Joyce Summers
Kristine Sutherland as Joyce in her very last scene in the episode "Bring on the night"
First appearance "Welcome to the Hellmouth" Last appearance "Bring on the Night" (in a dream) Created by Joss Whedon
Statistics Affiliation Ally of the Scooby Gang Notable powers none Portrayed by  Kristine Sutherland

Joyce Summers is a fictional character played by Kristine Sutherland on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Kristine Sutherland (born Kristine Young on April 17, 1955 in Boise Idaho) is an actress best known for her role as Buffy Summers' " Bring on the Night " is the tenth episode of the seventh and final season of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Welcome to the Hellmouth " the first in a two-part series opener is episode 1 of season 1 of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer " Bring on the Night " is the tenth episode of the seventh and final season of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Joseph Hill " Joss " Whedon ( born June 23, 1964 in New York City is an Academy Award -nominated and Hugo Award The Scooby Gang, or " Scoobies " are a group of characters in the cult television series and comic book Buffy the Vampire Slayer who battle the Kristine Sutherland (born Kristine Young on April 17, 1955 in Boise Idaho) is an actress best known for her role as Buffy Summers' Kristine Sutherland (born Kristine Young on April 17, 1955 in Boise Idaho) is an actress best known for her role as Buffy Summers' Fictional narratives (and works of art exist beyond their completion e

Contents 1 Character history 2 Sunnydale 3 Writing and acting 4 Relationships and romantic interests 5 Personality 6 Appearances 6.1 Canonical Appearances 6.2 Non-canonical appearances 7 References

Character history

In the episode "Band Candy" we learn that Joyce was rebellious as a teenager, and tended to follow the "cool" crowd. In Los Angeles, as Joyce experiences marital discord with her husband, Hank, their daughter, Buffy, informs them that she has been chosen as the Slayer, and that her destiny is to fight demons. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an American franchise which spans several media and genres Buffy Summers is a fictional character from Joss Whedon 's Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise A Slayer, in the fictional Buffyverse established by Buffy and Angel, is a young Female bestowed with In the fictional Buffyverse established by ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'', a Demon is a kind of nonhuman life form generally believed to be evil Joyce and Hank, concerned about their daughter's mental health, place Buffy in a psych ward^[1]. Buffy is soon released, and the matter is never revisited. Joyce's marital problems, however, continue, and Buffy later notes that she believes that her father was unfaithful^[2]. Buffy begins to get into more trouble, culminating in an event where Buffy burns down the Hemery High School gymnasium^[3]. Buffy is expelled from school, and Joyce moves with her to Sunnydale for a fresh start after she and Hank divorce. Sunnydale California, is the fictional setting for the US television drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Sunnydale

In Sunnydale, Joyce owns an art gallery and maintains a close relationship with Buffy, although she has been disappointed by some of Buffy's behavior. Sunnydale California, is the fictional setting for the US television drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Joyce is a protective and loving parent, and she also becomes a maternal presence in the lives of Buffy's friends Willow Rosenberg and Xander Harris. Willow Rosenberg is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Alexander LaVelle "Xander" Harris (born 1981 in Sunnydale, California) is a Fictional character in the cult Television series When vampires attack Sunnydale High School on Parent-Teacher Night^[4], Joyce protects her daughter by attacking Spike with an axe after the other survivors flee the school. In the fictional world of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, a vampire is a species of demon Spike (aka William "the Bloody") played by James Marsters, is a Fictional character She is concerned about Buffy's poor academic performance, but she is proud to realize that Buffy is a strong leader who can take care of herself.

Joyce is disturbed when her daughter's boyfriend Angel turns into a stalker (after losing his soul and reverting to Angelus), and is even more upset to later learn^[5] that Buffy had lost her virginity to him. Angel is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt for the Television programs Buffy the Vampire Angel is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt for the Television programs Buffy the Vampire Joyce becomes increasingly frustrated with the distance between herself and her daughter. Later, when police officers visit the house and inform her that Buffy is a murder suspect, Joyce fears the worst^[6]. She meets Buffy, who is accompanied by Spike, outside their house^[7]. Buffy initially tries to convince her mom that she and Spike are in a band, but when the three are attacked by a vampire, Buffy stakes him in front of her mom before leaving to save the world. Joyce, stunned by this revelation, demands that Buffy make time to explain things to her: "If you walk out of this house right now, don't even think about coming back. " Buffy, taking her at her word, leaves town and spends several months in Los Angeles trying to escape her destiny. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West

