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Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.
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Episode 1
Buffy -- living on her own in a big city -- assists a girl whose boyfriend has mysteriously vanished. Back in Sunnydale, Buffy's friends do their best to battle the forces of evil without her.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Chad Todhunter, Mary-Pat Green, Julia Lee, Carlos Jacott, Alex Toma, Harley Zumbrum, Michael Leopard
Episode 2
A Nigerian mask reanimates the dead, forcing Buffy to battle a horde of zombies.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Marti NoxonGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Armin Shimerman, Nancy Lenehan, Paul Morgan Stetler, Chris Garnant, Danny Strong, Jason Hall
Episode 3
A charismatic Slayer visits Sunnydale and wins over many of Buffy's friends. Meanwhile, two powerful vampires plot an attack.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Fab Filippo, Armin Shimerman, Jeremy Roberts, John Ennis, K. Todd Freeman
Episode 4
Oz becomes the prime suspect when a series of animal-like attacks occur in Sunnydale.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Marti NoxonGuest stars Eliza Dushku, Fab Filippo, Phill Lewis, Danielle Weeks, John Patrick White
Episode 5
As Buffy and Cordelia vie for Homecoming Queen, a group of killers gather to participate in SlayerFest '98.
Directed by David GreenwaltWritten by David GreenwaltGuest stars Eliza Dushku, Jeremy Ratchford, Fab Filippo, Harry Groener, Ian Abercrombie, Lee Everett, Chad Stahelski, Billy Maddox
Episode 6
Mr Trick enlists Giles' old buddy Ethan Rayne to manufacture and distribute boxes of candy which turn the adult population into uninhibited, irresponsible teenagers to keep them out of the way while the mysterious Mayor Wilkins pays a tribute to a demon.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Harry Groener, Robin Sachs, Armin Shimerman, Peggy Stewart, K. Todd Freeman, Jason Hall
Episode 7
With some help from Faith's new watcher, Buffy seeks to destroy a weapon-like glove before it falls into the hands of a demon.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Douglas PetrieGuest stars Eliza Dushku, Serena Scott Thomas, Kate Rodger, Jason Hall
Episode 8
Spike returns to Sunnydale and kidnaps Willow in hopes of creating a magic spell that will make Drusilla love him again.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, James Marsters, Suzanne Krull, Harry Groener, Mark Burnham, Jack Plotnick
Episode 9
Cordelia's wish for a Buffy-free Sunnydale comes true, plunging her into a world where vampires have control of the town.
Directed by David GreenwaltWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Mark Metcalf, Mercedes McNab, Danny Strong, Nathan Anderson, Mariah O'Brien, Gary Imhoff, Robert Covarrubias
Episode 10
As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Robia LaMorte, Saverio Guerra, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Shane Barach, Edward Edwards, Mark Kriski
Episode 11
After discovering the corpses of two young children bearing a symbol linked to the occult, Joyce spearheads a campaign to rid Sunnydale of witches.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Jane Espenson, Jane Espenson, Jane Espenson, Thania St. JohnGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Harry Groener, Armin Shimerman, Jordan Baker, Blake Soper, Grant Garrison, Lindsay Taylor, Shawn Pyfrom
Episode 12
As her birthday approaches, Buffy loses her slayer powers and must do battle with a vampire who is not only extremely powerful but also quite mad.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by David FuryGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Dominic Keating, Harris Yulin, Jeff Kober, David Haydn-Jones, Don Dowe, Nick Cornish
Episode 13
Feeling useless due to his lack of supernatural powers, Xander becomes obsessed with becoming cool and falls in with a dangerous crowd. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang race to prepare for the Hellmouth to reopen.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Dan VebberGuest stars Eliza Dushku, Channon Roe, Michael Cudlitz, Saverio Guerra, Darin Heames, Whitney Dylan, Scott Torrence, Vaughn Armstrong
Episode 14
Faith convinces Buffy to live on the wild side, with fatal consequences.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Douglas PetrieGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Ron Roggé, Harry Groener, Christian Clemenson, Alex Skuby, Jack Plotnick
Episode 15
A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.
Directed by Michael GershmanWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Harry Groener, James MacDonald, Jack Plotnick, Amy Powell, K. Todd Freeman
Episode 16
While casting a magic spell, Anya and Willow accidentally summon Willow's evil double from an alternate universe.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Harry Groener, Armin Shimerman, Ethan Erickson, Michael Nagy, Corey Michael Blake
Episode 17
As Faith attempts to seduce Angel and steal his soul, the Mayor summons a dark-magic demon to finish the job.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Douglas PetrieGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Michael Manasseri, Harry Groener, Gary Bullock
Episode 18
The Mayor takes Willow prisoner after Buffy and her friends steal away a box containing demonic energy needed for Ascension Day.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by David FuryGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Harry Groener, Armin Shimerman, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Keith Brunsmann, JR Reed
Episode 19
After Angel breaks off their relationship, Buffy single-handedly battles three fearsome hell hounds so that her classmates can enjoy their senior prom.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Kristine Sutherland, Alexis Denisof, Monica Serene Garnich, Danny Strong, Brad Kane, Bonita Friedericy, Damien Eckhardt
Episode 20
In an effort to distract Buffy from the Ascension, the mayor instructs Faith to poison Angel.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Harry Groener, Armin Shimerman, Ethan Erickson, Mercedes McNab, Danny Strong
Episode 21
On Ascension Day, Buffy and her friends prepare for the ultimate battle as they face off againstthe mayor and a horde of vampires.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Eliza Dushku, Alexis Denisof, Harry Groener, Armin Shimerman, Ethan Erickson, Mercedes McNab, Danny Strong, Larry Bagby
Episode 22
A mouthless demon infects Buffy with the ability to hear everyone's thoughts, but what starts out as a useful power soon turns into a curse.
Directed by Regis KimbleWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Alexis Denisof, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Ethan Erickson, Danny Strong, Lauren E. Roman, Justin Doran, Robert Arce
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Sarah Michelle GellarBuffy Summers
Nicholas BrendonXander Harris
Alyson HanniganWillow Rosenberg
Emma CaulfieldAnya
Charisma CarpenterCordelia Chase
Anthony Stewart HeadRupert Giles
Michelle TrachtenbergDawn Summers
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