Buffy the Vampire Slayer debuted on March 10th 1997, although if you're reading this post there is a good chance you already know that. Slated as a mid-season replacement for the start-up network, The WB aired the two-part series premier "Welcome to the Hellmouth" and "The Harvest" back to back. My parents caught both episodes and thought my brother and I might like it – I don't think it ever dawned on them that I would like it so much...http://watchingthewasteland.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/buffy-15th-anniversary/