My favorite is "The Gift," and it is also my all-time favorite episode of Buffy. "The Body" would probably be my second favorite.
Another episode I really like from season 5 that I feel is overlooked is "No Place Like Home." It's so cool when Buffy does that trance. The music...the look of the film...it all looks and sounds so mysterious and strange. The effect of Dawn and her existence fading in and out looks pretty sweet too. Also, I like seeing Glory bust down that huge metal door like it's scrap.
Another episode I really like from season 5 that I feel is overlooked is "No Place Like Home." It's so cool when Buffy does that trance. The music...the look of the film...it all looks and sounds so mysterious and strange. The effect of Dawn and her existence fading in and out looks pretty sweet too. Also, I like seeing Glory bust down that huge metal door like it's scrap.