Angel Investigations are made an offer they can’t refuse, when a newly opened Wolfram and Hart give them the opportunity to work there, allowing them access to every secret file and rewarding Angel with a file on the Sunnydale apocalypse. Meanwhile, Connor realises he has no future with a loving family and goes on an insane rampage, taking hostage families from a nearby mall. When Angel discovers what’s going on, he is offered a chance to give Connor what he desires, even if it means giving him up.
| Airdate: | May 7, 2003 |
| Writer: | Tim Minear |
| Director: | Tim Minear |
Lorne: I don't think you have to tell me what you represent here, young man. I know. Evil. Pure evil... which is also apparently everyone
I've ever wanted to meet.
Behind the Scenes Trivia
Bye, Tim
The final episode to be written and directed by Tim Minear was Home. He left the show to work on Wonderfalls, which was unfortunately cancelled after only four episodes.
Cast and Crew Trivia
Character Trivia
Knox
Knox worked in the Wolfram & Hart science lab under Fred’s management. A geeky but seemingly non-evil type, he had a crush on Fred, who (eventually) made it clear that she has no romantic intentions towards him. He was a devoted follower of Illyria, one of the old ones, and was her self-appointed Qwa’ha Xahn. Knox’s feelings for Fred lead him to choose her as the worthy recipient of Illyria’s essence, though the process killed her. Knox revealed that he had been part of a million year old plan for Illyria’s return preparing in the ancient ways by keeping ancient sacraments under his skin close to his heart. Knox was shot dead by Wesley, who was still grieving for his lost love, Fred.
Continuity
Killing the son
Angel seemingly ‘kills’ Connor with a knife in Home, fulfilling the fake prophecy from season two in which it was said that “The father will kill the son”. He doesn’t really kill him though - Connor’s memories are erased and he’s sent to live with a new family.
Toasting family
The scene of Connor’s happy new life in Home, in which he toasts his new family, is similar to the dream Angel had when he was underwater in Deep Down. The life Connor has now is the life Angel wanted for himself, his son and his colleagues.
Music Trivia
Mythology Trivia
References
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In Home, Lilah says to Angel, “Come on, Charlie. Let me show you around the Chocolate Factory.” This is a reference to Roald Dahl’s novel Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, in which a poor boy named Charlie wins a tour through the mysterious Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, which ultimately leads to him inheriting the Factory. The film was made into a musical movie in 1971, and another film starring Johnny Depp was made in 2005.
Goofs
Quotes
Angel: This is what you came back from the dead for? To play 'Let's Make An Evil Deal'?
Lilah: Show him what's behind door number one, Bob.
Lilah: Necro-tempered glass. The whole building's fitted with it. Helps keep those uplifting, wholesome, rays from charbroiling the boss... and 30% more energy efficient.
Lilah: That's okay, lover - I never felt a thing.
Wes: I'm sure that's true.
Angel: She was eating people.
Lilah: They knew what they were getting into.
Lorne: Her stomach?
Lorne: So it's an evil limo, I get that, but does that mean we don't restock the cherries?
Lilah: What part was hard to understand?
Fred: The part where you offered us Wolfram and Hart.
Angel: I really do love you.
Connor: So what are you gonna do about it?
Angel: Prove it.
Lilah: This is the offer of a lifetime... just not, you know.. mine.
Fred: You found Cordy? And she's...
Lilah: Still in a coma. But hey, that doesn't mean she can't look her best.
Lilah: Can't imagine how the kid turned out postal.
Gunn: You wanna give us an evil law firm? We ain't lawyers!
Fred: Or evil... currently.
Gunn: I know it's an option cause I was standing there when the dead lady offered it to us.
Wesley: What are the odds the humans would be the most corruptable?
Gunn: Here I am thinking I'm being seduced... I'm being screwed.
Fred: Who's Connor?
Angel: We came together, we're gonna stay together. Right guys?
Gunn: Do I get her?
Lorne: I don't think you have to tell me what you represent here, young man. I know. Evil. Pure evil... which is also apparently everyone
I've ever wanted to meet.
Angel: Buffy can handle herself.
Lilah: Isn't it more fun when you handle her?
Wesley: It's a lie!
Lilah: Lah. It's a Lilah.