The brainchild of writer Joss Whedon, Buffy The Vampire Slayer originally entered American pop culture as a full-length feature film, starring Kristy Swanson, in 1992. But creator Whedon felt that the project never quite did justice to the full scope of his vision, so he managed turn the film into a television series in 1997. The result of Whedon's increased artistic freedom is a series that has enjoyed both critical acclaim and audience notoriety. Nominated for 14 Emmy's during its seven year run, the show managed to win only two (both in 1998 for Outstanding Makeup and Outstanding Music Composition in a television series). Yet, the true success for Buffy The Vampire Slayer is indicated by the massive success of the show's long run, strong DVD sales, and the overwhelming success of the series spin-off Angel Sarah Michelle Gellar plays the title role of Buffy Anne Summers, a teenage girl who stands alone among her generation as the "chosen one" able to "stand against vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer" But Buffy is not alone in fulfilling her destiny as a slayer of vampires. She also receives help from the high school librarian, Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), who is a Watcher - the one chosen to train and guide slayers on their developmental path. In addition, new friends Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan - of American Pie fame) and Xander Harris (Nicholas Brendon) quickly uncover the truth of Buffy's destiny, and they often aid her in defending the world against evil forces The Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 3) DVD offers a number of exciting episodes including the season premiere "Anne" in which Buffy moves to L.A. and becomes a waitress hoping to forget her old life as a vampire slayer, but when she runs into some old friends, they end up trapped in an alternate dimension ruled by demons. Meanwhile, Willow, Xander, and Oz are doing their best to fight off the vampires in Sunnydale, but without Buffy's powers, they experience only moderate success. When Buffy escapes the alternate dimension, she returns to Sunnydale Other notable episodes from Season 3 include "Homecoming" in which Cordelia and Buffy become rivals for the title of Homecoming Queen, and "The Wish" in which Cordelia wishes that Buffy had never moved to Sunnydale (when a demon grants the wish, Cordelia's world is turned upside-down) Below is a list of episodes included on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 3) DVD: Episode 35 (Anne) Air Date: 09-29-1998
Episode 36 (Dead Man's Party) Air Date: 10-06-1998
Episode 37 (Faith, Hope, and Trick) Air Date: 10-13-1998
Episode 38 (Beauty and the Beasts) Air Date: 10-20-1998
Episode 39 (Homecoming) Air Date: 11-03-1998
Episode 40 (Band Candy) Air Date: 11-10-1998
Episode 41 (Revelations) Air Date: 11-17-1998
Episode 42 (Lover's Walk) Air Date: 11-24-1998
Episode 43 (The Wish) Air Date: 12-08-1998
Episode 44 (Amends) Air Date: 12-15-1998
Episode 45 (Gingerbread) Air Date: 01-12-1999
Episode 46 (Helpless) Air Date: 01-19-1999
Episode 47 (The Zeppo) Air Date: 01-26-1999
Episode 48 (Bad Girls) Air Date: 02-09-1999
Episode 49 (Consequences) Air Date: 02-16-1999
Episode 50 (Doppelgangland) Air Date: 02-23-1999
Episode 51 (Enemies) Air Date: 03-16-1999
Episode 52 (Earshot) Air Date: 09-21-1999
Episode 53 (Choices) Air Date: 05-04-1999
Episode 54 (The Prom) Air Date: 05-11-1999
Episode 55 (Graduation Day: Part 1) Air Date: 05-18-1999
Episode 56 (Graduation Day: Part 2) Air Date: 07-13-1999 |
