Charmed: Season 3

2000
22 episodes

The third season of Charmed sees many dramatic changes in the sisters' lives. As Cole/Belthazor moves his way into The Charmed Ones' lives, he becomes conflicted between his duty toward The Triad and his love for Phoebe.

Season 3 of Charmed premiered on October 5, 2000 and has 22 episodes, from "The Honeymoon's Over" to "All Hell Breaks Loose". The last episode aired on May 17, 2001.

Where to watch Charmed

In the United States, you can stream Charmed on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, YouTube TV and TNT. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 43 countries.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1The Honeymoon's OverAired October 5, 2000
While Piper and Leo are away, Prue and Phoebe must face a series of demons known as Guardians, who protect mortal murderers in exchange for the souls of innocents. After saving Darryl from a Guardian, Prue and Phoebe must testify in court, where they stumble upon an evil conspiracy. Meanwhile, Phoebe falls in love with the new district attorney, Cole Turner.
- 42m
- Directed by James L. Conway
- Written by Brad Kern
Guest stars
- Stoney Jackson P.D. Alan Sloan
- Anthony Montgomery Paramedic
- Harry Danner Judge William Hamilton
- Fleming Brooks Emilio Smith
Episode 2Magic HourAired October 12, 2000
The sisters must find a way to break a curse which turns a man into an Owl by day and his girlfriend into a Wolf by night. Meanwhile, Prue discovers a way to hold Piper and Leo's wedding without 'The Powers That Be' finding out.
- 42m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Chris Levinson and Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- Elisabeth Harnois Brooke
- Michael Dietz Christopher
- Rick Overton Triad Member
- Jennifer Rhodes Penny Halliwell
- Erik Passoja The Boss / Sorcerer
- Madoka Raine Bookstore Employee
- Billy Ray Gallion Assistant
- Keith Allan Assistant
Episode 3Once Upon a TimeAired October 19, 2000
With Piper growing more concerned that Leo will never return, Prue and Phoebe try to save a little girl and a fairy princess from evil Trolls. When Prue and Phoebe need Piper's help, her concern with Leo causes a spell to backfire, placing the girl in danger.
- 42m
- Directed by Joel J. Feigenbaum
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- Scout Taylor-Compton Thistle
- Nancy Everhard Jana
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Rachel David Kate
- Tony Carreiro Bill
- Boti Bliss Abbey
- Jake Dinwiddie Fairy
Episode 4All Halliwell's EveAired October 26, 2000
On Halloween, the sisters are pulled back in time to the 1600's to save a witch and her soon-to-be-born child from the hands of an evil witch who wants to raise the child evil. The sisters later discover that this situation may have more personal implications than they first imagined.
- 42m
- Directed by Anson Williams
- Written by Sheryl J. Anderson
Guest stars
- Danielle Weeks Sally
- Judy Geeson Ruth Cobb
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Sadie Stratton Charlotte
- Tommy Perna Kava
- David Chisum Micah / Mitch
- James Tumminia Astrologer
- Clare Carey Eva
Episode 5Sight UnseenAired November 2, 2000
Prue becomes increasingly paranoid over attacks from the Triad, and the mysterious threat Belthazor poses. After the house is robbed, Prue is convinced the Triad is launching an attack, when the real culprit is more mortal than all three sisters realise.
- 42m
- Directed by Perry Lang
- Written by William Schmidt
Guest stars
- Eddie Cahill Sean
- Rick Hearst Troxa
- Rick Overton Triad Member
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Boti Bliss Abbey
- Karen Stapleton Rachel
- Nick Meaney Snake Hunter
- Shaun Toub Triad Member
Episode 6Primrose EmpathAired November 9, 2000
Prue begins experiencing the powers of an empath, thanks to a warlock, but she soons loses control. Meanwhile, Phoebe's relationship with Cole becomes turbulent when he tells her he doesn't want to see her anymore.
- 42m
- Directed by Mel Damski
- Written by Daniel Cerone
Guest stars
- Morgan Weisser Vinceres
- Harry Groener Father Thomas
- Marianne Muellerleile Receptionist
- Brittany Ishibashi Receptionist
- Colin McClean Dentist
- Sharon Madden Secretary
- Randy Thompson Deputy
- Ty Upshaw Foreman
Episode 7Power OutageAired November 16, 2000
