Best Buffy Moments: "Buffy Summers, Class Protector."

Season 3, Episode 20: "The Prom"
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[@Marcu3s]

"...class of 99 has the lowest mortality rate than any graduating class in the Sunnydale's history..." - that's just beautiful...:)

[@Poseidon-xg5sp]

And sad it needed to be said

[@cool3929]

The whole show is about interpreting our own demons through life. Joss said that himself.

[@bruty16]

My dumbass thought it meant low mortal rate Like the high school got a lot of monsters attending😅

[@LA_HA]

@@bruty16 haha. That's what it meant. You're good. The lowest mortality rate. Sheesh. Makes Hogwarts look like the world's safest school. haha

[@christinefarrell6438]

@@bruty16 That's probably also true, to be fair.

[@MrNonDescript01]

I love how "Buffy's big secret that wasn't actually much of a secret" was a running gag starting at the first episode... and it ended up here with the whole class recognizing that she was the Class Protector. Even if they didn't know of the Slayer by name, they knew it was her doing the protecting. Nicely written and SMG's expressions/emotions sold it beautifully.

[@rebbeccahoneycutt7941]

Well said also one of my favorite 'hahas' from the show.

[@Janvsone]

#TheProm 🤔🤫🤐is one of my fav. eps.👍💅👠🗡⚔🏹🫀🧛‍♂🧛‍♀🧛

[@darrensmith4932]

Danny Strong also great in this scene

[@oakarusa]

I totally agree I ust to watch buffy and angel ..... Buffy was the class guardian

[@frisc0pn0ib0i]

Isn’t that a lot like high school? Everyone notice everyone they just secretly keep it to themselves

[@jaydubbs8277]

the look of pride on giles face gets me every time. like a true father.

[@TheWPhilosopher]

Play the father and take you by the hand

[@andrewh4026]

@eviltreemonster Was about to like this, then realize I already liked it a year ago lol.

[@TheMystique29]

I think he is her true father. He was there on every Important moment. Hank summers never stuck around

[@maratroyern6363]

The look of pride on Giles face was priceless. I was totally 😭

[@aSummerSarahndipity]

Like a true father.. and then he never steps in when she gets thrown out of her own house. Like a real father 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Vitacus]

Buffy Anne Summers "She saved the world a lot"

[@jrreedve2825]

Too soon

[@roberterlandson8234]

When Buffy ran away to LA she went by the name Anne

[@frisc0pn0ib0i]

@@roberterlandson8234 we all seen the series lol

[@penelopeclearwater4454]

Alot lot lot lot lot! Over and over again until it finally killed her 💪🧁😎😍🥳🤙😘💃✌️🌬️🕯️🕊️

[@jimmy2k4o]

I count 7 apocalypses averted by buffy, how about you guys? Harvest Prophecy girl Becoming oart2 The Zeppo Doomed The gift Chosen

[@Briansgate]

One of my favorite scenes in the whole show. Too many times in tv shows you see the protagonist doing something amazing, and yet, no one notices. Up to this point i was always wondering how no one noticed. Turns out they did. I love this scene.

[@lokiokami2302]

The best add on is Graduation day.

[@ger5565]

It was rare that people acknowledged Buffy was different, but I enjoyed in the Gingerbread episode where the goth wiccan kid is getting picked on by the jock, Amy tries to stop him and nothing... but Buffy just peeks in and he backs down like he knows he's in for a world of hurt if he doesn't. She literally just gave him a smile and he was gone. Joss Whedon just creates the best characters and shows.

[@oliverl.5834]

Didn't they adress early on why people ignore the strange, though? But I agree, one of the best moments on the show.

[@patrickstivers7387]

@@oliverl.5834 It was one part a spell cast by the Mayor to miss the subtle hints and another part blaming the very obvious hints on PCP.

[@fantasyfiction101]

This has to be the most touching scene in Buffy.

[@shadow84hellsing82]

This and the nice Spuffy scenes

[@clarahowson2911]

Shadow84 Hellsing Yes, when they had a functional relationship.

[@xanderharris1104]

They're talking about bringing this show back. Hope springs eternal

[@ajl2232]

When she left Sunnydale and when Joyce disowned her. That was sad too.

[@vcmattsucr]

The ending of season 5 cannot be matched. Like, ever. When the WB no longer had the show and at the end of season 5, after the credits "Five great years. We thank you." My heart went out then

[@djcuevas1057]

She's really earned that.Once just for one moment she was finally acknowledged for all the good she does.

