[s1e3]: Witch

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

The title of the third episode of (Season 1) is simply "Witch" . Episode Synopsis [S1E3] Witch

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. The episode features one of the series' first

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. However, the tryouts take a supernatural turn when

Giles originally forbids Buffy from joining the cheerleading squad, arguing it's a "cult" and a distraction from her sacred duty as the Slayer.

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