Adam enlists Spike to turn the gang against each other, leaving Buffy alone and helpless. Spike plays on their fears of how the others perceive them, telling Xander that Willow and Buffy no longer think that they need him and that he would be better off joining the Army; telling Willow that Xander and Buffy believe her experimenting with magick is just a phase; and elaborating on Giles' own beliefs that he no longer needs to be in Sunnydale. Giles ends up drunk while Buffy, Willow and Xander fight. Angel comes from L.A. to apologize to Buffy after their fight over Faith in 'Angel' but he ends up fighting with Riley. Buffy sees Adamhug Forrest and tells Riley. The distraught Riley goes to confront Adam while Buffy determines she has to face him alone.

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.