I WATCHED A RANDOM EPISODE OF BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER!! (First Time Watching) 

Fine I watched Hush- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qu7XqsyAP5Q.html

A random episode? How fun! “Season 5 episode 16” never mind…

Ohhhh, my dude. You picked the ONLY episode of Buffy that is based in realism and heavy af. Excellent, but not a fun one. Try Hush. Very fun. Very supernatural. Very Buffy!

It could have been Hush or a Halloween episode but no, it was The Body. 😂

Anja's "I wish that Joyce didn't die" was huge (and often missed). She's a 1000 year old ex-demon who used to grant wishes.

Some people are recommending you watch Once More With Feeling, but I've seen others react to that episode without context, and to them it doesn't make sense and it seems like nothing happens. A person has to have context to understand that Every Thing is Happening in that episode. Hush would be a much better choice, because it really does stand on its own.

Hush is a great episode to watch randomly to actually have fun instead of ouchie. And you don't need a ton of lore going into it.

17:50 - Some quick context that even long time fans miss here. Anya is an ex-vengence demon, she spent 1,000 years granting wishes. Wishes are the most powerful form of expression she knows, and not something to be made lightly. So her saying that is a Really Big Deal™

I feel like 99% of the time if you look up a list of the best episodes, they're all going to be extremely lore heavy/tie up some sort of long running arc, or else be a super unusual (and probably emotional) departure from normal episodes.

Just found you do to Supernatural, was so excited you were trying Buffy. "Wonder what episode.... Oh, shit". I would recommend "Hush" if you want a great episode that is self contained and more the flavor of the show. "The Body" is an episode of TV brilliance but it's brutal,, obviously. The Body did also have the first same sex kiss on network TV. Joss got a lot of pushback on that. The women were dating for awhile at this point but the studio wouldn't allow an on screen kiss. When it finally happened it was just a natural moment between an established couple. Joss has a lot of personal and professional faults but I'm glad he fought for that.

Random episode? Cool! Well, as long as it isn’t The Bo- Oh damn

To choose this as your first introduction to buffy is wild. But I really enjoyed your reaction. I cry everytime I watch this episode. If your gonna do another random buffy episode, maybe Hush or Fear Itself.

Buffy has to be one of the best TV shows EVER and no other show on this planet is comparable in terms of complexity and visuals....this generation will probably never understand the impact it had in the late 90s....

Well...at least it wasn’t Seeing Red. 🙈

I saw in an interview with Joss Whedon that he wanted to write an episode just showing the reality of dealing with death, and he was amazed at how many letters he got from people saying that this episode helped them process an important death from their own life. Kristine Sutherland wanted to go to Europe that summer, so she was okay with her character being killed off. This was also Willow and Tara's first on-screen kiss, very important because theirs was the first ongoing lesbian relationship on TV, and the kiss was presented as a normal part of someone comforting their partner, rather than a sexy/romantic moment.

What? The body!! You could have chosen any other episode really as an understanding of the show. That said, this episode is brilliant, but it must have felt out of context for you...

A bit of lore: Xander’s girlfriend (Anya) is a ex-demon. The monster on the hospital is a vampire.

Someone else has already said this, but please please please watch Hush - 4x10. A really fun and creepy episode. Chalk and cheese with this one. Also a Joss Whedon epsiode, and often considered to be one of the top 3 (4x10, 5x16 and 6x07). I only found Buffy in 2020, and have been through it completely 5 or 6 times already, and just love it. Never seen your vidoes before, but so enjoyed (???) you watching this episode.

Oh no! This one was too heavy for a 1st time. 😅 Try "Hush" S4 E10, it's a fan favorite.

THE BODY??? REALLY?????????

all i can say about "The Body" was it was one of the most historic bits of acting by Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) she had to display these emotions of pure shock and then show herself breaking down in those few seconds before the intro...and when she says "mummy" that is her completley returning to her childhood...because she is broken inside. the primary reason for the mum dying was to do with character building on Buffy's part...sometimes you have to lose people to strengthen others...Joss Whedon did this a few times.

