Demons, Vampires, & Everything Supernatural. The Scariest Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episodes To Stream This Halloween

From a sudden silence to skin-crawling demons, these episodes rank among the scariest Buffy the Vampire Slayer stories.

Welcome back to the Hellmouth. There's no better time than Halloween to revisit the scariest episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers*. This iconic supernatural show is a masterclass in balancing horror, humor, and heart. Whether you want to watch in order for a rising dose of dread, or just relive your favorites, make sure you're watching with a stake nearby… 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4, Episode 10: “Hush”

An eerie silence descends on Sunnydale when a sinister group called The Gentlemen steals everyone's voice — unable to make a sound, they render their victims incapable of screaming as they harvest hearts. With no way to speak to one another, Buffy Summers (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) and her friends need to coordinate in complete quiet to discover the source of the threat and attempt to reclaim their voices. Get ready to be thoroughly unnerved. 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2, Episode 18: “Killed by Death”

Stricken with a bout of flu, Buffy is rushed to the hospital, where she meets a young boy with a highly sinister warning. After realizing that something demonic is awry on the pediatric ward, Buffy ropes her friends in to investigate what's haunting the ward. This is the definition of nightmare fuel! 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 7, Episode 3: “Same Time, Same Place”

When Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan) returns to Sunnydale, she finds that not only is she suddenly mysteriously invisible to her friends, but she also can't see them. With a skin-eating demon also on the prowl, Buffy needs to uncover the truth — even if that truth could have a connection to Willow.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1, Episode 10: “Nightmares”

Think nightmares can only get you when you're asleep? Think again. Bad dreams turn into reality when the residents of Sunnydale find themselves living out their worst fears. With everything from the embarrassment of going to school in your underwear to the terrifying manifestation of a knife-wielding clown, time is of the essence when it comes to saving reality. 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4, Episode 4: “Fear, Itself”

If you think you've been to the worst frat party ever, this might make you think twice! When a fraternity house warps into a terrifying maze and decorations turn lethal, the party descends into chaos and panic — perfect fuel for Gachnar, the demon who feeds on fear. Will Buffy and friends be able to destroy the demon before it destroys them?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5, Episode 17: “Forever”

After the death of Joyce, grief descends on Sunnydale. While a devastated Buffy tries to plan her funeral with Angel's support, Dawn looks for a way to use magic to bring her mother back to life — but resurrection isn't straightforward. Mourning meets temptation in an episode that shows just how resilient family can be. 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 6, Episode 17: “Normal Again”

After the Trio summons a demon with hallucinogenic venom, Buffy is left questioning her entire sense of reality when she's made to believe that her entire life as a vampire slayer has just been a hallucination. With a psychological angle that examines the line between strategy and sanity, it's hard to know what version of reality to trust.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5, Episode 16: “The Body”

Buffy and friends may deal with death on a regular basis, but what happens when it's closer to home? After the unexpected discovery of her mother's body on the family couch, Buffy has to not only process the death herself, but also has the responsibility of being the one to inform Dawn. It's an unflinching look at grief that will head straight for your heartstrings. 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 6, Episode 19: “Seeing Red”

Buffy aims to turn the tables on Warren, Andrew, and Jonathan by breaking into their lair, but deadly booby traps signal the Trio’s dangerously escalating ambition. Soon, Warren wields the Orbs of Nezzla’khan, talismans said to grant strength and invulnerability, tipping the scales toward a showdown. Directed by Michael Gershman, the episode charts rising stakes inside Sunnydale as power shifts and inevitable confrontation draws ever closer.

Still craving more chills? Check out our guides to the Best Halloween Episodes and Classic Halloween Movies & Series, or round out your scare-athon with these Halloween-themed Buffy episodes:

• “Halloween” (Season 2, Episode 6)

• “All the Way” (Season 6, Episode 6)

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