) opens up an ancient sarcophagus that was anonymously sent to her, she is infected by a mysterious parasitic demon called Illyria. Angel (David Boreanaz) and Spike (James Marsters) learn that Illyria is an ancient demon who existed before recorded time, and they must race to return her to an ancient demon burial ground before she kills Fred and thousands of other innocent victims. Episode 5.16: Shells - March 3, 2004 THE END OF FRED Angel (David Boreanaz) and Spike (James Marsters) return from England defeated, knowing that the ancient demon Illyria has completely taken over Fred's (Amy Acker) body and soul. Upon learning that Knox (guest star Jonathan Woodward) and Gunn (J. August Richards) have each contributed to her demise, Wesley (Alexis Denisof) is bent on revenge and Angel tries everything to restore Fred, including calling on an old friend from Sunnydale. Meanwhile, Illyria tries to locate an ancient temple where she believes she will find an army ready to help her destroy mankind. Episode 5.17: Title Unknown - Winter/Spring 2004 In the W&H parking garage, a man named Hamilton seems to want to attack Eve, who's there with Spike and Angel. Lindsey is also there but he's on the ground. Angel has a sword and readies to use it as Hamilton grabs for something in his jacket pocket... it's a pen! Hamilton tells Eve that she knows how it works. She asks him to tell the Senior Partners that it's a mistake. Hamilton says that it's impossible. Angel, sword in hand, tells Hamilton to back off. Eve tells Angel to not bother because it's over. Hamilton shows a contract and the pen to Eve, who signs it. Once it's done, Hamilton presents himself as Edward Hamilton, team Angel's new liaison to the Senior Partners. Along with her immortality and other priviledges, Eve signed her liaison duties over to Edward. The Senior Partners felt that Eve was too easily distracted and lost sight of the big picture. She says that she fell in love. On the roof of Fred's apartment, Illyria and Wesley look at the city.
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