Some added context: Xander and Willow don't have good relationships with their respective parents. Joyce very much became a mother figure for them. The Tara/Willow kiss was their first on-screen kiss. Anya is a former Vengence Demon who would grant wishes to scorned women (so her saying she wished Joyce wasn't dead actually means a lot). I don't recommend Once More With Feeling, because without context you're not gonna be able to tell just how much is happening. My recs for a no-context watch are: Season 1: Nightmares Season 2: School Hard*, Halloween Season 3: Band Candy, The Wish* Season 4: Something Blue, Hush Season 5: Fool For Love* Season 6: Tabula Rasa Season 7: Storyteller* * next to it means it's a tentative recommendation

I think this was a good episode for this situation, it really shows what the cast and the show is capable of and doesn't require a ton of lore knowledge, though you do lose some by that lack of knowledge, and, of course, are not completely destroyed (like the rest of us) due to our attachment to the characters. I loved how you did pick up on so much of the important information (like Buffy saying The Body) and the meaning of some of the abnormal but intentional camera shots. I would love to see you react to this whole series (its not all sad like this I promise) and I think you would pick up on some of the more subtle, but important, aspects that are done throughout the show. This show is about real life and growing up, and pretty much everything "fantastical" is a metaphor for a real life situation.

OOF! What an episode to have as you introduction to the Buffyverse ! I’m glad you liked the episode, and I hope you choose to watch the whole show at some point. It is well worth the watch.

There was absolutely no music in this episode, either, other than the windchimes when Buffy opens the back door after throwing up. It really adds to the surreal quality of the episode. If you ever want to give another one a go, try Band Candy or Halloween or Tabula Rasa.

If you want a good "fun" episode that needs no extra lore, watch season 4, episode 10... "Hush". One of best episodes of television ever.

Random episoe? Lots of possibilities for fun and exci- The Body? You picked The Body? Oh dear....

The random episode just happens to be the best (or at least one of the best) written episode of the series, one of the hardest to watch for some viewers, but also the greatest for reactions and perhaps considered one of the greatest episode's in TV history? I feel this wasn't as random as it seems. Or perhaps it was and he wasn't influenced in some way. 🤷🤷‍♂🤷‍♀ I loved it any which way. In terms of killing the character off it was entirely a creative decision. No drama BTS at all, which is interesting as the creator turned out to be problematic. He got most confused when the vampire showed up because he knew nothing about the lore, so in some ways this was a good episode to choose from. Not everyone notices Buffy imagining the doctor saying he's lying to her when he isn't saying that at all, and when they do, they rarely get what's happening.

This episode is easily the most crushing of the 144 episodes. Rough first choice, though you have a point about not needing a larger context. I’d watch you do any other, or hell, the whole series.

I'm surprised this and not something like Hush. But reminds me how well constructed this episode is and its not simply sad because you know the characters.

Anya wasn't a vampire. She's human now, but she had been a 'Vengeance Demon' where she granted wishes to scorned women, until our crew defeated her and she lost her powers and became human again (she had been human about 1100 years ago before becoming a demon). Her saying she wished Joyce didn't die is actually pretty important. She never wishes anything, because in this world, wishes can be very powerful. Yes, that was a vampire at the end of the episode.

All ill say is is Buffy is in a different league to Supernatural. Every season is different, even the weaker episodes focus on character development, and one week you could be watching Xander possessed by a Hyena demon, to an alternative reality, where nothing as it seems, to the heat breaking The Body. Its honestly one of a kind.

Of all episodes to be your first episode! LOL! Oh man I can't get through this episode without crying. To answer your question, the actress that played Buffy's mom didn't want to leave.The creator Joss Whedon informed Kristine Sutherland (Buffy & Dawn's mother Joyce) that he wanted to kill off her character some time in the previous season. He didn't let anyone else know his plans til the cast read the script. Buffy was a dope show, I love seeing new people give the show a chance all these years later hopefully this isn't the last episode you watch.

The saddest part of watching this is that Rakhim would actually love Buffy the series and he spoiled it 😭😭😭

Joss Whedon was the show's creator and executive producer and had input into most episodes even if he wasn't directly involved, but this is one of the few episodes that he wrote and directed. I don't know what inner forces caused Joss Whedon to behave in such a way to ruin his reputation, but when he writes and directs an episode it's something special.

WHO TOLD HIM THIS ONE

I’m sure that you saw this episode and realized how good the show is, however this is one I can’t rewatch. It’s just too raw. Here’s hoping you choose to do another Buffy episode like hush, halloween, or Ted which are all stand alone episodes worth watching.

Dude just rolled into our collective sorrow.

