What's the best ever episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Vote now
The finale is turning 20 very soon.
It's time to share some actually quite alarming news: it's almost been 20 years since the finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer aired.
Yep. Chosen, the episode that saw us say goodbye to the Slayer, first aired two decades ago – and we couldn't go without marking it in style by crowning the best Buffy episode of all time. We've shortlisted it down to 12 of the very finest episodes and stories across all seven seasons of the beloved fantasy series.
Is fan favourite Hush still your go-to? Does musical episode Once More, With Feeling top the list for you? Or do you love sobbing your heart out too much to let The Body pass you by? We want to know in the poll below.
Buffy, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as the titular Slayer, first hit our screens in 1997, airing until 2003 and introducing us to iconic characters including Alyson Hannigan's Willow, James Marsters's Spike, and Anthony Head's Giles.
Not only was it a stellar show with epic performances from the actors, it was also groundbreaking in terms of female empowerment on TV and LGBTQ+ representation.
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While many have hoped for a reboot over the years, Gellar has made it clear that she wants to leave it as it stands.
She said: "I am very proud of the show that we created, and it doesn’t need to be done. We wrapped that up. I am all for them continuing the story, because there’s the story of female empowerment. I love the way the show was left: 'Every girl who has the power can have the power.'"
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The actress added: "It’s set up perfectly for someone else to have the power. But like I said, the metaphors of Buffy were the horrors of adolescence. I think I look young, but I am not an adolescent."
However, at least we've got seven seasons worth of Buffy goodness to look back on to celebrate such a big occasion!
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Authors
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