[@penelopeclearwater4454]

Preciate chaaaaa Bones 💪😎🤙😉✌️

[@penelopeclearwater4454]

Protecting yew giving yew everything I never had b4 they kill me 😘🌬️💋🕊️

[@penelopeclearwater4454]

Tanks yew bois

[@bremex]

This speech made by Jonathan makes it so much more important. Any of the scoobs would’ve added a little inside joke or sarcasm, but Jonathan spoke from the heart after Buffy saved him from killing himself. The line “we’re not good friends, most of us never find the time to get to know you, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t noticed you” is so beautiful, and so “Sunnydale High” appropriate.

[@aalikane6219]

yes. No one truly understood the important of it being Jonathan presenting the award, because when this episode first aired, Earshot hadn't aired due to Columbine. He wouldn't have been at prom if it weren't for buffy stopping him in the tower.

[@az21bob666]

i mean how is xander going to read the line we are nto good freinds.

[@augustrosepriv892.]

'Zombies, Hyena people, and Snyder.' loved that part. :)

[@javiermoraestevez6248]

Nathalie Allard he was the worst

[@lauraregan3773]

eviltreemonster me too 😂😂😂 he had it coming tbh

[@augustrosepriv892.]

Javier Mora Estevez I know, which is why I liked that part.

[@aalikane]

eviltreemonster spoilers!! :p

[@theunimpressedbeetch]

"Hyena People" somewhere Xander is a little embarrassed

[@FullAsylum]

Part of what made this scene work so well was that Buffy had saved Jonathan's life two episodes earlier. Of course, audiences couldn't appreciate that when this aired, because, due to Columbine, the episodes were shown out of sequence.

[@mynyun3133]

I had heard that another tragedy also postponed the graduation episodes from Buffy.

[@marcelparker6755]

@@mynyun3133 It was the same one.

[@safiremorningstar]

Right there was another one almost right after Columbine and there were two other incidents not as bad as Columbine but still... It was because of Columbine that they postponed the episodes.

[@Agneshka]

She literally just saved them all from Hellbeasts moments before, and they'll never even know because that's how she is. A true hero.❤

[@jonathansztyk1185]

What i love is how Cordelia is smiling...she and Buffy were on and off friends but I think here is where you see true friendship. This scene always makes me tear up. It's so nice to have people notice you for the postives and not the negatives. I think I heard this quote in a movie once and it's 100% true. "Our failures are known, our successes are not" but in this scene people noticed all the good that Buffy did and not the negative

[@LucianDevine]

I think Cordelia warmed up to Buffy after the episode where she made the wish that Buffy never came to Sunnydale. She saw how bad things would have been without her, and eased up a touch.

[@danielhaire6677]

3 years of fighting and she's finally acknowledged as the hero she is by her peers.

[@percussionfellow6168]

word

[@benjaminhobbs6722]

"Zombies!" "Hyena People!" "Snyder!" Clearly, they saved the worst and most evil for last.

[@briellestone7161]

Yeah Snyder was the worst monster because he was so real.

[@jimmy2k4o]

Snyder is a hero He took a job as a principal of a school he knew was on the door to hell. And yet he focused on educating the kids and keeping the supernatural stuff quiet so they student don’t panic and avoid their education. And IMO strict teachers are the best teachers. Because when you get a good word from them it means something.

[@benjaminhobbs6722]

@@jimmy2k4o So your gonna ignore the fact he was a first class asshole, cared more about he schools reputation and,oh you know, lusted after one of his students? Buffy, in case you did forget

[@penelopeclearwater4454]

Thanks pa! little house on praireee

[@blairbrown4812]

No wonder that the Mayor had to kill him.

[@Slingblade87]

Such a beautiful moment, to find out that everything Buffy has done hasn't gone unnoticed by her fellow students.

[@kieranlindsay1220]

so love the show please no remake

[@joefriedman9843]

@@kieranlindsay1220 Was that a thing that was supposed to happen? But yea good god, never ever remake this show.

[@cib65]

Giles' expression is *everything*. Love this scene so much

[@ccolira]

right?! he's so proud of her

[@eclecticmillennial4225]

"It's all about egg whites. If we can focus, keep discipline, and not have quite as many mysterious deaths Sunnydale is gonna RULE!"

[@rosiearts7199]

I was reading the beginning of the quote and I was like?? What’s this comment about egg whites and then I got to the end and was like, oh right! Larry😂😂😂😂

[@jimmy2k4o]

Ironic this line was said in the only episode where Buffy isn’t a student at sunnydale high

[@rosiearts7199]

@@jimmy2k4o 1 it’s not the only episode she’s not a student there. There’s many😂. 2 why is that ironic?

