[s4e19] New Moon Rising Now

"New Moon Rising" (Season 4, Episode 19) serves as a pivotal emotional turning point in Buffy the Vampire Slayer , featuring the return of Oz, Willow's public acknowledgment of her relationship with Tara, and Riley's rebellion against the Initiative. Directed by James A. Contner and written by Marti Noxon, the May 2000 episode focuses on themes of identity and choice as Oz permanently leaves Sunnydale, marking Seth Green's final appearance as a series regular. For a detailed breakdown of this episode, visit Buffyverse Wiki .