Ep 9. Something Blue

In Buffy The Vampire Slayer season 4 episode 9, titled "Something Blue," Willow is heartbroken over her recent breakup with Oz. In an attempt to forget her pain, she casts a spell that will make her wishes come true. However, the spell also affects her friends, causing them to be cursed with her magic.

As a result, Buffy becomes engaged to Spike, Xander becomes blind and Giles becomes unable to speak coherently. Chaos ensues as the effects of the curse become more and more apparent. Buffy and Spike, under the influence of the spell, plan their wedding while Xander stumbles around blindly and Giles struggles to communicate. The spell even affects Willow herself, causing her to become increasingly powerful and dangerous.

With their lives turned upside down, the Scooby gang must work together to reverse the spell before it's too late. Meanwhile, a group of demons are planning to attack the Sunnydale campus, making their already stressful situation even more perilous.

As the episode progresses, the gang discovers that the spell was not just a simple act of revenge or a way to forget her heartbreak. Instead, Willow was trying to prove her worth as a powerful witch, attempting to prove to herself and others that she was capable of handling the consequences of using magic so recklessly.

The episode ends with a heartwarming moment as Willow realizes the danger she put her friends and the entire town in with her unchecked desires. She reveals her fear of losing control and her guilt over her actions to Buffy, who comforts her and reassures her of her worth as a person and as a friend.

Overall, "Something Blue" is a fun and captivating episode that features some great comedic moments and powerful character development. It explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of our actions, delivering a thoughtful message about the importance of self-discovery and personal responsibility.