The Watcher Files
Hosts (and long time Buffy fans) Clover and Carra re watch every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and provide commentary. There will be spoilers! But follow along as we provide our thoughts on how the show aged, what characters we enjoy seeing develop, and overall opinions of our favorite show!
Episodes
56 episodes
Season 3 Episode 20: "The Prom"
The Sunnydale High Prom approaches and Buffy and Angel are facing the reality of their relationship. Carra and Clover talk Hell Hounds! "The Prom" was written by Marti Noxon and directed by David SolomonIntro Music: Hallo...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 20
•
1:11:06
Season 3 Episode 19: "Choices"
Buffy decides to confront the Mayor head on. Carra and Clover talk Faith's blade, some Buffy magic, and heists! "Choices" was written by David Fury and directed by James A. ContnerIntro Music: Halloween by soulprodmusic &...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 19
•
1:01:29
Season 3 Episode 18 "Earshot"
After contact with a mouthless demon's blood, Buffy begins to hear the thoughts of those around her. Carra and Clover talk the history of telepathy! CW: this episode contains discussion of school shooting, mass shooting, ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 18
•
1:19:55
Season 3 Episode 17: "Enemies"
Faith and the Mayor plot to bring back Angelus to kill Buffy, does Faith succeed in removing Angel's soul? Carra and Clover talk blood magic! "Enemies" was written by Douglas Petrie and directed by David Grossman. In...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 17
•
1:08:07
Season 3 Episode 16: "Dopplegangland"
Vampire Willow makes her iconic return! Carra and Clover dive into the mythology and pop culture of doppelgangers! "Dopplegangland" was written and directed by Joss Whedon Intro Music: Halloween by soulpro...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 16
•
1:08:16
Season 3 Episode 15: "Consequences"
Carra and Clover discuss the repercussions of Faith's carefree attitude of her accidental killing of the Deputy Mayor and the actions of the gang. "Consequences" was written by Marti Noxon and directed by Michael Gershman...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 15
•
1:11:26
Season 3 Episode 14: "Bad Girls"
Carra and Clover discuss Faith and Buffy's growing friendship and Faith's philosophy on slaying, leading her to killing a human. The two also discuss the name Balthezar and Alexis Densiof's appearance! "Bad Girls" was written by Dou...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 14
•
1:04:17
Season 3 Episode 13: "The Zeppo"
Carra and Clover talk a fan favorite Xander episode and necromancy! "The Zeppo" was written by Dan Vebber and directed by James Whitmore Jr. Intro Music: Halloween by soulprodmusic Transition Music: Let the M...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 13
•
1:01:20
Season 3 Episode 12: "Helpless"
As Buffy's 18th birthday approaches, The Watcher's Counsel provides her with a test and a new foe she must face. Carra and Clover talk the loss powers and crystals! "Helpless" was written by David Fury and directed by James A...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 12
•
1:13:42
Season 3 Episode 11: "Gingerbread"
After finding the bodies of two children on a patrol with Buffy, Joyce decides to take the matter of Sunnydale's safety into her own hands. Carra and Clover talk the origins of Hansel and Gretel, the Satanic Panic, and the Salem Witch Trials!&n...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 11
•
1:10:55
Season 3 Episode 10: "Amends"
It's Christmas in Sunnydale! Carra and Clover discuss Angel and Buffy's dynamic, talk a Christmas Carol, and California weather!"Amends" was written and Directed by Joss Whedon. Intro Music: Halloween by soulprodmusic ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 10
•
1:07:45
Season 3 Episode 9: "The Wish"
Heartbroken Cordelia unknowingly wishes to a vengeance demon that Buffy Summers never came to Sunnydale, sticking her in an alternate reality where The Master had arisen. Clover and Carra talk alternate realities and invocations!"The Wi...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 9
•
1:23:53
Season 3 Episode 8: "Lover's Walk"
Spike returns to Sunnydale after a bad breakup with Drusilla and forces Willow to help him with a loves spell to bring her back. Carra and Clover talk cheating, anti-love spells, and are thankful for the end to the Xander and Willow affair.&nbs...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 8
•
1:14:10
Season 3 Episode 7: "Revelations"
Ms. Gwendolyn Post arrives as Faith's new watcher and immediately tasks the gang with defeating the demon Lagos who's in search for an ancient glove. Carra and Clover talk about wielding lightning and the dark history of gloves! "R...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 7
•
1:07:49
Season 3 Episode 6: "Band Candy"
The candy the gang is forced to sell for the band's new uniforms is making the adults in Sunnydale really weird. Carra and Clover continue to express disdain for Xander and Willow's affair, and give you a dark history of chocolate!
