Category Archives: Buffy Season 3

Gingerbread (story by Thania St. John and Jane Espenson, written by Jane Espenson) This had the feel of a season one episode and really isn’t very good apart from the scene between Willow and her mother. Clearly, teamwork is a … Continue reading →

Amends (Joss Whedon) The bad hair and bad wig and bad ending fairies all paid a visit to this episode. Luckily the good Willow/Oz scene fairy was also on hand (twice). First, someone’s scissors must have slipped because Buffy’s hair … Continue reading →

The Wish (Marti Noxon) This is one of my favourite episodes of BtVS and I consider it so highly that I forgive Marti Noxon for both Bad Eggs and Dead Man’s Party. For just now, anyway. Setting a story in … Continue reading →

Lovers Walk (Dan Vebber) “Well, I think this is great! Now you can leave and never come back!” “Well, I mean that in a positive way. Get out of Sunnydale. That’s a good thing. What kind of moron would ever … Continue reading →

Revelations (Douglas Petrie) “I wouldn’t use the word “dating”, but I am going out with somebody. Tonight, as a matter of fact.” “Really? Who?” “Yo, what’s up? Hey, time to motorvate.” “Really, we’re just good friends.” and with that, “hoyay” … Continue reading →

Band Candy (Jane Espenson) I enjoyed this episode but I’ve found it hard to find a lot of quotable dialogue. It builds up nicely as the behaviour of the adults deteriorates. It is very well done and they have so … Continue reading →

Homecoming (David Greenwalt) I can barely remember the plot of this but what is important is the fluke and the interactions between Buffy and Cordelia. I’m not sure what to make of the fluke. Is it organic? Is Xander like … Continue reading →

Beauty and the Beasts (Marti Noxon) I would rather watch a poor monster of the week episode than one as preachy as this. In a mainly dour episode that is the definition of anvilicious the best moments include Willow whispering … Continue reading →

Faith, Hope and Trick (David Greenwalt) Faith is a totally five-by-five welcome addition to the show. She’s dynamic, complex, violent and insecure and manages to create tension with Buffy and Xander (who really doesn’t know which side his bread is … Continue reading →

Dead Man’s Party (Marti Noxon) What a disaster this episode is and it has replaced “Bad Eggs” as my new worst episode of BtVS ever. At least “Bad Eggs” was just a poor monster of the week episode while this … Continue reading →