Re-Witched

This week we discuss Season 2 Episode 12 "Awakened". This episode features Piper contracting a rare disease and her sisters casting a spell to save her life that has some serious consequences--causing the disease to become contagious and infect others in the hospital; also, Leo comes back. We discuss the destiny aspect of the show, how unhinged some of the actions of the doctors and CDC seem to us...

This week we discuss Season 2 Episode 11 "Reckless Abandon". This episode features the sisters' protecting baby Matthew from a ghost after the men in his family and dealing with their individual feelings about future motherhood as a result. We discuss what it means to be a mother in the workplace, whether or not it makes sense for Elias to have the special abilities he has a ghost, Jack's lack of...

This week we discuss Season 2 Episode 10 "Heartbreak City". This episode features the sisters' working with a Cupid to stop a demon of hate from destroying love, as well as each of them dealing with their individual relationship issues. We discuss the concept of the triple date and being a fifth wheel, all things Prue and Jack and Dan and Piper, whether or not Leo might be returning sometime soon,...

This week we discuss Season 2 Episode 9 "Ms. Hellfire". This episode features Prue getting a new power and going undercover as a hit woman when our favorite demon, Barbas, returns for another Friday the 13th special; as well as a new boss taking over at Buckland's and Darryl finally learning the sisters' secret. We discuss whether or not Dan and Piper's relationship might be moving too quickly, Da...

This week we discuss Season 2 Episode 8 "P3 H2O". This episode features the sisters finally confronting the demon responsible for their mom's death and meeting her whitelighter and former lover, Sam; oh, and Leo is back! We discuss the parallels in Piper and Leo and Patty and Sam's love stories, Phoebe and Prue's experiences with their mom's death as they live and re-live it, and who we think the...

This week we discuss Season 2 Episode 7 "They're Everywhere." The episode features The Collectors, a special type of warlock, who are after Phoebe’s crush, Eric, and his father, trying to steal the location of the Akashic Records from their minds; meanwhile, Prue and Piper cast a spell to hear thoughts when they worry Jack and Dan might be warlocks. We discuss the loss of freewill that comes with...

This week we rewatch and discuss season two episode six "That Old Black Magic". This episode features the awakening of the evil witch Tuatha, as the Charmed Ones reluctantly help train a chosen one to defeat her and Piper and Leo continue to struggle with their "break up". We discuss how badass we find Tuatha to be, Kyle's struggles with his destiny throughout, and whether or not we're ready to ho...

This week we rewatch and discuss season two episode five "She's a Man, Baby, a Man". This episode features a big San Francisco heat wave, Phoebe being psychically connected to a succubus, Prue magically turning into a man, and musical guests The Cranberries. We discuss whether Dan is the perfect guy, differences between men and women, and Jess and Mia both share some insights into our own experien...

This week we rewatch and discuss season two episode four "Devil's Music". This episode features P3's first musical guests, Dishwalla, whose manager has made a deal with a demon that sisters must stop; we also see a growing connection between Darryl and the sisters, and something brewing with Piper, Leo, and Dan. We discuss Piper and Leo's relationship status, the sisters' style choices, and Jenny...

This week we rewatch and discuss season two episode three "The Painted World". This episode features Prue--and Piper--getting trapped in a painting while trying to save an "innocent" and Phoebe casting a smart spell as a result of her intellectual insecurities. We discuss the show's messaging about what it means to be a smart woman in our society, the many adorable sister moments, and what the hec...

This week we rewatch and discuss season two episode two "Morality Bites". This episode features the sisters traveling to the future to try and stop Phoebe's execution in February 2009. We discuss historical connections to the 2009 witch trials, Piper and Leo's present and future relationship, and how even seemingly small decisions can change our character over time. As always thanks for listening!...

This week we rewatch and discuss season two episode one "Witch Trial". This episode features the sisters facing some demons and warlocks from their past and Prue dealing with some personal demons as she continues to grieve Andy, as well as Piper trying to purchase a club. We discuss Prue's reluctance to get back into magic, the sisters' hot new neighbor, and of course all the callbacks to previous...

