Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 6
The sixth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer explores the aftermath of the protagonist's return from the dead. Following her resurrection, Buffy Summers is reunited with her circle of friends. While her companions are elated to have her back, they do not consider the possibility that she may have been in a better place before her return. As a Slayer, Buffy is a young woman destined to fight vampires, demons, and othe
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Buffy Summers is a Slayer, a chosen young woman born with the strength and skill to fight vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness.
- The series is a supernatural horror drama created by Joss Whedon that centers on the protagonist's life fighting evil.
- Buffy relies on the help of her friends to stop the spread of evil and the swell of the number of infernal creatures.
- The show is distinct from the 1992 film of the same name, though it shares the same creator and conceptual premise.
Season overview
The sixth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer explores the aftermath of the protagonist's return from the dead. Following her resurrection, Buffy Summers is reunited with her circle of friends. While her companions are elated to have her back, they do not consider the possibility that she may have been in a better place before her return. As a Slayer, Buffy is a young woman destined to fight vampires, demons, and other infernal creatures. Created by Joss Whedon, the series follows her as she deals with the challenges of her life while battling the forces of darkness. She is the chosen one, possessing the strength and skill to stop the spread of evil and the swell of their numbers. Throughout this season, the narrative focuses on the complexities of her existence as she continues to confront supernatural threats alongside her allies. The series maintains its foundation as a supernatural horror drama, balancing the responsibilities of her calling with the personal dynamics of her social group. The season examines the implications of her return and the ongoing struggle to protect the world from the forces of darkness that threaten humanity in every generation.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Bargaining (1)
Oct 2, 2001 · 43 min
The gang hope to bring Buffy back from the dead. Meanwhile, motorcycle-riding demons discover the Buffybot has been posing as the Slayer.
Bargaining (2)
Oct 2, 2001 · 43 min
As the Hellions continue to ravage Sunnydale, a feral Buffy claws her way out of her own grave and must come to the aid of her friends.
After Life
Oct 9, 2001 · 43 min
Buffy and her friends battle a demon that may have hitched a ride with Buffy as she crossed into the world from another dimension.
Flooded
Oct 16, 2001 · 43 min
While trying to get a loan, Buffy runs afoul of three deadbeat sorcerers who are using the otherworldly powers of a demon to rob a bank.
Life Serial
Oct 23, 2001 · 43 min
Buffy tries to figure out how to support herself and Dawn. Her job search is complicated by Andrew, Jonathan and Warren, who are testing her to find the Slayer's weaknesses.
All the Way
Oct 30, 2001 · 43 min
On Halloween, Dawn and her friend go out to make mischief and impress their crushes, but stumble into real danger. Xander announces his engagement to Anya, and Tara worries about W
Once More, with Feeling
Nov 6, 2001 · 50 min
In this musical extravaganza, Sunnydale residents find themselves bursting into song, and flame, when a demon attempts to make Dawn his bride.
Tabula Rasa
Nov 13, 2001 · 43 min
While trying to find a way to make Buffy forget about her afterlife experience, Willow inadvertently casts a spell that erases everyone's memories.
Smashed
Nov 20, 2001 · 43 min
Willow turns Amy the Rat into her old self; Jonathan, Warren and Andrew steal a diamond; and Spike discovers something unexpected about Buffy.
Wrecked
Nov 27, 2001 · 43 min
Amy introduces Willow to a warlock whose powerful black magic proves addictive; Buffy and Spike deal with the aftermath of their night of passion.
Gone
Jan 8, 2002 · 43 min
The Three Geeks mistakenly turn Buffy invisible, and the Slayer takes some advantage from going unseen.
Doublemeat Palace
Jan 29, 2002 · 43 min
When Buffy gets a job at the Doublemeat Palace, a local fast-food restaurant, she begins to believe that disappearing co-workers and the secret ingredient to the restaurant's hambu
Dead Things
Feb 5, 2002 · 43 min
After Jonathan, Andrew, and Warren accidentally kill Warren's ex-girlfriend Katrina, they set Buffy up to make her believe it was she who killed the girl.
Older and Far Away
Feb 12, 2002 · 43 min
Dawn accidentally puts a spell on Buffy and her friends, trapping them inside the Summer's house with a sword-wielding demon.
As You Were
Feb 26, 2002 · 43 min
Buffy's old boyfriend, Riley Finn, shows up unexpectedly as he tracks a demon about to hatch eggs that could wipe out Sunnydale.
Hell's Bells
Mar 5, 2002 · 43 min
Anya and Xander's wedding is thrown into turmoil when a man claiming to be Xander's future self turns up at the ceremony.
Normal Again
Mar 12, 2002 · 43 min
After being stung by a demon, Buffy finds herself shifting back and forth between the Sunnydale she knows and a psych ward where she is told the last six years have been an elabora
Entropy
Apr 30, 2002 · 43 min
Anya returns to Sunnydale, bent on vengeance on Xander for leaving her at the altar.
Seeing Red
May 7, 2002 · 43 min
Willow and Tara delight in their renewed relationship. The Trio arm themselves with an artifact of great power and face off again with the Slayer. Spike's obsession with Buffy driv
Villains
May 14, 2002 · 43 min
A vengeful Willow uses her enormous power to track down Warren, despite Buffy's strong feelings about targeting humans.
Two to Go
May 21, 2002 · 43 min
Fueled by black magic, Willow targets Andrew and Jonathan, leading to a battle between Buffy and Willow; Spike fights an unstoppable foe.
Grave
May 21, 2002 · 43 min
Giles arrives to face Willow, armed with powerful borrowed magic. Willow, overwhelmed by power and grief, plans a ritual to put the world out of its misery.