Buffy Gave Xander A Key Power-Up Then Forgot It Immediately — & That's A Good Thing

Xander’s abilities in Buffy the Vampire Slayer were never meant to rival those of the show's main heroine, but one Season 2 episode came shockingly close. In “Halloween,” a costume-themed chaos spell causes Xander to temporarily embody a soldier, and it’s wasn’t just a throwaway gag. This seemingly silly episode ends up gifting Xander a surprisingly useful skillset that actually plays a crucial role later in the season. It’s an odd little twist that gives the show’s most comedic character a jolt of genuine heroism, if only for a fleeting moment.