Episode Battles. Explanation Style. Buffy Edition.

[selenspuffy]

Passion all the way! no need to doubt it's so obvious for me! Seing Red is also a special epi from my fave season, but Passion is excellent imo.;)

All The Way Vs. As You Were

[spuffbeste]

All the way... It's hard to answer! I don't like as you were so much because Buffy obviously uses Spike this time and she gets caught by Riley. She needs someone to love her, she feels lonely... I feel a pity to Spike even he says he didn't care, when Buffy says she was using him... So I think all the way is better than this episode. Actually, this episode is bad for Dawn too but it's much better than as you were. As you can understand, I can't stand the idea of using spike and telling it to his face!!!

Normal Again Vs. The Weight Of The World

[selenspuffy]

Okay, it's so hard fo me to answer but I'll go with The Weight Of The World, I really enjoy that Spike's strain to tell Scoobie Gang that Ben is Glory Glory is Ben. It's so funny:D Normal Again is a unique epi and when the first time I watched it, I was really affected by that.

Lies My Parents Told Me Vs. StoryTeller

[spuffbeste]

They're actually difficult episodes. Because each episode has its own window. In storyteller the window is sarcastic. I laughed in that episode a lot. The behaviour of Andrew was funny. On the other hand, one of my favourite character's past is shown in Lies My Parents Told Me. It was a great episode but I will choose StoryTeller instead of Lies My Parents Told Me...

Touched vs. Surprise

[basakbangel]

Suprise. It has always been a special episode for me. It's like a darkness in light. And very important for the story. Buffy and Angel's first make love and thier first big punnishment. It' so touching.. a very painful episode and the hopeless lovers. And one thing I want to add is they were more serious in season 2 when we compare S3 and S3. They faced with a lot of hard things for the first time.

Afterlife Vs. Family

[selenspuffy]

Family. Both episodes you've given aren't any favourite of mine so it's even harder to choose one of them.:D I don't like After Life as much as I love the other episodes of s6. Family, because it shows the importance of Tara in the ScoobieGang.

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Vs. The Puppet Show

[basakbangel]

I thought that you'd choose afterlife.:) I'll go with Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. Actually, I don't really love both of the epps. I really don't love puppet show because I hated Sid. So I'd prefer S2. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, had a odd storyline and the idea of that was kinda silly. But still, worth-wacthing with its action.

Graduation Vs. The Gift

[spuffbeste]

The Puppet ShowActually, this two episodes are equal to me because they have the same theme. But I'm choosing The Puppet Show, because the last scene was really funny.When they were performing, they all act so badly and Willow escapes... B.B.B. was Ok.In my opinion, the idea of this episode was not so bad. Joss used this idea in the episode,Him too.
Same Time, Same Place vs. No Place Like Home

[basakbangel]

We did it at the same time, Beste:D:D Ok, I'll answer yours and ask mine again.

No place like home. It has somany important things about Dawn and the story. It was very dark with the appreance so I loved it a lot. Dawn felt that she wasn't part of the family, very dramatic. So I'll go with it.

Graduation Vs. The Gift

[spuffbeste]

It has somany important things about Dawn and the story. It was very dark with the appreance so I loved it a lot. Dawn felt that she wasn't part of the family, very dramatic. So I'll go with it.

I agree with you,Başak!
The Gift
Because it is very dramatic. I almost cried when I was watching it. It was so brave of Buffy... I like Graduation but the gift was more exciting.

The replacement vs. The zeppo

[basakbangel]

The Zeppo.

It was fun, fun and fun. All I can say is, fun with the little dramatical pieces in it. Also, I love Xander and always believed that he was funny, helpful and mature if the topic is serious. So It was fun and must to watch Xander centered episode.

Potential Vs. Killed By Death

[spuffbeste]

Killed By Death
It was more exciting and I liked the theme of Killed By Death. The idea was really good, it was original in a way. Potential was not so bad. But Killed By Death is better. Also, I think in the episode Potential it was silly of them to think that Dawn's potential because she was sent as a key. But if I were Willow or Xander or some of them I'd thought Dawn's the potential because they made a spell and according to the spell it was seen that Dawn's the potential.

Hell's Bells vs. Hush

[selenspuffy]

ay bIt's hard to choose, I mean one's from my fave season6, and the other is a great one..okay I'll choose Hush. It's an original story and not like other episodes..Further more, Buffy and Riley learns about each other's jobs..That scene is great! And with the slide shows, that was also fun..Willow's writing was funny:D:D Hell's Bells is a great one but full of sorrow, and I wanted to choose a happy one so Hush:)
ps:I have a funny memory about it-Hush-:)

The Body Vs. Into the Woods

[basakbangel]

HARD!! You know how to ask!

Let me think, probably Beste's also writing right now:D OK, I'll go with The Body. I love into the woods and cried while watching It was very touching. The Body, because with Joyce's death everynody seemed serious, upset(which is WAY natural) and that kinda feeling was the signs of the -darkness in light- episodes. there weren't that much, action, but It meant so more than action, I love these kind of episodes a lot(the problem and they are sitting down and thinking, the episode moves slowly but perfectly)

Helpless Vs. Earshot

[spuffbeste]

The Body It has its own sadness in it. It really impressed me a lot. This is one of the episodes that made me almost cry. Everyone is so sad, they are crying... Into The Woods is sad for Riley fans.But I don't really like Riley a lot. I didn't feel sad because of that he's gone , I just felt sorry for Buffy. Buffy was never in love with him but he was an important person for her...
Ted vs. I was made to love you

[basakbangel]

Again we did it Beste:D Ok and again, I'll answer yours and ask mine.

Ted, IWMTLY, was odd. Wasn't it? It was the first time we got to see warren. That robot, April. Well, basicly Ted was strange but It was fun, buffy to beat him. ya Buffy!

God robots...:D

Helpless Vs. Earshot

[spuffbeste]

Wow! Two interesting episodes!! I think Earshot is better. I liked to watch the scene in which Buffy was checking herself that she had some part of a demon or something like that. It was funny!! Also, I liked the idea,it was fun to watch. On the other hand Helpless' idea was good ,too. A slayer without powers!! It is really interesting...
Something Blue vs. Triangle

[selenspuffy]

Something Blue. Triangle is a nice one, but Something blue is funnier:D I konw, Spike&Buffy thing is so ridicolous but it's so funny:D Scoobie gang is so shocked so the epi is enjoyable:)

Intervention Vs. Life Seral

[basakbangel]

Intervention all the way!

I know It has a special meaning for Spuffies but I just adore this episode. Especially the part Buffy talks to the first slayer and tries to understand "the gift" I had those goose-bumps while watching.. very impressive. On the other hand Buffybot was silly but funny. I sometimes laugh at silly things.:D:D

Two to go Vs. The Prom

[holypotatoes]

Definitely Two To Go! I've never cared too much for The Prom as I'm sure I've stated before. The whole class protector thing was just an awkward moment imo. In Two To Go everything was just so damn good. How could we not love dark Willow? I mean honestly? I love her confrontation with Buffy not the actual fighting but their dialogue to eachother was brilliant. The best scene in the entire episode is......

Willow: Buffy you hate it here just as much as I do. I'm just more honest about it.
Buffy: Not true!
Willow: You're trying to sell me on the world. The one where you lie to your friends when you're not trying to kill them and you screw a vampire just to feel. An insane asylum's a comfy alternative. Buffy it's me. I knew you happier when you were in the ground the only time you were ever at peace in your whole life is when you were dead. Until Willow brought you back. You know. Magic! :magic:

That being said......

Normal Again vs. Entropy (back to back eps)

[spuffylove147]

Normal Again. I just think it was a very interesting and daring episode. It definitely made you think about this world, especially with it ending in out 'real world' instead of the Buffy world.

Phases vs. Choices

[basakbangel]

Although I love the both episodes, I'll go with Choices, I was the last happy happy episode before The Prom and rescuing Willow was fun. It was full of action and talking at same time. Also, very important clues for the future.

This Year's Girl Vs. Bad Girls

[selenspuffy]

Bad Girls without a doubt! I mean This Year's Girl is okay but Bad Girls has the atmosphere of s3 and I adore it!! I mean funny, Buffy sneaks out and spends time with Faith, Bronze scenes..everything!!

Revelations Vs. Lover's Walk

[basakbangel]

Yes, I agree with you Selen:)

Revelations!! It was amazing. The whole Faith thing was interesting and that watcher.. Gweln Post(I don't know if I spell it right or not) She was just odd:D
The part Buffy and Angel do Tai Chi training.. that moment impresses me a lot.

Gone Vs. Into the Woods

[selenspuffy]

Basak, it's so difficult for me to answer:).

Both impressing episodes..But I'll say Gone this time..But really, Into the Woods was a really nice one too! My selection is just up to my mood essentially:)

Conversations With People Vs. Same Time, Same Place

[willrlz]

Oh, selen, you chose some great episodes..
i really like "same time same place", for the obvious fact that willow comes back and for the whole disencounter that happens all through the ep, but what i really like in season seven is its darkness, so i choose Conversations With Dead People.
Fantastic ep from its very beginning ( angie hart's "blue" sets the tune for this ep, imo), and the meaning of the title being litteral does sounds like joss, i mean, they all spend the ep talking to dead people, one way or another..
that's it, CWDP wins!
you made me wanna watch it again...lol

Next Round : Selfless vs. Villains (the battle of intense eps )

[TrueVengeance]

Selfless, no doubt about it. While I did enjoy Villians, it just didn't click with me like Selfless did. We finally got a good Anya episode, probably being my favorite episode in all of season 7, actually. All in all it kept me at the edge of my seat, and we really got to explore how Anya's character had changed over the years
*runs off to watch it*

Wild at Heart vs New Moon Rising

[spuffbeste]

These two episodes are so sad for me. Because Oz was my favourite character and he's going... Oz and Willow seem so cute together! I will choose Wild at HeartBecause in ''New Moon Rising'' he came back ,but then he is refused by Willow. That was so sad. Wild at Heart is sad too but at least Willow is in love with him.
The Killer in Me vs. A New Man

[basakbangel]

OK, I really don't know what to choose but I guess I'll chose a new man, don't ask me why please:D Ok, It was fun to watch Giles like that and seeing Spike knowing another language.


