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Every 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Episode, Ranked By Fans

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Every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is included in this comprehensive list, allowing fans to vote and determine their favorites. This ranking isn't based on traditional ratings but rather on fan opinions. Whether an episode made you laugh, cry, or sit on the edge of your seat, your votes shape the order.

From iconic episodes like "Hush" and "The Body" to fan favorites such as "The Zeppo" and "Once More With Feeling," each installment holds a special place in the Buffy universe. The list features photos and episode synopses for those wanting a refresher or deeper understanding.

Explore the full range of Buffy's adventures—from her toughest battles to her most personal moments. Your input will highlight which episodes stand out across the series, showcasing the diverse storytelling and memorable moments that have made Buffy a beloved classic.

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  • Hush
    1

    Hush

    December 14, 1999
    2,414 votes
    • Season: 4
    • Episode Number: 10
    • Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    • Episode Name: Hush
    • Episode Description: Sunnydale residents lose the power of speech as mysterious creatures search the town for human hearts to steal.
  • Once More, With Feeling
    2

    Once More, With Feeling

    November 06, 2001
    2,688 votes
    • Season: 6
    • Episode Number: 7
    • Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    • Episode Name: Once More, With Feeling
    • Episode Description: When a demon compels Buffy and her friends to sing their hearts out, they reveal their most guarded secrets to one another.
  • The Body
    3

    The Body

    February 27, 2001
    2,217 votes
    • Season: 5
    • Episode Number: 16
    • Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    • Episode Name: The Body
    • Episode Description: Buffy is thunderstruck when she finds the body of her dead mother; Dawn and the others are crushed and bewildered by the unexpected loss of a loved one.
  • The Gift
    4

    The Gift

    May 22, 2001
    1,798 votes
    • Season: 5
    • Episode Number: 22
    • Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    • Episode Name: The Gift
    • Episode Description: Buffy and the others face down death in an apocalyptic battle against Glory, who is on the verge of using Dawn to unleash hell on Earth.
  • Becoming
    5

    Becoming

    May 19, 1998
    1,813 votes
    • Season: 2
    • Episode Number: 22
    • Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    • Episode Name: Becoming
    • Episode Description: Angel and Drusilla torture an imprisoned Giles; Buffy must prevent the mouth of hell from opening up and swallowing planet Earth.
  • Doppelgangland
    6

    Doppelgangland

    February 23, 1999
    1,693 votes
    • Season: 3
    • Episode Number: 16
    • Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    • Episode Name: Doppelgangland
    • Episode Description: A vampire Willow from an alternative universe wreaks havoc and confusion in Sunnydale; Buffy trains to beat out Faith on the Watchers Council tests.