Dawn Summers is a fictional character portrayed by Michelle Trachtenberg in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Buffy vs. Dracula (season 5), they were 14 years old.
They appear in 66 episodes out of a total of 144 aired and have accumulated 9910 positive votes.
The character of Dawn Summers is mainly associated with Buffy Summers, Xander Harris and Willow Rosenberg.
Episodes66
Buffy vs. Dracula
episode S5.E1 september 2000The one-and-only Dracula makes his way to Sunnydale and immediately has everyone enchanted. Even Buffy might not be able to resist his charms.
Real Me
episode S5.E2 october 2000As Harmony and her vampire gang plot Buffy's demise, Dawn adjusts to life with a Slayer.
The Replacement
episode S5.E3 october 2000When a demon creates a Xander double, the real Xander must convince his friends of his true identity.
Out of My Mind
episode S5.E4 october 2000While Riley's health begins to deteriorate, Spike and Harmony force a surgeon to remove the behavior modification chip embedded in Spike's brain.
No Place Like Home
episode S5.E5 october 2000Buffy learns more about Dawn after she discovers a mysterious orb linked to a group of monks being pursued by an incredibly powerful force.
Family
episode S5.E6 november 2000When relatives arrive in Sunnydale, to celebrate her birthday, Tara uses a magic spell on her friends to keep them from learning her "secret." Meanwhile, Glory unleashes a hoard of demons to hunt down Buffy.
Fool for Love
episode S5.E7 november 2000After being bested in a fight by an ordinary vampire, Buffy asks Spike to explain how he killed two Slayers many years earlier.
Shadow
episode S5.E8 november 2000Glory transforms a snake into a terrifying monster in her quest to find the Key; Joyce is hospitalized after being diagnosed with an illness.
Listening to Fear
episode S5.E9 november 2000As Joyce's sickness makes her begin doing odd things, a demon emerges from a meteorite and begins killing the mentally ill.
Into the Woods
episode S5.E10 december 2000After Buffy catches Riley in the clutches of a vampire-junkie, Riley makes an important decision regarding their relationship.
Triangle
episode S5.E11 january 2001While Giles is in England meeting with the Watcher Council, a bickering Anya and Willow mind the magic store and inadvertently conjure up a fearsome troll.
Checkpoint
episode S5.E12 january 2001The Watcher Council travels to Sunnydale to review Buffy's skills as a Slayer; meanwhile, Glory puts her search for the Key into high gear.
Blood Ties
episode S5.E13 february 2001When Dawn learns her true identity, she runs away - only to encounter Glory.
Crush
episode S5.E14 february 2001Buffy learns that Spike has a crush on her - a situation made all the more dangerous by Drusilla's return to Sunnydale.
I Was Made to Love You
episode S5.E15 february 2001Buffy and her friends encounter an incredibly strong female robot with only one thing on its mind - love.
The Body
episode S5.E16 february 2001Buffy, Dawn, and their friends deal with the aftermath of Joyce's death.
Forever
episode S5.E17 april 2001With some help from Spike, Dawn attempts to bring Joyce back from the dead.
Intervention
episode S5.E18 april 2001A weary Buffy seeks to regain focus by embarking on a quest with the First Slayer; Spike cavorts with his very own "Buffybot" and Glory instructs her minions to spy on Buffy's friends in the hopes of ascertaining the Key's true identity.
Tough Love
episode S5.E19 may 2001When Tara falls victim to Glory's incredible power, Willow embraces dark magic and launches a counterattack.
Spiral
episode S5.E20 may 2001Realizing they may never be able to vanquish Glory, Buffy and the gang decide to flee Sunnydale in Spike's R.V. to protect Dawn.
The Weight of the World
episode S5.E21 may 2001When Buffy lapses into a catatonic state, Willow uses magic to find out why; a tug-of-war erupts between Glory and Ben over Dawn's ultimate fate.
