Family

In which we learn Tara's big secret. Which, actually, not that big a deal.

Official back-of-box synopsis:

When Tara's family unexpectedly arrives in Sunnydale, they threaten to reveal a secret that Tara is desperate to hide. Meanwhile, Buffy and Giles try to discover the evil that is plaguing the Summers' house.

From the old WB Buffy website:

LOVE DOES CRAZY THINGS - Willow feels betrayed when Tara's family makes a surprise visit to Sunnydale for her birthday threatening to reveal a shocking secret that could endanger all of their lives. Meanwhile, Buffy and Giles secretly try to learn more about the new evil that is hunting her and her family.

Links:

This episode's page at http://www.restlessbtvs.com/, the Restless BTVS Trivia Guide

This episode's page at http://www.vrya.net/bdb/, the Buffyverse Dialog Database

Cast:

• Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy
• Alyson Hannigan as Willow
• Nicholas Brendon as Xander
  

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• Anthony Stewart Head as Giles
• Mercedes McNab as Harmony
• James Marsters as Spike
• Emma Caulfield as Anya
• Marc Blucas as Riley
• Amber Benson as Tara
• Megan Gray as Sandy
• Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn
• Charlie Weber as Ben
• Clare Kramer as Glory
• Amy Adams as Beth MacClay
• Steve Rankin as Mr MacClay
• Kevin O Rankin as Donny MacClay
• Ezra Buzzington as Bartender
• Torry Pendergrass as Demon
• Brian Tee as Intern
• Peggy Goss as Crazy Person