The Pack Vs. Angel

[alexa]

Angel. But the Pack is good. Angel is the episode that got me hooked to Buffy.. and prolly David with his shirt off. A slayer being in love with a vampire, or a vampire loving a slayer was so new and cool to me. The Pack has some cool moments, especially with the music as Xander hyenia walks up the steps.

Wonder if I can say season8 episodes? Guess we'd have to do spoiler tags for discriptions.

Doppelgangland v The Replacement

[selenspuffy]

Doppelgangland. Replacement was fun and it had a unpredictable ending about the two Xanders. Before seeing the end, you think that one of them is the demon..But Doppelgangland has always been a special episode for me, it's funny and enjoyable.:)

Helpless Vs. The Wish

[spuffbeste]

The Wish
Ok, Helpless' idea was really interesting but I didn't like a ''helpless'' or ''defenceless'' Buffy. She was so sad in that episode. The wish is better. We can understand how it could be much more better if she had come to Sunnydale. This episode wants to give the message of friendship by killing Buffy, Angel,Xander, Cordelia and Willow. So, I'll go with The Wish!
No Place Like Home vs. The Weight Of the World

[selenspuffy]

Both nice episodes!! Really, I dunno what to choose..but I'll go with The Weight Of The World for this time. A dramatic episode including some funny quotes! But No Place Like Home is also a special episode for me! The beginning of the Glory stuff like I always say..

Real Me Vs. Zeppo

[spuffbeste]

Well, hard one, Selen! I'll go with Real Me. It was fun to see all of the gang from Dawn's window. Also, she was a little bit annoying in that episode. The zeppo was Ok, also it was kind of explaining the bad situations from Xander's window:) That night was full of adventures for Xander...

Tabula Rasa vs. Same Time, Same Place

[selenspuffy]

It's a good one Beste:), I'll go with Tabula Rasa. That was really enjoyable! Same Time Same Place was a nice one but it's a bit dark and I'm in a optimistic mood right now:D Tabula Rasa makes me laugh:D:D Spike quotes were really fun!! "You Englishmen are always so... Bloody hell! Sodding, blimey, shagging, knickers, bollocks, oh God! I'm English!":D:D and the Horny Giles thing:D

Earshot Vs. All The Way

[spuffbeste]

Earshot I liked the funny thing that Buffy was checking herself that she's a demon or not. Also, the idea of the episode was really interesting. The time that everyone's so quiet is equals to the time that everyone's so noisy. I think that was the main idea. So,I liked this episode.
Dirty Girls vs. Bad Girls

[borntobe-spuffy]

Hard choice for me spuffbeste..Dirty Girls is one of the episodes that I've liked most, b/c it's different..But I'm gonna say Bad Girls, it reminds me the atmosphere of s3:)

Consequences Vs. Faith, Hope, & Trick

[spuffbeste]

Consequences I couldn't stand the idea that Buffy was alone because of Faith. Everyone was thinking Faith is so cool. However, I like to see Faith's real face which is shown in Consequences.
School Hard vs. Crush

[selenspuffy]

It's kinda hard question Beste! But I gotta say School Hard! It was enjoyable and nice to greet with Sprusilla couple:) Crush was a sad episode, Spike is sorta rejected by Buffy and Dru, both!

Listening To Fear Vs. Conversations With Dead People

[Weredog]

I would have to say "Conversations with Dead People" because the format of it was very interesting. Joss wrote some of his best dialogue exchanges. The episode also gave me many, many chills: especially the scenes where Joyce 'spoke' to Dawn (radio and the knock knocks.) Although that being said, the Dawn sequence was very weak in hindsight: Jane Espenson says Joyce was the First? Why? Dawn was never a threat to The First. And if Joyce was the First, why was it being attacked by that demon? Was that all show? If so, why? If not, why?

I didn't chose "Listening to Fear" because it was very much a filler episode. Other than Joyce realising Dawn is The Key, there were no other revelations in the episode. It was okay. Not bad, just okay.

Doppelgangland vs. Selfless

[holypotatoes]

This one's a thoughy.... I'll go with...hhhhhhmmmmmm...... Doppelgangland. I started to write Selfless but decided in hindsight that I watch Doppelgangland a ton more than Selfless. I like the double Willow's and the scene where everyone realizes that Willow's dead. It's just funny especially when Angel comes in and states "Willow's dead." and everyone elsed nodding along not showing any emotion. :lol: Like I said this was a tough choice. Selfless was an interesting view on how Anya was feeling and the reason's she acts the way she does. The fight scene between Anya and Buffy was fun. I actually forgot that vengeance demons can't be killed with a sword through the chest so I was a little shocked and thought she would die, which would be sad because she was one of my favorites on the show. However Buffy's still my #1 favorite character. :D Up next.......

Same Time, Same Place vs. Hush

[Weredog]

I'm probably going to be exiled from here for saying this, but.... "Same Time, Same Place."

"Hush" was the scariest episode (when Tara looks over her shoulder and sees the Gentlemen...) and I love it for it.

However, "STSP" had so many bits that you only notice after later viewings. For instance, when Willow and Anya are talking outside the Magic Box, and Willow accidentally breaks one of Anya's items but puts it away quickly. I love that stuff!
And it features some of the best lines of the entire series. My favourite of them all: Anya's "I'm out of shape. I've been teleporting for months." LOL!
And this episode was also the first episode since season 5 that had all the gang (Buffy, Xander, Willow, Dawn, and Anya) back together kicking demon ass.
I love, love, love, love this episode.

Beer Bad vs. Where the Wild Things Are

[holypotatoes]

Definitely Where the Wild Things Are! I like the whole poltergeist thing that happens. And when Giles says to Xander "After all that do you really think they were keeping it up?!" :rotflmao: All of the Giles is clueless about what was going on was just too funny. The ending was pretty good as well. "Must've been horrible" the look Buffy and Riley give eachother is priceless. I'm probably one of the few who really like this episode. It seems to be the one I watch the most out of season 4. I have to give props to Beer Bad though. I absolutely loved :heart: when Buffy smacks Parker with the branch (or whatever it was) and of course for the conversation that goes on between Buffy and Willow as stated in my signature! :p

The Freshman vs Living Conditions

[Weredog]

The Freshman, don't even start. That and Lessons are the only season premieres I can watch over and over and over whereas the other ones are rather weak.

However, I love Living Conditions as well. The scene where Buffy drinks Kathy's milk is the most hilarious underrated moment (without dialogue) in the entire series!

The Puppet Show or End of Days (random picks? i think so.)

[Nikki]

End of Days.. but I hated the Puppet Show, actually I hated all season 1 episodes really except PG! End of Days really set up the end of the season for me, I loved everything about it. The way Buffy ends up back in the gang. Some nice moments with them all in this episode, including Willow and Giles which was nice, I think they struggled with their relationship through season 6/7. And then Spike/Buffy :heart: Oh and excellent Anya/Andrew time :lol: Then the nice big fight with Caleb :D Great episode, I feel it outshines Chosen for me though.

The Wish vs Superstar

[Wolfie Gilmore]

The Wish vs Superstar

That is SUCH a difficult one for me. I love Super!Jonathan, and the way it shows Buffy's idea of herself as a hero versus Jonathans...and all the brilliant jokes and ideas and set pieces(swimsuit calendars, who really starred in the Matrix, parallel universes, Jonathan's singing solo, the altered titles). It's so full of goodness.

But I'm going to have to go for The Wish. Superstar was fun and playful and did have some serious character stuff going on. But The Wish was one of those episodes that seemed to fundamentally alter the fabric of the Buffyverse, and show us that it's never safe, nothing is ever stable, everything can change for the worse in a second. But we have to keep fighting. We have to believe that things can be better, like Giles at the end. It started as a whim, but ended in tragedy. Well, almost. Seeing what Buffy might have been like without her friends, seeing what Sunnydale might have been like without Buffy...it shows us that chance can be as powerful and dangerous as some idea of Destiny. But that we always have a choice, and it's within us to believe in a better world.

Plus, vampire Willow. Nothing hotter!

EDIT, sorry, forgot to add a pair of eps:

Something Blue vs Hell's Bells - which wedding themed ep works most for you?

[KingofCretins]

"Hell's Bells"

There are so few episodes once the show moved on to UPN that were significant character sketches for anyone not named Buffy or Spike (thanks Marti!), it's hard to ignore the episode with such meaningful insights into both Xander and Anya. Great Scooby moments for Xander and Buffy and Xander and Willow, Anya's painful, lonely walk down the aisle, the noirish, hand-held shot of Xander in his hotel room. Solid episode.

"Something Blue" ultimately doesn't have any major plot implications -- it's just a comedic pandering to what was then just a fan 'ship. The only thing we get with lasting implications are D'Hoffryn's interest in Willow, and Willow proving she is fully capable of the magical abuses that occur later.

"The Pack" vs. "When She Was Bad" -- Scoobies being jerks :)

[selenspuffy]

:) right, scoobies being jerks I mean. I'll say The Pack. When She Was Bad was a nice episode but I didnt like 'Buffy' in that episode, she was really arrogant and annoying! On the other hand, The Pack, I had fun while watching it:) The songs are great:) and the way Xander behaves, so much fun:D!!

Becoming Part Two Vs. The Gift

[holypotatoes]

OMG definitely Becoming Part Two!!!!!!!!!!!! I know there are tons of people who love The Gift but I like Becoming Part Two a lot more. The fight between Buffy and Angelus was just so momentous and life changing for Buffy that it was perfect. And then the heartbreaking ending when Angelus turns back into Angel and Buffy still does what she has to to save the world, even if it is killing the love of your life. I also really like seeing Buffy looking in on the other scoobies before she leaves, huh :cutecry: I get misty eyed just thinking about it.

Go Fish vs. Teacher's Pet (Two pretty dumb episodes.)

[sherrilina]

I'll Go Fish! ;) They both do have their good moments though--like Giles' comment about the weather always being the same in California (sunny! God forbid!), and Cordy's reaction to the dead body, and the Angel moments in TP, but Go Fish is better overall--you have Angelus (which always adds extra bonus points--he just wasn't in the second half of season 2 nearly enough!!! :heart: ), swimsuit!Xander, Buffy and Cordy and Willow chatting by the pool, Johnathan peeing in the pool, Xander running from the monster so he couldn't describe it (lol), etc. :lol: It's not the best epp ever, but still a solid season 2 one--I feel happy and nostalgic about pretty much all season 2epps!

