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The 15 Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

by Connor Mar 17,2025

Almost 30 years ago, Joss Whedon transformed a mediocre movie script into a groundbreaking television series that redefined sci-fi and fantasy, elevating genre television to new heights. Now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is poised for a legacy sequel, with Variety reporting 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 on March 10, 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer proved that compelling television could be built around a teenage girl fighting vampires, demons, and the supernatural.

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 constant, looming apocalypse.

This list showcases the best of the original series, blending absurd humor, intense drama, and everything in between. Note: We've treated two-part episodes as single entries. So, get ready for some prime "beep me, bite me" Buffy!