The non-broadcast pilot episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was produced by 20th Century Fox in 1996 to pitch a series to networks. The twenty-five-and-a-half-minute production was written and directed by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, and was expanded upon and re-shot for the first episode of the series. It is notable for featuring a different actress in the role of Willow, Sunnydale High is Berryman High and a different actor as Principal Flutie. After having burned down her school gym and been expelled from a school in L.A., Buffy Summers has moved to Sunnydale with her mother. Buffy goes to school for the first time at Sunnydale High and meets new people: Cordelia, Willow, and Xander. Willow is lured by a vampire into a trap. Buffy shows up with Xander and kills all the vampires except one; the surviving vampire reports the incident back to The Master.

Go behind the scenes of our "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" cover shoot and watch the long-awaited reunion between creator Joss Whedon, Sarah Michelle Geller, David Boreanaz and the rest of the cast -- 20 years after the show's debut.

A discussion of the origin of Buffy with the creator Joss Whedon.

A discussion of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer with David Boreanaz.

All about the design of the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

An inside look at the monsters of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A behind the scenes look at the makeup for the characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Interviews with the writers of Buffy about the language of the show.

A behind the scenes look at the clothing worn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A behind the scenes look at the weapons used on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A behind the scenes look at the special effects of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A recap of the story arcs of season three of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Get a look behind the scenes of the episode 'Hush'. Learn the motivations of the creators to make this iconic, scary episode.

A behind the scenes look at the sets used for season four of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

The story of the character of Spike and how he changed over the seasons.

A recap of the story arcs of season four of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A behind the scenes look at the music used on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A behind the scenes look at stunts performed on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A recap of the story arcs of season five of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A featurette about the making of the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer including interviews with the cast and crew.

A recap of the story arcs of season six of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A recap of the story arcs of season seven of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Joss Whedon's look back at his ten favourite episodes in the Buffy Mythology and his thoughts on bringing the acclaimed series to life and to a close.

For seven years, the cast and crew of Buffy The Vampire Slayer tirelessly dedicated themselves to making a mini-movie a week. Wrap parties can be emotional affairs, but the Buffy family was keen to gather together and toast not only their incredible achievements, but the man who created one of television's most influential series.

An extra from Season 6 featuring a karaoke version of the song 'I'll Never Tell' from the episode 'Once More With Feeling'.

An extra from Season 6 featuring a karaoke version of the song 'Walk Through The Fire' from the episode 'Once More With Feeling'.

An extra from Season 6 featuring a karaoke version of the song 'I've Got A Theory / Bunnies / We're Together' from the episode 'Once More With Feeling'.

On June 18, 2002, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences proudly hosted "Behind the Scene of Buffy The Vampire Slayer", a panel discussion featuring members of the cast and creative team from the hit series. In attendance were series creator Joss Whedon; actors Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, James Marsters & Michelle Trachtenberg; and Director of Photography Raymond Stella, Production Designer Carey Meyer and Executive Producer Marti Noxon. Held at the Leonard Goldenson Theatre in North Holywood, California, the Buffy cast and creative team were welcomed by ATAS Chairman Bryce Zabel. The discussion was moderated by Janet Weeks.

Music video for the song 'I Quit' by British female pop band Hepburn

Initially greenlit by 20th Century Fox in 2002, it went ultimately unproduced and unaired when no network was willing to buy the series. The series would have taken place in the middle of Buffy season 1, as writer Jeph Loeb described the continuity as "Episode 7.5".