Rupert Giles is a fictional character portrayed by Anthony Head in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Welcome to the Hellmouth (season 1), they were 43 years old.
They appear in 122 episodes out of a total of 144 aired and have accumulated 25039 positive votes.
The character of Rupert Giles is mainly associated with Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg and Xander Harris.
Episodes122
Welcome to the Hellmouth
episode S1.E1 march 1997When teen vampire slayer Buffy tries to start a new life at Sunnydale High, she discovers that the school sits atop a demonic dimensional portal.
The Harvest
episode S1.E2 march 1997Buffy and her friends encounter a powerful vampire bent on opening a portal to a dimension inhabited by demons.
Witch
episode S1.E3 march 1997Buffy suspects she has a witch on her hands when the cheerleading squad falls victim to sudden blindness and spontaneous combustion.
Teacher's Pet
episode S1.E4 march 1997Buffy's biology teacher is killed by a giant praying mantis that assumes the form of a beautiful substitute teacher.
Never Kill a Boy on the First Date
episode S1.E5 march 1997With Buffy preoccupied by her date with Owen, Giles is trapped by a group of vampires seeking to raise a powerful leader.
The Pack
episode S1.E6 april 1997Xander and several other students are possessed by the spirit of a demonic breed of hyenas that wreak havoc at the high school
Angel
episode S1.E7 april 1997Buffy discovers Angel's dark secret and hesitates to do anything about it, which could spell danger for someone she loves.
I, Robot... You, Jane
episode S1.E8 april 1997Willow's new Internet chat buddy turns out to be a powerful demon electronically unleashed from a centuries-old, newly digitized book.
The Puppet Show
episode S1.E9 may 1997Buffy suspects that a ventriloquist's dummy may be harvesting organs from classmates performing in a talent show.
Nightmares
episode S1.E10 may 1997A series of strange occurrences lead Buffy and her friends to discover that their worst nightmares have literally become reality.
Out of Mind, Out of Sight
episode S1.E11 may 1997When an invisible menace starts attacking students and faculty at Sunnydale High, the Scooby Gang traces the problem back to Cordelia.
Prophecy Girl
episode S1.E12 june 1997Giles discovers an ancient book foretelling Buffy's death at the hands of the Master.
When She Was Bad
episode S2.E1 september 1997Buffy returns from summer vacation sporting an attitude and suffers from recurring nightmares involving the Master. Meanwhile, the Anointed One and his followers plot their revenge.
Some Assembly Required
episode S2.E2 september 1997Two science club nerds use body parts to create the "perfect girlfriend" for a teenager who has been brought back from the dead.
School Hard
episode S2.E3 september 1997Buffy's mother and friends become trapped inside Sunnydale High School when a vampire named Spike launches an attack against the Slayer on Parent-Teacher night.
Inca Mummy Girl
episode S2.E4 october 1997An Incan Princess mummy is reanimated in Sunnydale where she sucks the life force from others in order to stay alive.
Reptile Boy
episode S2.E5 october 1997Buffy and Cordelia attend a frat party where they are offered as human sacrifices to a reptile-like creature.
Halloween
episode S2.E6 october 1997On Halloween, Buffy and her friends patronize an unusual costume shop where customers turn into whatever costume they are wearing.
Lie to Me
episode S2.E7 november 1997Buffy is lured into a trap by a group of undead wannabes who hope that Spike will make them vampires in exchange for giving him the Slayer.
The Dark Age
episode S2.E8 november 1997Giles' past comes back to haunt him as a demon he and Ethan Rayne summoned in their wild youth seeks them out in Sunnydale.
What's My Line?: Part 1
episode S2.E9 november 1997Spike brings in three professional bounty hunters to eliminate Buffy while she ponders on what her profession might be if her fate wasn't already sealed.
What's My Line?: Part 2
episode S2.E10 november 1997Buffy joins forces with another Slayer in hopes of saving Angel from the clutches of Spike and Drusilla.