In an attempt to destroy the Charmed Ones, Cole enlists the help of Andras, a demon who magnifies anger into rage. Meanwhile, when the sisters lose their magic after using their powers against each other, they are left defenseless against attacks from the Triad and Belthazor.
- 42m
- Directed by Craig Zisk
- Written by Alison Schapker and Monica Owusu-Breen
Guest stars
- Jason Carter Andras
- Rick Overton Triad Member
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Pamela Dunlap Janice
- Selma Archerd Mrs. Snyder
- Ron Marasco Allen
- Shaun Toub Triad Member
- Amir Aboulela Triad Member
Episode 8Sleuthing with the EnemyAired December 14, 2000
When the sisters discover that Cole is Belthazor, Phoebe must make one of the toughest decisions of her life: either vanquish her boyfriend or keep one of the most dangerous demons known to exist alive.
- 42m
- Directed by Noel Nosseck
- Written by Peter Hume
Guest stars
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Scott MacDonald Krell
- Charles Walker Pastor
- Lynn Tufeld Mourner
- Mike Rad Homeless Man
- Keith Diamond Reece Davidson
Episode 9Coyote PiperAired January 11, 2001
Prue & Phoebe have their hands full when Piper is possessed by the spirit of an evil witch, on the day of her high school reunion.
- 42m
- Directed by Chris Long
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- Andrew Bowen Male Victim
- Sabine Singh Missy
- Chad Willett Justin Harper
- Paige Rowland Terra
- Rainn Wilson Kierkan
- Philip Boyd Drunk Guy
- Jessica Randle Concerned Woman
- Adrianne Alvarez File Clerk
Episode 10We All Scream for Ice CreamAired January 18, 2001
The sisters trace a mysterious Ice Cream Van who abducts children, but the evil may not be who they initially suspect. Meanwhile, the girls' dad Victor comes for a visit.
- 42m
- Directed by Allan Kroeker
- Written by Chris Levinson and Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- Emmalee Thompson Young Prue
- Erica Mer Freckles
- Bobby Edner Ari
- Soren Fulton Jersey
- Bob Clendenin Ice Cream Man
- Paul Wittenburg Caleb
- Alexa Nikolas Little Girl
- Dylan Kasch Child
Episode 11Blinded by the WhitelighterAired January 25, 2001
The sisters must stop a warlock from executing his plan to steal specific powers from witches in his attempt to kill every whitelighter in the world.
- 42m
- Directed by David Straiton
- Written by Nell Scovell
Guest stars
- Steve Valentine Aames
- Camille Langfield Vivian
- Audrey Wasilewski Natalie
- Graham Shiels Darklighter Victim
- LaShan Anderson Witch
- Keith Diamond Reece Davidson
Episode 12Wrestling with DemonsAired February 2, 2001
When Prue discovers that her ex-boyfriend is being led down the path to becoming a demon, the sisters must risk their lives in an underworld wrestling ring to save his soul.
- 42m
- Directed by Joel J. Feigenbaum
- Written by Sheryl J. Anderson
Guest stars
- Dennis Dun Mr. Chang
- Marcus Bagwell Slammer
- Booker Huffman, Jr. Thunder
- Ron Perlman Mr. Kellman
- Marco Sanchez Tom Peters
- Shirley Prestia Fran Peters
- Scott Rechsteiner Mega-Man
- Marcus Dean Fuller Client
Episode 13Bride and GloomAired February 8, 2001
When a shapeshifting warlock tricks Prue into a shot-gun wedding in order to steal the Book of Shadows, Phoebe and Piper are lured to the dark side and begin to enjoy their new evil powers.
- 42m
- Directed by Chris Long
- Written by William Schmidt
Guest stars
- D. C. Douglas Craig
- Chad Willett Justin Harper
- Tom O'Brien Zile
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Una Damon Dantalian
- Tracey Costello Marie
- Jason Tomlins Waiter
Episode 14The Good, the Bad, and the CursedAired February 15, 2001
When Phoebe feels the pain of an injured American-Indian ghost she sees in a deserted town, Prue travels back in time to the mid-1800s to save the man, and Phoebe, from death at the hands of a local thug.
- 42m
- Directed by Shannen Doherty
- Written by Alison Schapker and Monica Owusu-Breen
Guest stars
- Ed Lauter Sutter
- Michael Greyeyes Bo Lightfeather
- Kimberly Guerrero Isabel Lightfeather
- Blake Gibbons Gil
- Alan Davidson Buck
- Steve Larson Slade
- Scott Beehner Cal
- James Lashly Bartender
Episode 15Just HarriedAired February 22, 2001
On the day of Piper's marriage to Leo, Prue's Astrally Projected-self adopts an uninhibited, wild personality that threatens to ruin the wedding and place Prue in jail for Murder.