[@eclecticmillennial4225]

@@jimmy2k4o The show continued after graduation and in this episode she was a student at Sunnydale high.

[@jimmy2k4o]

@@eclecticmillennial4225 the quote was from Anne She wasn’t a student in Anne 3x1 And yea she also wasn’t a student in dead mans party…..

[@Evilgidgit4Ever]

I think if Buffy ever felt really down or really bad, just show her the umbrella and remind her why she is so awesome.

[@imnotacat3798]

It got broken at the start of season 4...

[@user-nr7xb8un4m]

+George Hogg Savaged right there.

[@SummerBayJournal]

In the episode you are referring to in season 4, at the end, Buffy is shown carrying the umbrella away. So she definitely kept it and may or may not have fixed it.

[@Deon82]

Until Sunday destroyed it...

[@Pauldjreadman]

I remember after this that gang tried to break it. .She went nuts. :)

[@Snowboardchick31]

This is my favourite scene out of the whole show. I loved that they actually noticed that she was protecting them and wanted to give their thanks.

[@biggt0820]

As far as touching moments it runs a close second for me (the ending of The Gift will always be 1st). I also really love some of the scenes with Angelus, just because David Boreanaz does such a FANTASTIC job with the role.

[@glenmcl]

Once More with Feeling is but this is a very close second

[@rong9404]

Johnathan sounds so sincere, flawless performance. To me this is the best scene of the whole show. I hope they didn't destroy the real trophy they gave her here. It belongs in a museum somewhere. A vampire girl destroyed it or a duplicate in a later episode. To me this is the most touching moment of all. Love, love, loved it!

[@calebcaesar9660]

I literally bawled my eyes out when I watched this scene. Buffy is the best show ever and this scene really made me emotional

[@horsepuncher95]

It's been almost 15 years since I first watched this moment, and it still brings me to tears every damn time

[@Soymaid]

Zero to tears in under 30 seconds for me, wtf self.

[@antonellabianco]

same here

[@UTU49]

@@Soymaid I love this comment section.

[@steffnic13]

Yep same. And I have watched it a million times since on the DVDs (bought the whole set back in like 2005) and streaming. Still cry every time. Some shows just connect with their audience in very profound ways.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

Giles' reaction says so much. He became her father in so many ways.

[@ashleystewart9652]

I love how Giles and the Scooby gang all look happy and proud for Buffy and then there's Wesley with a stone cold expression.

[@brandonmiles86]

Wesley was old school and probably thought that she shouldn't be recognized for slaying in public.

[@dylanmckenzie8566]

You can catch a little smile on his face. He might not have thought it was important, but he knew it was to Buffy

[@nickvanheester633]

Yeah Wes was stone cold at this scene, a complete idiot but he became my favourite character on angel.

[@williambowman1660]

It is impossible to explain to someone that has not watched all of the Episodes of BTVS how touching and beautiful this scene is. No way to tell a non fan how thinking about a simple multi colored umbrella awarded at a high school prom can make a grown man or woman stop…. Pause and think… cast their eyes upwards in memory… and then smile. One of the most heartwarming and wonderfully sentimental moments in entertainment history. Could watch this daily and not grow tired.

[@DocFumeur]

This kind of scene is what make a fictional universe feel REAL and interacting with the show's main characters, even though it seems kinda goofy or childish. Please watch and learn, modern TV shows ! And, oh yeah, that's SO DESERVED for Buffy after all she's been through at this point. Anyone feels just so proud and happy for her seeing this.

[@randychavez1979]

I think buffy was really good at character consistency and surprises (barring that house party episode). I really liked the buffy-faith conflict and how Giles immediately knew faith was lying. In worse-written series that would be a super long out of character issue. Sorry for the essay.

[@Batman1084CK]

Awesome scene. Even has a way to throw in some humor with the "lowest mortality rate" - just keeping true to what made the show click for my generation.

[@jenniferhuff4895]

I agree. I tuned in every week for this show.

[@FenrirWolfganger]

@@jenniferhuff4895 We got a VCR just so I could watch the episodes.

[@jenniferhuff4895]

@@FenrirWolfganger That is awesome!!

[@MrCageCat]

Yeah I caught this show JUST as I was finishing high school/starting college back in 1999. Still awesome till this day.

