Adam tells Riley that he has a behavior modification chip wired to his central nervous system behind his heart. Through the chip Adam has control over Riley. When Buffy find Spike in Adam's cave she figures out that he intentionally tried to split up the gang. Buffy tells the rest of them and the find that Adam wants Buffy to go to the Initiative as part of his plan. Xander suggests that they need the power of all the gang members combined to defeat Adam and Giles agrees. The gang all break into the Initiative.

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.