8) Angel – Spin The Bottle
The Angel spinoff has always stood in the shadow of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, but the show has had its fair share of memorable moments, including an episode where the cast were transformed into muppets and another where they hopped between dimensions. Series creator Joss Whedon was usually too busy with other shows to fully commit to Angel, but when he did take the reigns, it often resulted in some of the program’s strongest episodes.
One of Whedon’s highlights came in the form of “Spin The Bottle,” where the main cast were all trapped inside the Hyperion Hotel. Through the use of magic – what else? – Angel and the gang are all transformed into their teenage selves, which is a godsend for fans who have followed the Buffyverse since the beginning. Angel reverts to the peasant he was before vampirism struck, Wesley becomes a bumbling watcher once more, and most importantly, the episode marks the return of shallow bimbo Cordleia from her days at Sunnydale High.
“Spin The Bottle” is a hilarious showcase for each of the performers and acted as a breath of fresh air for those bogged down by season fours dark outlook. As with the best bottle episodes, the writing provided new insights into each of the characters and the huge journey they’ve each made since first appearing on the show.