Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode Count Comparison
How many Buffy episodes per season? Compare all 7 season counts plus the 144 total, from 12 in season 1 to 22 in later years, using official WB and UPN guides.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full series episodes Top here at 144 episodes. | 144 episodes | Full run, 1997 to 2003, WB and UPN | WB and UPN episode guides: Buffy 144 episodes total |
| Season 1 episodes Lowest here at 12 episodes. | 12 episodes | Season 1, 1997, WB midseason | WB episode guide: Season 1 12 episodes |
| Season 2 episodes First full 22 order. | 22 episodes | Season 2, 1997 to 1998 | WB episode guide: Season 2 22 episodes |
| Season 3 episodes 22 episodes. Mayor arc. | 22 episodes | Season 3, 1998 to 1999 | WB episode guide: Season 3 22 episodes |
| Season 4 episodes 22 episodes. College year. | 22 episodes | Season 4, 1999 to 2000 | WB episode guide: Season 4 22 episodes |
| Season 5 episodes 22 episodes. Glory arc. | 22 episodes | Season 5, 2000 to 2001 | WB episode guide: Season 5 22 episodes |
| Season 6 episodes 22 episodes. First UPN year. | 22 episodes | Season 6, 2001 to 2002, UPN | UPN episode guide: Season 6 22 episodes |
| Season 7 episodes Final season at 22. | 22 episodes | Season 7, 2002 to 2003, UPN | UPN episode guide: Season 7 22 episodes |
About this converter
Buffy the Vampire Slayer ran 144 episodes from 1997 to 2003. Season 1 is a 12 episode midseason order on the WB, the clear low point. Seasons 2 through 7 each hold 22 episodes with no breaks in pattern. The show moved from the WB to UPN for seasons 6 and 7 without a change in order size. The two part premiere and finale each count as two episodes in official totals. All values are network broadcast counts. The full 144 equals 12 season 1 orders. Each 22 episode year is 10 more than season 1. Six full seasons at 22 give 132, plus 12 from year one for 144 total.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first entry, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total episodes. Try the full series against the shortest season.
The unaired pilot never enters the rows. Only broadcast episodes count. Season 1 started midseason in March 1997, which explains the 12 count. The WB to UPN move did not change season length. Comics season 8 and later stay out because only TV episodes are counted. The unaired pilot stays out. Two part premieres count as 2 episodes each in the totals used here. Comics season 8 and later stay out because only TV episodes count.
FAQ
How many Buffy episodes exist?
144 episodes across 7 seasons.
Which season is shortest?
Season 1 with 12 episodes.
Did the UPN move change counts?
No. Seasons 6 and 7 each have 22 episodes like the WB years.
Are the comics included?
No. Only TV broadcast episodes are counted.
Sources
- WB official Buffy episode guide (season 1 12, season 2 22, season 3 22, season 4 22)
- WB and UPN episode guides (season 5 22, season 6 22, season 7 22, total 144)
Last verified: 2026-10-09 · 8 entries
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