- 42m
- Directed by Mel Damski
- Written by Daniel Cerone
Guest stars
- Dana Ashbrook T.J.
- Whip Hubley Detective
- Finola Hughes Patty Halliwell
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Jennifer Rhodes Penny Halliwell
- Douglas Bennett Ray
- Tom Yi Uniform Officer
- James Read Victor Bennett
Episode 16Death Takes a HalliwellAired March 15, 2001
Prue, growing weary of her battles to save innocents and in fighting off the Angel of Death, is forced to turn her back on a dying soul, and must come to grips with her feelings towards fate and the death of her mother.
- 42m
- Directed by Jon Paré
- Written by Krista Vernoff
Guest stars
- Michaela Watkins Andrea
- Wade Williams Seeker
- Annie Abbott Mrs. Owens
- Simon Templeman Angel of Death
- Jeffrey Patrick Dean Inspector
- Roger Marks Rabbi
- Christopher Shea Seeker
- Keith Diamond Reece Davidson
Episode 17Pre-WitchedAired March 22, 2001
While the sisters must deal with the possibility of being separated as the newlyweds plan to move out on their own, they recall a time before they knew they were the Charmed Ones, when the girls were coming to grips with the death of Grams and Phoebe's departure to New York.
- 42m
- Directed by David Straiton
- Written by Chris Levinson and Zack Estrin
Guest stars
- W. Earl Brown Shadow / Warlock
- Finola Hughes Patty Halliwell
- James Sie Shoe Salesman
- Jennifer Rhodes Penny Halliwell
- Sherri Saum Ariel
- Marc Bossley Officer
Episode 18Sin FranciscoAired April 19, 2001
A demon turns people into the embodiment of each of the deadly sins, including the Charmed Ones and Leo.
- 42m
- Directed by Joel J. Feigenbaum
- Written by Nell Scovell
Guest stars
- Kevin Weisman Lukas
- Roark Critchlow Robert Pike
- Michael Rodrick Officer Dean
- Jim Jansen Professor Kass
- Kimberly Wallis News Anchor
- Jf Pryor Demon Courier
- Julio Herzer Pastor
- Danny Ricardo Reporter
Episode 19The Demon Who Came in from the ColdAired April 26, 2001
Cole poses as Belthazar to infiltrate an internet organization run by evil, that plans on controlling the world's information flow on the internet. Meanwhile, the sisters must vanquish the warlock posing as the company's manager without exposing Cole's role in the situation.
- 42m
- Directed by Anson Williams
- Written by Sheryl J. Anderson
Guest stars
- Ian Buchanan Raynor
- Gregory Scott Cummins Vornac
- Joseph D. Reitman Tarkin
- Jennifer Tung Klea
- Rob Steinberg Pirelli
- Barry Cutler Prophet
- Rocky McMurray Chauffeur
Episode 20Exit StrategyAired May 3, 2001
The evil Brotherhood plots to sabotage Cole's relationship with Phoebe in an attempt to turn him back to evil. Meanwhile, Piper's power develops with some explosive results.
- 42m
- Directed by Joel J. Feigenbaum
- Written by Daniel Cerone and Peter Hume
Guest stars
- Rachel Luttrell Janna
- Ian Buchanan Raynor
- Joseph D. Reitman Tarkin
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Amy Moon Leeza
Episode 21Look Who's BarkingAired May 10, 2001
Phoebe has a premonition of a murderous banshee while adding on to the Belthazar section of the Book of Shadows, thus causing her to think Cole is responsible. But when the sisters cast a spell it backfires and turns Prue into a dog, and when Prue gets hit by a car, Phoebe's remorse causes the banshee to attack her, turning her into a banshee.
- 42m
- Directed by John Behring
- Written by Curtis Kheel, Monica Owusu-Breen and Alison Schapker
Guest stars
- Ashley French Runaway Teen
- Matt Battaglia Journalist
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Dorenda Moore Banshee
- Joe E. Tata Police Inspector
- Jack Orend Alchemist
- Newell Alexander Widower
- Dianna Miranda Woman
Episode 22All Hell Breaks LooseAired May 17, 2001
When the Halliwell sisters are exposed as witches on nation-wide television, they form a pact with The Source to reverse time and undo the damage. However, in the process, one of the sisters makes the ultimate sacrifice, placing the Power of Three in mortal danger.
- 42m
- Directed by Shannen Doherty
- Written by Brad Kern
Guest stars
- Laura Silverman
- Michael Bailey Smith Belthazor
- Margaret Easley News Director
- Joe O'Connor News Editor
- Matt Malloy Dr. Griffiths
- Mercedes Colon Elana Dominguez
- Lee Spencer Lawyer
- Mark Bennington Cameraman