top 10 WORST episodes of Buffy

I know you all probably didn't think it was possible, but believe it or not there are a handful of episodes of Buffy that just make me go "what were the writers thinking?" So here is my list--in no particular order really--of my least favorite/worst Buffy episodes (SPOILER alert for those who haven't seen seasons 2-6)

*"Bad Eggs" (S2). ok the premise was amusing--the whole egg/baby sex ed thing...but it got rather hokey from there when there was a mother "thing" that was using the eggs to get the students.


*"Ted" (S2) arguably one of the creepier episodes--and the reason I can't watch John Ritter in anything else. He plays Joyce's love interest who turns out to be an evil robot. It's no fun to watch a show when you have the heebie jeebies the entire time.

"Killed By Death" (S2) also a creepier one...now there are a couple of funny lines/moments (like the end with the peanut butter jar that Buffy can't open) but overall very creepy and dark. More heebie jeebies.

"Go Fish" (S2). While Xander in a speedo was not a necessarily unwelcome sight *ahem* the whole concept was silly. *shrug*

"Gingerbread" (S3). I like the fairytale motif here, but the few times I've watched the ep it just falls flat. There's nothing that really stands out to me. Just seemed like a poor attempt at filler.

"Helpless" (S3). Creepy. Just creepy. I mean the episode is well-done, but it's not one I like to return to.

"Where the Wild Things Are" (S4). This is probably one of the WORST ones. I mean the whole frat house being haunted or whatever...all the sex...it was just lame. Plus the whole thing about the old lady and the children...creepy.

"Doomed" (S4) While I like the whole "it's the end of the world...again" moment as well as Spike in Xander's shirt...why all of a sudden a end of the world episode? why all of a sudden is someone trying to open the hellmouth? Just seems very random-- Especially since it follows the spectacular "Hush."

"Older and Far Away" (S6). This episode is just slow...and maybe that's on purpose b/c it's about feeling trapped. It's not awful, but not one I return to.

"Double Meat Palace" (S6) This is probably the worst next to "Where the Wild Things Are." The premise was GROSS...and I had trouble watching the ep just because of all the ick factors. And honestly, the whole "human bits in fast food" has been done enough. But that's just me.


So there you have it...least favorite/worst eps...you heard it here.

--Prophecy Girl