The Gift
episode S5.E22 may 2001As Glory prepares Dawn for a bloodletting ritual that will open a portal to another dimension, Buffy and her friends prepare for battle.
Bargaining: Part 1
episode S6.E1 october 2001The gang hope to bring Buffy back from the dead. Meanwhile, motorcycle-riding demons discover the Buffybot has been posing as the Slayer.
Bargaining: Part 2
episode S6.E2 october 2001As the Hellions continue to ravage Sunnydale, a feral Buffy claws her way out of her own grave and must come to the aid of her friends.
After Life
episode S6.E3 october 2001Buffy and her friends battle a demon that may have hitched a ride with Buffy as she crossed into the world from another dimension.
Flooded
episode S6.E4 october 2001While trying to get a loan, Buffy runs afoul of three deadbeat sorcerers who are using the otherworldly powers of a demon to rob a bank.
Life Serial
episode S6.E5 october 2001Buffy's powers are tested by Andrew, Jonathan and Warren, who seek to expose and exploit her weaknesses in an effort to destroy her.
All the Way
episode S6.E6 october 2001Dawn discovers her crush has a deadly secret. Xander announces his engagement to Anya, and Tara worries about Willow's reliance on magic.
Once More, with Feeling
episode S6.E7 november 2001In this musical extravaganza, Sunnydale residents find themselves bursting into song, and flame, when a demon attempts to make Dawn his bride.
Tabula Rasa
episode S6.E8 november 2001While trying to find a way to make Buffy forget about her afterlife experience, Willow inadvertently casts a spell that erases everyone's memories.
Smashed
episode S6.E9 november 2001Willow turns Amy the Rat into her old self; Jonathan, Warren and Andrew steal a diamond; and Spike discovers something unexpected about Buffy.
Wrecked
episode S6.E10 november 2001Amy introduces Willow to a warlock whose powerful black magic proves addictive; Buffy and Spike deal with the aftermath of their night of passion.
Gone
episode S6.E11 january 2002The Three Geeks mistakenly turn Buffy invisible. The Slayer takes some advantage from going unseen. Willow has to do the detective without using magic, while Xander finds Spike doing some weird physical training.
Doublemeat Palace
episode S6.E12 january 2002When Buffy gets a job at the Doublemeat Palace, a local fast-food restaurant, she begins to believe that disappearing co-workers and the secret ingredient to the restaurant's hamburger may be connected.
Dead Things
episode S6.E13 february 2002After Jonathan, Andrew, and Warren accidentally kill Warren's ex-girlfriend Katrina, they set Buffy up to make her believe it was she who killed the girl.
Older and Far Away
episode S6.E14 february 2002After Dawn talks to a guidance counselor about her feeling lonely, she accidentally puts a spell on Buffy and her friends, trapping them inside the Summer's house with a sword-wielding demon.
As You Were
episode S6.E15 february 2002Buffy's old boyfriend, Riley Finn, shows up unexpectedly as he tracks a demon about to hatch eggs that could wipe out Sunnydale.
Hell's Bells
episode S6.E16 march 2002Anya and Xander's wedding is thrown into turmoil when a man claiming to be Xander's future self turns up at the ceremony.
Normal Again
episode S6.E17 march 2002After Buffy is stung by a demon, she begins to have vivid day-dreams about a mental asylum. She gradually begins to believe that she is a crazy girl back in L.A and that Sunnydale and all her friends are just a figment of her imagination.
Entropy
episode S6.E18 april 2002Anya returns to Sunnydale, bent on revenge for Xander leaving her at the altar. She has since become a Vengence demon again, but ends up hurting Xander in a way she never expected.
Seeing Red
episode S6.E19 may 2002Willow and Tara wallow in their togetherness, but things aren't as happy everywhere else. Buffy has to face both Xander and Spike, whilst tracking Warren and Company to foil their next move.
Villains
episode S6.E20 may 2002A vengeful Willow uses her enormous power to track down Warren, despite Buffy's strong feelings about targeting humans.
