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Season 4

The fourth season of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" marks a significant shift in the series as Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) begins her college life at UC Sunnydale. The season explores the challenges of newfound independence, as Buffy faces not only supernatural threats but also the pressures of academia and adult responsibilities. With the introduction of the Initiative, a secretive government organization, the line between friend and foe becomes blurred. Season 4 introduces new characters, including Riley Finn (Marc Blucas), Buffy's romantic interest, and explores themes of identity, trust, and the consequences of tampering with supernatural forces. It offers a mix of action, humor, and character development as Buffy's world expands beyond high school.

the freshman

Season 4 Episode 1

the freshman

buffy feels like a fish out of water in her first year at college, but the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student puts her back in her element.
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living conditions

Season 4 Episode 2

living conditions

buffy finds herself at odds with her new roommate and is troubled by a series of disturbing dreams involving a soul-sucking demon.
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the harsh light of day

Season 4 Episode 3

the harsh light of day

as buffy gets to know a charming student named parker, spike searches for a ring that, according to legend, makes the wearer invincible.
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fear itself

Season 4 Episode 4

fear itself

on halloween, buffy and her friends find themselves trapped inside a haunted frat house complete with real bats, zombies, and a terrifying demon.
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beer bad

Season 4 Episode 5

beer bad

xander finds employment as a bartender at a pub where some of buffy's friends turn into terrifying cro-magnon creatures.
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wild at heart

Season 4 Episode 6

wild at heart

when oz falls hard for a sexy singer who also happens to be a werewolf, he must choose between willow and his own animal instincts.
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the initiative

Season 4 Episode 7

the initiative

spike finds himself targeted by a group of commandos after he escapes from a military lab underneath the sunnydale campus.
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pangs

Season 4 Episode 8

pangs

on thanksgiving, buffy encounters the spirit of a native american warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.
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something blue

Season 4 Episode 9

something blue

one of willow's spells causes her statements to become reality, with consequences both entertaining and life-threatening.
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hush

Season 4 Episode 10

hush

when everyone in sunnydale loses their voice, the scooby gang must silently solve the mystery of the monsters who stole their ability to speak.
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doomed

Season 4 Episode 11

doomed

while attempting to redefine her relationship with riley, buffy must also stop demons that are determined to reopen the hellmouth.
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a new man

Season 4 Episode 12

a new man

ethan rayne returns to town and transforms giles into a demon. spike is the only one who can help.
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the i in team

Season 4 Episode 13

the i in team

buffy teams with riley after she is allowed access to the initiative; spike is targeted by commandos.
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goodbye iowa

Season 4 Episode 14

goodbye iowa

tension erupts between buffy and an ailing riley as they pursue professor maggie walsh's killer.
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the year's girl

Season 4 Episode 15

the year's girl

faith awakens from her coma and seeks revenge against buffy.
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who are you?

Season 4 Episode 16

who are you?

having switched bodies with buffy, faith enjoys freedom. meanwhile, buffy finds herself at the mercy of the watcher's council.
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superstar

Season 4 Episode 17

superstar

buffy senses that something is amiss when jonathan becomes a hero to everyone in sunnydale.
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where the wild things are

Season 4 Episode 18

where the wild things are

buffy and riley's passionate lovemaking energizes supernatural elements inside a frat house.
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new moon rising

Season 4 Episode 19

new moon rising

oz's return to sunnydale leads to his incarceration by the initiative and complicates the relationship between willow and tara.
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the yoko factor

Season 4 Episode 20

the yoko factor

after joining forces with adam, spike drives a wedge between buffy and her friends. meanwhile, angel's return to sunnydale leads to a violent confrontation with riley.
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primeval

Season 4 Episode 21

primeval

having gained control of riley's mind, adam sets in motion his plot to create an army of unstoppable soldiers and destroy the initiative.
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restless

Season 4 Episode 22

restless

buffy, willow, xander, and giles experience dreams in which they are pursued by a mysterious figure.
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