S1·E1 Welcome to the Hellmouth (1)
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- March 10, 1997
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Writer
- Joss Whedon
- Score
- 7.3/10 (51 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc
Aired March 10, 1997 42 min ★ 7.3/10 · 51 TMDB votes
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
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Synopsis
When teen vampire slayer Buffy tries to start a new life at Sunnydale High, she discovers that the school sits atop a demonic dimensional portal.
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Joss WhedonWriterCharles Martin SmithDirector
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Welcome to the Hellmouth (1)') originally aired on March 10, 1997.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Welcome to the Hellmouth (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 Episode 1?
When teen vampire slayer Buffy tries to start a new life at Sunnydale High, she discovers that the school sits atop a demonic dimensional portal....
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