The 6 Best And 6 Worst Episodes

While the worst episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" lack the layers we learned to expect from the groundbreaking series, the best offer an incredible amount of substance, including season three charmer "The Zeppo," which packs a surprising amount for the fun, tangential story that it is. Ranked in the top five of CBR's list of funniest "Buffy" episodes, and with Reddit users like u/NewShinyThings and u/Overlord1317 flocking to the forums to declare their love, this one's definitely a fan favorite. Think of it as Xander's coming-of-age story. According to Den of Geek, like him or hate him, "The Zeppo" features "Xander at his best. He's funny, brave, and relatable. He proves that his contribution to the fight against evil, while not as obvious as that of a Slayer's strength, a Watcher's wisdom, or a witch's magic, is no less substantial given an opportunity to shine." We see the entire episode through his eyes after he's shoved aside to fetch donuts while the rest of the Scoobies take on some bizarre apocalypse that involves Giles talking to a cloud. As he stumbles into his own hilarious mess with a group of resurrected high schoolers trying to make a "cake" (that is, a bomb), we watch his character grow in an enjoyable way. The episode also pokes gentle fun at some of its own story tropes, which includes taking Buffy and Angel's star-crossed lover status to an absurd level. That's a real treat!