Penn is one of manyHollywood stars who guest-starred onBuffy the Vampire Slayerprior to becoming a household name.

Appearing on an episode ofPod Meets World, Penn recalls filming his guest role.

On an episode of Buffy called “Beer Bad” I played a caveman.

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I’m going to say two things about this.

Especially for super fans, they were like “That was the worst thing I’ve ever seen.”

Buffy and the Scoobies had recently graduated from high school and moved on to college.

Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy beginning to transform in Beer Bad

Buffy the Vampire Slayer lasted for seven mostly great seasons.

What are the best and worst episodes from each year?

Like most genre shows,Buffy the Vampire Slayeroften dealt with tales or morality or metaphors for larger issues.

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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.

The episode revolves around a magical letterman jacket that makes the wearer irresistible to all women.

There are a few small moments that work, but the episode as a whole ultimately fails.

Dawn dancing at The Bronze in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode Him

Headshot Of Sarah Michelle Gellar IN The Los Angeles Premiere Of ‘The Girl In The Pool’ At The ALO HQ Screening Room

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