[s3e13] The Zeppo Apr 2026

Feeling inadequate, Xander goes on his own solo "adventure" which involves:

A surprising and pivotal sexual encounter with the Slayer, Faith . [S3E13] The Zeppo

While Buffy and the rest of the "Scooby Gang" are embroiled in a world-ending apocalypse involving the and a demon called the Sisterhood of Jhe, Xander is told by Cordelia that he is the "Zeppo" of the group—the one who doesn't contribute and is just there for comedic relief. Feeling inadequate, Xander goes on his own solo

Xander eventually stops the bomb and Jack’s gang entirely on his own, without the rest of the gang ever knowing what happened. Why It's a Fan Favorite Why It's a Fan Favorite A reference to

A reference to Zeppo Marx , the "unfunny" or "superfluous" member of the Marx Brothers. The Plot Summary

This was one of the first times a major genre show did a "lower decks" style episode, focusing on a supporting character while the main action happened off-screen. Watch Order Context