| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
.jpg) Region 1 Season 1 DVD cover | |
| Showrunner | Joss Whedon |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | The WB |
| Original release | March 10 – June 2, 1997 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the American supernatural drama television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer originally aired between March 10 and June 2, 1997, on The WB. Conceived as a mid-season replacement, the season consists of twelve episodes, each running approximately 45 minutes in length, and originally aired on Mondays at 9:00 pm ET.