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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 feels like a fish out of water in her first year at college, but the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student puts her back in her element.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, Katharine Towne, Lindsay Crouse, Dagney Kerr, Pedro Pascal, Robert Catrini, Mike Rad
Episode 2
Buffy finds herself at odds with her new roommate and is troubled by a series of disturbing dreams involving a soul-sucking demon.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Seth Green, Paige Moss, Dagney Kerr, Roger W. Morrissey, Clayton J. Barber, Walter Borchert, David Tuchman, Adam Kaufman
Episode 3
As Buffy gets to know a charming student named Parker, Spike searches obsessively for a possibly-mythical treasure.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Seth Green, Bif Naked, Mercedes McNab, Jason Hall, Melik Malkasian, Adam Kaufman, Robert Catrini
Episode 4
On Halloween, Buffy and her friends find themselves trapped inside a haunted frat house complete with real bats, zombies, and a terrifying demon.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by David FuryGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, Darris Love, Walter Jones, Lindsay Crouse, Marc Rose, Sulo Williams
Episode 5
Xander finds employment as a bartender at a pub where some of Buffy's friends turn into terrifying Cro-Magnon creatures.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by Tracey ForbesGuest stars Seth Green, Paige Moss, Lindsay Crouse, Eric Matheny, Steven M. Porter, Kal Penn, Jake Phillips, Lisa Johnson
Episode 6
When Oz falls hard for a sexy singer who also happens to be a werewolf, he must choose between Willow and his own animal instincts.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Seth Green, Paige Moss, Lindsay Crouse
Episode 7
Spike finds himself targeted by a group of commandos after he escapes from a military lab underneath the Sunnydale campus.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Douglas PetrieGuest stars Bailey Chase, Lindsay Crouse, Leonard Roberts, Mercedes McNab, Mace Lombard, Adam Kaufman, Neil Daly, Scott Becker
Episode 8
On Thanksgiving, Buffy encounters the spirit of a Native American warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, David Boreanaz, Bailey Chase, Leonard Roberts, Mercedes McNab, Tod Thawley, Mark Ankeny, William Vogt
Episode 9
One of Willow's spells causes her statements to become reality, with consequences both entertaining and life-threatening.
Directed by Nick MarckWritten by Tracey ForbesGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Elizabeth Anne Allen, Andy Umberger
Episode 10
When everyone in Sunnydale loses their voice, the Scooby Gang must silently solve the mystery of the monsters who stole their ability to speak.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Lindsay Crouse, Leonard Roberts, Brooke Bloom, Jessica Townsend, Doug Jones, Camden Toy
Episode 11
While attempting to redefine her relationship with Riley, Buffy must also stop demons that are determined to reopen the Hellmouth.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by David Fury, Jane Espenson, Marti NoxonGuest stars Anastasia Horne, Bailey Chase, Leonard Roberts, Ethan Erickson, Anthony Anselmi
Episode 12
Ethan Rayne returns to town and transforms Giles into a demon. Spike is the only one who can help.
Directed by Michael GershmanWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Robin Sachs, Lindsay Crouse, Elizabeth Payne, Michelle Ferrara
Episode 13
Buffy teams with Riley after she is allowed access to the Initiative; Spike is targeted by commandos.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by David FuryGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Bailey Chase, Lindsay Crouse, Leonard Roberts, Neil Daly, Jack Stehlin, George Hertzberg
Episode 14
Tension erupts between Buffy and an ailing Riley as they pursue Professor Maggie Walsh's killer.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Bailey Chase, Leonard Roberts, Saverio Guerra, Paul Nygro, Andy Marshall, Karen Charnell
Episode 15
Faith awakens from her coma and seeks revenge against Buffy.
Directed by Michael GershmanWritten by Douglas PetrieGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Amber Benson, Harry Groener, Bailey Chase, Leonard Roberts, Alastair Duncan, Mark Gantt
Episode 16
Having switched bodies with Buffy, Faith enjoys freedom. Meanwhile, Buffy finds herself at the mercy of the Watcher's Council.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Kristine Sutherland, Eliza Dushku, Amber Benson, Rick Scarry, Leonard Roberts, Alastair Duncan, Jeff Ricketts
Episode 17
Buffy senses that something is amiss when Jonathan becomes a hero to everyone in Sunnydale.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Julie Costello, Erica Luttrell, Bailey Chase, John Saint Ryan, Rob Benedict, Danny Strong
Episode 18
Buffy and Riley's passionate lovemaking energizes supernatural elements inside a frat house.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by Tracey ForbesGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Kathryn Joosten, Bailey Chase, Leonard Roberts, Casey McCarthy, Neil Daly, Jeff Wilson
Episode 19
Oz's return to Sunnydale leads to his incarceration by the Initiative and complicates the relationship between Willow and Tara.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Marti NoxonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Seth Green, Amber Benson, Bailey Chase, Leonard Roberts, Rob Benedict, Doron Keenan, Mark Daneri
Episode 20
After joining forces with Adam, Spike drives a wedge between Buffy and her friends. Meanwhile, Angel's return to Sunnydale leads to a violent confrontation with Riley.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Douglas PetrieGuest stars Emma Caulfield, David Boreanaz, Amber Benson, Leonard Roberts, Jade Carter, Bob Fimiani, Conor O'Farrell, George Hertzberg
Episode 21
Having gained control of Riley's mind, Adam sets in motion his plot to create an army of unstoppable soldiers and destroy the Initiative.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by David FuryGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, Jordi Vilasuso, Bailey Chase, Lindsay Crouse, Leonard Roberts, Jack Stehlin, Bob Fimiani
Episode 22
Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles experience dreams in which they are pursued by a mysterious figure.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Emma Caulfield, Seth Green, Kristine Sutherland, Amber Benson, Armin Shimerman, Mercedes McNab, Phina Oruche, Michael Harney
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
Seth GreenOz
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