Highest Composite Rated Episodes
Ethan Rayne returns to town and transforms Giles into a demon. Spike is the only one who can help.
Buffy and her friends battle a demon that may have hitched a ride with Buffy as she crossed into the world from another ...read more Buffy and her friends battle a demon that may have hitched a ride with Buffy as she crossed into the world from another dimension. show less
Dawn discovers her crush has a deadly secret. Xander announces his engagement to Anya, and Tara worries about Willow's ...read more Dawn discovers her crush has a deadly secret. Xander announces his engagement to Anya, and Tara worries about Willow's reliance on magic. show less
As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.
Buffy discovers Angel's dark secret and hesitates to do anything about it, which could spell danger for someone she loves.
Buffy -- living on her own in a big city -- assists a girl whose boyfriend has mysteriously vanished. Back in Sunnydale, ...read more 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. show less
Buffy's old boyfriend, Riley Finn, shows up unexpectedly as he tracks a demon about to hatch eggs that could wipe out ...read more Buffy's old boyfriend, Riley Finn, shows up unexpectedly as he tracks a demon about to hatch eggs that could wipe out Sunnydale. show less
Buffy and her friends encounter even more trouble than expected when the eggs they are given in health class turn out to be ...read more Buffy and her friends encounter even more trouble than expected when the eggs they are given in health class turn out to be prehistoric parasites that take over their lives. show less
Faith convinces Buffy to live on the wild side, with fatal consequences.
Adults throughout Sunnydale behave like immature teenagers after they eat cursed candy.
The gang hope to bring Buffy back from the dead. Meanwhile, motorcycle-riding demons discover the Buffybot has been posing as ...read more The gang hope to bring Buffy back from the dead. Meanwhile, motorcycle-riding demons discover the Buffybot has been posing as the Slayer. show less
As the Hellions continue to ravage Sunnydale, a feral Buffy claws her way out of her own grave and must come to the aid of her ...read more As the Hellions continue to ravage Sunnydale, a feral Buffy claws her way out of her own grave and must come to the aid of her friends. show less
Oz becomes the prime suspect when a series of animal-like attacks occur in Sunnydale.
Angel plots to revive an ancient demon bent of sweeping everything on earth into hell itself.
Spike strikes an unlikely alliance with Buffy to keep Angel from destroying the world.
Xander finds employment as a bartender at a pub where some of Buffy's friends turn into terrifying Cro-Magnon creatures.
A giant worm-like creature begins stalking a young woman. As the gang begin to investigate, they realise it's appearance in ...read more A giant worm-like creature begins stalking a young woman. As the gang begin to investigate, they realise it's appearance in Sunnydale may be linked to Anya. show less
As Valentine's Day approaches, Xander tries to improve his love life through witchcraft and finds himself with too much of a ...read more As Valentine's Day approaches, Xander tries to improve his love life through witchcraft and finds himself with too much of a good thing. show less
When Dawn learns her true identity, she runs away - only to encounter Glory.
Giles returns to Sunnydale with three potential slayers, whom Buffy must protect from The First. Meanwhile, a ferocious ...read more Giles returns to Sunnydale with three potential slayers, whom Buffy must protect from The First. Meanwhile, a ferocious Uber-vampire is released from the Hellmouth and Buffy must kill it before it kills one of the potentials. show less
The one-and-only Dracula makes his way to Sunnydale and immediately has everyone enchanted. Even Buffy might not be able to ...read more The one-and-only Dracula makes his way to Sunnydale and immediately has everyone enchanted. Even Buffy might not be able to resist his charms. show less
The Watcher Council travels to Sunnydale to review Buffy's skills as a Slayer; meanwhile, Glory puts her search for the Key ...read more The Watcher Council travels to Sunnydale to review Buffy's skills as a Slayer; meanwhile, Glory puts her search for the Key into high gear. show less
The Mayor takes Willow prisoner after Buffy and her friends steal away a box containing demonic energy needed for Ascension Day.
After killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. Willow invokes a magic spell that alters the ...read more After killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. Willow invokes a magic spell that alters the ancient Slayer spell and gives Buffy the allies she needs to fight the Uber-Vamp army. An epic battle ensues and several good friends are lost. At the end, Buffy faces a completely new problem -- one she's glad to have. show less
A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.
Buffy strikes up a conversation with a vampire who was once an acquaintance in high school. Dawn defends Joyce from a menacing ...read more Buffy strikes up a conversation with a vampire who was once an acquaintance in high school. Dawn defends Joyce from a menacing creature. show less
Buffy learns that Spike has a crush on her - a situation made all the more dangerous by Drusilla's return to Sunnydale.
A Nigerian mask reanimates the dead, forcing Buffy to battle a horde of zombies.