[@LadyVenomWay]

Watching these clips makes me feel like a teen again. Best show ever. Forever my number 1. This scene I keep coming back too. As a teen it really meant something to me and now as an adult it means even more. Every now and then people surprise you, every now and then

[@christopherbright8131]

20 years went by fast didn't they?

[@seeyouagain911]

I feel the same.

[@brundlefly]

I'm not crying. YOU'RE CRYING!

[@MsLoopyLoops]

No, YOU'RE crying! sniff

[@jkl799]

Shannon Hubbell: It's just allergies! Sniff

[@eclecticmillennial4225]

Your right. I am crying.

[@George129702]

Oh my good... Really, I'm not crying

[@TomLDJames]

No I'm not its just hayfever, yes I know its winter.

[@jimmy2k4o]

I love Buffy’s reaction she’s so confused. It never entered her head that she would be honoured and celebrated by her school. She’s that selfless. She’s genuinely surprised and seriously touched that all her pain and isolation hasn’t gone unnoticed by the people that would be her friends were it not for her calling…… She sacrificed friends to keep strangers safe. And she now finds out that people noticed and are very greatful to her. And in my head when she accepts the umbrella she’s thinking: “No problem guys, it was my pleasure to protect you. I don’t do this for praise and prizes but getting one certainty feels great. I’m really gonna miss you guys now”

[@ciphernine7824]

The graduating class choosing to recognize Buffy's constant efforts, and presenting her with the ceremonial title of "Class Protector," is the epitome of gracious.

[@margaretgarside5617]

The very word Giles uses.

[@jimmy2k4o]

Then they serve as her army 2 episodes later.

[@ng38477]

Buffy, you are appreciated. I loved this scene.

[@fasterpussycatkillkill8846]

When this happened I literally cried and was like yes Buffy get your trophy for being so damn awesome

[@penelopeclearwater4454]

Tanks!

[@Knappa22]

Class protector, with the umbrella symbol. Lovely moment in the series.

[@SirZapdos]

Probably my favourite Buffy moment. Season 3 was just so good.

[@briellestone7161]

Season 3 is the best season

[@UTU49]

@@briellestone7161 I can watch Seasons 2, 3, and 5 over and over again... and Season 4 is not far behind.

[@dominiquemoore2367]

Why am I at work holding back mu tears.... The acting on Buffy was incredible... Sarah brought so much light and hope in my life... I don't care your race, gender, social status Buffy made you feel poweful and helped you overcome those weird fazes in our lives..

[@whatsmyprintedname]

Right on 💯. When everyone told her is didn't deserve it or earn it. That she was nothing to them. She didn't choose it it was her destiny. She didn't ask for it . She didn't enjoy it all the time. In those times you see the person she is and what she is not. She has all the power, she is the chosen one. Anyways thanks for your comment. It's really does go beyond the negatives and even the superficial, it says remember who you are. Love yourself and your are more powerful thank you know.

[@STARSTyranT]

My favourite moment of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Finally, and forever she gets truly, one special evening. It's so heartwarming that for one night she gets everything due to her. Thank you Buffy. My hero. x

[@koppsr]

such a wonderful and cute moment, LOVED this so much...

[@Stingmon21]

I'm not crying, your crying! I read that this was SMG favorite moment from the show. Both because it gave Buffy the acknowledgment that she deserved from her classmates, and because she didn't get to go to her own Prom because she went to the Emmys instead.

[@sapphireblue8930]

love Giles reaction

[@jcksparrowfan]

I cry fat ugly sobs every time I watch this....and Wild Horses is a song that can't make me smile. I just cry.

[@robertsmith6490]

Yes, and at long last, I was able to download that song. "Wild Horses" by The Sundays

[@skynetprime82]

This was a well deserved moment for Buffy and rightfully so 😊

[@keefyboi]

this is my best Buffy moment EVER....its so human and rateable. its pure Buffy

[@brianarose9408]

The creatures are the rain drops and Buffy is the umbrella because the umbrella protects you from the rain ❤️

[@dynastylee5539]

That's so true lol 😆

[@michaelschweigart3517]

Why do I keep 😢crying at this scene? I've seen it hundreds of times

[@ResidentScrub]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch this scene, I will never be immune to it......every single time 😭🥰

[@qwahaxahn]

This is the best television series in the history of television. The greatest hero in fiction.

[@Fuegro_]

Oh best scene ever 😍😍😢

[@watchgoose]

loved the look on Giles' face.... so sweet

[@podsmpsg1]

Buffy looks so beautiful. Beautiful dress, her hair looks lovely. Wow.

