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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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Emotions are charged between Willow and Anya when they are left in charge of the magic shop and Willow accidentally conjures an enormous troll.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 304 votes.
Confusion reigns when Xander is split into two Xanders, each representing different sides of his personality.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 330 votes.
Buffy discovers more about her newly arrived little sister, and the girls are distressed when Joyce suddenly becomes ill without any explanation, medical or supernatural.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 334 votes.
Buffy is comforted by Angel, who comes back to Sunnydale after he hears of Joyce's death. Meanwhile, Dawn decides to perform a spell to bring her mom back to life.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 311 votes.
Buffy is appalled by Spike's admission of love for her, but Drusilla is waiting in the wings, intent on returning Spike to his killer ways.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 308 votes.
Dawn's entire world crumbles around her after she learns that she is the Key, and dealing with the truth proves to be even harder than anyone had anticipated.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 311 votes.
Tara’s family makes a surprise visit to Sunnydale for her birthday, threatening to reveal a shocking secret that could endanger all of their lives.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 338 votes.
When Glory finds out who the real key is, Buffy and company flee. Meanwhile, the Knights of Byzantium have their own plans to deal with Dawn.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 301 votes.
Willow psychically enters Buffy's subconscious in an effort to reach the Slayer, who has been rendered catatonic by Glory's abduction of Dawn.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 291 votes.
The Scoobies mistake Spike's custom-made romance with his Buffybot for the real thing; Glory's minions kidnap Spike in the belief that he is the Key.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 314 votes.
While Buffy is preoccupied with being her sister's keeper, Glory sets out to grab the person whom she now believes to be the Key — Tara.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 306 votes.
The Council of Watchers possess insight into Glory, but are less than forthcoming with the information, and are also threatening to deport Giles if Buffy doesn't perform well on a test of her Slayer skills.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 320 votes.
When Buffy forces Spike to recount how he was able to kill two Slayers, his flashbacks reveal his first meeting with Drusilla.
The episode was rated 8.27 from 352 votes.
Buffy and the gang are overcome by grief when tragedy strikes and they are robbed of someone they hold dear.
The episode was rated 8.88 from 410 votes.
Buffy must square off against a true god when Glory prepares to use Dawn to break down the walls between the dimensions and unleash Hell on Earth.
The episode was rated 8.91 from 362 votes.
