Becoming Buffy
A podcast discussing the themes, metaphors, and symbolism in the hit TV show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Join sisters Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they dissect the show with a spoiler-free analysis for new watchers, and also a spoiler-filled analysis for long time fans.
Episodes
Scoobies' Secrets: Season 7 Spoilers
(The final bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault. Thanks for listening!)
The last spoiler episode of the entire series! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss what they're excited to unpack, what they are dreading the most, and an overview on the themes of season 7.
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
It's 1992 and Buffy has just discovered that she has a mystical calling to slay vampires! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Joss Whedon's original script and how it differs from the director's vision, what works well in this movie and what doesn't, and all the camp goodness that happens in be
Scoobies' Secrets: Season 6 Spoilers
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
What storylines are they most excited to tackle? Which ones terrify them? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the season theme, past rewatch experiences, foreshadowing, and how they think this rewatch will change things.
Scoobies' Secrets: Interview with the Vampire Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
A man interviews a vampire on his extraordinary un-life and search for meaning in death. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Anne Rice, the original book, and their thoughts on the movie.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep19. Tough Love (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Does this episode help us be more sympathetic to Giles leaving in season 6? What dilemma is this season setting up with Ben and how is contrasted with Dawn and Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this epsiode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: Breaking Dawn pt.2 Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Vampires, imprinting, CGI baby, oh my! It's the final installment in the Twilight franchise and oh boy do we have thoughts. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Charlie's acceptance of all the red flags, Tabby's phobia of zippers, and the twist of that final scene.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep18. Intervention (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does Spike and Buffy's relationship in season 6 violate Buffy's moral code? Should we feel bad for Spike in season 6? What does it say about our society that we are more willing to fix and forgive male characters than we are to female characters? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep17. Forever (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does the show's perception of Spike subtly shift in this episode? How does this episode and 'the Body' prepare us for season 6? Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: Breaking Dawn pt.1 Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
A wedding. Marital coitus. Surprise pregnancy. Imprinting..on a baby?? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the most unhinged Twlight movie yet!
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep15. I Was Made to Love You (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How is Buffy never the same after this episode? How does this episode impact season 6? And what are our thoughts as we get closer to the end of the season? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep14. Crush Ft. Naj (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does this episode prepare us for the events of season 6? Is 'Seeing Red' out of character for Spike? What is the significance of the room under Spike's crypt? Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest Naj as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep13. Blood Ties (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Is this the most pivotal Dawn-centric episode until season 7? Does Willow's altercation with Glory fuel her desire to pursue stronger magic? Join Sarah and Tabby as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep11. Triangle (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
With Sarah out of commission due to strep, Tabby and Leah brave her notes to bring you a highly unorthodox spoiler episode. Listen to hear them discuss Leah's hatred for the Hulk, the foreshadowing of "Sophie's Choice", the Trolley Problem, and so much more!
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep12. Checkpoint (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does 'Checkpoint' prepare us for the themes of power in season 7? Is Buffy hardened by power by the end of the show? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: Eclipse Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Victoria's back seeking vengeance--who will save Bella?! Will it be celibate-but-ready-for-marriage Edward? Or will it be hot-ripped-and horny Jacob? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the third installment in the Twilight series.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep9. Listening to Fear (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does Riley and Xander's characterization change between this episode and the next? What is Ben's purpose in season 5? And how does Joyce's speech to Buffy, foreshadow 'The Gift' and even season 6? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep10. Into the Woods (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Why is Buffy not being able to cry significant? What is the purpose of Riley coming back in 'As You Were'? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep8. Shadow (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does this episode foreshadow season 6? What happened to Xander calling out Riley in "Into the Woods?" And how is Spike's gradual escalation towards Buffy, a concerning pattern that the show doesn't always take seriously? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the res
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep7. Fool for Love (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
What episode proves that Spike is lying about Nikki Wood? Is it fair to compare Spike and Angel? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the Buffyverse.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep6. Family (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Is Tara inconsistent with her use of magic? How does Tara grow over the course of the next 2 seasons? Whatever happened to Miss Kitty Fantastico? How does this episode pave the way for the next one? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep5. No Place Like Home (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Did the monk's inadvertently cause Joyce's brain aneurysm? What is the significance of color in this season? What is the Biblical symbolism of season 5? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep4. Out of My Mind (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does this episode foreshadow Riley's departure in "Into the Woods?" How is the show inconsistent in its criticism of Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the series as a whole.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep3. The Replacement (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How do the parallels between Riley and Spike in season 4, continue into this season? How to Xander and Riley mirror one another? Ultimately, why did Buffy and Riley break up? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep2. Real Me (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How do Dawn and Glory reflect Buffy this season? Why is Dawn one of the most hated TV characters of all time? And how does this episode lead up to the climactic finale, "The Gift?" Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, Crissy, as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series.
Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep1. Buffy vs. Dracula (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does Riley's arc fit in with the themes of season 5? What plot point are we most excited to talk about this season? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode foreshadows season 5 and the rest of the series.
Scoobies' Secrets: New Moon Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
The second addition to the Twilight Saga, "New Moon" brings the focus onto Werewolves, as Edward breaks up with Bella due to his fear over her safety. Lonely and depressed, Bella seeks solace in Jacob, who is experiencing a few changes of his own...Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thou
Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep20. The Yoko Factor (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does season 4 start to shift the perception of vampires as victims? Why does Xander like Riley more than Buffy's other boyfriends? And does this episode begin Riley's insecurities towards Buffy or were they always there? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Crissy as they discuss how this episode fits into
Scoobies' Secrets: Twilight Movie Recap
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
It's the tale as old as time! Awkward, ordinary Bella Swan meets hunky, brooding vampire dreamboat Edward Cullen, and Leah's here to tell you all about it. Join us as Twi-hard Leah leads Twilight newbies, Tabby and Sarah through every cringy, can't-look-away moment! Find out who Stephanie Meyer had in
Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep19. New Moon Rising (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Should Oz have come back in the series? Was Kennedy necessary as Willow's love interest in season 7? And a discussion of Tara's storyline throughout the series. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the show.
Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep18. Where the Wild Things Are (Spoilers)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
Has Xander grown in the past 4 seasons? How does this episode foreshadow Spike and Anya for the later seasons? And is what Xander did in this episode considered cheating? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole.
Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep17. Superstar (Spoiler)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
How does this episode set up Willow, Jonathan and Spike for future seasons? Which Angel actress married the actor who played Tucker Wells? What episode is Leah gleefully looking forward to discussing the most? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how "Superstar" ties in with the rest of the seri
Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep16. Who Are You? (Spoiler)
(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)
An overview of Faith's arc and why we think it might be the best of the series, Leah and Tabby's thoughts on Angel protecting Faith in "Sanctuary," the significance of the Bronze and Nerf Herder in this episode, and more! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how "Who Are You?" fits into the Buff
The End of Becoming
Whew, it's been a heavy week for us Buffy fans and we're feeling...a lot. Join Sarah and Tabby (and Leah in spirit!) as they discuss the cancelled revival, the death of Nicholas Brendon (Xander), and the end of Becoming Buffy.
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Bonus: Movies & TV Shows We Hate Ft. Tony From "All Bronze, No Brains!"
Get in the Christmas spirit as Tabby discusses her hatred for "Bro Sci-fi," Leah rages about war movies, Sarah shares controversial dislikes such as Star Wars and Gilmore Girls, and Tony confesses to the movie that permanently scared and scarred him. Whether you're full of Christmas candy and pie, or stepping outside for a holiday breather, enjoy the pa
Bonus: What We've Been Watching
While we eagerly wait for news about the Buffy Revival, Sarah, Tabby, and Leah share what they've been watching, as well as a few recommendations for Spooky Season. Listen now to hear their thoughts on Avatar the Last Airbender, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Sinners, Death Becomes Her, and more!
Bonus: Buffy Revival Pilot and News
Casting, leaks, interviews, theories, pictures, and a finished pilot! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss everything they know about the new Buffy Revival, what they to see in the series, and a possible plot leak for the pilot.
S7/Series Wrap Up
Sarah, Tabby, and Leah answer listener's questions, share their thoughts on season seven, and discuss the podcast's impact and its future. Watch part of the video footage from the episode here on Youtube:https://youtu.be/O1wefK4y8Sg
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S7. Ep22. Chosen
Buffy makes her final stand against the First Evil, rallying the Scoobies and Potentials, and changing the Slayer line and world for good. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for one last time as they discuss the finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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S7. Ep21. End of Days
After rescuing Faith and the Potentials with her new weapon, Buffy joins the rest of the Scoobies as they research the origins of the mystical scythe. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's refusal to acknowledge the damage done in Empty Places, the ways this episode could have been more efficient with its time, and of course, the return
S7. Ep20. Touched
After a night of comfort and connection, Buffy goes back to the vineyard and Faith leads to the Potentials into a trap. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's leadership as the Slayer, the significance of Spike's speech to Buffy, and the history of the scythe.
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S7. Ep19. Empty Places
Tensions are high in the aftermath of the vineyard battle as Faith attempts to raise morale and Buffy's plan for a second attack ends with everyone turning on her. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, David as they discuss the need for balance between Buffy and Faith, how the show got to this moment, and the rage-inducing dialogue from the script th
S7. Ep18. Dirty Girls
Faith arrives in Sunnydale and Buffy leads an attack agains the First Evil's newest agent, Caleb, with disastrous results. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Faith's overcorrection and what that says about her character, the religious symbolism of the vineyard, and the reason Buffy failed.
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S7. Ep17. Lies My Parents Told Me Ft. Naj Reactions
After Spike refuses to open up about his trigger, Giles teams up with Robin Wood to go behind Buffy's back and take Spike down. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Naj as they discuss the real villain of the episode, the racist framing of Spike vs Wood, and why this episode must be watched with Angel season 5 in mind.
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S7. Ep16. Storyteller
With the seal to the Hellmouth being opened again, Buffy must get Andrew to close it, forcing him to face the very real consequences of his actions. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss 'The Merchant of Venice' and its relevance to Andrew, the brewing Spike and Wood conflict, and whether or not Buffy would have killed Andrew if necessary.
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S7. Ep15. Get it Done
With another Potential dead, Buffy forces the Scoobies to face their fears and work together while she is in a shadow world facing her own fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss why Buffy was harsh and what she could have done better, the problematic and confusing use of Spike's coat as a symbol, and how this episode gives us a massive clue
S7. Ep14. First Date
Shockingly, Xander's date turns out to be a demon, while Buffy's date with Wood reveals that his mother was the New York Slayer that Spike killed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the Oedipal undertones with Wood and how that relates to Spike, their mixed feelings on Buffy and Giles' argument, and their extreme frustration at how sloppy the w
S7. Ep.13. The Killer in Me Ft. All Bronze, No Brains!
While Buffy worries about Spike's malfunctioning chip, Giles takes the Potentials on a vision quest, Willow and Kennedy try to figure out why Willow is turning into Warren, and everyone else tries to figure out if Giles is dead. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Tony from "All Bronze, No Brains!" as they discuss the parallels between Amy and her mom, the hor
S7. Ep12. Potential
While Spike and Buffy train the Potentials, Dawn must wrestle with the idea that she might just be a Potential Slayer after all. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Andrew, as they discuss whether it's worse to be powerless or purposeless, the sudden switch up in Buffy's feelings for Spike, and their feelings on Xander's speech to Dawn.
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S7. Ep11. Showtime
Giles and Anya set out to discover more about the First, while Buffy, Xander, and Willow set up a little show-and-tell for the Potentials. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of balance, the subtle comparison between Buffy and the First, and the callbacks to previous episodes.
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S7. Ep10. Bring on the Night
While Spike is being tortured by the First Evil, Giles arrives in Sunnydale with three Potential Slayers, and Buffy gets majorly beaten by an Uber Vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Buffy's dreams, Giles being out of character, and the arrival of the Potentials.
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S7. Ep9. Never Leave Me
While interrogating Andrew and Spike in the Summers' home, the Scoobies are attacked and the Big Bad is finally revealed. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the meaning behind Buffy and Spike's conversations, the reveal of the First evil, and Spike's shame.
