Almost 30 years ago, Joss Whedon transformed a mediocre movie script into a groundbreaking television series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer not only redefined the landscape of sci-fi and fantasy shows, but also elevated the entire genre of teen television. Now, reports suggest a legacy sequel is in the works, with Sarah Michelle Gellar potentially reprising her iconic role as Buffy Summers for a Hulu revival.
To celebrate this exciting possibility, we're revisiting the original series and highlighting 15 of its best episodes. Premiering on the WB network on March 10, 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer proved that compelling television could be built around a teenage girl fighting vampires, demons, and the everyday anxieties of adolescence.
The show's ensemble cast redefined the concept of a ragtag team, portraying the teen (and later college-age) angst and anxieties against a backdrop of near-constant apocalyptic threats.
This list showcases the best of the original series, blending absurd humor, intense drama, and everything in between as Buffy and the "Scooby Gang" navigate their extraordinary lives. Note: We've treated two-part episodes as single entries for this list. Get ready for some seriously memorable "beep me, bite me" moments!
The Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes
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