The 15 Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

Nearly three decades ago, Joss Whedon transformed a mediocre film script into a groundbreaking television series, profoundly impacting countless sci-fi and fantasy projects and elevating the genre as a whole. Now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is poised for a legacy sequel, with Variety reporting that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in advanced negotiations to reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers in a Hulu revival.

To commemorate this potential return, we've compiled a list of the 15 best episodes from the original series. Premiering on the WB 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 other supernatural threats.

The show's ensemble cast redefined the concept of a ragtag team, portraying the anxieties and struggles of teenagers (and later, college students) against the backdrop of an ever-present apocalypse.

This selection highlights the best of the original series, showcasing the perfect blend of absurd humor, intense drama, and everything in between. Note: We've treated two-part episodes as single entries. So, here are the best of the "beep me, bite me" Buffy episodes!

The Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

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