6 Reasons Buffy the Vampire Slayer Was (and Still Is) the Best Show Ever

Buffy accurately captured the teen experience without being condescending. Like us, the characters got embarrassed by their moms, experienced heartbreak, dealt with friendship drama, and felt like their worlds were ending. (Remember that time Willow had a meltdown when she couldn't find a certain shirt to wear to the hospital in "The Body" episode?). Sure, every episode had supernatural elements, but the fantastic storytelling kept it real and always revolved around the human experience.