The brainchild of writer Joss Whedon, Buffy The Vampire Slayer originally entered American pop culture as a full-length feature film, starring Kristy Swanson, in 1992. But creator Whedon felt that the project never quite did justice to the full scope of his vision, so he managed turn the film into a television series in 1997. The result of Whedon's increased artistic freedom is a series that has enjoyed both critical acclaim and audience notoriety. Nominated for 14 Emmy's during its seven year run, the show managed to win only two (both in 1998 for Outstanding Makeup and Outstanding Music Composition in a television series). Yet, the true success for Buffy The Vampire Slayer is indicated by the massive success of the show's long run, strong DVD sales, and the overwhelming success of the series spin-off Angel Sarah Michelle Gellar plays the title role of Buffy Anne Summers, a teenage girl who stands alone among her generation as the "chosen one" able to "stand against vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer" But Buffy is not alone in fulfilling her destiny as a slayer of vampires. She also receives help from the high school librarian, Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), who is a Watcher - the one chosen to train and guide slayers on their developmental path. In addition, new friends Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan - of American Pie fame) and Xander Harris (Nicholas Brendon) quickly uncover the truth of Buffy's destiny, and they often aid her in defending the world against evil forces The Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 4) DVD offers a number of exciting episodes including the season premiere "The Freshman" in which Buffy moves into her college campus dorm where she's immediately apprehensive about her less-than-comfortable situation (not being accompanied by the Scooby gang). As Giles, Willow, and Xander each go their own way, Buffy realizes that she must confront the evil forces on her own (especially considering there's a band of vampires on her college campus) Other notable episodes from Season 4 include "The Harsh Light of Day" in which Spike returns to Sunnydale in search of the mysterious Gem of Amara (which makes vampires invincible), and "Something Blue" in which Willow inadvertently casts a spell which wrecks havoc on all of her friends Below is a list of episodes included on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 4) DVD: Episode 57 (The Freshman) Air Date: 10-05-1999
Episode 58 (Living Conditions) Air Date: 10-12-1999
Episode 59 (The Harsh Light of Day) Air Date: 10-19-1999
Episode 60 (Fear, Itself) Air Date: 10-26-1999
Episode 61 (Beer Bad) Air Date: 11-02-1999
Episode 62 (Wild at Heart) Air Date: 11-09-1999
Episode 63 (The Initiative) Air Date: 11-16-1999
Episode 64 (Pangs) Air Date: 11-23-1999
Episode 65 (Something Blue) Air Date: 11-30-1999
Episode 66 (Hush) Air Date: 12-14-1999
Episode 67 (Doomed) Air Date: 01-18-2000
Episode 68 (A New Man) Air Date: 01-25-2000
Episode 69 (The I in Team) Air Date: 02-08-2000
Episode 70 (Goodbye Iowa) Air Date: 02-15-2000
Episode 71 (This Year's Girl) Air Date: 02-22-2000
Episode 72 (Who Are You?) Air Date: 02-29-2000
Episode 73 (Superstar) Air Date: 04-04-2000
Episode 74 (Where the Wild Things Are) Air Date: 04-25-2000
Episode 75 (New Moon Rising) Air Date: 05-02-2000
Episode 76 (The Yoko Factor) Air Date: 05-09-2000
Episode 77 (Primeval) Air Date: 05-16-2000
Episode 78 (Restless) Air Date: 05-23-2000 |
