Top 15 Buffy Episodes Ranked

Almost three decades ago, Joss Whedon transformed a less-than-stellar movie into an extraordinary, influential TV series that not only shaped the landscape of sci-fi and fantasy but also elevated the status of genre television. Buffy the Vampire Slayer debuted on the WB network on March 10, 1997, and it quickly became clear that compelling television could be crafted around a teenage girl fighting vampires, demons, and other nocturnal threats. Now, with Variety reporting that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final talks to reprise her role as Buffy Summers in a revival at Hulu, the excitement for a legacy sequel is palpable.

The series not only introduced us to the iconic Buffy but also to an ensemble cast that redefined the concept of a ragtag team. They navigated teen and college-age angst and anxiety against the backdrop of an ever-looming apocalypse. In anticipation of this potential revival, we're revisiting the original series to highlight the 15 best episodes that showcase the blend of humor, drama, thrills, and social awareness that made Buffy the Vampire Slayer a groundbreaking show.

These episodes are the epitome of what made Buffy and the "Scooby Gang" so beloved, as they traverse the spectrum from absurd comedy to stark drama. We've taken a slight liberty by counting two-parters as single entries, but these are undeniably the best of "beep me, bite me" Buffy!

The Best Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes

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