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S7. Ep8. Sleeper
Fresh off a night of hell, Buffy and the Scoobies investigate several disappearances, fearing that Spike maybe killing again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the parallels to "Seeing Red," Buffy's questionable decisions, and their belief that Spike's redemption should not be tied to his feelings for Buffy.
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S7. Ep7. Conversations with Dead People
Buffy has a therapy session with a vampire in the graveyard, Willow has a conversation with a long dead friend, Dawn battles a demon to receive a message from her dead mother, and Jonathan and Andrew return to Sunnydale. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Jonathan's redemption arc, the reveal of the big bad, and their issues with the show's per
S7. Ep6. Him
Spike moves in with Xander, while Dawn begins to experience intense romantic feelings for another student that starts to effect all the rest of the women. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest David as they discuss the problematic cold open, the metaphorical role of the jacket, and who the "Him" of the episode really is.
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S7. Ep5. Selfless
When Anya slaughters an entire frat house, Buffy is faced with the painful decision to kill her friend. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the parallels to Willow's act of vengeance against Warren, Anya (and the show's) lack of understanding of who she is, and the call back to the infamous "kick his ass" scene from season 2.
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S7. Ep4. Help
A girl approaches Buffy on her first day as the school's guidance counselor, saying she can see the future and she knows that she's going to die. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss how refreshing it is to have an episode on healing, the question that Buffy will be asking herself for the remainder of the season, and whether or not Cassie is a com
S7. Ep3. Same Time, Same Place
When Willow accidentally does a spell that prevents her friends from seeing her, the Scoobies fear that she is skinning people alive again. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the episode/season's theme of connection, the metaphor of skin and rebirth, and their agreement that Gnarl might be the creepist monster of the series.
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S7. Ep2. Beneath You
Buffy has a vision of a girl being murdered, Anya is back to vengeance, and Spike returns--with a soul. Join Sarah, Tabby and Leah as they discuss the bizarre writing choices for Spike's re-introduction, that last scene, and the episode's lack of focus on Buffy's feelings post-Seeing Red.
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S7. Ep1. Lessons
New year, new season, new...school? Buffy investigates some supernatural activity at the new Sunnydale High School, Willow heals in England with Giles, and the Hellmouth begins to show its teeth. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Nietzsche, power, good and evil, and their thoughts on the last premiere of the show.
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Season 6 Spoiler Recap
What were our overall thoughts on season 6? What would we have changed? And how do we feel about season 7 moving forward? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they conclude their recap of season 6 and prepare to enter the last season of the show.
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S6. Ep22. Grave
When Willow takes Giles' power, she embarks on a mission to end the world's suffering once and for all. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on the closing out of Dark Willow's arc, the writing, and the wrap up of season 6.
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S6. Ep21. Two to Go
While Buffy, Xander and Dawn race to stop Willow from killing Jonathan and Andrew, help comes from an unexpected place. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how fun it is to watch Dark Willow, the significance of Giles wielding power, and the show's hesitance to let Willow take full responsibility for her actions.
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Buffy Revival Thoughts
Buffy's returning to our screens! Are we excited? Aprehensive? Both? Listen as Sarah, Tabby and Leah discuss their initial thoughts, what they would and wouldn't like to see, and whether or not they will cover the new show as a podcast.
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S6. Ep20. Villains
With Tara dead and Buffy in the hospital, Willow takes on her dark persona in her quest for vengeance. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss whether Willow's grief justifies her actions, Buffy's moral code, and the little nuances in the script that add to the episode.
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S6. Ep19. Seeing Red
Willow and Tara are reunited, Buffy closes in on the Trio, Spike crosses a line, and a member of the Scoobies gets killed by Warren. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss reactions and behind the scenes, parallels between Spike and Warren, and how this is the most controversial episode of the show.
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S6. Ep18. Entropy
After being hurt by Xander and Buffy, Anya and Spike seek solace in one another with devastating results. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Naj as they discuss Buffy and Xander's honesty, the missed opportunities with Anya's reservations about Xander, and....the return of judgemental Xander.
