Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

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8.1(2,081)7 seasonsMarch 10, 1997Ended

Synopsis

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.

Created by Joss Whedon

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

Buffy Summers

Nicholas Brendon

Xander Harris

Alyson Hannigan

Willow Rosenberg

Emma Caulfield

Anya

Michelle Trachtenberg

Dawn Summers

James Marsters

Spike

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Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes · 1997

After moving to Sunnydale, California, Buffy Anne Summers just wants to be a normal teenager. Back in Los Angeles, her first Watcher had died; she inadvertently burned down the gymnasium at her old high school; and her parents got a divorce. The move to Sunnydale is supposed to give both her and her mother, Joyce, a clean slate. But then she meets the school librarian, Rupert Giles, and quickly learns there is no escaping her destiny. With Giles as her new Watcher, she reluctantly steps back into her role as the Slayer. But this time she is not fighting alone. She now has an inner circle of special friends-- Willow, Xander, Cordelia, and a mysterious young man named Angel-- ready to join the fight and drive in a stake or two if need be.

Season 2

22 episodes · 1997

New vampires Spike and Drusilla come to town along with the new slayer, Kendra Young, who was activated as a result of Buffy's brief death in the season one finale. Xander becomes involved with Cordelia, while Willow becomes involved with witchcraft and Daniel "Oz" Osbourne becomes a werewolf after being bitten by a young cousin who just happens to be a werewolf. Buffy and the vampire Angel develop a relationship over the course of the season, but Angel's dark past as the evil and sadistic Angelus threatens to destroy Buffy and the world.

Season 3

22 episodes · 1998

Buffy returns from the big city to find her friends have been battling the forces of evil without her. As she struggles to regain her mother's and her friends' trust, a new slayer named Faith arrives in town, quickly winning over all of Buffy's friends. But Faith's arrival is just the beginning of new forces Buffy must face. For a few nights later she encounters Angel, who has somehow returned, feral and violent from the hellish demon dimension where Buffy had sent him. But the real demon Buffy must ultimately face is already on this side of the portal, preparing a special graduation day surprise for Sunnydale High.

Season 4

22 episodes · 1999

Buffy begins college feeling completely overwhelmed...but once the monsters show up, it's just like old times. Then she starts dating Riley, a handsome commando battling the same monsters. He's part of a secret organization called The Initiative, and Buffy is all too happy to join the team. But she soon suspects The Initiative may be more dangerous than the monsters they are supposed to be battling...

Season 5

22 episodes · 2000

After an unsettling encounter with the Dracula, Buffy asks Giles to once again be her Watcher. Luckily he agrees, for Buffy is about to face mortal problems far more threatening than the undead.

Season 6

22 episodes · 2001

Elated with having Buffy back from the dead, her friends never wonder if she may have been in a better place.

Season 7

22 episodes · 2002

As Buffy accompanies Dawn on her first day at the new Sunnydale High, Giles continues Willow's magic education in England. But while Buffy is surprised to be offered a guidance counselor job, Willow is shocked to experience a horrific future vision of the Hellmouth.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer?+

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Buffy the Vampire Slayer come out?+

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was first aired in 1997.

How many seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are there?+

Buffy the Vampire Slayer has 7 seasons and 144 episodes in total.

Who created Buffy the Vampire Slayer?+

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was created by Joss Whedon.

Who stars in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?+

Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Emma Caulfield and Michelle Trachtenberg.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer worth watching?+

Buffy the Vampire Slayer holds a 8.1/10 rating from 2,081 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

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