Buffy becomes familiar with the Initiative and begins to work with them although they are still unaware of her true power as a Slayer. After Buffy abandons her friends at the Bronze for a mission with the Initiative, Buffy and Riley consummate their relationship unaware that they are being watched on a hidden camera by Walsh. Meanwhile, Giles and the rest of the gang remove a tracking device the commandos shot into Spike's back.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4 Episodes...

• s04e01 - The Freshman
• s04e02 - Living Conditions
• s04e03 - The Harsh Light of Day
• s04e04 - Fear, Itself
• s04e05 - Beer Bad
• s04e06 - Wild at Heart
• s04e07 - The Initiative
• s04e08 - Pangs
• s04e09 - Something Blue
• s04e10 - Hush
• s04e11 - Doomed
• s04e12 - A New Man
• s04e13 - The I In Team
• s04e14 - Goodbye Iowa
• s04e15 - This Year's Girl (1)
• s04e16 - Who Are You? (2)
• s04e17 - Superstar
• s04e18 - Where the Wild Things Are
• s04e19 - New Moon Rising
• s04e20 - The Yoko Factor (1)
• s04e21 - Primeval (2)
• s04e22 - Restless

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Show Summary

Buffy Summer's journey as the Vampire Slayer begins when she moves to Sunnydale, a small Californian town that, unbeknownst to most residents, sits atop a Hellmouth - a portal to supernatural forces. She is discovered by Rupert Giles, the school librarian and her Watcher, whose role is to guide and train her as the Slayer. Alongside Giles, Buffy forms an eclectic group of friends, her "Scooby Gang", including Willow Rosenberg, a shy but highly intelligent witch; Xander Harris, Buffy's best friend and comic relief; and Cordelia Chase, a popular girl who becomes a reluctant ally.

Buffy's relationships with those around her, particularly romantic entanglements, are a major focus of the series. Her most notable love interests are Angel, a vampire with a soul, and Spike, who, despite being a villain, develops a complex and evolving bond with Buffy. The complexities of her relationships, particularly her love life, highlight the emotional weight of Buffy's duties as the Slayer and her desire for connection, love, and a sense of normalcy.