Almost three decades ago, Joss Whedon transformed a film he wrote and was unsatisfied with into an iconic, groundbreaking TV series that would influence countless sci-fi and fantasy projects while elevating the status of genre television. Now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is set to receive a legacy sequel, with Variety reporting that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final negotiations to return as Buffy Summers in a revival on Hulu.
In light of this exciting news, we're taking a nostalgic journey back to the series and selecting the top 15 episodes of this unexpectedly poignant, thrilling, humorous, and socially conscious show. Premiering on the WB network on March 10, 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer demonstrated that exceptional television could be crafted from narratives centered around a teenage girl combating vampires, demons, and various other nocturnal threats.
The series' ensemble cast helped redefine the concept of a diverse team, delivering compelling stories of teenage and later college-age angst and anxiety against the backdrop of an ever-looming apocalypse.
To celebrate the potential revival of this unparalleled series, we're revisiting the highlights from the original show. These episodes represent the pinnacle of Buffy and the "Scooby Gang"'s journey through absurd comedy, intense drama, and everything in between. Note that we've taken a slight liberty by counting two-part episodes as single entries. So, here's the best of "beep me, bite me" Buffy!
The Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes
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