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The Best Episodes Directed By Joss Whedon

Every TV Episode Directed by Joss Whedon Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Becoming (2)
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Becoming (2)

    S2:E22

    Spike strikes an unlikely alliance with Buffy to keep Angel from destroying the world.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Doppelgangland
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Doppelgangland

    S3:E16

    While casting a magic spell, Anya and Willow accidentally summon Willow's evil double from an alternate universe.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - The Gift
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The Gift

    S5:E22

    As Glory prepares Dawn for a bloodletting ritual that will open a portal to another dimension, Buffy and her friends head into battle.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Once More, with Feeling
    8.8/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Once More, with Feeling

    S6:E7

    In this musical extravaganza, Sunnydale residents find themselves bursting into song, and flame, when a demon attempts to make Dawn his bride.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Graduation Day (2)
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Graduation Day (2)

    S3:E21

    On Ascension Day, Buffy and her friends prepare for the ultimate battle as they face off againstthe mayor and a horde of vampires.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Objects in Space
    8.6/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Objects in Space

    S1:E10

    Serenity encounters a ruthlessly professional bounty hunter, Jubal Early, who will stop at nothing to retrieve River. But River, feeling unwelcome on the ship, takes a novel approach to escaping from the long arm of the Alliance.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - The Body
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #7 - The Body

    S5:E16

    Buffy, Dawn, and their friends deal with the loss of someone close to them.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - A Hole in the World
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - A Hole in the World

    S5:E15

    After being breathed on by an ancient sarcophagus, Fred contracts a mystery illness and lies near death while Angel and his friends try to figure out what's wrong with her.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Hush
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Hush

    S4:E10

    When everyone in Sunnydale loses their voice, the Scooby Gang must silently solve the mystery of the monsters who stole their ability to speak.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Business School
    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Business School

    S3:E16

    Roy stopped by Pam's desk to let her know how excited he was to see her art show. She reminded him that it was just a small show being put on by her art class. Pam later admitted she was very happy she was back together with Roy because it showed maturity. Jim feigns indifference to the reconciliation.

    Director:Joss Whedon
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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Waiting in the Wings
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Waiting in the Wings

    S3:E13

    Angel and his friends attend a ballet,where Angel realises he saw the exact same dancers on stage 110 years ago.

    Director:Joss Whedon
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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Becoming (1)
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Becoming (1)

    S2:E21

    Angel plots to revive an ancient demon bent on sweeping everything on earth into hell itself.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Graduation Day (1)
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Graduation Day (1)

    S3:E20

    In an effort to distract Buffy from the Ascension, the mayor instructs Faith to poison Angel.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - Chosen
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Chosen

    S7:E22

    Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Spin the Bottle
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Spin the Bottle

    S4:E6

    Lorne's spell to restore Cordelia's memory backfires and convinces everyone they're high school students who have been gathered to kill a vampire: Angel.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Prophecy Girl
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Prophecy Girl

    S1:E12

    Buffy's life may hang in the balance as Giles uncovers an ancient book that foretells not only her death, but also the end of the world.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Amends
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Amends

    S3:E10

    As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Lie to Me
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Lie to Me

    S2:E7

    Buffy is lured into a trap by a group of undead wannabes who hope that Spike will make them vampires in exchange for giving him the Slayer.

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    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Innocence (2)
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Innocence (2)

    S2:E14

    Buffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.

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    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Anne
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Anne

    S3:E1

    Buffy -- living on her own in a big city -- assists a girl whose boyfriend has mysteriously vanished. Back in Sunnydale, Buffy's friends do their best to battle the forces of evil without her.

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Conviction
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Conviction

    S5:E1

    Some old acquaintances come back into Angel's life as he and his friends begin running Wolfram and Hart and try to figure out why they've been selected to do so.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Serenity
    7.9/10(62 votes)

    #22 - Serenity

    S1:E11

    Malcolm Reynolds is a veteran and the captain of Serenity. He and his crew are smuggling goods, but they need to pick up some passengers for extra money. However, not all the passengers are what they seem.

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    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Who Are You? (2)
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Who Are You? (2)

    S4:E16

    Having switched bodies with Buffy, Faith enjoys freedom. Meanwhile, Buffy finds herself at the mercy of the Watcher's Council.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - When She Was Bad
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #24 - When She Was Bad

    S2:E1

    Buffy returns from summer vacation sporting an attitude and suffers from recurring nightmares involving the Master. Meanwhile, the Anointed One and his followers plot their revenge.

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Branch Wars
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #25 - Branch Wars

    S4:E6

    Karen was now the regional manager of the Utica branch and used her position of power to woo Stanley to her branch. For the right price, Stanley agreed to make the transfer. In Scranton the news was welcomed with applause, much to Michael's dismay.

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Joss Whedon Ratings Summary

"Becoming (2)" is the best rated episode directed by Joss Whedon. It scored 9.1/10 based on 22 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/19/1998 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Doppelgangland".