Dead Man's Party vs. Older and Far Away (two parties gone way awry)

[holypotatoes]

I'll go with Dead Man's Party . Mainly because it's on right behind me as I write this. It's at the zombie part right after Buffy's says "you want to talk about being an idiot, Nighthawk!" which btw is the best part of the episode. I don't like the fact that all of the scoobies are complete jerks to Buffy but then Buffy can just say her remarks right back and make it a little better. My other favorite part of about DMP is when Giles is in his car and he's like "do like my mask, it raises the dead, stupid americans" :roll: That makes me laugh every time. I do however like Older and Far Away but I'm feeling Dead Man's Party at the moment. :D Oh and I almost forgot the part at the end where Giles sticks up for Buffy and gets her reinstated into the school by threatening Snyder. It was such a father like move. Makes me love Giles!!! :heart:

Inca Mummy Girl vs. I Robot, You Jane

[Weredog]

Inca Mummy Girl
I love the series' take on mummies; defying the generic toilet paper kind we see in any other show. It was another great episode to lower Xander's self-esteem (way better than Teacher's Pet), but concluded on a great note (with Buffy saying "I had you to bring me back.")

That being said however, the highlight of the episode was:

Oz: That girl. Who is she?
Devon: She's an exchange student from South America.
Oz: No, not her. The eskimo.

smileysmileysmileysmileyfaces

Helpless VS. Spiral

[holypotatoes]

MMmmmmmm...... I guess Helpless. I don't watch either ep very often but I guess Helpless is a lot better. It had more going on. I like how Giles, the one sane person who's always been there, turned on Buffy because of his job. It's sooooo sad watching that scene when Buffy finds out what Giles did to her. Breaks my heart everytime. It's like the ultimate betrayal by someone who's as close to being the only real father you have. I do like Spiral. I like the whole going into Buffy's mind and repeating the same scenes over and over again. It was interesting. The best part of that episode is where she smothers Dawn with the pillow, only because if I had a sister as annoying as Dawn I would have thought about doing that same thing. :lol: But yeah Helpless.

Becoming Part 2 vs. Graduation Day Part 2

[KingofCretins]

"Becoming, Part II"

Still one of the most talked about episodes, with so many definitive character moments. It was a very intimate story with very personal stakes for all involved. Xander's ambiguous confession of love to Willow, Willow calling for Oz, Xander's decision about the message, Buffy's standing up to Angelus, her big decision.

"Graduation, Part II" had a lot of good stuff, but it's possible that it pushed too far, tried to be a little too epic. Great episode, though. The little moment, narrated by Oz, was brilliant.

As a side-note, when did lowering Xander's self-esteem become a *good* thing about an episode?

"Graduation, Part I" vs. "Two to Go"

[basakbangel]

I'll go with Graduation part 1. It was more full of action and imporrtant issues. The part Angel is injured.. and everything. I was more "excited" while watching. Faith was very odd in those episodes. She really caught my attention. I was also very unhappy because I could feel that Angel was really leaving.

Hmm..

The Family Vs. Wild at Heart

[sherrilina]

Meh, not a big fan of either, but I like Family better, as I prefer season 5 in general, and b/c I just didn't care for the whole Oz/Veruca storyline much....plus some sweet and nice moments in Family! I like Tara, and this was a nice character epp for her.

Restless vs. Primeval (which would have made a better season 4 finale?)

[KingofCretins]

"Restless"

Brilliant, definitive character sketches that not only summarize the four main characters development to that point, but also plausibly outline their arcs over the next couple of seasons. There just aren't enough good things to say about this episode.

"Primeval" had the action and the customary ending of a season, and probably the coolest set piece they ever did on TV with Buffy in the two sequences in the main area of the Initiative. But, really, who would want to go out for the season on some anonymous character waxing philosophical about demons and cover-ups?

"Amends" vs. "Pangs" -- Buffy on the holidays.

[holypotatoes]

I'll go with Restless! I don't think it was the greatest season finale, if we were talking about that I would've chosen Primeval but as an episode Restless was better. The one thing that makes it great is the "cheese man" and the ending with Buffy and the 1st slayer. When Buffy says to the 1st slayer after she was stabbing her, "About hair care, you might want to think, what kind of impression am I making in the workplace cause....." :lol: (or at least something to that effect) the way Sarah says it makes me laugh. You have to realize I'm not the biggest fan of this season so Primeval wasn't that interesting to me for the fact that I wasn't really interested in the season arc. :(

Halloween vs. Fear Itself (In the spirit of today's holiday, Halloween :D )

[holypotatoes]

Originally posted by KingofCretins:
"Amends" vs. "Pangs" -- Buffy on the holidays.


Oh man we posted at the same time KingofCretins! I'll do yours then. I'll go with Pangs. I liked the whole Xander gets the funny Syphilis. I also love how Buffy is trying to make this fantastic Thanksgiving dinner, which I definitely give props to, it's a hard thing to plan and actually do. And the ending with the scoobies letting the cat out of the bag that Angel was back in town watching her. Now for mine again.....

Halloween vs. Fear Itself

[sherrilina]

Woo-hoo, good call! :D

Def. Halloween--funny and interesting MoTW (though Buffy got a bit annoying in her historically inaccurate, cowardly persona), Spike and season 2 goodness (LOVE Buffy distracting Giles with "Mrs. Calendar thinks you're a babe!" :lol: Oh Giles!).

Whereas I have never understood the big love for FI--I mean, yeah, it has it's moments (like Willoz's costumes, Anya's costume, Fiesta!Giles, the fear demon), but overall I didn't think it was a very good epp at all--it even bordered on boring in a lot of parts, especially as they wandered around the damn house....Halloween is a much better epp overall. Though that being said I don't understand the extreme love for that one either--it's good, but not great or outstanding.

Faith, Hope, and Trick vs. Bring on the Night (new slayers (sort of) barge unwelcome into Buffy's life and act annoying)

[Pandora's_Box]

Bring On The Night without a doubt, I don't really like Faith first appearance, the character isn't very interesting (yet!!!) and the storyline is weak, considering Faith character through the rest of the serie, her reaction to Kakystos seems completely out of the character.
Bring On The Night is good entairtenment, for myself, I never had problem with the potentials cause they're not on screen so much and the more annoying get killed like Amanda in this ep for instance, with Giles back, Willow, Xander, The First, Buffy, I don't know but that episode always remind me the early seasons of Buffy can't explain why. And more importantly, ther's Buffy speech!!!

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered vs Him

[basakbangel]

A Hard One.. I'll prefer Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered . Well, honestly the two of them werent really great but I'll BBB was very different for S2. It was a sigh of relief because at that time, there were lots of things going on and It was an "out of subject" episode but I love those kinda things, they keep the excitement in a high level.

I really loved your Banner by the way, Pandora's_Box.

Grave Vs. the Prom

[selenspuffy]

I'll prefer Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. Well, honestly the two of them werent really great but I'll BBB was very different for S2. It was a sigh of relief because at that time, there were lots of things going on and It was an "out of subject" episode but I love those kinda things, they keep the excitement in a high level.
Basak, I think Him was more like 'out of subject' in season 7, b/c in BBB, it was like, 'Xander trying to look attracted' it's something more usual. But at 'Him', a completely different thing.
Anyway, to your question, I'd like to say Prom bec it was like, impressive and dramatic. I really really love Grave but Prom has a different place in my heart..

Story Teller Vs. Touched

[spuffbeste]

Storyteller Well, this episode always makes me laugh! Andrew is so funny in this episode.I liked his gestures! However, touched was filled with the pressure of the First, the end of the world or stuff like that. But I think the scene of Spike and Buffy hugged each other and talked was the best spuffy scene ever!! But, I don't like the rest of the scenes....
Earshot vs. Life Serial

[selenspuffy]

Life Serial. That was a hard choice, cuz both episodes were great really, but Life Seral is, I dunno, more funny and it's an original, unique episode.

Smashed Vs. Gone

[holypotatoes]

I think I'll go with Smashed. Not because I'm a Spuffy shipper but I think it was just better and more entertaining than Grave. We found out that Buffy did come back wrong and it was the start of Buffy's decline into the world of darkness. I do like the beginning part of Grave with Dark Willow's "Uh oh Daddy's home" and basically everything Dark Willow says before the opening credits is great. But still Smashed. :D

Bad Girls vs Consequences

[spuffbeste]

ConsequencesOk, Faith's style is cool:) but it's definitely not for Buffy. I prefer Consequences, because she understoods Faith is not suitable for her.Also, Willow was in the back page when she was hanging out with Faith. So I didn't like that Faith-Buffy.
Fool for love vs. Lies My Parents Told Me

[selenspuffy]

Lies My Parents Told Me. Both nice episodes Beste, but imo LMPTM is more touching and , it shows some truths about William's past and it makes him convince himself about some truths about here mother and past..

Band Candy Vs. Beer Bad

[holypotatoes]

Band Candy for sure. I found much entertainment in Giles and Joyce's secret relationship. :D I also really liked annoying Snyder. One of the best lines in the series came from this episode, "but we're not in the band!" :lol: It's such a stupid line but it's one we all would have said if someone came and told us to sell band candy. Beer Bad is alright. The best part is in my sig and when Buffy hits parker over the head with the log.

Teacher's Pet vs. I Robot You Jane More horrible eps!

[basakbangel]

Teacher's Pet. This episode was fine. I really like the part where Xander was dreaming and the part where Angel comes and gives his jacket to Buffy. It was really nice. It was also great that the scoobies were trying to run after something to find a clue or something. To sum up, I loved it.

When She was bad Vs. this year's girl

[selenspuffy]

I gotta say When She Was Bad . It was a different episode I mean, to see Buffy in a different way was strange..In that way she provoked her friends to unlike her and, also she was all flirtie with Xander and made Angel feel bad:( Anyway, I prefered it b/c it's the beginning of s2, which I can never compare with season4!:)

Dead Man's Party Vs. Who Are You

[holypotatoes]

No contest, Who Are You for sure. I loved the whole body swap nonsense. It was great seeing Sarah as the bad girl, she pulled it off nicely. The best part that I can repeat on cue is the scene in the Bronze,

Faith: I can ride you at a gallop until your legs buckle and your eyes roll up. I've got muscles you've never even dreamed of I could squeeze you until you popped like warm champagne and you'd beg me to hurt you just a little bit more. And you know why I don't........ because it wrong. :D

Her smirk after she says it is just so damn good. It's the ultimate "oh snap!" moment. I hated Dead Man's Party when they all team up against Buffy. I really wished she did beat up Xander. He was an ass and deserved it!

