Synopsis:
For her upcoming 18th birthday, Buffy eschews her friends'
offer of a big party, hoping to celebrate with quiet reflection
and a traditional trip to the ice show with her father. But
unbeknownst to Buffy, preparations are being made for a life-threatening
rite of passage that drains the slayer of her powers and then
entraps her with a powerful vampire foe that she must defeat
in a defenseless state in order to pass the test.
Written by: David Fury
Directed by: James A. Contner
Original Airdate: January 19, 1999