Lmfao clicked not expecting you to be watching the most soul crushing episode hahaha

OK, that was quite a choice XD This episode is tremendously good, but well, not a fun one. And yes, it's more heartbreaking when you know these characters. But I see that Joss did his job well, cause you notice everything you should. The lack of music definitely makes it more real. This episode is harder to watch since my own mother dies, so I avoid it, unless it's through a reaction. Since you asked, Anya is not a vampire, she is a former demon, now human and trying to adapt to "normal" life. And yes, that creature at the end is a vampire. Detail to point out since you've never seen the show, Willow and Tara had been a couple for a while now, but that's their first on screen kiss, a big deal back then, and strategically placed in this episode so that it wouldn't be the center of attention, but something perfectly normal for two people who love each other. If you choose to do another episode, I'd suggest Hush, also excellent, and not heavy on lore or past history of the characters. But really, you should watch the whole show ;)

holy shit starting with The Body

That little flashforward that Buffy does where her mom starts breathing and everything's fine again, that's definitely a thing that can go through your mind. It did with me, anyway, when my mom had a heart attack. (She's totally fine, by the way.) It's like your brain can't handle what's happening, so it runs some sort of fantasy scenario, almost as if you're wishing for that to be true. And then you come back to what's actually happening and it's horrible.

It's a really special episode in several ways. There is zero background music (don't know if you even noticed that), so it's eerily silent (the very next episode that continues this story goes back to normal with the music, and the contrasting experience is really powerful). For such a supernatural show, it's such a natural death, and with the exception of that one vampire at the end, you don't see anything supernatural in the whole episode. No, Xander's girlfriend is not a vampire, she's an ex-demon. Not important for this episode, but she's essentially re-learning what it's like to live as a mortal human after a thousand years as an immortal demon, which gives her a very different perspective on things. As for episode recommendations, there are SO many great ones. I would really recommend "Hush" (Season 4, episode 10). I think that would be a great next one for you to check out.

You're going to be getting a lot of recommendations for "Hush" 4x10. Which is is truly great episode. But after this particular episode you should watch something funny like "Pangs" 4x8 or "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" 2x16

Yeah, this is a fantastic episode of television... but it's also the most depressing episode of television ever 😅 Great observations! The acting, directing, writing, sound and lighting design of this episode are all so perfect, which is why it was top of that list. If you're looking for a more 'fun' episode of Buffy, like others, I recommend 4x10 'Hush'.

Wow. That was a...choice. But good reaction and you're right, it's actually a good episode to go in blind. You don't have to know much to understand the gravitas of what's happening. But yeah, super heavy. For something more fun, I recommend Once More With Feeling. Heavy with the lore but still just a lot of fun.

I bawled when I first watched it. I really appreciated your take at the end of your video about why you enjoyed doing a random watch of this episode. It was actually kinda amazing to see how much you were affected by the story telling seeing as you knew nothing of the show or characters - simply the acting, story and filmmaking drew you in. So much worse when you’ve watched everything up until this moment lol. You’re a fucking wreck. I still cry every time I do a rewatch and I get to this episode. Halloween is a good episode, Band Candy, Hush, Tabula Rasa.

"I'm reacting to a *random* Buffy episode." Me: oh... ok, interesting, let's see. "It's 'The Body'." Me: that's *NOT* random. 😑 PS: a good stand alone Buffy episode to watch is "Hush". 🤫

You did an excellent reaction and picked up more about themes probably because you weren't as emotionally connected to the characters as someone who took the journey to get here and is emotionally devastated while watching. Good to know this episode does send the messages it intends without knowing anything. Really a sign of a well done episode. Great job. I cried through this whole episode when it first came out and I still tend to. I also cry during 5x22 The Gift. If you're gonna watch more I'd do Hush, Prophecy Girl, Tabula Rasa, Halloween, Band Candy, The Wish or series finale. The Gift is one of my faves but you won't know wth is happening. Also, the actress who plays her mom did not die and SMG who plays Buffy begged Joss to not kill her off but Joss wanted to do a realistic episode exploring death (based on his experiences after his Mom's death) and also some symbolism of Buffy growing up.

"I watched a random episode of Buffy..." Me: Yay!! * *clicks on video* * Rakhim: Today I'm going to be watching an episode called "The Body". Me: Oh shit...

No, no, no. I'm out. Although it's THE BEST episode (imo) of the series i don't have the strength to rewatch it. See you later. Sorry (but not so much).