While Buffy is gone, Joyce works with Giles and the Scooby Gang to locate her. Rupert Giles is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The Scooby Gang, or " Scoobies " are a group of characters in the cult television series and comic book Buffy the Vampire Slayer who battle the She develops a close friendship with Pat, a woman from her book club who is soon killed by zombies^[8]. Joyce is relieved when Buffy returns and wants things to go back to normal, and she tries to support Buffy's extracurricular activities while also encouraging her to think about her future. After accompanying Buffy on patrol, Joyce falls under a demon's spell that drives her to lead Sunnydale on a witch hunt^[9]. Sunnydale California, is the fictional setting for the US television drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She and others attempt to burn Buffy, Willow, and Amy Madison at the stake, and she is later horrified at her actions. Amy Madison is a Fictional character, a witch played by Elizabeth Anne Allen in the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Spike stops by the Summers' home when he returns to Sunnydale, and Joyce lends an empathetic ear as he relates the details of his recent break-up, earning his perpetual gratitude^[10]. Sunnydale California, is the fictional setting for the US television drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Joyce's only biological child is Buffy. However, in Season Five, a new daughter named Dawn mystically appears in her home, and her existence is suddenly interwoven into the memories of all the characters. Dawn Summers is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, portrayed by Joyce's health deteriorates, and she is diagnosed with a brain tumor^[11]. A brain tumor is any intracranial Tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the Brain itself ( Neurons Pressure from the tumor interferes with her mind, and she temporarily loses mental clarity^[12]. At this time, Joyce recognizes Dawn's anomalous nature, and confirms with Buffy that Dawn is not her daughter by birth. She loves and accepts Dawn as a member of the family, and urges Buffy to do everything in her power to protect Dawn.

Joyce's health improves after a successful surgery, although her life is soon in danger again. Glory, a hell-god, seeks a mystical "Key" that can open interdimensional portals. That Which Cannot Be Named, known as Glorificus, " Glory " or the Beast (see name below is a Fictional character in Although Glory does not realize that the Key is, in fact, Dawn, she knows that Buffy protects it; she threatens Buffy's family, and Joyce and Dawn temporarily stay with Spike for protection ^[13]. She continues her friendly relationship with Spike, and they watch a soap opera together. Soon afterwards, Joyce suddenly dies from a brain aneurysm in the end of the episode I Was Made to Love You. A cerebral aneurysm or brain aneurysm is a cerebrovascular disorder in which weakness in the wall of a cerebral Artery or Vein " I Was Made to Love You " is the 15th episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

The following episode^[14] details the aftermath of her death, featuring only diegetic music. Diegesis is the (fictional world in which the situations and events narrated occur and telling recounting as opposed to showing enacting Dawn, with the assistance of Spike and Doc, successfully resurrects some form of Joyce; however, realizing the inherent dangers of what she has done, Dawn breaks the spell before Joyce enters the house^[15]. Doc is a Fictional character in the cult Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Writing and acting

• Kristine Sutherland said that she drew from her experiences to play Joyce: "My mother was a single mother and struggled with a lot of those same issues that I struggle with as Joyce. For the sense of deep love and connection I draw on my own feelings for my own daughter. In terms of trying to parent an adolescent and my relationship with my mother. I try to figure out those struggles, and try to get into that from her point of view. ^[16]

• Sutherland has explained how "People said to me before I knew she was the slayer, 'how can you not know that she's a vampire slayer'. I did all kinds of things that my mother had no idea about. It didn't seem strange at all to me that she didn't know, because I think there's a healthy amount of denial at a certain point. That's important to have as a parent. "^[17]

• Sutherland commented on the character's role in Season 3: "Now that I know she's a vampire slayer, there's so much to process. I think Joyce is struggling to find her place in Buffy's life. There was a comfort level in the second season, that whatever Buffy was doing, she was on the right track. Finding out she was the vampire slayer just threw things right open, so I really struggled to find out what in her life I can share, and how to manage my sense of fear. . . It's strange to recognise that your daughter is so different from you, that she's this thing that you don't really understand and in many ways is so powerful, yet is still a kid, Joyce still has to figure out when to look out for her, when she needs it and when she doesn't. "^[18]