Faith, Hope, & Trick vs Homecoming

[sherrilina]

Ewww, do I HAVE to pick one of them? :confused3: They're both so god-awful....but I'll go with Faith, Hope, and Trick, which is slightly better I suppose than the truly craptastic and boring Homecoming, which is one of my least fave Buffy epps ever....but I really dislike them both, they're both good examples of season 3 bad epps....

Bewitched, Bewildered, Bothered vs. Him (magical spells attract women!)

[Weredog]

Him.

All four women were hilarious! They tackled the comedy like they had never done before.
BBB was okay - I felt the episode steeped low when Buffy turned into a rat.

Restless or The Weight of the World (Into Buffy's brain)

[holypotatoes]

I'll go with Restless. I loved the whole thing with the cheese man! Extremely funny imo. Especially at the very end when Buffy says as she's leaving the room "At least you didn't have that guy with the cheese. Don't know where the hell that came from!". The looks on everyone elses faces was priceless. And I really like when the 1st slayer was stabbing Buffy on the floor and Buffy's like "Are you quite finished" and then goes on talking about the 1st slayers hair care. :lol: I do however like The Weight Of The World or at least the Ben and Glory connection part. Giles: "Do we suspect that there's a connection between Ben and Glory" right after Spike had just explained it to them. OMG funny!

Buffy vs Dracula VS Beer Bad

[Pandora's_Box]

I guess everyone would say "That's easy, Buffy vs. Dracula of course, Beer Bad suck"
For me too, that's easy, Beer Bad , Buffy vs Dracula suck.
It's my ultimate worst episode, completely out of Buffy mythology, Dracula is ridiculous, Buffy is comatous, Riley is...Riley!!! Willow...I don't even remember her in it, and Xander eating bugs. I remember one time someone said, You should watch the original movie Dracula, after that you find BvD hilarious. So I watched Christopher Lee's Dracula, it was a terrible terrible movie, so not scary and so stupid, and I watched BvD after, still awful..
Euh...by the way, Beer Bad is really really bad, it's just that no one beats BvD for the worst imo.

The Dark Age vs. Phases (bad self-centric episodes)

[Weredog]

Oh boy! I suppose I'll have to go with Phases because it centered around Willow and Oz; who couldn't like that. However that being said, it also centered around cheese. And I'm talking about the werewolf hunter to the "drawn to sexual heat" mythos and the god awful werewolf suit that they fortunately reinvented for the rest of the series. And as much as I love Chris Beck's scores, the piece during Willow and Oz's kiss was weak. The only thing that saved the episode from being worse than The Dark Age is Alyson Hannigan and Seth Green.

Can I shake things up around here? The Long Way Home vs. The Chain (make sure to hide the spoilers)

[holypotatoes]

I'm lost! This must be one of the Buffy comics isn't it? I guess I'm out of this round. :( Wasn't there a post earlier asking about the comics on this thread or was that somewhere else? :headscratch:

[KingofCretins]

They are from Season 8, and therefore from Buffy canon, so I don't mind them being here. With only two complete "episodes" from Season 8 so far, though, it's not likely to mess things up too badly.

"The Long Way Home"

I'll answer it in as non-spoilery terms as possible. I love that "The Long Way Home" provides, in just four issues, or about an episode's worth, an entirely new context and set of dynamics for the Scoobies, not to mention their new digs in Scotland. It establishes the core scoobies as being the real story again while at the same time introducing some unique and exciting new characters. And, as far as season premieres go, I don't think there has been a more compelling new threat introduced in the first episode, more effective than "Lessons" even.

"The Chain" was a very compelling story, but not wildly cheerful, and mostly is hurt by the lack of major scooby stuff after so long waiting around.

"All the Way" vs. "Potential"

[Weredog]

"All the Way" all the way!

I loved this episode! It was wonderfully weaved: Buffy goes out patrolling / Justin's friend steals a car from a woman / Buffy finds the woman's bite marks / Giles tells Spike Dawn's missing / Buffy goes to Spike to find the vampire, Spike tells Buffy Dawn's missing / Dawn is with Justin in the stolen car. I love that the writer had Buffy unconsciously involved already. It was great that vampires were a threat again -- that which we hadn't seen since "The Freshman."

"Potential" on the other hand, I think, was horribly written. Amanda just happened to have been at the other side of the door during the spell? What was she doing going to her high school guidance counselor? And since when does a locked door stop a vampire from escaping? Wouldn't he have just kicked it open and left the school? And she scratched her forehead on his tooth? At least have a bitemark! I despised this episode save Xander's speech in the end.

"Witch" VS. "Wrecked" (magic gone bad)

[Veverka]

Okay, hard choice. I'm gonna go Witch because I think so early on in the series this episode does a top job of establishing quite a bit of what the series will be about (more than vamp fighting each week, rather a monster of the week adds a little variety) and the fact that Amy never ceases to be a part of the series too, is quite cool. Her role is important throughout. We see the potential for magics to be dangerous, but at this stage we sure don't know that it's going to be such a bad factor for Willow, so that's an interesting post whole series kinda extra- this ep opens many doors, but it doesn't give away the farm!

Checkpoint v. Helpless

[selenspuffy]

Umm..Well, that's a hard choice but I'll go with Helpless. I love season3 so much much much..:) Actually season5 is also one of my favourite seasons but Helpless is such a special one.

Passion Vs. Once More With Feeling

[basakbangel]

Passion.

Once More with feeling was a different episode and I liked it but not like Passion. It is very special for me in lots of ways. Jenny's death was a big shock for me when I first watched. and of course Angelus and the episode's interesting darkness. I really love it even though I couldn't clarify myself.

Hush Vs. I only have eyes for you

[selenspuffy]

I only have eyes for you. It's a great episode!! I men Hush is fine too, but IOHEFY is like, a different Angelus&Buffy episode and the topic is love, how can it be bad:D

Entropy Vs. Seeing Red

[Weredog]

"Seeing Red" was amazing! It finally put season 6 into motion, with Buffy finally finding the trio's lair, Spike and Buffy's relationship finally changing shifts, the trio finally arrested, and Scooby members finally threatened in the season (Tara and Buffy!)
It had some great subtle ship moments: the kissies between Tara and Willow and the moment Xander looks through the Magic Box window at Anya (to Azure Ray's music!).

Beer Bad VS. Bad Girls (which of the bad was good?)

[basakbangel]

Eheheue:D

Bad Girls.. This episode was cool. We were used to see Faith like this but seeing Buffy like Faith was different and interesting. Then Buffy understood that she wasn't really like that. To sum up, It was cool to watch.

Innocence Vs. Surprise

[holypotatoes]

Definitely Innocence! Surprise didn't have a ton going on in it like Innocence did. This episode was the changing point for everything Buffy was to stand for. She was put down by the one person she loved and yet had to get back up and stand for what's right. The scene between Angelus and Buffy in Angel's apartment was absolutely heartbreaking to watch. To have someone say that stuff straight to your face would be horrible. So yeah Innocence all the way!!!!

When She Was Bad vs. Dead Man's Party

[spuffbeste]

When she was Bad I actually don't like a ''bad'' Buffy but this episode is better than D.m.p. Also, dmp was kind of sad to me, because Buffy was alone!

Graduation Day 2 vs. The Prom

[selenspuffy]

Lol, I don't think that I can answer this one, I mean both are great!! But I'll say Prom. Everything of this episode is awesome! Also, it's dramatic, but it makes the episode even greater:)

Hush Vs. Buffy vs. Dracula

[holypotatoes]

Really Selen?! Is this even a contest? Of course I'm going with Hush. The direction was absolutely amazing. Having an episode with basically no dialogue was a nice change from what we were usually seeing. My absolute favorite part of this episode has to be when Giles is giving his slideshow. Buffy's masturbation movement made me laugh sooooo much. :rotflmao: I honestly thought I was going to die on that one. :lol:

Triangle vs Angel

[selenspuffy]

It's Angel for sure! I didn't like Triangle that much, but Angel was a nice Bangel episode, I mean I'm not saying I support Bangel, but this one's good:)

Listening To Fear Vs. Shadow

[holypotatoes]

I'm definitely going with Listening To Fear. It's bad when you can't even remember an episode named Shadow in the 1st place. Obviously it wasn't that great for me to remember it! :p I actually like Listening To Fear a lot. I find everything "crazy Joyce" says to be extremely funny. Crazy Joyce: "your eyes are like gasoline puddles" and my absolute favorite funny of the episode, "I wish someone would have let me know that there was gonna be tennis being played.... I just didn't know!" :rotflmao: :lol: :roll:

Crush vs. Fool For Love

[spuffbeste]

Fool for love! I like Spike so much but although I'm spuffy, I'll choose Fool for love instead of Crush. Actually, crush wasn't a spuffy episode but it was the first time spike confess his love to Buffy! Also, the reason I chose ffl is that I like Spike's past so much!!

The Body vs. Seeing Red

[selenspuffy]

Hard one:D I'll go with The Body. It is an original episode and so different from the others..No music, etc. Actually both are soo dramatic but the rape scene in seeing red, I dont like it:(

Grave Vs. Spiral

[spuffbeste]

Grave for sure! No doubt! Grave is much more better than Spiral. We can see how deep Xander's love for Willow is. That was the most impressive scene in this episode!! Also, it was such a dramatical scene!!!
Family vs. Selfless

[selenspuffy]

Selfless. No need to hesitate! I didnt like Family that much, I mean the only good thing I loved was to see Scoobies' love for Tara, and that she's one of them:) Selfless was a nice episode!! Anya's seek to find who she really is was cool!:D

Chosen Vs. The Weight Of The World

[Weredog]

I love "Chosen"! I think it was one of the best series finale in television history. Most other series loose their strive and just decide to a flashfoward sequence. "Chosen" was amazing! Don't get me started with the score...

Reptile Boy VS. Gingerbread

[BlasterBoy]

Wow, two not so good episode. But, Reptile Boy was much more amusing, imo. Willow's little speech about coffee to Angel and her yelling at Giles was a huge highlight, imo! It was awesome! Sure, the metaphor was very out there but it was still okay. The snake was so cheesy, yes. This episode was okay, but so much better than Gingerbread.

Gingerbread sucked. Period.

