Episode 79 – Get Your Stupid Face Outta Here

Episodes discussed: Buffy 4×11 Doomed and Doctor Who 6×2 Day of the Moon

Doomed

Written by Marti Noxon, David Fury & Jane Espenson; Directed by James A. Contner

Buffy and her friends head back to high school as she and Riley struggle with learning the truth about each other. Discussion points include:

• The necessary blocking episode
• Heading back to high school
• Riley: The sincere boy next door
• Self-fulfilling prophecy
• Spike’s revelation
• Willow and Xander toughen up

Day of the Moon

Written by Steven Moffat; Directed by Toby Haynes

The Doctor and friends use the footage of the moon landing to outwit the malevolent Silence. Discussion points include:

• Disappointed expectations
• The ubiquitous Silence
• The moon landing conspiracy
• The mysterious little girl
• Back to front
• The Ponds growing and growing up

Next time: Doctor Who 6×3 The Curse of the Black Spot and Angel 1×11 Somnambulist.