Big Damn Heroes

Big Damn Heroes has hit its 22nd episode, and it seems to be an episode of returns and favorites. One of the most criminally mismanaged characters of Buffy stars in this round of episodes, one of The Heroes' favorite villains makes a brief appearance, and another character who's been long gone comes back for a small appearance. Also, one of The Heroes' favorite ladies makes a small, understated appearance in this episode. Who are they talking about? Join Will and Hannah as they cover Buffy's "This Year's Girl" and "Who are You?," and Angel's "The Prodigal" and "The Ring."

Hey, look! Big Damn Heroes is legal to drink! And with the batch of episodes Will and Hannah are covering this week, they're gonna need it. Why does everyone want to fuck Riley? Where does female genital mutilation come into the picture? Where's the overarching season plot been hiding? And which of these episodes has a genuinely good twist and is also terrifying? Join The Heroes as they cover Buffy's "The I in Team" and "Goodbye, Iowa," and Angel's "She" and "I've Got You Under My Skin." And don't forget to do the Creep!

Big Damn Heroes' 20th episode is here, and it kicks off with Hannah baking the shit out of things! There is some major geekery over the new Avengers trailer, clip monkeys are summoned, an episode title is sung as GIR, Giles has the worst day ever, Hannah causes the audience to unintentionally get into Batman slash, Will reveals his fetishes, Hannah summarizes an entire episode in a single never-ending scream, and everyone gets hit over the head with the obvious season theme hammer! Join Hannah and Will as they cover Buffy's "Doomed" and "A New Man," and Angel's "Somnambulist" and "Expecting."

It's episode 19, and Hannah is pretty sure that The Heroes have stumbled into Bizzaro World. Why? Well, because this season of Buffy isn't sucking anymore. In fact, it's actually good. Like, really good. Meanwhile, Angel kinda sucks. Oh, someone dies, and a familiar face returns. Also included are discussions of whether or not Doctor Who took inspiration from a certain episode, the realization that Doug Jones is following them, and use of the foreshadowing hammer! And there's plenty of nightmare fuel to go around, folks, so come on in, and sit down as Hannah and Will cover "Something Blue" and "Hush" from Buffy, and "Hero" and "Parting Gifts" from Angel.

We've hit episode 18, and our word for today is "abysmal." As in, "Buffy, season four." The Heroes cover some of the worst episodes in a while, but it's all worth it as they make it to a watermark episode of this season of Angel. Highlights of this episode include: Hannah having a small freak out over possibly the worst anthropologist in the history of ever, and Will instructing us on how to properly cook your Thanksgiving dinner. Join Hannah and Will as they cover Buffy's "The Initiative" and "Pangs", and Angel's "Bachelor Party" and "I Will Remember You." Also, you made a bear.

Episode 17 is finally here! And we're not just talking about the show and its unexpected vacation. Hannah is joined by a new co-host, and The Heroes get down and dirty as they cover what is the single worst episode of Buffy to date, and some other episodes of Buffy and Angel that aren't exactly spectacular, either. Join The Heroes as they slog through Buffy's "Beer Bad" and "Wild at Heart," and Angel's "Rm w/a Vu" and "Sense and Sensitivity." Also, I think someone just needs a hug.

It's The Heroes' Sweet 16(th episode), and the gaping chasm of quality between Angel's first season and Buffy's fourth only seems to grow with each episode. Which of these series is getting really good at doing the Creep? How quickly can you get drunk off of the Can We Please Stake Harmony game? And which returning character provides one of the greatest moments of these four episodes? Join Hannah and Preston as they cover Buffy's "In the Harsh Light of Day" and "Fear Itself," and Angel's "In the Dark" and "I Fall to Pieces."

See that guy up there? He's Batman. And episode 15 of Big Damn Heroes just got a bit more Horrible, thanks to a certain lovely lady in the intro. Also, a lot more Shakespearian, with the announcement of a new Whedon project that has both The Heroes squeeing. What do Preston and Hannah find more appealing: the opening episodes of Buffy's fourth season, or the first two episodes of Angel? And who's big pimpin'? Tune in as The Heroes cover "The Freshman" and "Living Conditions" on Buffy, and "City of" and "Lonely Hearts" on Angel!

Episode 14 of Big Damn Heroes is coming a hell of a lot quicker than you'd expect, and with it the end of an era of Buffy. In this episode, some wooly-headed liberals get devoured, Preston and Hannah discuss high school nostalgia (or lack thereof), some pretty epic fight scenes happen, random references to things that will happen a few seasons down the line are made, people are wholesomely evil to the bitter end, and a new status quo for the show is set into motion with the departure of a certain character. Come listen to The Heroes wrap up the third season of Buffy with "Choices," "The Prom," and the two-part "Graduation Day." Oh, also, Avengers trailer! And explosions.

Episode 13 is finally here! Why is Preston singing R. Kelly songs, and what does it have to do with Willow? Why are they watching an episode of Scooby-Doo? What conclusion does Hannah come to about a fellow Earth-2.net cohost? And why the hell are they up so early? Join The Heroes as they cover "Consequences," "Doppelgangland," "Enemies," and "Earshot."