Welcome to 'The Buffyverse'. You have chosen one of the greatest shows of all time. The way this series develops over the seven series is incredible with brilliant, characters, storylines and meaningful life metaphors. The show has everything life, love, lust, friendship, betrayal, grief, joy and brilliant comedy too, all told in brilliant drama, you will love it. S1 of BTVS is a bit cheesy due to low budget etc but if you persist you will see it improving leaps and bounds from S2 onwards. It is an amazing show. Most people who start to watch it become totally engrossed in it and cant wait for each episode. The Body is one of the best episodes of the whole show, and is completely different to any other episodes in the show!. Man try doing the top 20 episodes as stated from IMDB in chronological order of course to get the right progression. The Body is not really a 'normal' BTVS episode but it is one of the best depictions of grief ever shown on TV.

Buffy was one of the most realistic shows to ever be on TV. It presented hard truths under the guise of a team battling monsters. They never talked down to their audience about the nature of responsibility. While the writing was very funny a lot of the time, at least this episode showed the professional care that went into the production. And yes, this episode just desrtoyed fans emotionally. Joyce had been a loving mother figure for five seasons.

Ok...go back to your list and pick another one. Anything else you pick will be much lighter and fun. But...do not watch Once More With Feeling. You do need to know what's going on in order to appreciate it to the max.

ohh, oh nooo, this is a heavy heavy episode to just jump into.

Oh wow, it's such a shame that this is the episode you landed on.. Buffy is one of the best cinematic shows to have been made, and one thing it excelled in was balancing humor, horror and drama, as well as having an amazing score - two things which are thematically and purposefully absent in this episode. Yes, the choice to kill off Joyce (the mother character) was a narrative decision. Buffy's story had her dealing with the supernatural horrors for 5 years now, ever since she was 16, she has become proficient in it, adapt, mature and capable (she wasn't at the start), so Joss wanted to now confront her with something she couldn't fight her way through, couldn't turn to magic to solve, something mundane and natural that, for a change is flat out presented to the audience, instead of being masked in metaphors.

I agree that of all Buffy episodes, this is probably one that needs the least context to connect emotionally with. And yet, with context, most of us wind up in a puddle on the floor over this episode.

12:28 not shown, basically the first lesbian kiss on network television

This is my first video of yours I ever watched, probably because the algorithm suggested "Buffy" content lol but it was very interesting to see. I was wondering what random episode you'd do and when you announced "The Body" I was very, very curious how you were going to take it. To touch on something you said a couple of times, yes, watching this after nearly 100 episodes before it was devastating, but it used to be a lot harder for me to rewatch because Joyce (the mom) died medically exactly how my grandfather did, and "The Body" has always been kind of an extra stab to the gut for me because of it. I think weirdly enough you picked a really good episode to do for a 'random but the best' take. Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy), Michelle Trachtenberg (Dawn, her little sister), and Emma Caulfield (Anya, the demon-turned-human) all did some of their series-best work in this episode. The episode does tie into the overall arc of Season Five, which was mainly showing how heroic Buffy is because at her core she is a normal human woman in a normal world being forced against her will to deal with horrifying extraordinary circumstances. But no matter how powerful the Slayer is (in-universe, enhanced reflexes, speed, endurance, and strength), she can't beat actual Death itself. This episode was shot very intentionally to make the viewer uncomfortable, which you definitely picked up on, and the camerawork is superb. The constant, kind of traumatic snaps back to Joyce's body throughout are stark reminders no matter the tiny bits of humor and normal life that crop up in the episode, something enormous has happened and can't be undone. Dawn is still in school. Xander still gets a ticket for double-parking. Because Joyce dying is huge to *them* but to the rest of the world it's just another day in life. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is known for its phenomenal score work (it actually won an Emmy for best score for the season two finale "Becoming, Pts. I & II" by composer Christophe Beck) but there is no music in this episode because music tends to make things feel more fictional and fantastical than they are, whereas what Buffy goes through (minus the one vampire that pops up) in this episode is something we all go through at one point in life when we lose a parent. If you ever do consider watching the entire series, I think that you would enjoy it. There are little bits and bobs of it that showcase its age or that have aged poorly, but overall it's a remarkably well-written dramedy about very, very relatable characters that are given supernatural metaphors for day-to-day life that makes the episodes really engaging and often tear-jerking and/or hilarious because you're watching things we all go through just given fangs, horns, and tentacles for the sake of television.

This was a fun video and concept! (Even with the circumstances LOL) thanks for this 😂🎉 p.s the next episode you should do is "Hush"

To this day I still mostly skip “The Body” episode because I just can’t stop crying the entire episode. It emotionally rips me apart EVERY SINGLE TIME 😭

This is one HELL of an episode to choose...

Since this was supposed to be fun and you happened to pick the heaviest episode of the show, let's see if we can't follow it up with a more light-hearted episode. I think _Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered_ (Season 2 Episode 16) would be a good one. You should be able to understand the majority of the episode without any backstory.

