Becoming Buffy

Weighed down by the guilt of Jenny Calendar's death, Buffy is hospitalized by the flu and encounters a monster from her past. Join Sarah, Tabby, & Leah as they discuss themes of abuse, death, and the frailty of humanity. 

The obsession of Angelus v. Spike, the evolving arc of Willow's obsession, and the role death plays on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and David as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the show. 

Angel's stalking Buffy, Jenny discovers the cure to restore Angelus' soul, and someone meets their end in this iconic, unforgettable episode. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for their spoiler free discussion on grief, loss, and of course, passion.

***Trigger Warning: this episode contains topics pertaining to sexual assault***
Was Xander in control of the women's wills? How does this episode compare with season 6? Are Xander and Willow treated differently when it comes to their abuse of magic? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for a spoiler discussion on how this episode ties into the rest of the show. 

It's Valentine's day and love is in the air...or not. After Cordelia dumps him, Xander's attempts at a love spell go awry when every girl in Sunnydale except for Cordy become obsessed with him. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss love vs. obsession, mind assault, and accountability.

The great injustice done to the character of Daniel Osbourne, the history of werewolves on the show, and the question of whether Buffy can ever truly have a normal life. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for a spoiler filled analysis on how 'Phases' fits into the rest of the Buffyverse. 

Willow is frustrated that her relationship with Oz isn't progressing physically, Cordelia is frustrated that Xander seems preoccupied with every girl other than her, Buffy is tormented by Angelus, and everyone discovers that Oz is a werewolf! Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of men's secret lives, toxic masculinity, and how misogyny negatively affects both women and men. 

The parallels between seasons 2 and 5, the beginnings of Spike's jealousy over Angelus' relationship with Dru, and our first glimpse at the humanity inside evil vampires. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for their spoiler-filled discussion on how Surprise/Innocence impacted the series. 

Chivalrous Oz, Buffy power walks and chokeholds, rocket launchers, and tender car talks with Dad. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah for part two of their spoiler-free analysis of 'Innocence.'

Angel is gone, Willow discovers Xander and Cordelia's secret, Jenny's true identity is unmasked, but the question is, can Buffy stop Angelus? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss themes of sex, growing apart, and of course, loss of innocence.