[@darrensmith4932]

Danny Strong is exceptional here and the music is incredibly moving in a very emotional scene. One of my favourites across the seasons

[@Symon2099]

One day, I may be able to watch this scene without being in tears by the end of it. Today was not that day.

[@levelheaded0038]

One of those moments that stuck with me into adulthood. To receive recognition for something you've done is invaluable. I think it was especially important here because she wasn't helping everyone in an effort for recognition. This scene is nothing more than a group of people saying thank you in a very kind way.

[@irvinmaddox9247]

The one Buffy scene that ever made me tear up :((( It's so perfect.

[@lucasorlando99]

Have you not seen the episode the body that episode makes me sob

[@darkestsideofme101]

Fucking preach. Anya breaking down makes me well up.

[@mrscookiepie]

Twenty years later and this part still makes me cry!

[@MaAniFantasy]

Totally forgot about this scene, it´s so beautiful!

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Love the moment when buffy is recognized for something good she did.

[@darrinwebber4077]

Yep. Recognition...while not being sought...is still nice to receive. As avid old BUFFY fan... I remember the scene. Good show.

[@schattentaenzerin]

I'm still tearing up 🥲 Such a beautiful scene of everyone finally acknowledging her hard work, protecting them all.

[@jrewing1512]

When you think your actions go unheard it's these moments that prove they aren't.

[@LucianDevine]

Such an awesome scene, through and through. None of them signed up for this, not even Buffy. They're just doing the best they can with the hand they were dealt. Then you look at this scene in universe, and it's even more awesome. With things like classes, prom, graduation, and a social life distracting them right now, enough of her fellow students had to notice her efforts, remember it was her, and write her name on the ballot instead of just checking boxes and putting it in the box. Then, the prom committee members who have the same stuff going on, have to see all the ballots and consciously choose to act on it when it's easier to just ignore it and move on. Then they went one step further, and give her not just the umbrella, not just the umbrella and the plaque, and not even just the umbrella, plaque, and note. They give her all three, plus public recognition so that not only does she know, but all the students that wrote in know that they weren't ignored. It's just one more thing that they can bond over when it's all said and done.

[@petemclaughlin6315]

I’m not crying, you are… Looking back, I can see why this episode is one of Sarah’s faves

[@highlander723]

She was a true hero She did all those things for the class and never wanted any recognition in return.

[@cmm5542]

Well, I don't know that I would say she never WANTED any recognition. She certainly seemed happy to get it here. I would say she just never EXPECTED to get it, because life's not fair. There's a bit of a difference between being resigned and being indifferent to the lack of reward. I always felt Buffy was the former and Giles was the latter.

[@writeasrayne]

Makes me sob every damn time. It’s been 20 years and it makes me sob EVERY time

[@magick333]

how can anyone not be completely in love with this show?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@MrCrazyFox1]

loved this show , buffy was a bad ass

[@danielgriffin8398]

One of my favorite TV moments ever.

[@marianabila3245]

This always makes me cry. Thanks for sharing

[@marianabila3245]

+eviltreemonster yes it is

[@vxy357]

Never realized it until I loked at it again. It is kind of special.

[@tashakessinger]

Goosebumps...Teary-eyed... Everytime! No matter how many times I've re-watched the entire series. & for the record, I'd say it's well over 50 times since 2003 cause I know I've watched it more than just twice a yr... Definitely more than 50. Gun to my head, I'd say it's more like 84 times since 03'..

[@theweeklyb1tch]

This is one of the most touching moments in the series.

[@Deon82]

I'm glad they acknowledged Buffy. Because shes definitely gonna need their help come Graduation Day...

[@jordanharris903]

Always get teary eyed at this scene.. You go Buffy!!! 👏❤

[@ko-danfleetcommander5937]

20+ years later and it still makes me tear up 🥰

[@drewjenkins2318]

"Zombies!" "Hyena People!" *"JOSS WHEDON!"*

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

I love this scene, and how this prop was used to energize Buffy when she fights Sunday.

[@Neuroticonic]

this has to be my favorite scene of buffy of all time

[@drwhotvwam]

even wesley looks proud :)

[@metro121482]

He is. He was never a bad guy, just overly pretentious. When Buffy season 3 aired originally, I hated Wesley. But once Angel aired, seeing how he changed and progressed made him one of my favorite characters. So now even his stuffy Buffy season 3 personality is endearing to me!

[@FabioPBarbieri]

It reminds me of the day when Sergeant Vickers, the man who had shot down a terrorist in the Canadian Houses of Parliament, was received with applause by the whole united Parliament. Sometimes merit is recognized.

