This was one of the first times a major genre show did a "lower decks" style episode, focusing on a supporting character while the main action happened off-screen. Watch Order Context
Xander eventually stops the bomb and Jack’s gang entirely on his own, without the rest of the gang ever knowing what happened. Why It's a Fan Favorite [S3E13] The Zeppo
While Buffy and the rest of the "Scooby Gang" are embroiled in a world-ending apocalypse involving the and a demon called the Sisterhood of Jhe, Xander is told by Cordelia that he is the "Zeppo" of the group—the one who doesn't contribute and is just there for comedic relief. This was one of the first times a
Getting roped into a night of crime and chaos with Jack’s undead friends, who plan to blow up the high school. Getting roped into a night of crime and
If you are doing a full series binge, "The Zeppo" sits in the middle of Season 3, right before the show ramps up for the ascension arc. It is often listed in Buffy Watch Guides as a "must-watch" standalone episode.
Meeting Jack O'Toole, a delinquent who turns out to be leading a group of zombies.
Feeling inadequate, Xander goes on his own solo "adventure" which involves: