S1. Ep20. War Zone

In an attempt to save Darla's life, Angel must undergo three separate challenges that no one has ever survived. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Darla's heartwrenching breakthrough, how Angel does have  a positive impact on the world (even if he doesn't think so), and the increasingly convoluted Fanged Four family tree. 

Posing as a hip Vegas vampire, Angel infiltrates a gang of thieves bent on stealing a supernatural shroud housed in a museum vault. Join Sarah and Lea as they...try to figure out what exactly is going on in this episode about the shroud of a guy named Rahmon.

Angel is desperate to rescue Darla from the clutches of Wolfram & Hart. Flashbacks reveal what a dangerous and powerful relationship they shared as history weirdly seems to be repeating itself. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Darla's origin story, what it really means to have a soul, and how this episode crosses over with the BTVS episode "Fool for Love". 

Angel meets with a swami to end his obsession with Darla. Meanwhile, Wesley assumes Angel's identity and plays bodyguard to a businessman's daughter. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's phoney 'therapy' session, Wesley's inner hero, and the absolute treasure that is Charles Gunn. 

Darla tries to drive Angel over the edge in hopes of getting him to embrace his dark side. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Darla's sinister plan and it's true nature, the ongoing internal stuggle of Angel, and more Darla and Buffy parallels. 

Angel attempts to help a girl with telekinetic powers before she falls into the hands of Wolfram and Hart. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the various forms of abuse being portraying in this episode, why this episode isn't skippable, and their hot takes on Cordelia's conversation with Bethany.

Angel encounters an amorous Darla in his dreams; Cordelia vows to protect Gunn after she experiences a vision of him in mortal danger. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel's steamy rendezvous with Darla, Cordelia and Gunn's blossoming friendship, and how first impressions can sometimes be deceiving. 

In the 1950's, Angel aids a woman hiding from her past in a hotel with a long history of death and mayhem. In the present, Angel hunts a demon. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss the new home of Angel Investigations, Angel before he became the Angel we know, and the various nods to iconic films sprinkled throughout this episode. 

Misinterpreting one of Cordelia's visions, Angel tries to help a pregnant woman and accidentally kills her demon protector. Join Sarah and Lea as they discuss Angel’s desire to become human, the continued theme of redemption, and the introduction of The Host.

Season One is in the books! Join Sarah and Lea as they answer your questions, discuss your theories, and talk about what they're most excited for in the seasons ahead.