Ted
episode S2.E11 december 1997Buffy's mom introduces her new boyfriend, who charms everyone except Buffy. When she confronts his dark side, she is left questioning her actions.
Bad Eggs
episode S2.E12 january 1998Buffy and her friends encounter even more trouble than expected when the eggs they are given in health class turn out to be prehistoric parasites that take over their lives.
Surprise
episode S2.E13 january 1998To give Buffy a surprise on her 17th birthday, Drusilla and Spike bring together the body parts of a dismembered demon who cannot be killed.
Innocence
episode S2.E14 january 1998Buffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.
Phases
episode S2.E15 january 1998Buffy and her friends discover secrets about themselves as they battle a werewolf, its hunter, and their own emotions.
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
episode S2.E16 february 1998As Valentine's Day approaches, Xander tries to improve his love life through witchcraft and finds himself with too much of a good thing.
Passion
episode S2.E17 february 1998Angel steps up his torment of Buffy and her friends as Jenny searches for a way to restore his soul.
Killed by Death
episode S2.E18 march 1998While hospitalized with a severe case of the flu, Buffy battles a demon that sucks the life out of sick children.
I Only Have Eyes for You
episode S2.E19 april 1998Sunnydale High School is haunted by the ghosts of a former student and teacher who reenact their tragic romance through the bodies of the school's current inhabitants.
Go Fish
episode S2.E20 may 1998Members of the Sunnydale swim team are killed by a gill monster of unknown origins.
Becoming: Part 1
episode S2.E21 may 1998Angel plots to revive an ancient demon bent on sweeping everything on earth into hell itself.
Becoming: Part 2
episode S2.E22 may 1998Spike strikes an unlikely alliance with Buffy to keep Angel from destroying the world.
Anne
episode S3.E1 september 1998Buffy -- living on her own in a big city -- assists a girl whose boyfriend has mysteriously vanished. Back in Sunnydale, Buffy's friends do their best to battle the forces of evil without her.
Dead Man's Party
episode S3.E2 october 1998A Nigerian mask reanimates the dead, forcing Buffy to battle a horde of zombies.
Faith, Hope & Trick
episode S3.E3 october 1998A charismatic Slayer visits Sunnydale and wins over many of Buffy's friends. Meanwhile, two powerful vampires plot an attack.
Beauty and the Beasts
episode S3.E4 october 1998Oz becomes the prime suspect when a series of animal-like attacks occur in Sunnydale.
Homecoming
episode S3.E5 november 1998As Buffy and Cordelia vie for Homecoming Queen, a group of killers gather to participate in SlayerFest '98.
Band Candy
episode S3.E6 november 1998Adults throughout Sunnydale behave like immature teenagers after they eat cursed candy.
Revelations
episode S3.E7 november 1998With some help from Faith's new watcher, Buffy seeks to destroy a weapon-like glove before it falls into the hands of a demon.
Lovers Walk
episode S3.E8 november 1998Spike returns to Sunnydale and kidnaps Willow in hopes of creating a magic spell that will make Drusilla love him again.
The Wish
episode S3.E9 december 1998Cordelia's wish for a Buffy-free Sunnydale comes true, plunging her into a world where vampires have control of the town.
Amends
episode S3.E10 december 1998As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.
Gingerbread
episode S3.E11 january 1999After discovering the corpses of two young children bearing a symbol linked to the occult, Joyce spearheads a campaign to rid Sunnydale of witches.
Helpless
episode S3.E12 january 1999As her birthday approaches, Buffy loses her slayer powers and must do battle with a vampire who is not only extremely powerful but also quite mad.
The Zeppo
episode S3.E13 january 1999Xander experiences an adventure of his own when he encounters a group of reanimated corpses out to construct a bomb. Meanwhile, Buffy and her friends battle the forces of evil when the Hellmouth reopens.
Bad Girls
episode S3.E14 february 1999Faith convinces Buffy to live on the wild side, with fatal consequences.
