Top 15 Buffy Episodes Ranked

Almost three decades ago, Joss Whedon transformed a movie he wrote and was unsatisfied with into a groundbreaking TV series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer not only influenced countless sci-fi and fantasy projects but also elevated the status of genre television. The series, which debuted on the WB network on March 10, 1997, demonstrated that compelling TV could be crafted from narratives about a teenage girl fighting vampires, demons, and other nocturnal threats.

The show's ensemble cast redefined the concept of a diverse team, presenting teenage and later college-aged characters navigating life against the constant threat of an impending apocalypse. Now, with Variety reporting that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final negotiations to reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers in a Hulu revival, the excitement for this legacy sequel is palpable.

In celebration of this potential return, we're revisiting the original series to highlight the 15 best episodes. These selections showcase the blend of humor, drama, and social awareness that made Buffy exceptional. Note that we've included two-part episodes as single entries to bring you the finest moments of Buffy and the "Scooby Gang" navigating the spectrum from absurdity to intense drama.

The Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

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