Two to Go
episode S6.E21 may 2002Fueled by black magic, Willow targets Andrew and Jonathan, leading to a battle between Buffy and Willow; Spike fights an unstoppable foe.
Grave
episode S6.E22 may 2002After sucking all the energy out of Giles, a powerful Willow sets off to destroy the world.
Lessons
episode S7.E1 september 2002Sunnydale High is re-opened, with a new designed campus and a new principal, Robin Wood. It is Dawn's first day at school there and Buffy accompanies her to class, only to discover evil spirits lurking in the basement.
Beneath You
episode S7.E2 october 2002A giant worm-like creature begins stalking a young woman. As the gang begin to investigate, they realize its appearance in Sunnydale may be linked to Anya.
Same Time, Same Place
episode S7.E3 october 2002Willow's return proves problematic when she is literally unable to see her friends--and is left with a creature that paralyzes its victims.
Help
episode S7.E4 october 2002Buffy begins a new job as school counsellor at Sunnydale High. On her first day she encounters a troubled young girl who is convinced she is about to die.
Selfless
episode S7.E5 october 2002Anya's violent and deadly act of vengeance leaves everyone stunned. Buffy must put aside her feelings and take action before more people die.
Him
episode S7.E6 november 2002Xander and Spike search for the source of a spell that has bewitched the girls into competing for the affections of the high school quarterback.
Conversations with Dead People
episode S7.E7 november 2002Buffy strikes up a conversation with a vampire who was once an acquaintance in high school. Dawn defends Joyce from a menacing creature.
Sleeper
episode S7.E8 november 2002Buffy and her friends fear Spike may be to blame when a number of people around town mysteriously disappear.
Never Leave Me
episode S7.E9 november 2002Buffy hopes to learn more about what she's up against with the First by taking Spike prisoner; Xander and Anya interrogate Andrew.
Bring on the Night
episode S7.E10 december 2002Giles returns to Sunnydale with three potential slayers, whom Buffy must protect from The First. Meanwhile, a ferocious Uber-vampire is released from the Hellmouth and Buffy must kill it before it kills one of the potentials.
Showtime
episode S7.E11 january 2003Buffy has to keep the ever increasing number of potential Slayers from panicking while Giles and Anya seek answers from the Beljoxa's Eye.
Potential
episode S7.E12 january 2003Buffy takes the Potentials to a demon bar and then to a vampire nest, in order to teach them the art of slaying. When Willow casts a spell to seek out the next Potential, the spell leads them to believe that Dawn may be a future slayer.
The Killer in Me
episode S7.E13 february 2003After Willow and Kennedy share their first kiss, Willow is transformed into Warren, the man she killed last year. When she sets out to find help, she bumps into an old friend. Meanwhile, Buffy searches for answers when Spike's chip causes him great pain, and the gang suspect that Giles may really be The First
First Date
episode S7.E14 february 2003Buffy accepts an invitation to dinner from Principal Wood, and the secrets of his past are revealed. Xander impresses a beautiful girl with his knowledge of rope, and she seems to be interested in tying him up. Meanwhile, the First contacts Andrew in another attempt to destroy the Potentials, and Giles finds himself tongue-tied with the new Potential, Chao-Ahn.
Get It Done
episode S7.E15 february 2003The Scoobies use a spell to transport Buffy into a shadow world, where she meets the men who created the first slayer. However, in order for her to return home, the gang must find and slay a ferocious demon
Storyteller
episode S7.E16 february 2003Andrew creates a documentary called "Buffy, Slayer of the Vampyres", a record of the current situation in Sunnydale to show to future generations. He manages to capture many important moments, and to annoy almost everyone in the house. But Buffy needs to tear him away from his filmmaking because the Seal of Danzalthar is active and Andrew may hold the key to closing it before it destroys the town.
Lies My Parents Told Me
episode S7.E17 march 2003Robin Wood seeks revenge on Spike for killing his mother nearly 30 years ago, whilst everyone else tries to find out how The First has control over him.
