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WB CEO Jamie Kellner said the decision was made, "out of sympathy and
compassion for the families and communities that have been devastated by the recent
senseless acts of violence perpetrated on high school campuses. Our decision is also
borne out of a deep sense of responsibility to The WB's loyal young audience," Kellner continued.
At issue for Kellner was a short part of the climactic scene of the two-part season finale. During a solar eclipse that occurs during the Mayor’s commencement speech at Sunnydale High's graduation ceremony, the mayor morphs into a 60-foot serpent and attacks the students. In turn, Buffy and her classmates are forced to defend themselves.
Kellner felt that, given the current climate, an episode depicting acts of violence at a high
school graduation ceremony would be inappropriate to broadcast at this time of year (when many schools are holding commencements).
Kellner was very apologetic to loyal Buffy viewers who he felt were anticipating this episode. "We sincerely hope that you understand that the last thing we want to do is pre-empt our season finale. However, at this time, we feel that it is the best and most responsible decision for us to make."
Look for the episode to pop up later in the summer along with "Earshot," the other pulled episode. A repeat ("Band Candy), will be shown in its place.
Who’s ready for the cast of Buffy to go to college next season? We don’t know about you, but we’re certainly excited about the possibilities for Buffy’s cup size to increase when she puts on the "Freshman fifteen."
—Todd Carr
