As her grave once said, Buffy saved the world — "a lot." She dusted countless vampires, slayed her fair share of demons, and mastered the art of puns [1]. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is, in my humble and not-at-all-biased opinion, the best show of all time [2].
With 144 episodes spanning seven seasons, it's no wonder there are never-ending facts to uncover about the series, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Slayer Stats [3] is the book you need to help you discover more. It's a collection of hilarious infographics that break down crucial facts — like who was sleeping with whom, who sired whom, and of course, the evolution of "butt monkey." From character timelines to magical artifacts, a glossary of terms, just exactly how many vampires Buffy dusted on screen, and the final death toll (spoiler alert: it's high), it's a complete guide to all things Slayer-centric.
Ahead, see some of the best infographics from the book, and get ready to reminisce about the timeless series.
Sunnydale Stats
Founded in 1899 by Richard Wilkins
Population (1997): 38,500
Population (2003): 0
43 churches
12 cemeteries
Buffy Summer Stats
First Words: "I'm up, Mom!" in "Welcome to Hellmouth Pt.1"
Last Words: "Spike." in "Chosen"
Born: 1981 in Los Angeles to Joyce and Hank Summers
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Dies (for the first time): 1997 (brought back immediately)
Dies (for the second time): 2001 (brought back after 147 days)
Show Stats
7 vampire sirings on screen
161 vampire dustings on screen
574 deaths in the series
Glossary of Buffy-Isms
To name a few . . .
Dust: To successfully eliminate a vampire
Sitch: Situation. Usually when something's gone wrong.
Fang gang: Inappropriately lighthearted term for a group of vampires
Five by five: A good, clear signal in radio communications. As used by Faith: good.
Magical Artifacts
To name a few . . .
Gem of Amara: A mystical ring that grants vampires increased powers and the ability to survive staking.
Dagon Sphere: Protects the person holding it from the God called Glory.
Shadow Casters: Once activated, Shadow Casters will open a portal through time and space.
Urn of Osiris: Helps Willow bring Buffy back from the dead.
The Web of Love (and Other Stuff)