Anyas not a vampire she’s what’s called a vengeance demon which is a demon that kills men for cheating on women and stuff like that. I think you should try watching buffy again or you should try Angel which Is the spin off show for buffy! Love this video btw ❤️

Alright, but it's not 'random' if you watch an episode someone declared as the best one in any sort of capacity. Random would be picking blindly, or using one of those randomizers.

omg thats the LEAST supernaturalish episode u could choose

Problem is, the episode choice was NOT random. Choosing the top of the Best Of list means you aimed directly at the one episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that I think you should've avoided. "The Body" is top of that list because it is a very very extreeeeeeeeeeemely special one, and it was intentionally made in many ways to be the OPPOSITE of what the show is normally like. It's meant to be jarring and surreal and disorienting that none of the stuff that happens in regular Buffy episodes is happening in this one. You should definitely watch another episode. I vote for "Hush".

I think this was also willow and tara's first on screen kiss.

Its so strange having this pop up and watching...been preparing for a garage sale this week and was debating selling my full series of buffy I hadnt touched in YEEEEARS but sitting here crying all over again watching this...I think I'll hold onto it a bit longer...

Wow that’s a tough one to start with, my man. But to give some context: 1. Anya is not a vampire. She’s an ex vengeance demon. She used to grant wishes to women who were broken hearted by man, but she lost her powers when fighting with Buffy and the gang (it’s a whole thing, with an amazing progress throughout the show). That’s why is so amazing when she says “I wish Joice was not dead” because she actually had this power before 2. Nothing in this episode is random. So all the little things they show, such as the parking ticket and the blue tshirt that Willow can’t find, the teen drama at school and most importantly the vampire at the morgue is to show us that, even though we go through a tragic experience, life still happens around us and we don’t get “free pass” not when our relatives die because life doesn’t stop, the world keep doing its thing 3. There’s no music or sound track in the episode 4. All scenes that are shot from “weird angle” is to show how uncomfortable and unorientted Buffy is feeling 5. The flashback in the beginning is there because Joss didn’t want the credit letters to appear on top of Joice’s (the mom)’ body. So we won’t get distracted with letters when we should be focusing in the heaviness of the scene 6. Anya’s reaction mirrors a child questioning death. 7. The only one “sane” in this situation is Tara, because she’s the only one who went through this 8. This is a personal opinion, but in my view, this is the best episode of any series ever released in television :) 9. Oh, I almost forgot! The kiss between Tara and Willow was the first kiss of a lesbian couple in television (couple as in a relationship, not as a hookup). They fought very hard to bring this to the screen and the reason why they put in this episode specifically was because Joss didn’t want the audience to feel that the kiss was a SEXY thing or a p0rn view like it was used to be represented back then. Just real life of two people who love each other. ❤ Buffy is a masterpiece, really.

Rakhim, watch s4e10 "Hush" for your next Buffy reaction. it's got a really unique concept for the episode. you won't need much lore info heading into it either.

For the reason why they killed off the mom, it was purely a narrative choice. The actress who played Joyce actually wanted to leave the show earlier, but Joss (the director and creator) wanted her to stick around a little longer because he was going to kill her off anyway. Buffy is a show about growing from a teenage girl into an adult, and losing a parent was part of that narrative.

It has been 23 years since i first watched this episode, i have seen it many times since, and i am still sitting here, watching your reaction, drinking my morning coffee, and crying.

If you want recommendations for another episode after this tear fest: Hush - 4x10 Band Candy - 3x6 Something Blue - 4x9 Or something even more fun and out of the norm - 6x7 once more with feeling

I thought you were going to react to maybe the musical episode, or Hush, but The Body... OMG

I don't want to be a debbie downer here but, what an awful way to ruin this show for you. This is easily in my top 10 TV shows of all time and i have seen tons. I hope you'll get to see the whole show at some point.

Ok guys this is for all the Buffy fans, we gotta take these online lists DOWN haha they’re spreading some bad info for new watchers. This guy is fucked but we can save the others.

I think "Hush" or "Fear, Itself" are good stand alones. S4 had some great ones. If you want ansolute and utter confusion then do my favorite episode "Restless". From S3 maybe "Earshot" would work too. It's self contained and both funny and heavy. Or "Halloween" from S2 for chaotic hilarity.

Great reaction. That was a Vampire in the hospital. Anya, Xander's girlfriend is an ex-demon not a vampire. You should watch the last episode if season 1 to get a better idea of the show, and also the episode called "The Wish."

