Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 2 -

The "Surprise/Innocence" two-parter is the emotional fulcrum of the entire series. By having Buffy lose her virginity to Angel, only for him to lose his soul and turn into a sadistic monster, the show turned a common teenage metaphor into a literal nightmare.

The two-part finale, "Becoming," is arguably the best 90 minutes of the show. It’s a relentless gauntlet that strips Buffy of everything: her school, her mother’s trust, and her boyfriend. Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 2

His jealousy and human flaws are on full display, especially in the "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" episode. her mother’s trust

Her slow integration into the group (and her secret romance with Xander) provided the perfect comedic relief. The Finale: "Becoming" especially in the "Bewitched