The 15 Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

Almost 30 years ago, Joss Whedon transformed a film he deemed merely adequate into a groundbreaking television series. Buffy the Vampire Slayer not only redefined the landscape of sci-fi and fantasy, but elevated genre television as a whole. Now, a legacy sequel is reportedly in the works, with Variety announcing that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final negotiations to reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers in a Hulu revival.

To celebrate this potential return, 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 demonstrated that compelling television could be crafted from the story of a teenage girl battling vampires, demons, and the supernatural.

The show's ensemble cast redefined the concept of a ragtag team, authentically portraying the anxieties and struggles of teenagers (and later, college students) against the backdrop of near-constant apocalyptic threats.

This list showcases the best of the original series, encompassing the blend of absurd humor, intense drama, and everything in between that made Buffy so beloved. Note: We've treated two-part episodes as single entries for the sake of this list. Prepare for a trip down memory lane with the best of "beep me, bite me" Buffy!

The Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

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