[@TheIcelandicBoy]

Still annoyes me what happened to Jonathan in the end. Out of the three nerds I really wanted it to be him to make it.

[@austinpearce5442]

TheIcelandicBoy i would’ve rather had him live than Andrew

[@mattjones4631]

He was the most weak minded the weak minded are easy prey

[@rong9404]

Yeah, the little queer boy killed him. Too bad he didn't fall on the knife first. Johnathan was so sincere and likable.

[@rosiearts7199]

Same. I never liked that they had him be a part of the trio anyway. His character had such potential to be like a reoccurring side character who helped them or something. I mean we know he’s super capable with magic and good at reading ancient languages. They coulda used him. But at least in the trio they show that he’s never truly evil. Like he never wants to go along when he see’sWarrens taking things too far but he also knows Warren’s stronger then him so until it’s safe to get away he should shut up and just follow along. So I didn’t like it, but I could live with it. It wasn’t a complete f u to the character they’d built. But like really? Killing him? In the seventh episode of the last season? Really Joss?? Unnecessary. And super rude.

[@jimmy2k4o]

He died a hero….

[@rosaduarte183]

ich liebe diese Szene .Endlich ein kleines Dankeschön von den Menschen die sie so oft gerettet hat!

[@jenanni2744]

what two lunatics disliked this?

[@erinameliafletcher456]

I'm guessing two morons that don't care about the self defense of civilization

[@trexinvert]

Warren and Harmony.

[@gigasrex]

Pretty sure Glorificus was too fond of her...lol

[@SonicLamb]

Probably Sunday.

[@stevenfisher8638]

The second guy was probably wondering what lunatic disliked it, and thinking clicking that might show him/her. I know I've done that in the past.

[@babd7176]

I STILL FIND IT IRONIC THAT JONATHAN TRIED TO KILL HER.

[@dj4069]

now I finally understood the umbrella. it took me long enough.

[@qjones]

Lol

[@RoqueFortStu]

A great scene for Jonathan, he got a pretty raw deal in the show, especially in the later series. Here he thanks Buffy for saving many people including him, but later fights against her when he becomes a villain's henchman! I really didn't like the show's decision to turn him evil, eventually leading to his death!

[@jimmy2k4o]

He betrayed the villains and died trying to save the world. Jonathan got a fitting end.

[@Nicole-pw9tp]

22 years later and I still am here bawling my eyes out!!

[@kashgraham6453]

This scene still brings tears to my eyes 😢

[@jmiller05]

The most beautiful moment perhaps ever in the entire series? Capping off with Angel dancing with her at the Prom.

[@ivannacampos6852]

Buffy :') she save the World a lot!

[@schmiffy94]

This is literally, beautiful.

[@madlittleminx92]

I always cry at this scene, like actual tears! :'(

[@rebbeccahoneycutt7941]

I love this scene so much, and adore that it was Jonathan that gave the doeech and presented her award!

[@elizabethjanetugby4695]

I am crying. Her smile says it all. Wonderfully well deserved.

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

If I were to make a top 5 greatest scenes list of Buffy, this one would most definitely be in there. This was such an incredible moment for the show, not to mention it was the first time probably that Buffy felt like she mattered as a person. Not just a Slayer, but as a student and human being. And this came during a time where she really needed some emotional support and it came from a vast majority of her fellow students who up to that point didnt interact with her much. And Jonathan being the one presenting it to her was the best person to do it. If it wasn't for her, he would have killed himself. But instead, she helped him, convinced him to carry on (albeit for the wrong reasons, since she assumed he wanted to mass-murder people but still, she chose dialogue and not outright violence). A truly beautiful scene of what i think is probably the second best season of the show.

[@rowanc88]

Watched this episode for the first time the other day - this moment got me choked up.

[@patfiegener5369]

Had forgotten about this scene. Gave me goosebumps watching it again.

[@FrancescoPanti]

I'm almost 33 and still crying at this scene

[@gretchen8100]

I'm 48 and I STILL tear up! ;)

[@elizabethjanetugby4695]

I still cry at 33 too.

[@emersongray]

67...lol

[@RandallHallKaizenReiki]

That look on Giles' face after he reads 'Buffy Summers, Class Protector' says so much. He really was her father in so many ways. Even when he left.

[@kalliemorton5435]

When that cow Sunday stepped on it I got so angry

[@freyagoodier8721]

Aw that's such a good speech

[@fabchn6340]

Gets me everytime. I won't ever not cry watching this scene