Seeing Red vs. Entrop

[sherrilina]

Wow, two not so good episode. But, Reptile Boy was much more amusing, imo. Willow's little speech about coffee to Angel and her yelling at Giles was a huge highlight, imo! It was awesome!
You also forgot the hilarious scene at the beginning when they tried to interpret a Bollywood soap opera, and Willow says they should sneak into the Bronze with tea bags and ask for hot water! :lol: "Hop off the outlaw train before you get yourself hurt!" ;)

Entropy, obviously, I can't stand Seeing Red--the whole macho powertrip of Warren's, esp. the bar fight, never was that appealing to me....:s And Entropy is just an amazing epp in general to boot....;)

School Hard vs. Welcome to Hellmouth (Buffy meets her two future vapire lovers! ;))

[basakbangel]

School Hard. It's not about Spike or Angel but this episode is just amazing. Very well written. And also very impressive. It was perfect to see Spike and Drusilla together and they were a big couple. I mean they were meant to be.

Forever Vs. Life Serial

[spuffbeste]

Forever for sure! It was such a dramatical episode! Life serial was ok but forever has its own theme when you watch it. I really liked the last scene which was the main scene of this episode!

Who are you vs. Superstar

[basakbangel]

Superstar.

First of all, both of them aren't really great. But what I really liked about superstar was It was so unreal but in a good way unreal. The part in bronze hit me. It was dark but also fun.

Another point is who are you was OK.

Restless Vs. The Body

[spuffbeste]

The Body In this episode everybody was crying... It was one of the great dramatical episodes in Buffy! I liked to watch it from this theme.

The wish vs. Earshot

[basakbangel]

Earshot for sure.

I'm not a big fan of the wish. It was different and It's true that I had fun while watching. But earshot is just great. the buffy and angel connection was pretty good here.

And the speech.. It was very special.

Intervention Vs. Becoming Part 2

[Weredog]

Becoming Part 2, hands down. The ending is one of the most memorable ending in any tv show or movie I have ever seen. It was the episode that made me a devout fan, whereas prior I would watch the show when I stumbled upon them.

Never Kill a Boy on the First Date VS. Showtime

[basakbangel]

Becoming Part 2, hands down. The ending is one of the most memorable ending in any tv show or movie I have ever seen. It was the episode that made me a devout fan, whereas prior I would watch the show when I stumbled upon them.

Never Kill a Boy on the First Date VS. Showtime

Yes.. I agree with you!! Becoming part 2 is one of the BEST EVER!

Never Kill a Boy on the First Date, good episode in season 1. I liked the part Owen, Buffy and Angel:D:D It was so funny. Unfortunetly I don't remember showtime. It has been a long time watching.

OMWF Vs. Hush

[BlasterBoy]

Hush ;) Hush is so amazing! The fact that it got a nomination for writing when the episode was written with, practically, no dialouge is a miracle in itself, but it is amazing. It has the creepiest monster of the week Buffy has ever seen, and the music of the gentleman is so delightfully creepy. The fights were very well choreographed, and the humor is amazing! I loved the slideshow!

Superstar vs. The Prom

[basakbangel]

One of the easiest questions.

The Prom for sure. I didn't even thınk of ıt. The Prom was very specıal for Buffy Angel relatonshıp although It was heart-breaking. The graduation and the "class proctecter" part was very dramatic. And lastly but leastly, Angel's showing up and dancing with Buffy wıth the song Wild Horses. That was awesome.

Killed by death Vs. Afterlife

[sherrilina]

Killed by Death--such a great, underrated classic season 2 epp....I loved finding out more about Buffy's past, seeing the Scooby interactions (Cordy and Giles were particularly hilarious in this one), and best of all ANGELUS! :heart: That hospital scene between Xander and Angelus was amazing, one of my fave Angelus moments....plus there's the fight with Angelus at the beginning, which was awesome, especially when he pounces on Cordy! ;) But there just wasn't enough Angelus in the second half of season 2, and this was one epp with some of the best scenes!

After Life is okay, but just not as great, and pretty freaky....the Spuffy scenes are AMAZING though....:heart:

[basakbangel]

Killed by Death--such a great, underrated classic season 2 epp....I loved finding out more about Buffy's past, seeing the Scooby interactions (Cordy and Giles were particularly hilarious in this one), and best of all ANGELUS! :heart: That hospital scene between Xander and Angelus was amazing, one of my fave Angelus moments....plus there's the fight with Angelus at the beginning, which was awesome, especially when he pounces on Cordy! ;) But there just wasn't enough Angelus in the second half of season 2, and this was one epp with some of the best scenes!

After Life is okay, but just not as great, and pretty freaky....the Spuffy scenes are AMAZING though....:heart:

Yes I love Killed by death a lot too It hit me while watching I was really excited:) By the way you forgot to give as us episodes.

[Nostalgia]

Wow..

After Life is one of my favorite all time episodes.. It's one of the most dark episodes that Joss and crew did.. spectacular effort by Buffy and Spike.. and the entire episode gave me chills..

You picked KILLED BY DEATH OVER IT?!!!

The Wish vs Restless

[selenspuffy]

The Wish.
I didnt like Restless so much actually:D I love season 3 and The Wish was a good one:)

Smashed Vs. Intervention

[Nostalgia]

Intervention.. Amazing episode that is highly overlooked. Great acting by James.

the Pack vs The Zeppo

[Pandora's_Box]

I don't really like people loving an episode just for a scene "Can you say Checkpoint?" boring ep with just one last good scene...But I'm trying to be forgiveful cause I have the same thing with one episode (just one I swear!!!) which is Intervention. The episode is a bit dull with Robot Buffy storyline which seems here only to fill blanks between Buffy's quest scenes...But I love the last scene so much. This scene actually made me a spuffy shipper. So touching...one of the rare scenes where I always cry...

So yes...I only love Intervention for a scene...I feel so ashamed :p

DOUBLE POSTING!!

the Pack vs The Zeppo

The Zeppo, not one of my fav but it certainly deserves more than the dislike people have for it. Quite funny and ****y, an apocalypse used only for fun!!

Checkpoint:D vs Welcome To The Hellmouth

[Nostalgia]

I'd say the Zeppo is considered one of the best episodes of Season 3.. It gets a lot of good reviews and considered one of the funniest episodes of the season.

Welcome to the Hellomouth.. Checkpoint is just a plain boring episode.. done and simple.

Blood Ties vs Conversations with Dead People

[BlasterBoy]

I don't really like people loving an episode just for a scene "Can you say Checkpoint?" boring ep with just one last good scene...

That's just some people, I swear! I adore the rest of the episode, too! The knight fight (no, I am NOT thinking of Spiral), the training (Buffy killing the dummy :heart: ), and the interrogations ("Muffin?"). Sorry, just had to say that.

And, Nostalgia, reviews don't usually mean a lot or loved by many. I mean, look at "American Idol", or, like Katharine would say, "American Idiot". :p Back on track :lol:

Oh, Blood Ties is so underrated and amazing, but Conversations With Dead People is just insanely fantastic. I love the comedy that Andrew makes with Warren! It was awesome! And pretty creepy, too. I was shocked when Warren was marking the door, and Andrew stabbing Johnathan was pretty unexpected. Willow and Tara are one of my favorite ships, so I loved that part. It was another showing that Alyson Hannigan is really amazing. And Cassie is always fabulous, so bravo for that. Dawn was awesome with her songs. 'Nough said. And my favorite part was the chit-chat between Buffy and the vampire! :lol: That was hilarious and meaningful. I loved her superior speech, and the line, "Okay, but are you killing me because I'm evil or because you opened up to me?" :lol: Love it.

Forever vs. Villains (two grieving episodes)

[Nostalgia]

Reviews very much determine whether or not something is good.. there's a difference between ratings and reviews.

As for your matchup.. I'm going with Villians. Forever was a good episode, but it didn't have the same effect it should have simply because it was the episode right after one of Joss' most brilliant efforts on the television. Villians captured Willow's grieving perfectly, and showed her in a raging anger that increased as the episode slowly progressed. They're both solid episodes, but Villians tops it.

Here's a tough one that I could not answer for myself earlier..

The Gift vs Becoming Part II

[BlasterBoy]

I disagree, because people also have different opinions and have different ideas what "high quality" means ;)

For this matching, I'm going with the fantastic The Gift. Both in my top 3 of Buffy, but The Gift is first and Becoming is third :s I'm not sure why, but The Gift just hits harder, for me! :D You see how much Buffy really cares about Dawn and her threatening to kill the Scoobies was so shocking and powerful. And the Giles/Buffy screaming match was amazing. I loved Spike (shock!) in this episode, too. Also, Willow and Tara's love for each other. And when Willow just popped in between Glory and Tara, I squealed :lol: Also, "Sacrifice" is one of the greatest pieces composed on the show and her speech and death is just remarkably well acted and so sad. I love it.

Hush vs. Who Are You? (top season 4 ep.)

[Nostalgia]

Many might disagree, but I am a huge fan of Who Are You?.. and believe it is a better episode than Hush. It's perfected acting by Eliza, and I think it has more emotion coming from Faith than in any other episode. I absolutely loved it.

Continuing with the concept battles..

After Life vs Dead Things (probably the two darkest episodes Buffy's ever had).

[BlasterBoy]

Don't worry, you're not alone, I adore Who Are You? :D

I'll say Dead Things. After Life is good, but not great, imo. I hate Spuffy, so I was a little iffy with this episode, but the whole time demon was very cool and I just loved that concept! Sarah's acting was great, especially when she was thinking about turning herself in. So, a good episode, but the whole bronze scene was so....can't find a word for it.

Bad Girls vs. Dirty Girls (Faith-changing episodes)

[Nostalgia]

I got to go with Dirty Girls.. another one my favorites. I can't help but find the entire episode one of the scariest moments of Buffy period. The entire final scene shudders me when Xander loses his eye, as well as the amount of slayers that die. It's jam packed with action, drama, and suspense. Great episode.

Hmm.. I'm trying to think of a good one..

The Chain vs Get It Done (slayer line episodes)

[BlasterBoy]

Oh, come on! You had to choose two episodes I hate :mad:

This is so, so, so, so hard! The Chain is my least favorite of Season 8, and Get It Done is in my bottom five of Season 7. But, I guess The Chain because Get It Done was just. that. bad. :lol: The Chain had some interesting things, like showing the Scoobies as the bad guys, which was interesting. But, I found most of it boring.

Pangs vs. Something Blue (supposed to be funny episodes)

[Nostalgia]

Something Blue.. but I think the funniest episode of the season is the Initiative..