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S6. Ep17. Normal Again
When Buffy gets stung by a demon, she begins to experience vivid hallucinations of being in a mental asylum that make her believe that Sunnydale and all her friends are make believe. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the different theories on the ending of the episode, the important use of light and color, and how this episode might just be ou
S6. Ep16. Hell's Bells
Anya and Xander's wedding is threatened when a mysterious old man claims to be Xander from the future. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the excellent build up to this episode, the surprisingly mature conversation between Buffy and Spike, and how Xander has never been more sympathetic or relatable.
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S6. Ep15. As You Were
A married Riley Finn returns to Sunnydale to enlist Buffy's help in finding the mysterious "Doctor" while Xander and Anya stress about their upcoming wedding. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host Ruth as they discuss the completion of the Riley/Spike parallels, how Riley's role on the show both helps and hinders this episode, and our collective sigh
S6. Ep14. Older and Far Away
As everyone gathers to celebrate Buffy's birthday, a lonely Dawn makes a wish to a vengeance demon--trapping both the Scoobies and guests in the Summers' home. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest Andrew as they discuss the missed potential and sloppy writing of the episode, the beacon of hope that is Tara, and how nice it is to have a happy ending.
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S6. Ep13. Dead Things
When the Trio accidentally kills Katrina in an attempt to make her their sex slave, they frame Buffy for the murder, leading to one of the darkest episodes of the show. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest David as they discuss the idea of Spike representing Buffy's shadow side, the show's sudden clarity when it comes to rape, and its subversive portrayal
S6. Ep12. Doublemeat Palace
While Buffy investigates murder at her new job at the Doublemeat Palace, Amy causes Willow to relapse and Anya discusses wedding concerns with an old friend. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show's double standard toward's Buffy's choice of a job, question the reasoning behind the "penis" monster, and slog their way through another paraly
S6. Ep11. Gone
Accidentally turned invisible by the Trio, Buffy relishes in avoiding responsibilities while Xander and Willow race to turn her back before she dies. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the show holding Buffy to a higher standard compared to its other characters, the lack of focus on other characters, and how the lack of mental health awareness
S6. Ep10. Wrecked
After a night of poor decisions, Buffy resolves to not sleep with Spike again while Willow experiments with dangerous magic. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss Willow's breaking point, the toxic start of the Spuffy relationship, and the false idea of mutual abuse.
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S6. Ep9. Smashed
Willow experiments with more extreme magics alongside a newly de-ratted Amy, while Spike discovers that his chip is no longer triggered by Buffy. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah and guest Robbie as they discuss the continuation of the house metaphor, the missed opportunities with the Willow arc, and of course, the zipper heard 'round the world.
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S6. Ep8. Tabula Rasa
In an attempt to save her relationship with Tara and help Buffy forget her resurrection trauma, Willow casts a forgetting spell that accidentally forces the whole gang to forget who they are. Join Sarah, Leah, and David as they discuss the significance of each person's identity, the throwbacks to 'Anne' and 'Restless', and the importance of Buffy's chos
S6. Ep7. Once More, With Feeling
A mysterious demon comes into town, causing everyone to break into song and dance while revealing their deepest, darkest fears. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes, metaphors and musicality of the most popular episode of show!
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S6. Ep6. All the Way
Anya and Xander announce their engagement, Tara and Willow have a major argument over Willow's magic use, and Dawn's crush may or may not be a vampire. Join Sarah, Tabby, and guest, Andrew as they discuss the show's handling of Willow's addiction to magic, the lack of a Dawn arc, and the twist on the metaphor of vampirism.
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S6. Ep5. Life Serial
Unsure of where she fits in, Buffy tries out a few jobs but is repeatedly sabotaged by Warren, Jonathan, and Andrew, as they test her powers and abilities. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the themes of social construction vs individual responsibility, facing your fears, and the way the show holds Buffy to a higher standard than its other cha
S6. Ep4. Flooded
Literally flooded with money problems, Buffy attempts to get a loan from the bank that is robbed by a trio of men. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss the shows' questionable use of metaphor, the symbolism of Giles confronting Willow, and the introduction of the Trio.
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