It's a tough request, turning somebody on to the show in one episode.
Part of the problem is that what makes it a great show is how it unfolds across multiple episodes and seasons.
Simon: I swear when it's appropriate. Kaylee: Simon, the whole point of swearing is that it ain't appropriate.
'Jaynestown'
Buffy 4: Grr. Arrgh.
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Sean K - Aug 18, 2003 3:26:07 pm PDT #4865 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Cindy - Aug 18, 2003 3:37:52 pm PDT #4866 of 10001
Nobody
Tell us about your friend, Sean. Maybe that'll help with the recommendations.
Daisy Jane - Aug 18, 2003 4:11:04 pm PDT #4867 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
I'm asking FE now. He says I made him watch F,I first. And, once he found out it wasn't like the movie he was happy, and he liked the dialogue and the storytelling. So, I dunno, a quotable, strong one off?
Daisy Jane - Aug 18, 2003 4:14:30 pm PDT #4868 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
What about Lie to Me? Quotable, not too much backstory, plus it makes fun of Vampire wannabes and Angel.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 18, 2003 4:20:22 pm PDT #4869 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Or possibly Halloween and Band Candy.
While Halloween (or Nightmares) is a good starter ep, Band Candy requires to much pre-knowledge.
Personally, I've found that Welcome to the Hellmouth/The Harvest makes one of the best conversion combos. I think it didn't get seen by a whole lot of people until later, but as far as season one goes, they were as strong as any episode.
Angel's not bad either as a starter.
JenP - Aug 18, 2003 4:24:23 pm PDT #4870 of 10001
OK, do ya' think I've been deathmatching too much because I was tempted to just write ...
Go Phases! Choose Phases!
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Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 18, 2003 4:46:15 pm PDT #4871 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
"WttH/The Harvest" is pretty good, being the set-up introduction to the series. Personally, I think "Nightmares" and "Lie to Me" are better at giving one a feel for the way the series runs without a lot of backstory being needed. Both start out very creepy, have some good character interactions, and highlight the kind of responsibility Buffy's been chosen for.
DavidS - Aug 18, 2003 5:18:20 pm PDT #4872 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Lie to Me is good because it shows the darkness. It's got snark and darkness in abundance. Plus some slick early Joss directorial moves.
smonster - Aug 18, 2003 5:48:35 pm PDT #4873 of 10001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Okay, I think I need to pay closer attention to this discussion. My new roomie, who is a big fan of For Love or Money 2 and Meet My Folks but otherwise a very lovely and intelligent person, just totally dissed buffy and CONFUSED IT WITH SABRINA.
Somebody hold me.
I'm going to ask her what she looks for in a tv show (besides *CRAP) and try and figure something off that.
* and yes, i'm large with the America's Next Top Model love, but still...
Allyson - Aug 18, 2003 7:20:57 pm PDT #4874 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica