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EPISODE GUIDE

Poor Devon was only in eight episodes between seasons 2 and 4 of Buffy, and his part was never critical to the storyline. But if you're wondering what he did get to do, this page will provide the answers. Plus, because like Devon I am shallow, I've also noted what he's wearing.

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SEASON 2

Inca Mummy Girl - 2.04
Action:

We first meet Devon as one of Cordelia's many high school boyfriends. She is busy ordering him about but Devon seems fairly unfazed by her assertiveness. Once she departs he solicits Oz's opinion of her. He also notes that it is hard for a girl to impress Oz, and that his lead guitarist doesn't use the "currency" of being in a band enough to get him said females.

Later, at a dance in the Bronze, Devon is on stage, singing. Just off-camera, several women and a few men swoon at his raw masculinity. Oz asks him to identify Willow, but Devon thinks he's talking about Ampata, the eponymous villain of this episode's piece.

Wardrobe:
In scene one Devon sports a shiny, black leather jacket, over a stripy shirt with a small collar. On his bottom half are black pants, held up by a belt with a big silver buckle.

At the dance, he makes sure that he gets a bit of attention by wearing a skin-tight white vest under a brown-and-white patterned shirt, which shows off a large section of his ever so lovely chest. A pair of sunglasses are tucked into the neck of the vest for some reason. His bottom half is as the first scene.

Hallowe'en - 2.06
Action:

Devon himself doesn't make an appearance but he is the subject of Cordelia's conversation with Angel in the Bronze. They are at this stage still dating, but he has stood Cordelia up. She mocks the quality of Devon's car. The next day she bumps into Oz and asks him to convey to Devon her displeasure, but not to actually say anything to him so he doesn't think that she is bothered.

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - 2.16
Action:

A mere cameo here, and no lines (for shame). The Dingoes play in the Bronze as usual, and Devon sings. As usual, his style is more than a little sexy, and were the music not so loud the sound of ovaries popping might well be discerned.

Wardrobe:
A very nice shiny silver shirt and a pair of dark grey pants, with a small cord necklace.

SEASON 3

Dead Man's Party - 3.02
Action:
Devon (avec band) appears at Buffy's welcome home hootenanny, gets to utter one line and then does what he does best, which is sing in a manner which increases ambient testosterone levels by several hundred per cent.

Presently, Buffy's house is overrun by zombies, a delightful consequence of Joyce buying an evil African mask. Devon helps the Scoobies in fighting them, or at least expelling them from the house, before running away - an understandable reaction given the circumstances.

Wardrobe:
For Devon, he's fairly conservative: a brown shirt decorated with flowers over some ripped blue jeans and black shoes. He isn't wearing any socks.

Homecoming - 3.05
Action:

A first: Devon doesn't sing in this episode. Instead he's on hand to announce the winner of the Homecoming Queen election, for which Cordelia and Buffy have been vying. Sadly neither win, and Devon is last seen waving the tiara over the heads of the two girls who did tie for the position.

Wardrobe:
He really outdoes himself this time: a glittering, gold shirt open (as ever) to reveal a large expanse of chest. If this wasn't enough he's also wearing a pair of black leather pants, and he accessorises beautifully with a gold chain around his neck. Why everyone didn't just jump him and rip his clothes off remains a mystery.

Band Candy - 3.06
Action:
Normal service is resumed: Devon is singing in the Bronze. This time, chocolate-crazed adults are among the revellers, and Devon remarks to Oz that, "they're digging us, man!" He seems quite pleased - until one such reveller (Willow's semi-naked doctor) shoves him out of the way and proceeds to try and stage-dive.

Wardrobe:
A red and white patterned shirt, with dark pants and a string of beads around his neck. He seems to have changed his hair too: it looks a little more ruffled.

Revelations - 3.07
Action:
Another fleeting appearance, and guess what? Devon sings. Then he bows.

Wardrobe:
Camouflage cargo pants and a black, sort of lacy see-through short-sleeved shirt, which shows off his biceps very nicely. Outside the Bronze, two passing nuns fall pregnant.

Döpplegangland - 3.16
Action:
In a shock move, Devon gets to do something other than sing and look pretty: he and Oz set up equipment, discuss roadies and fruity jazz bands, and leer at Evil Willow. Well, maybe only Devon does that last bit.

When the full gravity of the situation is apparent, and he and everyone else is held hostage by Evil Willow's minions, he spends much of the episode hiding behind the drumkit. That is until Buffy and the gang attack, where he tries to climb out of the Bronze on the stage ropes. He isn't athletic enough to do so, but we do get a lovely view of his smooth stomach as he tries. He gives up but then crashes to the ground as Oz is thrown violently into him by Evil Willow. We last see him picking himself up off the floor as the baddies are defeated.

Wardrobe:
A dark green tee or vest under a plaid jacket, with dark pants.

SEASON 4

Harsh Light of Day - 4.03
Action:

Devon's last ever on-screen appearance is at the beginning of this episode. He's back to what he does best: singing at the Bronze. Afterwards, he helps Oz move equipment into the van and opines that the Dingoes will be a success in LA. We also find out from Oz that Devon once dated Harmony but dumped her for being too flaky.

Wardrobe:
Blue jeans, and a spangly denim jacket which appears to be decorated by leaves, picked out in beads or sequins apparently. He's also got a belt with shiny things on it and, best of all, a cut-off tee with the American flag on the front that reveals a large section of his lovely midriff. A fitting send-off.

Something Blue - 4.09
Action:

Devon isn't in the episode, but Willow refers to him as the person who told her Oz had sent for his belongings.

New Moon Rising - 4.19
Action:

As with Something Blue he is only mentioned rather than seen - and this is the last time! Oz comes back from Tibet and tells the Scooby gang he's going to Devon's house to see if he can crash there. So he is still alive at the end of season 4 - but that's about all we know. Farewell, sweet Devon!

 

 

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