Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 5

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WB | The WB | Season Premiere Date: September 26, 2000

Starring: Emma Caulfield, James Marsters, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Summary: In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.
Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy Summers, The Chosen One, the one girl in all the world with the strength and skill to fight the vampires. With the help of her close friends, Willow (AlysonIn every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.
Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy Summers, The Chosen One, the one girl in all the world with the strength and skill to fight the vampires. With the help of her close friends, Willow (Alyson Hannigan), Xander (Nicholas Brendon), and her Watcher Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), she balances slaying, family, friendships, and relationships.
For five years Buffy slayed vampires on the WB; then for her last two seasons she went to UPN.
Theme music by Nerf Herder.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E22. The Gift
Air Date: May 22, 2001
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S5:E21. The Weight of the World
Air Date: May 15, 2001
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S5:E20. Spiral
Air Date: May 8, 2001

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Kai82

Feb 24, 2020

While the villain hits hard this season shows that life hits even harder. There is a fitting Rocky quote like this: You, me or nobody hits as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It is about how hard you can get hit and still keep moving forward. This could be written for thisWhile the villain hits hard this season shows that life hits even harder. There is a fitting Rocky quote like this: You, me or nobody hits as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It is about how hard you can get hit and still keep moving forward. This could be written for this season. It is the best season of Buffy (Mabe tied only with season 7). We got the best villain, so much character development / interactions and lots of impact. This season introduces Dawn. She is a good addition to the cast and carries a burden she doesn't know yet. Spike is the hidden star here. He got so much development and all feels natural in a way you can fully relate. I would even call this the heroes journey. Then we have Glory. She is the best and most powerful villain(ess). It is so enjoyable to watch her because you don't know if she attacks at any moment or just want new shoes or a better dress;-). Then there is Ben. I cannot say much about him because of spoilers. He has a small but impactful role. This season is about relationships in all ways (lovers, family and friendship). We have Buffy/ Riley, Tara / Willow, the Summers family, Xander / Anya, Spike / Buffy and the Scooby gang. Everything is well done and has impacts. Many other series have tried and failed in this regard. I always left out Joyce in my seasons reviews and don't know why. She was the anchor for Buffy and the gang in previous seasons (I would say the team mother is Giles;-). Here it is shown what support she gave. This season is on a lot of favourites list and rightful so. I can not name many seasons of all series I watched that grabbed my attention and made me feel like this. It is a must see recommendation. Also the final and ending. It was good, bold, memorable and impactful. Lets go to my favourite episodes: Buffy vs Dracula. You know that this must happen. It is the opener and so funny. Each Slayer wants to be the one who defeats Dracula;-). The three episodes I was made for loving you, The body and Forever deal with a serious loss that impacts everything. Guest appearance by Angel. Blood ties but cant talk about it because spoilers. Checkpoint because of the Watchers council and resolve. Here they reveal the truth about Glory and it has some of the best moments. Tough love gets a furious Willow. You can see the glimpse of how powerful she will get. End of season 6 Willow vs Glory would be an interesting and unpredictable battle. The final episodes The weight of the world and The gift shows Buffy at her lowest and strongest. I like how the team gets together and gives no **** about the odds. The teamwork in the final battle is remarkable.… Expand

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AndyUK

Jul 1, 2013

The series returns to its best with a bang here, with a truly epic season. It starts by introducing Buffy's sister Dawn in a very innovative, unique way and follows the story of the villain Glory, played by Claire Kramer and her quest to find a mysterious key. That is the main arc but thereThe series returns to its best with a bang here, with a truly epic season. It starts by introducing Buffy's sister Dawn in a very innovative, unique way and follows the story of the villain Glory, played by Claire Kramer and her quest to find a mysterious key. That is the main arc but there is also a subplot involving Buffy's mother Joyce and that is just as riveting as the main story and produces the episode ''The Body'', which is one of the best episodes of TV I've seen. The finale, ''The Gift' is another brilliant episode.… Expand

