The Watcher Files

The Watcher Files

Hosts (and long time Buffy fans) Clover and Carra re watch every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and provide commentary. There will be spoilers! But follow along as we provide our thoughts on how the show aged, what characters we enjoy seeing develop, and overall opinions of our favorite show!

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September 18, 2025 70 mins

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The Scoobies have entered their college era and Buffy is struggling a bit with the transition. Carra and Clover talk life in college and the origin of Freshman! 


"The Freshman" was written and directed by Joss Whedon


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Join Clover and Carra as they discuss the character of Dawn Summers, talking about her role and relationships with the scooby gang and answering the question on if she is as annoying as the fans made her out to be!

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The thrilling conclusion to season three! Carra and Clover talk the Ascension and vampire bites! 


"Graduation Day Pt.2" was written by Joss Whedon, Jane Epenson, and Davie Petrie and directed by Joss Whedon. 


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As they Mayor's Ascension approaches, he tires to keep the Scoobies busy by having Faith poison Angel. 

Carra and Clover talk poison and Whedon lore! 


"Graduation Day Pt.1" was written by Joss Whedon, Jane Epenson, and Davie Petrie and directed by Joss Whedon. 


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April 21, 2025 71 mins

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The Sunnydale High Prom approaches and Buffy and Angel are facing the reality of their relationship. Carra and Clover talk Hell Hounds! 

"The Prom" was written by Marti Noxon and directed by David Solomon


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April 2, 2025 61 mins

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Buffy decides to confront the Mayor head on. Carra and Clover talk Faith's blade, some Buffy magic, and heists! 

"Choices" was written by David Fury and directed by James A. Contner


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March 20, 2025 79 mins

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After contact with a mouthless demon's blood, Buffy begins to hear the thoughts of those around her. Carra and Clover talk the history of telepathy! 


CW: this episode contains discussion of school shooting, mass shooting, and suicide. 


"Earshot" was written by Jane Epenson and directed by Regis Kimble


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March 6, 2025 68 mins

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Faith and the Mayor plot to bring back Angelus to kill Buffy, does Faith succeed in removing Angel's soul? Carra and Clover talk blood magic! 

"Enemies" was written by Douglas Petrie and directed by David Grossman. 


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February 20, 2025 68 mins

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Vampire Willow makes her iconic return! Carra and Clover dive into the mythology and pop culture of doppelgangers! 


"Dopplegangland" was written and directed by Joss Whedon 


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February 5, 2025 71 mins

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Carra and Clover discuss the repercussions of Faith's carefree attitude of her accidental killing of the Deputy Mayor and the actions of the gang. 


"Consequences" was written by Marti Noxon and directed by Michael Gershman

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January 23, 2025 64 mins

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Carra and Clover discuss Faith and Buffy's growing friendship and Faith's philosophy on slaying, leading her to killing a human. The two also discuss the name Balthezar and Alexis Densiof's appearance!


"Bad Girls" was written by Douglass Pietre and directed by Michael Lange

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December 19, 2024 61 mins

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Carra and Clover talk a fan favorite Xander episode and necromancy! 

"The Zeppo" was written by Dan Vebber and directed by James Whitmore Jr. 

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November 27, 2024 73 mins

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As Buffy's 18th birthday approaches, The Watcher's Counsel provides her with a test and a new foe she must face. Carra and Clover talk the loss powers and crystals! 

 "Helpless" was written by David Fury and directed by James A. Contner. 

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November 14, 2024 70 mins

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After finding the bodies of two children on a patrol with Buffy, Joyce decides to take the matter of Sunnydale's safety into her own hands. Carra and Clover talk the origins of Hansel and Gretel, the Satanic Panic, and the Salem Witch Trials! 

 "Gingerbread" was written by Thania St John and Jane Epsenson and directed by James Whitmore Jr. 

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October 31, 2024 67 mins

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It's Christmas in Sunnydale! Carra and Clover discuss Angel and Buffy's dynamic, talk a Christmas Carol, and California weather!

"Amends" was written and Directed by Joss Whedon.

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October 17, 2024 83 mins

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Heartbroken Cordelia unknowingly wishes to a vengeance demon that Buffy Summers never came to Sunnydale, sticking her in an alternate reality where The Master had arisen. Clover and Carra talk alternate realities and invocations!

"The Wish" was written by Marti Noxon and Directed by David Greenwalt. 

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October 6, 2024 74 mins

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Spike returns to Sunnydale after a bad breakup with Drusilla and forces Willow to help him with a loves spell to bring her back. Carra and Clover talk cheating, anti-love spells, and are thankful for the end to the Xander and Willow affair. 

"Lover's Walk" was written by Dan Veber and Directed by David Semel. 

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September 19, 2024 67 mins

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Ms. Gwendolyn Post arrives as Faith's new watcher and immediately tasks the gang with defeating the demon Lagos who's in search for an ancient glove. Carra and Clover talk about wielding lightning and the dark history of gloves! 

"Revelations" was written by Douglas Petrie and Directed by  James A. Cotner 

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September 5, 2024 72 mins

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The candy the gang is forced to sell for the band's new uniforms is making the adults in Sunnydale really weird. Carra and Clover continue to express disdain for Xander and Willow's affair, and give you a dark history of chocolate! 

"Band Candy" was written by Jane Epenson and Directed by Michael Lange

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August 22, 2024 70 mins

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Buffy must face Cordelia in the battle for Homecoming queen. Meanwhile Mr. Trick organizes "Slayerfest 98." Carra and Clover talk about hunting for sport and anticlimactic punch lines! 

"Homecoming" was written and directed by David Greenwalt

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