[Allstar]

It’s safe to say Joss Whedon fans are having a flippin’ fantastic week. The Avengers just made all the money, with a record-breaking $207.4 million domestic opening, and got the official greenlight for a sequel. Now, Buffy fans are getting insight into Whedon’s most cherished memories from the series with the announcement that Whedon’s 10 favorite episodes are airing as an all-day marathon on LOGO May 19.

For any serious Buffy fan, picking only 10 episodes would be impossible, so it’s fitting that the creator should whittle down the list.

“Prophecy Girl” (112)
Buffy proved herself beyond doubt in the season 1 finale when she closed the Hellmouth and dispatched the dreaded Master.

“Innocence” (214)
Just say no, kids. To sex with your vampire boyfriend. Buffy’s decision to give it up unlocked the evil in Angel and kick-started an amazing half of season 2…

“Becoming Part II” (222)
…that was capped off by this (literally) soul-destroying episode in which Buffy sent Angel to Hell. As he was sucked into the void, Willow’s spell restored his humanity, but it was too late. The Slayer fled Sunnydale to the strains of “Full of Grace,” and so began the onslaught of Sarah McLachlan weepers that continue to haunt us via sad puppy eyes to this day. (Heightened the next hour when “Angel” played during Dawson’s Creek‘s season 1 finale. Epic.)

“The Wish” (309)
The first appearance of Anya! And as a ****ty, psychotic Willow! After seeing Xander and Willow kiss the episode before, Cordelia wishes Buffy had never come to Sunnydale. Obviously, this was a terrible, terrible idea.

“Doppelgangland” (316)
Obviously Whedon has a thing for vampy Willow. He wrote this episode specifically for her.

“Hush” (410)
The only one of Buffy’s eps to be nominated for a writing Emmy. And it featured barely a single word of dialogue. What did it have? Heart-snatching, voice-snatching ghouls called The Gentlemen and proof that the Scoobies didn’t need their snappy repartee to get down to business (though we were more than happy to have it back the next week).

“Restless” (422)
Whedon’s more experimental episodes, the season 4 finale skimped on the slaying in favor of surreality. Each of the main characters traveled through a dreamlike state that hinted at what was in store for season 5, most notably the introduction of Buffy’s suddenly-there sister Dawn.

“The Body” (516)
You’d think Buffy would be desensitized to death. Then it struck home. The shocking, non-violent death of Joyce Summer hit Buffy harder than anything else on the series. Paralyzed, she crumpled into a ball on the floor of their home. Heartbreaking.

“Once More With Feeling” (607)
I’ve got a theory, it was the bunnies that made this one of Whedon’s faves.

“Conversations with Dead People” (707)
Buffy, Dawn, and Willow are all visited by ghosts from their pasts… or are they? This real-time episode was a series first and got to the heart of Buffy’s deeply conflicted psychology in the final season.

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[rocketinthesky]

"Hush" is by far my favourite episode. still gives me chills!

[Allstar]

Originally posted by rocketinthesky

"Hush" is by far my favourite episode. still gives me chills!

Hush was just amazing.

All named episodes were flawless.

[MrPeanut]

Innocence, Hush, and The Body are all ****ing amazing.

[sglatt]

i see no lies in the list

[Nicole]

I'm still not done with Season 2

[Katie]

I'll never understand his love for Restless. It's too tryhard

Replace that with The Gift and you got a perfect list.

[Reza]

Originally posted by Nicole

I'm still not done with Season 2

Sis you have a LONG way to go but it's worth it

[Allstar]

Originally posted by Katie

I'll never understand his love for Restless. It's too tryhard

Replace that with The Gift and you got a perfect list.

True to some extent. I mean, the ending of The Gift was so ****ing good.

Originally posted by Nicole

I'm still not done with Season 2

[Corefield]

The Body is one of TV's finest moment ever. Heartbreaking acting and amazing direction.

[Katie]

Originally posted by Allstar

True to some extent. I mean, the ending of The Gift was so ****ing good.

The editing, the fight scenes, Buffy's final speech, the acting, it was all perfect.

The Gift and The Body are the only episodes to make me cry

[Reza]

I'll NEVER get over the episode where spike tried to rape Buffy I was traumatized for life during that episode.

[Allstar]

Originally posted by Katie

The Gift and The Body are the only episodes to make me cry

No usage of background music was the perfect choice for that scene in The Body. It was so dramatic.

[Corefield]

Originally posted by Allstar

No usage of background music was the perfect choice for that scene in The Body. It was so dramatic.

My thoughts exactly.

The Gift is probably my favorite episode though, because it mixes action, comedy and drama perfectly.

[lexload]

HUSH

[Katie]

Originally posted by Allstar

No usage of background music was the perfect choice for that scene in The Body. It was so dramatic.

Originally posted by Corefield

My thoughts exactly.

The Gift is probably my favorite episode though, because it mixes action, comedy and drama perfectly.

It's such emotional torture, and a perfect move on his part. Us viewers actually felt like we lost a loved one

Does Buffy have an official discussion thread? Someone should make one.

[JClarkSTAN]

"Him" is one of my favorite episodes lol

[Nicole]

Wait, I think I'm on Season 3 now

[Callisto.]

I'm glad he didn't include "Chosen"
what happened to Anya will forever haunt me.

[ALA]

I need to rewatch the whole series. I think I might over the summer.