Everyone is recommending "Hush" and that is an amazing episode. I think they won awards for that one. But for fun factor, I'd personally instead go with "The Wish" to know more about both Vampires and Xander's girlfriend, Anya. Or "Tabula Rasa" because it's just a really fun episode.

I am a huge fan of Buffy, it made my childhood and it's genuinely such a rewatch-able show. I think this is actually a great episode as a random choice bc it is something everyone can relate to as far as the content - losing a loved one. it also showcases their relationships, it gives you a sense of how intense the show can be despite how campy it starts off. gives a bit of the humour at times, just in a small dose. every season has a major arc and this, while being a spoiler, doesn't't ruin the whole show int he slightest. it's not even the major arc of that season, just a catalyst to it! if you ever give it a chance, don't listen to the people being dramatic saying it's ruined, it's absolutely not. if that were the case, I couldn't rewatch it every year lol

You should watch Buffy S4 E22, Restless. You’ll understand nothing but we’ll have fun watching you confused by that episode 😭

This is IMO the best episode of television ever made, and probably the worst choice you could have made for this.

You picked one of the saddest episodes of BTVS. Try Hush

Buffy is hard to recommend a one off random episode because the lore all builds on itself. Probably the best one as others have stated is Hush in season 4. Though Prophecy Girl, the season 1 finale, is also a great one as it’s not too lore heavy yet but still has some great moments.

If you want to watch an other random episode of Buffy, pick Hush season 4 episode 10

This is one of thebest episodes of television ever produced IMO. A really rough theme, so respectfully handled. The lack of any music is what gets me; they're not trying to guide the viewers experience or tell us how we're meant to feel. It just is, and any emotion is OK.

Buffy's one of the few shows where what's widely considered the best episode, and what's widely consider everyone's favourite episode are two completely different things. Usual phrase is "the best episode of TV I never want to see again". Everyone brought their A-game to this episode. As you say, you don't need much context for it, but if you do have the context it elevates it another couple of notches further. If you were wondering about the cut-to-credits being abrupt, that entire opening was the last scene of the previous episode. Making everyone relive that and then sit through the credits AND then the flashback scene was a special form of torture. The flashback scene was mostly there to stop the on-screen post-intro credits from distracting from the immersion of the story-telling during the main timeline. The more you find out about the episode the more you get to appreciate the craft on display to work with the constraints they had to still produce the emotional impact the episode has.

You need to watch Hush!!

Who is picking these episodes? They clearly hate you

I WAS SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS... And now I have tissues at the ready. But this is an extremely cool concept of an episode. There is no background music throughout the ENTIRE EPISODE. Joss Whedon did that to make us feel like we were in the real moments with Buffy, Dawn, and friends. The part where they're in Willows dorm, and Anya gives her short monologue, still breaks my heart almost 30 years later. Anya was so innocent, and it really shows in this episode. The one thing Buffy couldn't prevent is a natural death.

Of ALL episodes to choose from!

I still feel chills when watching clips of that episode. Joyce was such a good mom.

Buffy's a bad show for this "one random episode" exercise of yours. Your reaction was awesome. But this show is like pizza. It just builds layer upon layer of awesomeness.

Anya is an ex vengeance demon. She used to grant wishes for scorned women, which usually led to some man dying a horrible death.

Why did you pick one of the most depressing sad episodes??

Subbed hoping you will watch hush

A lot of people are recommending “Hush” or “Once More With Feeling” DON’T DO IT! If you’re going to watch the show in its entirety those are fun episodes that you want to build up to. There are other great episodes that don’t spoil anything. “Family” season 5, episode 6 is a great episode or maybe a Halloween episode.

This is a terrible idea. This is one of the most unusual, atypical, emotional, and intense episodes in the entire series. Out of 144 episodes, it's actually hard to think of a worse candidate for your first episode. It requires context to know what all the characters mean to each other. Why don't you just pick up a 500 page novel and open it to page 460 and start reading? You wouldn't have much idea (if anything) what anything actually means to any of the characters. Sorry to be so negative, but this is simply not a worthwhile endeavor in my opinion. There are 100 episodes that would make far better introductions to this series, as opposed to this one which might be the actual least appropriate introduction to the series.

Haha... You watched the biggest gut punch in the entire series. It's not really representative of the show. There's no music and not much fighting... But still a pretty good standalone watch. Not fun at all though 😆 Maybe 4x10 "Hush" or pretty much every S3 episode.