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Buffy the Vampire Slayer S1E12 — Prophecy Girl

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer•Season 1•Episode 12

Prophecy Girl

8.7/10 · 5,365 votesJun 2, 199744 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 1•+1.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJoss Whedon

Written byJoss Whedon

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Cast5

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Buffy Summers

Nicholas Brendon

Nicholas Brendon

Xander Harris

Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan

Willow Rosenberg

Charisma Carpenter

Charisma Carpenter

Cordelia Chase

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Rupert Giles

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Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

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Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

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Regis Kimble

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Jeff Smolek

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Michael Gershman

Director of Photography

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Don C. McGovern

Stunts

Sophia Crawford

Sophia Crawford

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Episode Summary

"Prophecy Girl" is episode 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 5,365 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joss Whedon and written by Joss Whedon, it aired on June 2, 1997.

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