Consequences
episode S3.E15 february 1999A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.
Doppelgangland
episode S3.E16 february 1999While casting a magic spell, Anya and Willow accidentally summon Willow's evil double from an alternate universe.
Enemies
episode S3.E17 march 1999As Faith attempts to seduce Angel and steal his soul, the Mayor summons a dark-magic demon to finish the job.
Earshot
episode S3.E18 september 1999A mouthless demon infects Buffy with the ability to hear everyone's thoughts, but what starts out as a useful power soon turns into a curse.
Choices
episode S3.E19 may 1999The Mayor takes Willow prisoner after Buffy and her friends steal away a box containing demonic energy needed for Ascension Day.
The Prom
episode S3.E20 may 1999After Angel breaks off their relationship, Buffy single-handedly battles three fearsome hell hounds so that her classmates can enjoy their senior prom.
Graduation Day: Part 1
episode S3.E21 may 1999In an effort to distract Buffy from the Ascension, the mayor instructs Faith to poison Angel.
Graduation Day: Part 2
episode S3.E22 july 1999On Ascension Day, Buffy and her friends prepare for the ultimate battle as they face off against the mayor and a horde of vampires.
The Freshman
episode S4.E1 october 1999Buffy feels like a fish out of water in her first year at college, but the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student puts her back in her element.
Living Conditions
episode S4.E2 october 1999Buffy finds herself at odds with her new roommate and is troubled by a series of disturbing dreams involving a soul-sucking demon.
The Harsh Light of Day
episode S4.E3 october 1999As Buffy gets to know a charming student named Parker, Spike searches for a ring that, according to legend, makes the wearer invincible.
Fear Itself
episode S4.E4 october 1999On Halloween, Buffy and her friends find themselves trapped inside a haunted frat house complete with real bats, zombies, and a terrifying demon.
Beer Bad
episode S4.E5 november 1999Xander finds employment as a bartender at a pub where some of Buffy's friends turn into terrifying Cro-Magnon creatures.
Wild at Heart
episode S4.E6 november 1999When Oz falls hard for a sexy singer who also happens to be a werewolf, he must choose between Willow and his own animal instincts.
The Initiative
episode S4.E7 november 1999Spike finds himself targeted by a group of commandos after he escapes from a military lab underneath the Sunnydale campus.
Pangs
episode S4.E8 november 1999On Thanksgiving, Buffy encounters the spirit of a Native American warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.
Something Blue
episode S4.E9 november 1999One of Willow's spells causes her statements to become reality, with consequences both entertaining and life-threatening.
Hush
episode S4.E10 december 1999When everyone in Sunnydale loses their voice, the Scooby Gang must silently solve the mystery of the monsters who stole their ability to speak.
Doomed
episode S4.E11 january 2000While attempting to redefine her relationship with Riley, Buffy must also stop demons that are determined to reopen the Hellmouth.
A New Man
episode S4.E12 january 2000Ethan Rayne returns to town and transforms Giles into a demon. Spike is the only one who can help.
The I in Team
episode S4.E13 february 2000Buffy teams with Riley after she is allowed access to the Initiative; Spike is targeted by commandos.
Goodbye Iowa
episode S4.E14 february 2000Tension erupts between Buffy and an ailing Riley as they pursue Professor Maggie Walsh's killer.
This Year's Girl
episode S4.E15 february 2000Faith awakens from her coma and seeks revenge against Buffy.
Who Are You?
episode S4.E16 february 2000Having switched bodies with Buffy, Faith enjoys freedom. Meanwhile, Buffy finds herself at the mercy of the Watcher's Council.
Superstar
episode S4.E17 april 2000Buffy senses that something is amiss when Jonathan becomes a hero to everyone in Sunnydale.
Where the Wild Things Are
episode S4.E18 april 2000Buffy and Riley's passionate lovemaking energizes supernatural elements inside a frat house.