Dirty Girls
episode S7.E18 april 2003Faith returns to Sunnydale just as a new villain, Caleb, arrives and sends Buffy a message in the form of a badly beaten Potential. Buffy leads the rest of the girls to Caleb and The First's lair, with devastating consequences.
Empty Places
episode S7.E19 april 2003After their horrifying loss at the vineyard, the gang turn against Buffy and begin to follow Faith instead. Meanwhile, Spike and Andrew travel to an old church to question a priest about Caleb.
Touched
episode S7.E20 may 2003Faith and the Potentials search underground for a weapon, whilst Buffy confronts Caleb at the vineyard.
End of Days
episode S7.E21 may 2003Buffy has a powerful new weapon, but the gang cannot find any information about the origins of the mysterious scythe. Eventually the Slayer goes herself in search of knowledge, and finds a new ally, an old friend, and great danger.
Chosen
episode S7.E22 may 2003After killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. Willow invokes a magic spell that alters the ancient Slayer spell and gives Buffy the allies she needs to fight the Uber-Vamp army. An epic battle ensues and several good friends are lost. At the end, Buffy faces a completely new problem -- one she's glad to have.
- Buffy vs. Dracula
- Real Me
- The Replacement
- Out of My Mind
- No Place Like Home
- Family
- Fool for Love
- Shadow
- Listening to Fear
- Into the Woods
- Triangle
- Checkpoint
- Blood Ties
- Crush
- I Was Made to Love You
- The Body
- Forever
- Intervention
- Tough Love
- Spiral
- The Weight of the World
- The Gift
- Bargaining: Part 1
- Bargaining: Part 2
- After Life
- Flooded
- Life Serial
- All the Way
- Once More, with Feeling
- Tabula Rasa
- Smashed
- Wrecked
- Gone
- Doublemeat Palace
- Dead Things
- Older and Far Away
- As You Were
- Hell's Bells
- Normal Again
- Entropy
- Seeing Red
- Villains
- Two to Go
- Grave
- Lessons
- Beneath You
- Same Time, Same Place
- Help
- Selfless
- Him
- Conversations with Dead People
- Sleeper
- Never Leave Me
- Bring on the Night
- Showtime
- Potential
- The Killer in Me
- First Date
- Get It Done
- Storyteller
- Lies My Parents Told Me
- Dirty Girls
- Empty Places
- Touched
- End of Days
- Chosen
Best moments10
- Buffy takes the Potentials to a demon bar and then to a vampire nest, in order to teach them the art of slaying. When Willow casts a spell to seek out the next Potential, the spell leads them to believe that Dawn may be a future slayer.
- When Dawn learns her true identity, she runs away - only to encounter Glory.
- Buffy strikes up a conversation with a vampire who was once an acquaintance in high school. Dawn defends Joyce from a menacing creature.
- As Harmony and her vampire gang plot Buffy's demise, Dawn adjusts to life with a Slayer.
- Dawn discovers her crush has a deadly secret. Xander announces his engagement to Anya, and Tara worries about Willow's reliance on magic.
- With some help from Spike, Dawn attempts to bring Joyce back from the dead.
- Buffy learns more about Dawn after she discovers a mysterious orb linked to a group of monks being pursued by an incredibly powerful force.
- Xander and Spike search for the source of a spell that has bewitched the girls into competing for the affections of the high school quarterback.
- As the Hellions continue to ravage Sunnydale, a feral Buffy claws her way out of her own grave and must come to the aid of her friends.
- Sunnydale High is re-opened, with a new designed campus and a new principal, Robin Wood. It is Dawn's first day at school there and Buffy accompanies her to class, only to discover evil spirits lurking in the basement.
- Potential
- Blood Ties
- Conversations with Dead People
- Real Me
- All the Way
- Forever
- No Place Like Home
- Him
- Bargaining: Part 2
- Lessons