The network was unhappy with D’Hoffryn’s Abercrombie and Fitch line in 7.05 Selfless (”It looks like someone slaughtered an Abercrombie and Fitch catalogue”), not because they may lose a sponsor, but …

In 7.22 Chosen, the Scoobies talk about the shopping mall before the big fight. Willow says, “There’s an Agnes B in the new mall.” Agnes B is a French designer with …

Angel references Altoids breath mints in 2.08 Shroud Of Rahmon:

Vyasa: “Did I ask for your opinion, you overgrown leech?”
Angel: “Oh, please! Altoids, aisle 4!”

An American Red Cross poster can be seen in 2.02 Some Assembly Required, posted on a bulletin board in the high school library.

In 1.07 Bachelor Party, Cordelia references clothes design Armani when she calls her date, “Mr. Armani”.

In 1.05 Rm W/A Vu, Cordelia references the topical pain cream Aspercreme:

Cordy: “It’s her, I know it. That place has that weird little old lady smell, - like - like …

The following dialogue is from 7.15 Get It Done:

Kennedy: “You’ve got the magic, use it.”
Willow: “I-I-I don’t even know what magic to use.”
Kennedy: “Why not just try all 32 …

In 6.04 Flooded, Andrew wears a t-shirt depicting ‘Big Mel’, who is the mascot of writer and director Doug Petrie’s favourite comic book store - Meltdown in Los Angeles.

Buffy says of Tara’s birthday present in 5.06 Family,

“I saw a really cute sweater at Bloomies but I think I want me to have it”.

She means the department store …

In the Angel episode 1.09 Hero, the following piece of dialogue is heard:

Cordelia: “So we’re booking them on a cruise?”
Doyle: “Basically, yeah.”
Cordelia: “I’m guessing not Carnival.”

This is a reference to the …

When looking at a mystical symbol in 4.11 Doomed, Xander says:

“It’s kind of the CBS logo. Hey, could this be the handiwork of one Mr. Morley Safer?”

CBS is a …

In 5.09 Harm’s Way, Harmony says:

“Chanel’s not tacky!”

This is a reference to world famous Parisian perfume maker Coco Chanel (and most likely a reference to Chanel’s most famous fragrance, …

In 3.19 Choices, Cordelia calls M.I.T. (Massachussets Institute of Technology) “a Clearasil ad with housing.” Clearasil is a cleansing product for acne/spots. Nicholas Brendon made his television debut in a Clearasil …

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a popular warehouse club chain. It is referenced in 2.01 Judgement:

Angel: “I understand.”
Jo: “How could you? I don’t even understand it! - I mean, six …

In 2.13 Surprise, Xander references restaurant Denny’s when he says:

“It’s sad, granted. But let’s look at the upside for a moment. I mean, what kind of a future would she have …

In 6.17 Normal Again, Buffy asks Willow why she is all, “home, hearth, and DSL anyway?” DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, is American broadband Internet.

Anya buys the last known Urn of Osiris on eBay in 6.01 Bargaining (Part One). For those who have been living in a cave, eBay is an online auction house where …

Buffy says in 2.12 Bad Eggs:

“I killed my Giga Pet!”

Giga Pets where the U.S. answer to the Japanese Tamagotchi: an electronic “virtual pet” which the owner looked after to …

Willow uses the internet search engine Google to find out more about Cassie Newton in 7.04 Help:

Willow: “Have you googled her yet?”
Xander: “Willow… she’s 17.”

We see in that …

In 3.02 That Vision Thing, Cordelia refers to designer Gucci when she says of Gavin Parks:

“I’m sorry I didn’t hear you sneak up on us. Must be those tastefully expensive …