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Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep5. No Place Like Home (Spoilers) Jun 04, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

Did the monk's inadvertently cause Joyce's brain aneurysm? What is the significance of color in this season? What is the Biblical symbolism of season 5? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.

Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep4. Out of My Mind (Spoilers) May 28, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

How does this episode foreshadow Riley's departure in "Into the Woods?" How is the show inconsistent in its criticism of Buffy? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the series as a whole.

Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep3. The Replacement (Spoilers) May 21, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

How do the parallels between Riley and Spike in season 4, continue into this season? How to Xander and Riley mirror one another? Ultimately, why did Buffy and Riley break up? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode ties into the rest of the series.

Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep2. Real Me (Spoilers) May 14, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

How do Dawn and Glory reflect Buffy this season? Why is Dawn one of the most hated TV characters of all time? And how does this episode lead up to the climactic finale, "The Gift?" Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and guest host, Crissy, as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series.

Scoobies' Secrets: S5. Ep1. Buffy vs. Dracula (Spoilers) May 07, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

How does Riley's arc fit in with the themes of season 5? What plot point are we most excited to talk about this season? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode foreshadows season 5 and the rest of the series.

Scoobies' Secrets: New Moon Movie Recap Apr 30, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

The second addition to the Twilight Saga, "New Moon" brings the focus onto Werewolves, as Edward breaks up with Bella due to his fear over her safety. Lonely and depressed, Bella seeks solace in Jacob, who is experiencing a few changes of his own...Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss their thoughts on vampires vs. werewolves, Edward vs. Jacob, and the interesting addition of the Volturi

Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep20. The Yoko Factor (Spoilers) Apr 23, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

How does season 4 start to shift the perception of vampires as victims? Why does Xander like Riley more than Buffy's other boyfriends? And does this episode begin Riley's insecurities towards Buffy or were they always there? Join Sarah, Tabby, Leah, and Crissy as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the series.

Scoobies' Secrets: Twilight Movie Recap Apr 23, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

It's the tale as old as time! Awkward, ordinary Bella Swan meets hunky, brooding vampire dreamboat Edward Cullen, and Leah's here to tell you all about it. Join us as Twi-hard Leah leads Twilight newbies, Tabby and Sarah through every cringy, can't-look-away moment! Find out who Stephanie Meyer had in mind when she wrote Edward, how this movie reflects its cultural landscape, and what Sarah and Tabby really think of the movie.

Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep19. New Moon Rising (Spoilers) Apr 16, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

Should Oz have come back in the series? Was Kennedy necessary as Willow's love interest in season 7? And a discussion of Tara's storyline throughout the series. Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the rest of the show.

Scoobies' Secrets: S4. Ep18. Where the Wild Things Are (Spoilers) Apr 09, 2026

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(A bonus episode from the Scoobies' Secrets Vault)

Has Xander grown in the past 4 seasons? How does this episode foreshadow Spike and Anya for the later seasons? And is what Xander did in this episode considered cheating? Join Sarah, Tabby, and Leah as they discuss how this episode fits into the Buffyverse as a whole.

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