The Episode that Has it All

[VisionGirl]

When thinking of our favorite episodes, things like The Gift or The Body are often mentioned. But which is your favorite episode that has it all: drama, action, suspense, romance and comedy. Fortunately this is Joss Whedon we're talking about here, so we have a lot to choose from.

On my current rewatch I'm on season 4, and thusfar I'd have to pick Lovers Walk. First of all: both Angel and Spike so I'm happy. Great fight scenes, with Buffy & Spangel on the same side. Humor provided by Spike, and a heartbreaking Bangel moment at the end.

Now, your pick....

 

[Flannen]

Enemies, hands down. It's been my favourite for a long time.

Drama, romance, suspense, action, comedy are all definitely present in this episode plus Angelus, hot Faith/Angel/us action. I'd safely say it's an episode that has all. But also has the added charm of being rather underrated.

Although, if I was looking at this at the Jossverse as a whole then it'd be The Attic from Dollhouse season two. My favourite episode of any Whedon show.

 

[Ms.Trick]

That's a tough one!
I would pick Tabula Rasa!
The moments they lost their memory provided some very funny moments, there was suspens (when you watch it for the first time anyway) because they are attacted by vampires and you don't know how it is going to end, there is action too, with...Joan and Randy who find out they have superpower.
And a lot of tragedy too because of the Willow's arc: she really starts to slip more and more and erased her girlfriend's memory for the second time, even if Tara told her that after what Glory did to her, it was even worse for her that Willow did the same. And of course, the final scene is always very sad!

 

[GrrArghx]

Becoming! (1&2) From beginning to end, that episode(s) is brilliant! There's a reason why it's my favorite and it's not just because the ending is heartbreaking. It's funny, dramatic, suspenseful and tragic!

 

[xfivebyfive]

I would definitely pick You're Welcome its my all time favorite episode despite how sad the ending is. Its a beautiful episode, everything about it is perfect.

 

[StarSlayer]

"Once More With Feeling" has it all for me. It's not just because I adore musicals, but this episode has the hallmarks of a great musical: both drama and comedy, the songs working well with the plot and the entire season for that matter, and heartbreaking moments that carry over into later episodes. Plus, the Spuffy kiss at the end makes me smile everytime 😀

 

[xaphania]

I'm gonna say 'Fool for Love'. It has all the aspects you mentioned and is just a fantastic episode. I can't fault it. 🙂

 

[dan k]

I find this near on impossible. My mind changes regularly when it comes down to favourite episode. "Earshot" is one that comes to mind though. It has drama, that romantic feel with Angel saving Buffy plus it has humour.

 

[Tome]

drama, action, suspense, romance and comedy.

Now most of my favorite eps don't have ALL of those going for them. The only one I can think of that have it all would be 'The Zeppo'

 

[Lilah]

Angel episodes that have it all 1 from each season; Five By Five, Reunion, Lullaby, Orpehus and Shells
Buffy episodes that have it all 1 from each season; Prophecy Girl, Passion, Earshot, Pangs, Intervention, OMWF and Selfless.
There are so many more, but I fought I would think up 1 from each season.