Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997): episodes, history and where to watch

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer first went out in March 1997 on The WB (Sky One and BBC Two in the UK). It ran until 2003, with 7 series and 144 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on Disney+.

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Why it is worth your time

A Californian cheerleader is the chosen one, fighting vampires above the Hellmouth with her friends. Joss Whedon’s witty, heartfelt seven seasons; Once More, with Feeling is a full musical episode.

The details

First broadcast: 10 March 1997
Originally on: The WB (Sky One and BBC Two in the UK)
On air: 1997–2003
Series: 7
Episodes: 144
Typical length: 60 minutes
Genres: Drama, Action, Supernatural
Usually found on: Disney+
First episode: “Welcome to the Hellmouth”

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: quick answers

When did Buffy the Vampire Slayer start?

On 10 March 1997, on The WB (Sky One and BBC Two in the UK).

How many episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are there?

144 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 7 series. The last aired in 2003.

Where can I watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer now?

Officially it is usually on Disney+, though rights change.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.