Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)
Lies My Parents Told Me (2003)
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- TV-PG
- 42min
- Action, Adventure
- 25 Mar 2003
- TV Episode
Robin Wood seeks revenge on Spike for killing his mother nearly 30 years ago, while everyone else tries to find out how The First has control over him.
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| Sarah Michelle Gellar | ... |
Buffy Summers
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| Nicholas Brendon | ... |
Xander Harris
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| Emma Caulfield Ford | ... |
Anya
(as Emma Caulfield)
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| Michelle Trachtenberg | ... |
Dawn Summers
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| James Marsters | ... |
Spike
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| Alyson Hannigan | ... |
Willow Rosenberg
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| Anthony Head | ... |
Rupert Giles
(as Anthony Stewart Head)
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| Tom Lenk | ... |
Andrew Wells
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| Iyari Limon | ... |
Kennedy
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| Indigo | ... |
Rona
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| Caroline Lagerfelt | ... |
Anne
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| K.D. Aubert | ... |
Nikki Wood
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| Juliet Landau | ... |
Drusilla
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| D.B. Woodside | ... |
Principal Robin Wood
(as DB Woodside)
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| Damani Roberts | ... |
Young Robin
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Ira Steck | ... |
New Vamp
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Denise Emery | ... |
Slayerette (uncredited)
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| Thom Khoury Williams | ... |
Vampire (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Fury | ||
Written by
| Joss Whedon | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| David Fury | ... | (written by) and |
| Drew Goddard | ... | (written by) |
| Rebecca Kirshner | ... | (executive story editor) (as Rebecca Rand Kirshner) |
| Drew Z. Greenberg | ... | (story editor) |
| Drew Goddard | ... | (staff writer) |
Produced by
| Marc David Alpert | ... | producer |
| Gail Berman | ... | executive producer |
| Gareth Davies | ... | producer |
| Jane Espenson | ... | co-executive producer |
| David Fury | ... | co-executive producer |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | executive producer |
| Fran Rubel Kuzui | ... | executive producer |
| Kaz Kuzui | ... | executive producer |
| Marti Noxon | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
| Dolly Parton | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| John F. Perry | ... | co-producer |
| Douglas Petrie | ... | co-executive producer |
| Denise Pleune | ... | associate producer |
| David Solomon | ... | co-executive producer |
| Joss Whedon | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Robert Duncan | ... | (score by) |
Cinematography by
| Raymond Stella | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Louise Innes | ... | (as Louise A. Innes) |
Editorial Department
| Robert Hudson | ... | assistant editor |
| Melissa Owen | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Ian Sullivan | ... | finishing accountant |
| Gregory White | ... | colorist: dailies (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Anya Colloff | ||
| Jennifer Fishman | ... | (as Jennifer Fishman Pate) |
| Amy McIntyre Britt | ||
Production Design by
| Thomas Fichter | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Mina Eschelbach | ... | (as Susan Eschelbach) |
Costume Design by
| Matthew Van Dyne | ... | (as Matt Van Dyne) |
Makeup Department
| Lisa Marie Alpert | ... | hair stylist (as Lisa Marie Rosenberg) |
| John M. Elliott Jr. | ... | makeup artist (as John Elliott) |
| Sean Flanigan | ... | key hair stylist |
| Robert Hall | ... | special makeup effects creator |
| Peter Montagna | ... | makeup department head |
| Carol Schwartz | ... | makeup artist (as Carol Schwartz-Maehl) |
| Thomas E. Surprenant | ... | makeup artist |
| Belinda Bryant | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Shauna Giesbrecht | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Allan B. Holt | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
| Elvis Jones | ... | special makeup effects artist: Almost Human, Inc (uncredited) |
| Sean Kenney | ... | lens technician (uncredited) |
Production Management
| John F. Perry | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Cass Jr. | ... | first assistant director |
| Scott Remick | ... | second assistant director (as Scott D. Remick) |
Art Department
| Mike B. Brooks | ... | construction coordinator (as Mike Brooks) |
| Chuck Courrieu | ... | lead person |
| Lisa Gamel | ... | paint foreman |
| Andrew T. Grant | ... | property master (as Andrew Grant) |
| Glenn Ryan Jr. | ... | set dresser |
| Toeke Warden | ... | carpenter |
| Sandy Adams | ... | on-set dresser (uncredited) |
| Adolfo Castanon | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
| J.P. Fitting | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Rob Prior | ... | art department artist (uncredited) |
| David Ronan | ... | assistant propmaster (uncredited) |
| Eric Rood | ... | gang boss (uncredited) |
| Katie Sanner | ... | props assistant (uncredited) |
| Kelly Schultz | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Dennis Winters | ... | on-set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Deb Adair | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Zane D. Bruce | ... | foley artist |
| Bill Jackson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tom Perry | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Cindy Rabideau | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Buck Robinson | ... | production sound mixer |
| Josh Bower | ... | sound utility (uncredited) |
| Mark Cleary | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Mike Marchain | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Kevin McCullough | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Joe Michalski | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Tom Stasinis | ... | sound mixer: second unit (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Andre G. Ellingson | ... | special effects coordinator (as Andre Ellingson) |
