From avid television fans to casual watchers, most viewers are familiar with the concept of the musical episode.
While it may seem like an unusual choice, musical episodes have become a rite of passage for many popular TV shows, including The Simpsons, Community, and just about any CW series that lasts for a couple of seasons.
Musical episodes existed prior to Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s take on it, but Season 6, Episode 7 “Once More, With Feeling” arguably popularized the concept into trope status— and for good reason.
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