Relationships and romantic interests

Joyce rarely dates after her divorce, with notable exceptions:

• Ted — Joyce briefly falls for Ted, a robot^[19], but his behavior becomes psychotic and he tries to kill Buffy.
• Xander Harris — Joyce flirts with Xander Harris under the influence of a love spell that affected every woman in Sunnydale except for Cordelia^[20]. Alexander LaVelle "Xander" Harris (born 1981 in Sunnydale, California) is a Fictional character in the cult Television series Alexander LaVelle "Xander" Harris (born 1981 in Sunnydale, California) is a Fictional character in the cult Television series Sunnydale California, is the fictional setting for the US television drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Cordelia Chase (born January 1981, in Sunnydale, California,
• Rupert Giles — Under the influence of mystically enchanted chocolate bars that reverted them to their teenage personalities, she has sex with Buffy's Watcher, Rupert Giles, twice on top of a police car^[21]; although they remain friends, their collective embarrassment over that experience ensures no further intimacy. Rupert Giles is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In the fictional Buffyverse established by the television series Buffy and Angel, a Watcher is a member of a secret organization Rupert Giles is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
• Brian — Joyce is excited about her fledgling relationship with a new man named Brian and her daughters help her prepare for their first date. After their date, he sends her flowers, which arrive the day Joyce dies.

Personality

Early in the first season of Buffy, Joyce was portrayed as a stereotypical "Californian" mother; distant and reliant on "pop-psychology" techniques in raising her daughter but well-meaning. Fictional narratives (and works of art exist beyond their completion e As the series wore on and she became more of a central character, however, Joyce became more competent and sympathetic, as exemplified when she attacked Spike with an axe in order to protect her daughter. Spike (aka William "the Bloody") played by James Marsters, is a Fictional character She is typically portrayed - particularly after she discovers Buffy's true identity - as a warm, loving mother with a deep reserve of inner strength and a highly cynical and sarcastic streak (clearly inherited by her daughter).

Joyce often banters with Buffy and even held her own with Faith when the rogue Slayer held her hostage, sneering "Are you planning on slitting my throat anytime soon?" in the middle of Faith's monologue. Faith A Slayer, in the fictional Buffyverse established by Buffy and Angel, is a young Female bestowed with She is a fan of the soap opera Passions, which she watches with Spike, the movie Thelma and Louise, art (particularly African), and is a competent seamstress. Passions is an American television Soap opera created by Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American Road movie which breaks with tradition by featuring two female leads

Joyce hates potlucks (which she gives as a reason for not wanting a wake) and Jell-O (which, she confesses while in hospital, "creeps her out"). Jell-O is a Brand name belonging to USA -based Kraft Foods for a number of Gelatin desserts including fruit gels Puddings and no-bake

Appearances

Joyce Summers appeared in the series premiere^[22] as the mother of title character Buffy. Buffy Summers is a fictional character from Joss Whedon 's Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise She appeared in 58 episodes, at least once per season -- the only one outside the core cast - Gellar (Buffy), Brendon (Xander), Hannigan (Willow) and Head (Giles) - to do so. She beats in number of episodes, other than core four, all cast members, except Marsters (Spike), Caulfield (Anya) and Trachtenberg (Dawn).

Kristine Sutherland appeared in Buffy four times after Joyce's death: as Willow witnesses Buffy's memory of baby Dawn being brought home by Joyce and Hank^[23]; in a toxin-induced hallucination where Buffy remained a mental patient and her entire life as the Slayer was all an elaborate delusion^[1]; as a possible manifestation of the First Evil, visiting Dawn in the guise of Joyce's ghost (it is unclear if this apparition is indeed The First, though Whedon and Jane Espenson have said that was their intention)^[2]; and in Buffy's dream^[24]. Kristine Sutherland (born Kristine Young on April 17, 1955 in Boise Idaho) is an actress best known for her role as Buffy Summers' Fictional narratives (and works of art exist beyond their completion e Willow Rosenberg is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Dawn Summers is a Fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, portrayed by Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an American franchise which spans several media and genres A Slayer, in the fictional Buffyverse established by Buffy and Angel, is a young Female bestowed with The First Evil (also called The First) is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jane Espenson is an American television writer and producer who has worked on both situation comedies and serial dramas. It is never stated whether her appearance in Buffy's dream was actually Joyce's spirit contacting her, a manifestation of The First, or just a simple dream.