| Chris Brenczewski | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Damian Fisher | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Dave Funston | ... | visual effects artist |
| Patti Gannon | ... | digital effects supervisor |
| Zachary Goodson | ... | visual effects artist: main titles |
| Loni Peristere | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Rick Baumgartner | ... | visual effects producer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| John Medlen | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Michele Waitman | ... | stunt double: Sarah Michelle Gellar |
| Wendi Bromley | ... | stunt double: Michelle Trachtenberg (uncredited) |
| Michael Hugghins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Anna Lauren Long | ... | assistant: Stunt Coordinator / 2nd Unit Director (uncredited) |
| Tom McComas | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Steve Tartalia | ... | stunt double: James Marsters (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ivan Allen | ... | lighting technician |
| Michael Delahoussaye | ... | camera operator |
| Loren Johnson | ... | lighting technician |
| William Olofsson | ... | assistant camera (as Bill Olofsson) |
| George Palmer | ... | key grip |
| Shayna Ritenour | ... | loader |
| Mark Schwebel | ... | dolly grip: b camera |
| Paul Stockwell | ... | lighting technician |
| Chris Strong | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Patrick Beatty | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Brian Fosnaugh | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Larry Huff | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John Keefer | ... | set grip (uncredited) |
| Michael Listorti | ... | a dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Tony Olivieri | ... | steadicam focus puller (uncredited) |
| Eric Parker | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Bob Snowdon | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lonnie Hamerman | ... | casting associate |
| Marcia Shulman | ... | original casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marie Boller | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
| Kelli Hagen | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
| Renee Michelle Levy | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
| Nadine M. Reale | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
| Cindy Rosenthal | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
| Madison E. Spencer | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Jeffrey T. Spellman | ... | location manager |
| Rob Gibson | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Nerf Herder | ... | theme |
| David Klotz | ... | music editor (as Dave Klotz) |
| John C. King | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
| Tommy Morgan | ... | musician: harmonica (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tamara Becher | ... | script coordinator |
| Sam Sullivan | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Thomas A. Gordon | ... | transportation coordinator (as Tom Gordon) |
| George Williams Jr. | ... | driver (as George Williams) |
| Charles 'Aloha Boy' Reed | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Richard C. Ryan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Natasha Billawala | ... | assistant: Marti Noxon |
| Michael Boretz | ... | assistant: Joss Whedon (as Mike Boretz) |
| Danielle Duran | ... | assistant: Marc Alpert |
| Kern J. Eccles | ... | assistant: Joss Whedon (as Kern Eccles) |
| Chip Hatton | ... | assistant: David Solomon |
| Ken Lee | ... | production auditor |
| Lisa Ripley-Becker | ... | production coordinator (as Lisa Ripley Becker) |
| Kelly Wheeler | ... | assistant: Gareth Davies |
| Scottee Angel | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jo Brake | ... | assistant production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Bill Burman | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Cheryl Diamond | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
| Jim Hill | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Stacey Levin | ... | head publicist (uncredited) |
| Jaimie Linn | ... | stand-in: Alyson Hannigan (uncredited) |
| George Montgomery | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ATV2 (2023) (Austria) (tv)
- Amazon Instant Video (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Disney Channel (2021) (Germany) (tv)
- Disney+ (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Disney+ (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- Einsfestival (2010) (Germany) (tv)
- Fox (2004) (Japan) (tv)
- Kabel Eins (2006) (Germany) (tv)
- Kabel. 1 (2006) (Germany) (tv)
- ProSieben (1998) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL Passion (2023) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL+ (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Sixx (2013) (Germany) (tv)
- SyFy (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- TVNOW (2020) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Tele 5 TM-TV (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- Tele 5 (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (2003) (United States) (tv)
- iTunes (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
Special Effects
- Zoic Studios (visual effects)
- Almost Human (special make-up effects created by)
- The Burman Studio (vampire design concepts)
Other Companies
- Todd-AO Studios (West) (post production sound by)
- Encore (post production services by)
- Montgomery/Cobb (main title design)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (processing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Giles returns with a device that may be able to deactivate Spike's trigger. To rob the song of its power, Spike must step into his own past and relive one of the most traumatic experiences of his unnaturally long life. But unknownst to Buffy, Giles makes plans with Wood to make sure that Spike will never hurt anyone again. Written by Alex |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the unedited version, Giles revealed to Buffy in the graveyard that he murdered Ben to stop Glory resurfacing, however this was cut just before broadcast. See more » |
| Goofs | When Buffy goes to Robin Woods' office to tell him everything is still normal in the school , a crew member can be seen to the left of the screen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Giles (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Early One Morning See more » |
| Quotes |
Andrew Wells:
Uh, Willow, a call for you from L.A. Somebody named Fred. Guy sounds kind of effeminate. See more » |