•
Season 3
•
Episode 6
•
1:12:50
Season 3 Episode 5: "Homecoming"
Buffy must face Cordelia in the battle for Homecoming queen. Meanwhile Mr. Trick organizes "Slayerfest 98." Carra and Clover talk about hunting for sport and anticlimactic punch lines! "Homecoming" was written and directed by David...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 5
•
1:10:38
Season 3 Episode 4: "The Beauty and The Beasts"
Angel returns as soon as Buffy tries to move forward with Scott. Meanwhile, murders during the full moon have the gang thinking Oz may be responsible. Carra and Clover talk about Beauty and the Beast, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the new werewo...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 4
•
1:13:01
Season 3 Episode 3: "Faith, Hope, and Trick"
The new slayer, Faith, arrives in Sunnydale with a mysterious past that has Buffy concerned; especially with the arrival a new potential big bad in Sunnydale. Carra and Clover talk about ancient vampires, physical manifestation of evil, and mag...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
1:06:12
Season 3 Episode 2: "Dead Man's Party"
Buffy faces her friends in Sunnydale after returning from her absence. Also, a new Nigerian Mask from Joyce's gallery begins raising the dead at Buffy's "welcome back" party. Carra and Clover talk about Buffy's friend's failures, zombies, and t...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
1:17:17
Season 3 Episode 1: "Anne"
Buffy spent the Summer living in Los Angeles as a waitress while the rest of the gang attempts to patrol. When an old acquaintance asks Buffy for help, she must admit to herself and act as The Slayer. Carra and Clover talk weapons and time port...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 1
•
1:11:18
BONUS EPISODE: Spike and Drusilla
Clover and Carra talk about the romance and life Spike and Drusilla! Our timeline encompasses the start of William Pratt's life, Drusilla's sire, and their time together as an immortal couple. This episode covers every Drusilla centere...
•
1:14:18
Season 2 Episode 22: "Becoming Pt 2"
Carra and Clover wrap up season 2! The two discuss inter-dimensional travel in the Whedonverse and have a very critical discussion about Joyce! "Becoming Pt 2" was written and directed by Joss Whedon. Intro ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 22
•
1:10:37
Season 2 Episode 21: "Becoming Pt. 1"
As Buffy gears up to kill Angel, the ability to save him comes into light. Kendra returns to Sunnydale to help fight awakening of an ancient demon known as Acathla. Carra and Clover discuss the decision to restore Angel's soul and sire bonds!&n...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 21
•
1:10:44
Season 2 Episode 20: "Go Fish"
The Sunnydale Swim Team is making the play offs... and turning into monsters. Carra and Clover discuss the origins of The Gill Man, and Sea Monster folklore! "Go Fish" was written by Elin Hampton & David Fury and ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 20
•
53:09
Season 2 Episode 19: "I Only Have Eyes For You"
Ghosts are terrorizing Sunnydale before the upcoming Sadie Hawkins Dance! Clover and Carra give a history of poltergeists and exorcisms. Plus the two hosts discuss their love for Buffy and Angel in this iconic episode. It's definitely a Watcher...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 19
•
1:09:13