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Rox22

Mar 20, 2013

An absolutely fantastic season. Deeply emotional. Shocking twists. Excellent writing. Wonderful character development. Even the inclusion of Dawn was really well done and very believable (did have me scratching my head at first.) Michelle Trachtenberg is a welcome addition to the cast andAn absolutely fantastic season. Deeply emotional. Shocking twists. Excellent writing. Wonderful character development. Even the inclusion of Dawn was really well done and very believable (did have me scratching my head at first.) Michelle Trachtenberg is a welcome addition to the cast and it's almost a pity she wasn't there from season 1 (well, in a way she was, but we didn't get to see that reality.) Glory is just a perfect villain and really well played. Overall: Season 5 is by far the best season that really come to a great end that does Buffy's character justice. I think this was the only time I have ever cried watching a TV show.… Expand

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mrdr4gon

Jun 2, 2017

Excellent story-telling. Great Action and a decent enough villain. A definite step up from season 4, the whole show is bigger and the surrounding world now feels more fully formed than ever.

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ForReals13

Jan 4, 2019

Buffy Vs. Dracula B-. Real Me C-. The Replacement B+. Out Of My Mind B-. No Place Like Home C+.
Family C+. Fool For Love A. Shadow C-. Listening To Fear D+. Into The Woods C-. Triangle C+.
Checkpoint B+. Blood Ties B+. Crush A-. I Was Made To Love You C-. The Body A. Forever B+.Buffy Vs. Dracula B-. Real Me C-. The Replacement B+. Out Of My Mind B-. No Place Like Home C+.
Family C+. Fool For Love A. Shadow C-. Listening To Fear D+. Into The Woods C-. Triangle C+.
Checkpoint B+. Blood Ties B+. Crush A-. I Was Made To Love You C-. The Body A. Forever B+.
Intervention A-. Tough Love C+. Spiral B-. The Weight Of The World C+. The Gift A.… Expand

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heromoder

Apr 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst season by far. The Key is stupid. Spike saved this from a complete flogging. Am glad the show didn't end here, as intended. No one wants to see the Slayer die, do they?… Expand

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Wabesabe

Jan 21, 2017

The addition of Buffy's sister, and her incessant whining, make this season the worst so far. They spent more time trying to keep an eye on Buffy's vapid sister, it takes away from the story line. It's also a season, like season 6, which begins to take itself too seriously. I loved thisThe addition of Buffy's sister, and her incessant whining, make this season the worst so far. They spent more time trying to keep an eye on Buffy's vapid sister, it takes away from the story line. It's also a season, like season 6, which begins to take itself too seriously. I loved this show. I've watched it through a couple of times, but this season, I picked and choose which episodes to watch.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2002
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 2001
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2000
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  S5:E22. The Gift
  Air Date: May 22, 2001
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  S5:E21. The Weight of the World
  Air Date: May 15, 2001
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  S5:E20. Spiral
  Air Date: May 8, 2001
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  S5:E19. Tough Love
  Air Date: May 1, 2001
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  S5:E18. Intervention
  Air Date: April 24, 2001
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  S5:E17. Forever
  Air Date: April 17, 2001
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  S5:E16. The Body
  Air Date: February 27, 2001
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  S5:E15. I Was Made to Love You
  Air Date: February 20, 2001
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  S5:E14. Crush
  Air Date: February 13, 2001
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  S5:E13. Blood Ties
  Air Date: February 6, 2001
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  S5:E12. Checkpoint
  Air Date: January 23, 2001
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  S5:E11. Triangle
  Air Date: January 9, 2001
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  S5:E10. Into the Woods
  Air Date: December 19, 2000
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  S5:E9. Listening to Fear
  Air Date: November 28, 2000
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  S5:E8. Shadow
  Air Date: November 21, 2000
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  S5:E7. Fool For Love
  Air Date: November 14, 2000
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  S5:E6. Family
  Air Date: November 7, 2000
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  S5:E5. No Place Like Home
  Air Date: October 24, 2000
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  S5:E4. Out of My Mind
  Air Date: October 17, 2000
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  S5:E3. The Replacement
  Air Date: October 10, 2000
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  S5:E2. Real Me
  Air Date: October 3, 2000
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  S5:E1. Buffy vs. Dracula
  Air Date: September 26, 2000
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 1999
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1998
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 15, 1997
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 10, 1997