'Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Only Christmas Episode Is One of the Show's Most Important

The early days of supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer focused on Buffy’s (Sarah Michelle Gellar) high school years – while coming to terms with her fate as the Chosen One to battle the forces of evil. During its third season, with Buffy and the Scooby Gang nearing graduation, the show was nearing a crossroads where seeds of new storylines needed to be planted to ensure the show’s future. Thus, “Amends,” the tenth episode of Season 3, enters the picture. It shines as a pivotal chapter that pushes each character’s arc forward, while also being the show’s single holiday-themed episode. Whereas the series had several fun Halloween entries, its only Christmas episode focused on moral dilemmas that shone a light on the roads Buffy and company would take.