"Real Me" is the second episode of the fifth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and is the eightieth episode altogether. It was written by David Fury and directed by David Grossman. It originally broadcast on October 3, 2000. A day in the life of Buffy's sister Dawn is transcribed into her diary in her point of view. To Dawn, it's tough to live with a Slayer as an older sister. To Buffy, it's tough to live with a sister who's constantly getting in trouble—like when Harmony returns to town with a gang and kidnaps Dawn.