Once More, with Feeling (Buffy episode)

"Once More, with Feeling" is a musical episode of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was written and directed by Joss Whedon, the creator of the show. The lyrics and music were also written by Whedon, with a score by Christophe Beck and arrangements by Beck and Jesse Tobias.

Critical and viewer response

The episode was actually nominated for an Emmy, but, due to a misprint, was left off the official ballot sent out to voters. This was fixed with an addendum, but it was too late, as many voters had already returned their ballots. The episode and Buffy along with it, are almost as famous for not winning an Emmy as other shows are for winning one.

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Numerous critics placed the episode on their "alternative Emmy" lists and it continues to win plaudits. It was recently voted the 13th greatest musical of all time in a poll conducted by the British TV channel, Channel 4 http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/M/musicals/results_15to11.html. It has always been a firm favorite among fans.

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