We’re moving into the holiday break for television shows, and with the possibility of another strike looming, it’s time to reach into the DVD vault and find some TV from yester-year that’s worth watching again.

At the very top of that list for me is “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. I haven’t watched this show since it’s original run ended over 5 years ago. Recently, Wal-mart put the first 4 seasons on sale for $14.95, and Best Buy put the remaining seasons on sale for $19.95. Since my wife and I both loved the show when it originally aired, we decided to purchase them and re-watch the show.

Over the last few weeks I have been watching Season 1 and 2 of the series while I work, and I’m getting to watch the show with entirely new eyes now that I’m far removed from the high school life these early shows depict.

I’ll warn you now that there are a few stinker episodes in the first season, but this show finds is footing very quickly, and ascends to greatness faster than any series should.

We’re finishing up Season 2 tomorrow, and will be moving directly into Season 3 and beyond without stopping. This show is teen drama, comedy, and horror all wrapped into one…and all at its absolute best.

If you’ve never watched Buffy – then go grab the DVDs and get started. If you haven’t watched it in a while, this is definitely TV worth re-watching.