Canonical Appearances

Joyce has appeared in:

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 

Joyce appeared as a guest in 58 episodes:

• Season 1 (1997) - "Welcome to the Hellmouth", "The Harvest", "Witch", "Angel", "The Puppet Show", "Nightmares", "Prophecy Girl"
• Season 2 (1997, 1998) -"When She Was Bad", "School Hard", "Inca Mummy Girl"; "Ted", "Bad Eggs"; "Surprise", "Innocence", "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered", "Passion"; "Killed By Death", "Becoming, Part One", "Becoming, Part Two". Fictional narratives (and works of art exist beyond their completion e Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar " Welcome to the Hellmouth " the first in a two-part series opener is episode 1 of season 1 of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer " Witch " is episode 3 of Season One of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " The Puppet Show " is episode 9 in season 1 of the Television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Prophecy Girl " is episode 12 and the season finale of season 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) "When She Was Bad" is also the name of a book by Patricia Pearson " When She Was Bad " is the first episode in the second season " School Hard " is episode 3 of season 2 of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Inca Mummy Girl " is Episode 4 of Season 2 of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Becoming Part One " is episode 21 of season 2 of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Becoming Part Two " is episode 22 of season 2 of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
• Season 3 (1998, 1999) -"Anne", "Dead Man's Party", "Faith, Hope, & Trick", "Band Candy", "Lovers Walk", "Amends", "Gingerbread", "Helpless", "Bad Girls", "Consequences", "Enemies", "Earshot", "Choices", "The Prom", "Graduation Day, Part One"
• Season 4 (1999, 2000) - "The Freshman", "Fear Itself", "This Year's Girl", "Who Are You", "Restless". Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) " Faith Hope & Trick " is the third episode of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Band Candy " is the sixth episode of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Lovers Walk " is episode 8 of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Amends " is episode 10 of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Graduation Day Part One " is the 21st episode of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. " Fear Itself " is the fourth episode of season 4 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " This Year's Girl " is the 15th episode of season 4 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
• Season 5(2000, 2001) - "Buffy vs. Dracula", "Real Me", "The Replacement", "Out of My Mind", "No Place Like Home", Fool for Love", "Shadow", "Listening to Fear", Into the Woods, "Triangle", "Checkpoint", "Blood Ties", "Crush", "I Was Made to Love You", "The Body", "The Weight of the World". 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. " Buffy vs Dracula " is the first episode in season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " The Replacement " is the third episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Listening to Fear " is the ninth episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Crush " is the 14th episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " I Was Made to Love You " is the 15th episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " The Body " is the 16th Episode of season 5 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " The Weight of the World " is the 21st episode of season 5 of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
• Season 6 (2001, 2002) - "Normal Again"(in Buffy's visions of a different world)
• Season 7 (2002, 2003) - "Conversations with Dead People" (as a manifestation of The First), "Bring on the Night" (in Buffy's dream)

Joyce also appeared in The Origin comic book. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. " Normal Again " is the 17th episode of season 6 of the Television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. " Conversations with Dead People " is the seventh episode of the seventh and final season of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. " Bring on the Night " is the tenth episode of the seventh and final season of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In Season Eight's "The Long Way Home, part three," as Buffy and Ethan Rayne are traveling through Buffy's thoughts and dreams, several "cubes," each of it's faces depicting certain memories and dreams, scatter the background of the "dreamscape. " On one of the faces is the image of Joyce's dead body on the couch.

Non-canonical appearances

Joyce appears in Buffy expanded universe. She appears in many Buffy books/novels notably in Viva Las Buffy; Slayer Interrupted; A Stake to the Heart. Viva Las Buffy is a trade paperback collecting comic stories based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series Slayer Interrupted is a trade paperback collecting comic stories based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series A Stake to the Heart is a trade paperback collecting comic book stories based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series

She also appears in the Buffy movie, played by Candy Clark. Candace June Clark (born June 20, 1947) is an Oscar -nominated American film and television Actress.

References

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