After Jonathan, Andrew, and Warren accidentally kill Warren's ex-girlfriend Katrina, they set Buffy up to make her believe ...read more After Jonathan, Andrew, and Warren accidentally kill Warren's ex-girlfriend Katrina, they set Buffy up to make her believe it was she who killed the girl. show less
Faith returns to Sunnydale just as a new villain, Caleb, arrives and sends Buffy a message in the form of a badly beaten ...read more Faith returns to Sunnydale just as a new villain, Caleb, arrives and sends Buffy a message in the form of a badly beaten Potential. Buffy leads the rest of the girls to Caleb and The First's lair, with devastating consequences. show less
While attempting to redefine her relationship with Riley, Buffy must also stop demons that are determined to reopen the ...read more While attempting to redefine her relationship with Riley, Buffy must also stop demons that are determined to reopen the Hellmouth. show less
While casting a magic spell, Anya and Willow accidentally summon Willow's evil double from an alternate universe.
When Buffy gets a job at the Doublemeat Palace, a local fast-food restaurant, she begins to believe that disappearing co-workers ...read more When Buffy gets a job at the Doublemeat Palace, a local fast-food restaurant, she begins to believe that disappearing co-workers and the secret ingredient to the restaurant's hamburger may be connected. show less
A mouthless demon infects Buffy with the ability to hear everyone's thoughts, but what starts out as a useful power soon ...read more 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. show less
After their horrifying loss at the vineyard, the gang turn against Buffy and begin to follow Faith instead. Meanwhile, Spike and ...read more After their horrifying loss at the vineyard, the gang turn against Buffy and begin to follow Faith instead. Meanwhile, Spike and Andrew travel to an old church to question a priest about Caleb. show less
Buffy has a powerful new weapon, but the gang cannot find any information about the origins of the mysterious scythe. Eventually ...read more Buffy has a powerful new weapon, but the gang cannot find any information about the origins of the mysterious scythe. Eventually the Slayer goes herself in search of knowledge, and finds a new ally, an old friend, and great danger. show less
As Faith attempts to seduce Angel and steal his soul, the Mayor summons a dark-magic demon to finish the job.
Anya returns to Sunnydale, bent on revenge for Xander leaving her at the altar. She has since become a Vengence demon again, but ...read more Anya returns to Sunnydale, bent on revenge for Xander leaving her at the altar. She has since become a Vengence demon again, but ends up hurting Xander in a way she never expected. show less
A charismatic Slayer visits Sunnydale and wins over many of Buffy's friends. Meanwhile, two powerful vampires plot an ...read more A charismatic Slayer visits Sunnydale and wins over many of Buffy's friends. Meanwhile, two powerful vampires plot an attack. show less
When relatives arrive in Sunnydale, to celebrate her birthday, Tara uses a magic spell on her friends to keep them from learning ...read more When relatives arrive in Sunnydale, to celebrate her birthday, Tara uses a magic spell on her friends to keep them from learning her "secret." Meanwhile, Glory unleashes a hoard of demons to hunt down Buffy. show less
On Halloween, Buffy and her friends find themselves trapped inside a haunted frat house complete with real bats, zombies, and a ...read more On Halloween, Buffy and her friends find themselves trapped inside a haunted frat house complete with real bats, zombies, and a terrifying demon. show less
Buffy accepts an invitation to dinner from Principal Wood, and the secrets of his past are revealed. Xander impresses a ...read more Buffy accepts an invitation to dinner from Principal Wood, and the secrets of his past are revealed. Xander impresses a beautiful girl with his knowledge of knots, and she seems to be interested in tying him up. Meanwhile the First contacts Andrew in another attempt to destroy the Potentials, and Giles finds himself tongue-tied with the new Potential, Chao-Ahn. show less
While trying to get a loan, Buffy runs afoul of three deadbeat sorcerers who are using the otherworldly powers of a demon to rob ...read more While trying to get a loan, Buffy runs afoul of three deadbeat sorcerers who are using the otherworldly powers of a demon to rob a bank. show less
After being bested in a fight by an ordinary vampire, Buffy asks Spike to explain how he killed two Slayers many years earlier.
With some help from Spike, Dawn attempts to bring Joyce back from the dead.
The Scoobies use a spell to transport Buffy into a shadow world, where she meets the men who created the first slayer. However, ...read more The Scoobies use a spell to transport Buffy into a shadow world, where she meets the men who created the first slayer. However, in order for her to return home, the gang must find and slay a ferocious demon show less
After discovering the corpses of two young children bearing a symbol linked to the occult, Joyce spearheads a campaign to rid ...read more After discovering the corpses of two young children bearing a symbol linked to the occult, Joyce spearheads a campaign to rid Sunnydale of witches. show less
Members of the Sunnydale swim team are killed by a gill monster of unknown origins.
The Three Geeks mistakenly turn Buffy invisible. The Slayer takes some advantage from going unseen. Willow has to do the ...read more The Three Geeks mistakenly turn Buffy invisible. The Slayer takes some advantage from going unseen. Willow has to do the detective without using magic, while Xander finds Spike doing some weird physical training. show less
Tension erupts between Buffy and an ailing Riley as they pursue Professor Maggie Walsh's killer.