The Yoko Factor vs Empty Places (breaking the gang apart)

[BlasterBoy]

The Initiative is funny? :s

The Yoko Factor, because it rules. I loved Angel coming back and beating the crap out of Riley. And, yes, I AM a Riley fan :lol: It was just so funny. Plus, Buffy throwing Riley and Angel away from each other was hysterical, as was the final scene: my favorite. drunk!Giles was awesome! I just love the episode.

Innocence vs. The Prom (important to Bangel)

[Nostalgia]

Yes, The Initiative is hilarious!! One of the funniest episodes of Buffy alone!

Innocence easily.. two words: rocket launcher

Nightmares vs Prophecy Girl

[BlasterBoy]

Prophecy Girl, by far! It is a series classic, imo. Buffy dying is a HUGE thing in the series, and I love Buffy's banter during her fight with The Master. I thought the hellmouth looked incredibly fake, but okay. I just loved the whole thing. Not much more to say. Nightmares is very good for a Season 1 episode, but just a good episode.

This Year's Girl vs. Consequences

[LRae12]

Totally This Year's Girl...both were about equal episode wise, but I just preferred the story in TYG a bit more.

Life Serial vs. Storyteller

[selenspuffy]

Life Serial. Both nice episodes, nice choices LRae12:). I chose Life Serial because it was really funny and enjoyable, actually Storyteller was also like that but Life Serial is one of my favourite episodes throughout the whole Buffy, that's why I'm choosing it.

Forever Vs. Doomed

[Cinderela]

I have to go with Doomed over Forever. I'm not a real Dawn lover, so even though I could identify with her grief, she's a little spoiled and bratty for my taste.

Doomed, with Buffy debating whether or not to have a relationship with Riley and Riley being so wonderful, has my vote!

Get It Done VS Checkpoint

[Nostalgia]

Get It Done.. I just cannot stand Checkpoint. Such a boring episode other than the final speech. Get It Done at least had some historical insight to the original Watchers and built on Restless. Still both episodes stink..

The Long Way Home vs What's In A Line Part 2

[Weredog]

I'm supposing you mean "What's My Line, part 2"

And I will have to go with "The Long Way Home," principally because I didn't like "What's My Line" at all. And by that I mean Kendra. The whole Order of Teraka (sp?) didn't work for me. I didn't feel the severe threat Buffy felt when she found out she was target. The paranoia scene at Sunnydale High was cheese to the max.
"The Long Way Home" on the other hand was very good. It was a little too jumpy, but I loved Willow and Xander in this alot. The fight between the Slayers and the zombies was intense. And I also love the scene in which we see all of Buffy's memories of my past episodes (and Joss himself ;)).

The Dark Age vs. Inca Mummy Girl

[Jenni Lou]

The Dark Age. I'll take some moderately interesting Giles backstory and action over another tale of Xander being involved with a demon. He is a demon magnet indeed! :lol: Although, Inca does have some nice moments, I think Dark Age is much more dramatic and interesting and it adds complexity to a character, rather than a character just sort of being a player in the story.

Triangle vs. Gingerbread

[Jenni Lou]

The Dark Age. I'll take some moderately interesting Giles backstory and action over another tale of Xander being involved with a demon. He is a demon magnet indeed! :lol: Although, Inca does have some nice moments, I think Dark Age is much more dramatic and interesting and it adds complexity to a character, rather than a character just sort of being a player in the story.

Triangle vs. Gingerbread

[spuffbeste]

Triangle

Gingerbread was Ok but I was really annoyed to see Buffy's mother like that!However, Triangle was fun to watch especially the scene when Willow and Anya was struggling:D Also, I liked to see a troll who dated with Anya:D:P

Killed By Death vs. I Only Eyes For You

[basakbangel]

I only have eyes for you.

Something that I adore in this episode was the part that Buffy and Angel were acting like the couple in the past. That was awesome. Well, that's the part that most touching.

Amends Vs. Earshot

[selenspuffy]

Amends. That was one of my favourite Bangel eps..I love Earshot but Amends is a dramatic and interesting ep, which makes you cry, The last scenes, BuffyAngel, walking, while it's snowing was enjoyable:)

Graduation p1 Vs. Revelations

[basakbangel]

Graduation p1

Revelations was a cool episode and I really enjoyed watching but GP1 was a special one and It had lots of action and lots of different stories at the same time. I felt like It was a rush though:D

Bad Eggs Vs. Go Fish

[Weredog]

"Bad Eggs" because it was creeeeeepy. Parasites scare the shit outta me. To think of having them embed on my back makes me wanna scratch my back right away. But I especially loved Buffy's interaction with Joyce throughout the episode. Oh! And also cause it was the first time we saw Buffy at a mall!

Restless VS. The Chain (two mind numbing episodes... in a good way :))

[BlasterBoy]

Oh! So, so, so, so easy! :D Restless is in my top 10 of Buffy and The Chain is growing on me, but still not as good as it should be, imo. Restless is superb and puts us in the minds of these characters we've grown to love so much. The score is fantastic and the metaphors are mind blowing. And the forshadowing numbs my body. It's just.....amazing.

Primeval vs. Enemies

[Nostalgia]

Primeval.. It's just a jam packed action episode and I loved it.. Enemies is a great episode as well.. I love the "return of Angelus" and the entire trick that Buffy and Angel played.. I just loved everything about that characteristically.. However, the entire setting and focus on the core characters was amazing in Primeval.

Helpless vs Dirty Girls (episodes that should be cherished more)

[Weredog]

Enemies! Eliza Dushku should've been nominated president for this episode. Although I do have an issue with the contradictions: how did the shaman know that he had to tell Giles that the Mayor asked him to uncure Angel? It would've made more sense if the shaman approached the Mayor with the idea (that Giles would've suggested.) That aside, great performances -- intense climax.

"Primeval" was good. It was nice to have the gang reunite. But that being said, season 4 was my least favourite season. Three words: Riley, the, initiative. :\

EDIT: Damn timing! I'll leave my answer to BlasterBoy's post, and leave Nostalgia's versuses:

Helpless VS. Dirty Girls

[Cinderela]

Oh, Dirty Girls hands down - Faith & Buffy are so much fun in that ep - Faith is just fun all around, even when she's evil (or do I mean especially when she's evil?) :lol:

Helpless is a good ep, but not up to Dirty Girls!

Graduation, Part 2 VS Becoming, Part 2 (season enders)

[selenspuffy]

I'll say Becoming p2, not that I support Bangel as much as I do for Spuffy but it was a dramatic scene for mostly every fan! Graduationp2 was a great one but Id prefer Becoming..

Spiral Vs. Listening To Fear

[Weredog]

"Spiral" was way better. The gang was actually endangered. I was on my toes the entire episode -- especially when Ben pulls into the gas station. I was just like "Oh, nooooo...."
The ending is also one of the best cliffhangers in the entire series. It was intense. Plus, it was great that we had finally gotten Glory's backstory.

Inca Mummy Girl VS. I Was Made to Love You

[KingofCretins]

"I Was Made to Love You"

This was a very good episode, pretty overlooked. It was the last time in 7 televised seasons that we *really* saw the Scoobies just clicking on all cylinders personally and professionally. They were in the zone on research, they were almost reading each other's minds, it was fun to watch.

There was also a very poignant moment, looking back -- Tara being the one that feels the most sympathy for Warren :(

"Inca Mummy Girl" isn't too bad, either -- any vehicle for Xander was a good episode, really.

"Earshot" vs. "Help"

[Nostalgia]

Earshot. I love that episode. At first I wasn't a huge fan of it.. but the more I began to appreciate Johnathan, the more I loved the episode. I love the school feel to it.. and gives it that protecting her friends and school vibe that was starting to fade by the end of the season.. as Buffy was moving to bigger and better things. Help, in contrast.. is just about the same concept. Helping her students and school.. Wait.. What? Did you do that purposely? :roll:

Help is a great episode.. one of the strongest of the season.. and it's a close battle.. but the in end, I say Earshot moves on.

(Now more with the subtle themed battles)

See if you can figure out this one..

Fear Itself vs Wrecked

[KingofCretins]

You forgot to add the next one :)

[sherrilina]

Blech, do I have to choose? :( I guess I'll go with Wrecked, that had some cool Spuffy moments (though not my faves), and some poignant moments at the end, but def. not my fave epp....but I like Fear, Itself even less, have never understood the big love for this epp, it's just plain boring for most of it IMO....though I do love Fiesta Giles! ;)

Becoming 1 vs. Selfless (flashbacks galore!)

[Nostalgia]

Gotta' go with Selfless in this one.. I hate dividing the parted episodes.. because it gets so murky.. but Selfless is just an amazing episode. Very well written, and I know that Becoming 2 has the best parts of the episode.. so I will choose Selfless.

Buffy vs Dracula vs Welcome to the Hellmouth

[selenspuffy]

Welcome To The Hellmouth. Buffy vs. Dracula is not an ep that I really like. Welcome to the hellmouth was the first ep though, I think its better than that. Buffy vs. dracula was kinda funny, but strange.

Nightmares Vs. When She Was Bad

[Weredog]

Nightmare.
When She Was Bad was a horrible episode, let alone a season-opener. Without a question it's Joss' worst work.
Nightmares was amazing because it was the episode with the most character development of the season. We explored the Scooby's fears which define who they are. Isn't this the first episode Giles shows his father-like-love to Buffy?
Oh, and also, Vamp Buffy -- never a bad.

Graduation, part 1 VS. Graduation, part 2

[basakbangel]

Graduation, part 2. I really love the graduations but this one was really special and perfect. Especially the part where buffy lets angel to drink her blood.. that was very touching and you know what that was really really awesome.

Here is a quote that SMG said:

"When he bites her and she's writhing on the floor, in her full orgasm she breaks the table. They missed it. The most erotic thing I've ever seen on TV, and the censors missed it completely."

Fool For love Vs Becoming part 2

[Weredog]

"Becoming, part 2" without a question. It's probably the most intense episode ever. The intercut between Buffy's fight and Willow's spell -- gahh! I remember thinking "Kill him! I mean, don't! Willow will cure him! But kill him anyway! Uhh!" Before this episode, I only watched the show when I stumbled upon it (I was 8, for god's sake, 8 o'clock was wild for me,) however after watching the season 2 finale, I set myself to watch every single episode of this amazing series. 10 years later, look at me....

