Where the Wild Things Are

"Where the Wild Things Are" is the 18th episode of season 4 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. At a fraternity party, Buffy and Riley are compelled to have sex by a mystical influence. The party is held in a house — formerly a home for wayward children — that is haunted by the angry ghosts of children who were physically and emotionally abused by the Christian fundamentalist who managed the home. Buffy and Riley fight a vampire and ... more

"Where the Wild Things Are" is the 18th episode of season 4 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. At a fraternity party, Buffy and Riley are compelled to have sex by a mystical influence. The party is held in a house — formerly a home for wayward children — that is haunted by the angry ghosts of children who were physically and emotionally abused by the Christian fundamentalist who managed the home. Buffy and Riley fight a vampire and a demon in the cemetery, finally disposing of both of them. While they intend to go tell Giles about the odd pairing of demon and vampire, they opt for sex at Riley's dorm at Lowell House. Riley gets up in the middle of the night, acting as if he hears something from the restroom. All he finds is a dripping faucet in the tub. Xander's driving an ice cream truck for his new job, and Anya rides along with him to complain about their diminishing relationship. Trying to convince her that there is nothing wrong with him or their relationship,... less