This week we discuss our overall feelings about the first season and what we are looking forward to going forward. This episode features our ranking of the best episodes of Season 1, our favorite villains, and the worst men of the show thus far. We also discuss our opinions on Prue, Piper, Phoebe, Andy, and Darryl's journeys throughout the season. As always thanks for listening!   You can reach ou...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode twenty-two "Déjà Vu All Over Again". This episode features Rodriguez working with time sorcerer, Tempus, to attempt to vanquish the Charmed Ones using a time loop. We discuss Rodriguez as a villain and his tragic flaw--his ego, Piper's insecurities about where she is at in her life and career, and of course, the loss of Andy and how broken our he...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode twenty-one "Love Hurts". This episode features the return of Leo, more of IA investigating Andy, and a darklighter chasing after the woman he "loves" and fighting the sisters who have all switched powers. We discuss the process of grieving, the developments in Prue and Andy's relationship, and how well this episode handles the intimate partner vi...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode twenty "The Power of Two". This episode features Piper going away on a business trip leaving Prue and Phoebe alone for the first time ever, Andy continuing to learn more about witchcraft and the beginning of an IA investigation into his involvement in the "freaky cases", and a battle between the sisters and the Ghost of Alcatraz. We discuss our c...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode nineteen "Out of Sight". This episode features two little boys being kidnapped by Grimlocks and the sisters working to find them and stop the demons while a reporter works to expose their magic to the world; also, Andy finally learns the truth about the sisters' powers and say goodbye to Josh. We discuss our thoughts on the "three date rule" that...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode eighteen "When Bad Warlocks Go Good". This episode features the sisters attempting to stop The Evil Charmed Ones from being formed by helping a half-warlock who just happens to be a soon-to-be-priest with some romantic feelings for Prue; oh yeah, and Piper goes out with Josh. We discuss men who can't take a hint, Darryl and Andy's softer sides wh...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode seventeen "That 70's Episode". This episode features a warlock named Nicholas with a ring that makes him immune to the powers of the Charmed Ones, the sisters' traveling back in time and spending time with both their mom and Grams, and little Andy dressed up as a cowboy while playing with little Prue and Piper. We discuss which personality traits...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode sixteen "Which Prue is it Anyway?". This episode features a Lord of War, Gabriel, attempting to steal Prue's magic, Prue cloning herself, and Andy finally putting together the pieces about who the sisters really are. We discuss some uncomfy sibling dynamic (*cough* Gabriel and Helena *cough*), why we finally forgive Andy and might be rooting for...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode fifteen "Is There a Woogy in the House?". This episode features the return of a monster from Phoebe's childhood and her "dark side" making an appearance, Prue attempting to throw a dinner party for a Buckland's VIP, and the introduction of a new "character", The Spiritual Nexus. We discuss Alyssa Milano's beautiful portrayal of Phoebe's possessio...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode fourteen "Secrets and Guys." This episode features the return of Leo and Phoebe discovering the truth about his magical identity, Piper dealing with a very annoying and misogynistic new chef at Quake, and Prue making a connection with a missing young witch. We discuss the chemistry between Phoebe and Leo, Prue's decision about whether or not she...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode thirteen "From Fear to Eternity." This episode features Piper being extremely superstitious on Friday the 13th as Prue, Phoebe, and a few other witches are attacked by The Demon of Fear whose goal is to kill thirteen witches by using their greatest fears against them; we also get some great moments with Andy and Darryl. We discuss trust issues in...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode twelve "The Wendigo" and are joined again by a special guest host, our sister Kaitlyn! This episode features Piper being attacked by a Wendigo and turning into the creature she is trying to hunt down--alongside Andy and special agent Fallon from the FBI; Phoebe and Prue also begin working together at Bucklands where a premonition leads to Phoebe...

This week we rewatch and discuss season one episode eleven "Feats of Clay." This episode features Phoebe's ex-boyfriend Clay coming to town and enlisting Prue's help in selling a cursed, stolen urn; Piper also uses magic to try to help a couple get back together. We discuss protective older sisters, our feelings on whether or not Andy has been redeemed, and whether or not to give out second chance...