New Moon Rising VS Hell's Bells

[basakbangel]

definitely new moon rising!! I really really loved this epp a lot! Oz was very dramatic and I pitied him. It was very touching for them to have a talk
cry and then cry. That made me so upset because I just adore the relationship between Oz and Willow. They were such a cute and great couple and It was a great last epp.

[basakbangel]

definitely new moon rising!! I really really loved this epp a lot! Oz was very dramatic and I pitied him. It was very touching for them to have a talk
cry and then hug eacother. Oz.. I really loved him! And It was so sad to feel that Willow chose Tara. But don't get me wrong I love Tara and Will. This epp made me so upset because I just adore the relationship between Oz and Willow. They were such a cute and great couple and It was a great last epp.

Chosen Vs The Gift

[Weredog]

"Chosen."
I love this episode more than life. I know there are so many people who are disappointed with it -- I don't see how. It had great Scooby moments, one-liners and action sequences. I felt the female empowerment and I'm a dude. I would also say that it had the best Spuffy moment. When they were sleeping together, I was very content with it. Another favourite scene of mine is the board game Andrew, Giles, Xander, and Amanda played. What a way to spend their last night. Oh and don't even get me started with the score. Robert Duncan is my wine. If I have to complain about one thing, it'll have to be the exact thing Gellar complained about: the scene where Buffy walks down the hall to the basement was supposed to have flashbacks of Buffy's experiences in season 1, 2 and 3, but it was cut because of time. I would've loved to have seen that!

(If you wanna read the article Gellar says that, you'll find it here (http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Sarah%20Michelle%20Gellar/))

"The Prom" VS "End of Days"

[basakbangel]

Thank you Weredog! (about the interview that was great)

The Prom. I forgot how many times I explained my feelings about The Prom:D . It was very depressing for Buffy/Angel relationship. And for me It just hit me and I felt terriblely bad. I hated Joyce!!. I HATED that Buffy never had known that It was her mom who forced Angel about the decision.. But It was sweet them to dance at the end of the epp.

Passion Vs The Body

[Weredog]

Passion" was very moving -- especially the scene where Giles comes across Jenny's body in his bed. That was just horrible (in a great way!)
But "The Body" was even more magnificent. The writing, the directing, the cinematography, the acting -- all at their best! I don't understand how this episode wasn't nominated for anything at the Emmys.

Never Kill a Boy on the First Date VS. Get it Done

[BlasterBoy]

Wow, I don't really enjoy either but this is insanely easy for me. Never Kill A Boy On The First Date, by FAR! Get It Done is absolutely horrible and in my 10 least favorite Jossverse episodes! Yes, that bad! Spike's annoying, Willow's evil but not, Kennedy's stupid, and Buffy's getting beat up by old men a few thousand years ago? What's to like? :lol: Never Kill A Boy On The First Date is kind of annoying and I don't like the plot at all, or The Anointed One, but there are some lines that I love such as, "If the apocalypse comes, beep me!" :lol: :roll:

Revelations vs. Help (one episode characters)

[KingofCretins]

"Revelations"

I have always loved this episode -- one of the coolest MOTW ideas and magical props ever, one of their coolest effects ever in the glove. Also the first "real" fight between Buffy and Faith, which was great. And, any time the scoobies are like real people and have serious drama with each other, a great episode results.

"Help" was good, for what it was, but ultimately was kinda morose and I don't think its message, which seemed relevant to the season, really ended up being significant overall to the show. But, you do see Azure Skye everywhere now.

"Fear, Itself" vs. "The Killer in Me"

[BlasterBoy]

Is this even a question? :lol: Fear, Itself, easily! Fear, Itself was absolutely hilarious, imo! I love Oz being God by wearing the name tag, "Hi, My Name Is ____" :lol: And Willow being Joan! I loved how their fears came out, especially Willow's. Alyson Hannigan rules. And I love the fear demon. "Xander, don't laugh at the fear demon." "Why? Can it hurt me?" "No, it's just...annoying." :lol: Love it!

The Initiative vs. The Freshman (underrated season 4 episodes)

[Weredog]

The Freshman. I think it's the second best season premiere after Lessons. Joss totally captured the feeling you get at your first few days in University: small, unknown, intimated, and lonely. And Sunday is one of my favourite vamps in the series. It was too bad she had to be dusted. She was way more interesting (and attractive) than a certain Adam.

Ted VS. Lies My Parents Told Me (eps with crappy parents)

[BlasterBoy]

Another example of when Season 7 episodes suck. Ted, easily. Ted is okay and the Joyce's boyfriend is evil is so cheesy and mediocre but whatever, it was well acted and I loved him slapping her. I mean, honestly, he didn't have to be a robot. And I loved her coping with killing a human. While I'm glad she didn't kill a human, I'm mad at the way they made sure she didn't kill anyway. It was pretty stupid that he was a robot, imo.

What's My Line Part 1 vs. This Year's Girl (middle-season first of a two parter)

[KingofCretins]

"This Year's Girl"

Some of the best dream sequences, the rain soaked crane shot, the awesome Doug Petrie mythic Slayers-are-badass treatment, AND Harry Groener?

"What's My Line, Part I" was okay, but it was probably the most non-descript two parter they ever did.

"The Pack" vs. "Harsh Light of Day" -- men behaving in unseemly ways.

[Weredog]

I was never a fan of "What's My Line." The whole bounty hunter/assassins thing never worked for me. None of them seemed like a threat to Buffy. They didn't seem like anything she wouldn't have been able to handle. The "cliffhanger" with Angel (notice the quotation marks?) wasn't suspenseful either. I'm sorry, but anyone who's anyone would know that they wouldn't off Angel by making him burn up in a locked cage.
"This Year's Girl," on the other hand, was spectacular. Doug Petrie only knows how write if Faith's involved. It was genius to have the Scooby Gang not know that Faith was awake for the first half of the episode -- it allowed Faith to realize they're worrying about anything but her. Finally, the "five by five" line thrown by Buffy at the end.... any fan of Faith knows what just happened! That was a cliffhanger!

"The Pack" vs. "Harsh Light of Day" -- men behaving in unseemly ways.

[basakbangel]

Harsh Light of Day.

I really loved the part where Spike and Buffy fights. And overall, It was fun to watch and Harmony was odd as usual:D . Also, It's crossover! and Buffy decides to give the ring to Angel, that was dramatic.

Primevil Vs. I was made to love you

[Weredog]

I Was Made to Love You.
Great one-liners, and I love any scene where the Scoobies are together not researching/battling evil (in this case, they were at the Spring Break party.)
I also really loved April. I felt horrible for her, especially the shot where she's walking from one house to the next in the middle of the night. Poor robot.

Wild at Heart VS. New Moon Rising

[Jenni Lou]

Wild at Heart. There were some truly nice moments in it. Although I found Veruca ridiculously annoying. I enjoyed seeing Oz's struggle--that was something the show didn't look at very closely before. As for NMR, I never liked it much. I absolutely adore Seth Green and Oz but there was something that always rubbed me the wrong way about that ep. *shrugs*

Killed By Death vs. Goodbye Iowa

[KingofCretins]

"Killed By Death"

Yes, it's just as simple as it being a showcase for Xander to prove that he is important. Ah, Season 2, when Xander was actually sorta second in command. The face off with Angelus was AWESOME, you know those two guys (good buddies on set) loved that. And Cordy showing emotional vulnerability to Xander's intensity about protecting Buffy. Cheap MOTW, but good scooby stuff.

"Goodbye Iowa" was kinda blah -- Adam is the main problem there. But, pretty decent fight scene, and Riley with Buffy's scarf was pretty sweet.

"Band Candy" vs. "Once More, With Feeling"

[Weredog]

Once More, With Feeling.
All though I do love both of them very much. Jane Espenson started with Band Candy and never failed anything she wrote since. She's amazing at writing comedies, and surprised me with the dramatic (Afterlife, End of Days).
Once More, With Feeling is great because... ah, you know what, I'm not gonna bother. Everyone knows why.

Halloween VS. Amends

[Nostalgia]

Amends. I just recently noticed that I had forgotten this episode. It's in my top 20.. and is an amazing episode. The best Angel/Buffy interaction in any episode (yes even I Will Remember You).

Dirty Girls vs Dead Things

[Jenni Lou]

hmmm, that's tough. Faith's return vs. uncomfortable Bronze sex scene. I guess I will go with Dead Things. I understand both sides--why some love it and why some others hate it. First, I like it because it perfectly portrays Buffy's final breakdown. It's as if she reaches an epiphany and wants to reclaim her life. And the Bronze scene--as I wrote--makes me uncomfortable, but it was also important, I think. For all the comfort Spike previously provided, he at this point just wants more of Buffy and it's as if he is attempting to seduce her to the darker side. No...not "As if"...he actually is. He wants more from her and unfortunately he exploits her vulnerabilities. And that's important because he is a soulless vampire and it's as if many fans and Buffy herself have forgotten this. And I like the wonky time fight scene. It was interesting and different.

Helpless vs. Help :p

[Nostalgia]

Helpless. An amazing episode. Completely underrated. Amazing Giles Buffy interaction.

Help is good too.

The Zeppo vs Conversations with Dead People

[Weredog]

"Helpless."
It was brilliant of the writers to finally acknowledge Giles and Buffy's relationship. The dispute was heartbreaking; I might say even more than "Becoming." Gellar and Head performed some of their best work.
I almost find it hard to image the series if they hadn't produced this episode. How would it have turned out if Giles never got fired? Oh, and another aspect of the episode I really enjoyed was the appearance of the Watcher's Council. Finally, we got to see them be useful... or useless?

A New Man VS Older and Far Away

[Nostalgia]

ahem... :roll:

[Jenni Lou]

ahem... :roll:

Posting at about the same time happens. There's no reason to spam the thread with a one word post. ;) Thanks.


The Zeppo vs Conversations with Dead People

I like them both but I will go for CWDP because there were so many cool moments in it. Lots of great interactions. And The First hard at work. Plus, I liked the re-intro of Andrew and Jonathan. Poor Jonathan. :(


A New Man VS Older and Far Away

I think A New Man is highly underrated. It's hilarious! Ad I always love when Giles and Spike interact because they play off each other so well. And really, there were never enough scenes with those two together. :)

Go Fish vs. Blood Ties

[Nostalgia]

I'm sorry.

