: Deep beneath the school, an ancient vampire known as the Master is awakened by his followers to prepare for the Harvest.
: A enigmatic figure, later revealed to be Angel, meets Buffy in an alley and warns her of an impending event called "the Harvest". [S1E1] Welcome to the Hellmouth (1)
"Welcome to the Hellmouth" (1997) serves as the iconic series premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , setting the stage for seven seasons of supernatural dramedy. Directed by Charles Martin Smith and written by creator Joss Whedon, the episode introduces Buffy Summers—a high school sophomore and reluctant "Slayer" who moves to Sunnydale, California, for a fresh start after burning down her previous school’s gym. Plot Overview: The Slayer Returns : Deep beneath the school, an ancient vampire
: Buffy befriends social outcast Willow Rosenberg and the awkward but loyal Xander Harris. She also briefly aligns with the "mean girl" Cordelia Chase before being repulsed by Cordelia's treatment of Willow. Directed by Charles Martin Smith and written by
Buffy grumpily wonders if there was an announcement in the newspaper. Xander thinks Buffy is suffering from delusions of grandeur,