New Moon Rising
episode S4.E19 may 2000Oz's return to Sunnydale leads to his incarceration by the Initiative and complicates the relationship between Willow and Tara.
The Yoko Factor
episode S4.E20 may 2000After joining forces with Adam, Spike drives a wedge between Buffy and her friends. Meanwhile, Angel's return to Sunnydale leads to a violent confrontation with Riley.
Primeval
episode S4.E21 may 2000Having gained control of Riley's mind, Adam sets in motion his plot to create an army of unstoppable soldiers and destroy the Initiative.
Restless
episode S4.E22 may 2000Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles experience dreams in which they are pursued by a mysterious figure.
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.
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.
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.
Sleeper
episode S7.E8 november 2002Buffy and her friends fear Spike may be to blame when a number of people around town mysteriously disappear.
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.
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.
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.
- Welcome to the Hellmouth
- The Harvest
- Witch
- Teacher's Pet
- Never Kill a Boy on the First Date
- The Pack
- Angel
- I, Robot... You, Jane
- The Puppet Show
- Nightmares
- Out of Mind, Out of Sight
- Prophecy Girl
- When She Was Bad
- Some Assembly Required
- School Hard
- Inca Mummy Girl
- Reptile Boy
- Halloween
- Lie to Me
- The Dark Age
- What's My Line?: Part 1
- What's My Line?: Part 2
- Ted
- Bad Eggs
- Surprise
- Innocence
- Phases
- Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
- Passion
- Killed by Death
- I Only Have Eyes for You
- Go Fish
- Becoming: Part 1
- Becoming: Part 2
- Anne
- Dead Man's Party
- Faith, Hope & Trick
- Beauty and the Beasts
- Homecoming
- Band Candy
- Revelations
- Lovers Walk
- The Wish
- Amends
- Gingerbread
- Helpless
- The Zeppo
- Bad Girls
- Consequences
- Doppelgangland
- Enemies
- Earshot
- Choices
- The Prom
- Graduation Day: Part 1
- Graduation Day: Part 2
- The Freshman
- Living Conditions
- The Harsh Light of Day
- Fear Itself
- Beer Bad
- Wild at Heart
- The Initiative
- Pangs
- Something Blue
- Hush
- Doomed
- A New Man
- The I in Team
- Goodbye Iowa
- This Year's Girl
- Who Are You?
- Superstar
- Where the Wild Things Are
- New Moon Rising
- The Yoko Factor
- Primeval
- Restless
- 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
- Flooded
- Life Serial
- All the Way
- Once More, with Feeling
- Tabula Rasa
- Two to Go
- Grave
- Lessons
- Beneath You
- Sleeper
- Bring on the Night
- Showtime
- The Killer in Me
- First Date
- Lies My Parents Told Me
- Dirty Girls
- Empty Places
- Touched
- End of Days
- Chosen
Best moments10
- Angel steps up his torment of Buffy and her friends as Jenny searches for a way to restore his soul.
- Ethan Rayne returns to town and transforms Giles into a demon. Spike is the only one who can help.
- Adults throughout Sunnydale behave like immature teenagers after they eat cursed candy.
- Giles' past comes back to haunt him as a demon he and Ethan Rayne summoned in their wild youth seeks them out in Sunnydale.
- Fueled by black magic, Willow targets Andrew and Jonathan, leading to a battle between Buffy and Willow; Spike fights an unstoppable foe.
- As her birthday approaches, Buffy loses her slayer powers and must do battle with a vampire who is not only extremely powerful but also quite mad.
- While 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.
- Faith convinces Buffy to live on the wild side, with fatal consequences.
- Buffy suspects that a ventriloquist's dummy may be harvesting organs from classmates performing in a talent show.
- Buffy and Riley's passionate lovemaking energizes supernatural elements inside a frat house.
- Passion
- A New Man
- Band Candy
- The Dark Age
- Two to Go
- Helpless
- Flooded
- Bad Girls
- The Puppet Show
- Where the Wild Things Are