Blood Ties. I am an avid fan of Go Fish.. I think it's a great episode. However, Blood Ties is a classic.. and shows great insight to the Spike/Dawn relationship.

The Weight of the World vs Primeval

[selenspuffy]

The Weight Of The World. Primeval was also great but TWOTW was better!! Both nice battles..

Prom Vs. Amends

[basakbangel]

I don't really know how to answer this question.

I adore both episodes!! Selen you know how hard this is for me to answer but I guess I'll go with Amends, the best part pf this episode was that It was happy, melancolic but happy. Angel suffers the price of what he had done before and It was so sad for him to give up his life for Buffy. And I really loved that Buffy helped him out and they walked hands to hands and happy.

Helpless Vs. Into the Woods

[sherrilina]

Def. Into the Woods--a great, emotional and dramatic season 5 epp, with lots of good moments like her conversation with Xander, and running after the helicopter....plus Riley leaves! :D And I can't STAND Helpless, the whole crazy vamp storyline just doesn't appeal to me at all, and I just find the epp annoying to watch.....

Becoming Part 1 vs. Graduation Day Part 1 (no explanation needed! ;))

[KingofCretins]

"Graduation, Part I"

Buffy vs. Faith and all the epic content in it really just makes the episode. It kinda makes the season.

"Becoming, Part I" was pretty impressive, and the Max Perlich voiceover was brilliant. Joss made a tough but wise call by bringing him in to play the part he wrote for himself. It definitely has one of the coolest DUN! endings of any episode. But I still have to go with the iconic battle between Buffy and her *other* "sister".

"The Dark Age" vs. "Wrecked"

[basakbangel]

The Dark Age

First of all, It has the darkness of season 2 which I adore and really enjoy watching. Giles was different in this and I loved it. It was a different sigh of relief:) And that tatoo thing was very impressive:P

Lie To Me Vs. Go Fish

[Nostalgia]

Lie To Me.. I love Go Fish as I've said before.. but Lie to Me is a very strong episode.

And I wouldn't consider season 2 dark at all.. the episode is very dark.. but I wouldn't consider any season dark besides season 6.



Once More With Feeling vs The Body

[Weredog]

Once More, With Feeling.
A musical episode in "Buffy" could've turned out baaaaad, but Joss Whedon aced it as he always does. The tunes are just as catchy -- if not more -- than any Disney song. However, I found the writing is a little iffy as some parts. I didn't get the scene at the Magic Box where Dawn says "I get it, Buffy." As well as Tara and Willow's excitment to leave.... for a walk outside? There were also a few too many dialogue overlaps.
The Body, on the other hand, had amazing writing.
I think I'm only choosing Once More with Feeling because it was the hardest to produce for the cast and crew of the two.

Consequences VS. Storyteller

[sherrilina]

Def. Storyteller--one of the first full Buffy epps I ever saw (though I was pretty confused, I still loved it, and now feel nostalgic about it!), and it's brilliant....love how it's the show making fun of itself, all of Andrew's "versions" of events, just the whole thing is hilarious, def. one of the funniest epps ever, and one of the highlights of the dismal season....I LOVE Andrew! :D

And while Consequences isn't as bad as Bad Girls, it's still not a fave epp....again, don't like Faith much until season 4....

Restless vs. Hush

[Nostalgia]

Restless.. still stunned every time I watch.

Tough Love vs Out of Mind, Out of Sight

[basakbangel]

Lie To Me.. I love Go Fish as I've said before.. but Lie to Me is a very strong episode.

And I wouldn't consider season 2 dark at all.. the episode is very dark.. but I wouldn't consider any season dark besides season 6.

I didn't mean that Nostalgia:) Season 2 is special for me and It's also about bangel and all that.. Maybe I take it personal but I think It has a different atmosphere and a "darkness". well IMO.

Out of Mind, Out of Sight. The girl that was mentioned in this epp I forgot her name. She was very odd but that was the interesting part of the epp, I loved that she wasn't seen and that made it kinda mysterious.

Anne Vs Passion

[Jenni Lou]

Passion. I don't have a very big thing for Anne and don't like the whole hell subplot. Thought it was lame. And Passion has, of course, lots of great things going for it. The Angelus voiceover is really fabulous and I think the ep was shot superbly...dark and moody.

Graduation Day Part 1 vs. Who Are You?

[holypotatoes]

Definitely Who Are You?. Not a lot happened in the 1st part of Grad Day but if it was Grad Day part 2 this would be completely different. I love that Buffy and Faith switched bodies. It was extremely entertaining watching Faith screw around with Buffy's life. I especially love the scene between Faith and Spike in the bronze. "I could ride you at a gallop until your legs buckle and your eyes roll up. I've got muscles you've never even dreamed of. I could squeeze you until you popped like warm champagne and you'd beg me to hurt you just a little bit more. And you know why I don't........ because it's wrong." OMG LOVE :heart: IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Graduation Day part 2 vs. Becoming Part 2

[basakbangel]

Graduation Day Part 1,

I watched Who are you recently and didn't find so much to love. The idea ia very unique and It worked out good. Eliza and Sarah did an awesome job, congrats but I really really loved Graduation part 1. It was full of exciting and important things. Angel being poisoned..


Yoko Factor Vs Pangs

[basakbangel]

Definitely Who Are You?. Not a lot happened in the 1st part of Grad Day but if it was Grad Day part 2 this would be completely different. I love that Buffy and Faith switched bodies. It was extremely entertaining watching Faith screw around with Buffy's life. I especially love the scene between Faith and Spike in the bronze. "I could ride you at a gallop until your legs buckle and your eyes roll up. I've got muscles you've never even dreamed of. I could squeeze you until you popped like warm champagne and you'd beg me to hurt you just a little bit more. And you know why I don't........ because it's wrong." OMG LOVE :heart: IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Graduation Day part 2 vs. Becoming Part 2

At the same time.. ok, I'll answer yours and ask mine again.

Becoming part 2!!! , I feel depressed and hopeless everytime I watch. I can truly say that It's one of my faves of the show and I really feel sad for Buffy.. And always say what a brave girl. Also the fight between Angelus and Buffy was flawless. Congrats to David he was amazing.. He did a great job in transition from Angelus to Angel.

Yoko Factor Vs Pangs

[Weredog]

Pangs.

I love how writers reinforced the Scooby to get back together after the big changes season 4 succumbed to (especially with the miss of Cordelia, Angel and Oz.) Spike and Buffy interacted greatly here. Some of Spike's best one-liners come from this episode. And Willow and Giles bantering about the Indian/Native American issue was fun to watch.

Bring on the Night VS Showtime (2 god-awful season 7 episodes... in my opinion ;))

[Nostalgia]

Bring On The Night.. easily. Not a bad episode at all.. and if this is the case, very underrated. I thought this episode was fantastic and had wonderful direction in terms of the fighting scenes. I love the Buffy and Giles interaction (the last time we actually see them bond)..


The Long Way Home vs Anne

[Weredog]

Anne.
What a great metaphor Joss used for Buffy's situation: hell. Who doesn't love when Buffy responds "I'm Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. And you are?"
Willow, Xander, Cordelia, and Oz were at their best here! They proved here why they were the best Scoobies assembled out of the whole series.

Some Assembly Required VS. First Date

[Nostalgia]

Some Assembly Required


First Date was so bad.. I could barely watch it. Having Ashanti star in the show made me vomit.. and I was bored to death. Some Assembly Required has that school vibe to it, which I loved.

School Hard vs Lie To me

[Weredog]

School Hard.

The best intro any Buffy villain has ever made. If nobody wanted to hang out with Spike and Dru after seeing this, they are not worthy of living. This episode was also a great episode where we got to see Buffy as a girl, rather than this Slayer commander that everybody acknowledges by the end of the series.

Gingerbread VS. Lies Get It Done

[Nostalgia]

I'm assuming you mean Get It Done..

Gingerbread.. I have never understood the hate for this episode.. I think it's a great "fun" episode.. not meant to be inspirational.. just meant for our enjoyment and laughter. I think the dark moments with the death of the children are great as well..

More 3 vs 7..

Sleeper vs Doppelgangland

[sherrilina]

Def. Doppelgangland--excellent, hilarious epp, one of the highlights of season 3 (which def. isn't a fave season of mine)....Sleeper is okay, but not great....

The Wish vs. Bewitched, Bewildered, Bothered (Xander is suddenly cool! :p)

[KingofCretins]

"The Wish"

These are both top 20 episodes of mine, so great choice, but going to go with my rankings -- "The Wish" was such a great exploration of the old Frank Capra device, and the Willow/Cordy/Xander sandwich was soooooo sexy :)

Not that raincoat action Buffy wasn't sexy :) But the huge drama, introduction of a pretty significant character, and chance for the actors to step outside their roles some puts "The Wish" ahead of "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered".

"Wild at Heart" vs. "Villains" -- Willow is pissed.

[Nostalgia]

??? Sherrilina.. you have some controversial opinions :).. Not a fan of Xander, disliking season 3 and finding CWDP boring.. phew.. I know I don't like season 4 of Angel.. but I think I'm more on the majority with that.. :roll:

Got to go with Villians.. I love Wild at Heart.. very powerful, but I've always loved New Moon Rising more.. and seeing Willow evil for the first time made me feel all dirty inside.. in a good way.
Witch vs Wrecked (Amy time!)

[KingofCretins]

"The Witch"

We see the formation of the basic Scooby model -- gang researches, Buffy fights, Giles supervises. And it really goes a long way to introduce the basic dynamics of the group as a "second" episode always must.

"Wrecked" introduced the basically craplicious magic is teh drugs metaphor. A few points for 'driving by gesturing emphatically', but mostly, part of a down-turn in the season.

"The Puppet Show" vs. "Homecoming" -- school functions!

[sherrilina]

??? Sherrilina.. you have some controversial opinions :).. Not a fan of Xander, disliking season 3 and finding CWDP boring.. phew.. I know I don't like season 4 of Angel.. but I think I'm more on the majority with that.. :roll:
Who said I wasn't a fan of Xander? I don't love him like say, KoC does, but I don't hate the man....but even fans have to admit that others think he's particularly cool in the two epps I mentioned!

And I think it's funny that your talking about my controversial opinions, when you love season 7--I think you'll find most people hate it and find it weak....:p

And I think opinions on Angel season 4 are more split than that--I hear a lot of hate, but I also hear a lot of love for it--it does have so many outstanding episodes....

As for your choices:

Ewww, two of my least fave epps....I