WhileBuffyran between 1997 and 2003,Supernaturalran between 2006 and 2020, giving it time to absorbBuffy’sbrilliance.

This link inevitably created some of theBuffyinfluence seen inSupernatural.

This influence ranged across tone, theme, and subtle Easter eggs.

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I used that same philosophy on my run of Supernatural" (viaYahoo Entertainment).

Kripke “always grounded [his] horror episodes around the notion of families” (viaYahoo Entertainment).

In “The Mentalists,“there was an offhand reference to the Orb of Thesulah.

Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Jensen Ackles as Dean from Supernatural

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This object was also inAngel.

However, a previous episode ofSupernaturalhad revealed that this was not the case -Supernaturalcharacters actually watchedBuffy.

Harry and Ed were two ofthe best characters inSupernatural, despite the brevity of their appearance.

A composite image of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy and David Boreanaz as Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.

Running their paranormal blog and investigating ghosts prompted Ed to pep talk Harry:

This stuff here…

This is our ticket to the big time right here.

Fame, money, sex.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Emma Caulfield as Anya sitting on a couch.

What would Buffy do?

Thankfully,Harry and Ed survived the episode.

The popular internet acronym beginning with “WW” often swaps in a third letter that suits its purpose.

Orb of Thesulah in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Harry and Ed’s apt worship ofBuffy the Vampire Slayerreflected the showrunners' own love forBuffy.

McNab had a big role inBuffyas the vampire who eventually went public with vampirism.

McNab guest starred inSupernaturalas a recently-turned vampire called Lucy.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.

Lucy cropped up in “Fresh Blood,” the seventh episode ofSupernaturalseason 3.

This fun episode was first broadcast on November 15, 2007.

This shapeshifter was intriguingly involved in a mafia-esque feud for dominance in Chicago, along with his family.

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Metatron sat in a cozy office, wearing a similar jacket to Andrew’s and playing similar music.

In recalling Andrew, Kripke smartly foreshadowed Metatron’s redemption.

It was unforgettable when Willow’s girlfriend,Tara, died inBuffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Warren shot Tara, who was played by Benson, leaving her blood splashed all over Willow’s shirt.

This appeared to come from the final episode ofAngelseason 3, which starred the belovedBuffycharacter Angel as its protagonist.

BothAngel and Castiel experienced devastating consequencesonce they experienced something that made them truly happy.

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Whenever Angel experienced true happiness, he reverted to his original, evil form.

Although Angel was, ironically, a vampire inBuffy, Castiel was, of course, an angel inSupernatural.

Buffy had a similar vision inBuffy the Vampire Slayer, linking the two characters.

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Dean’s vision inSupernaturalwas inspired byBuffy’sseason 6, episode 17, “Normal Again.

This emotional episode in both shows tackled the core question of bothBuffy the Vampire SlayerandSupernatural.

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Created by Eric Kripke, Supernatural is a fantasy/drama series that premiered in 2005.

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