[s1e3] Witch -

After Giles successfully reverses the spell, Catherine is trapped inside a cheerleading trophy in the school's hallway.

Buffy tries to reclaim a sense of normalcy by trying out for the . However, the tryouts take a supernatural turn when several competitors are hit by bizarre, dangerous accidents, including spontaneous combustion and sudden blindness.

Buffy and the "Scooby Gang" initially suspect , a fellow cheerleader hopeful, of using dark magic to eliminate her competition. The investigation eventually reveals that Amy’s mother, Catherine Madison , is the true witch. Driven by an obsession with her past "glory days," Catherine used a spell to switch bodies with her daughter to relive her youth. [S1E3] Witch

The title of the third episode of (Season 1) is simply "Witch" . Episode Synopsis

For a deeper look into the episode's plot and character development, check out this review: After Giles successfully reverses the spell, Catherine is

The episode features one of the series' first major supernatural twists, where Amy and her mother's consciousnesses are swapped.

W.I.T.C.H. Season 1 Episode 3 Review - Wait... There's More? Jesse Golo YouTube• Jun 16, 2023 Key Moments & Trivia Buffy and the "Scooby Gang" initially suspect ,

The episode subtly hints at Giles' own past with magic , despite his claims to the contrary. It also features a joke from Xander about a "railroad spike," which accidentally foreshadows the arrival of the vampire Spike in Season 2. Buffy The Vampire Slayer, “Witch” Review (1x03)