Ep 5. The Owl and the Pussycat

The Worst Witch season 3 episode 5, titled The Owl and the Pussycat, follows Mildred Hubble, who accidentally gets turned into a stone statue by a misfired spell. With the final exams approaching, she needs to find a way to reverse the spell and study for the exams at the same time. Meanwhile, Maud has a rare opportunity to represent Cackle's Academy at the Magic Alliance Conference, but Miss Hardbroom is not pleased with her chosen presentation on the power of friendship. As Maud struggles to change her topic, an unexpected visitor arrives at the academy – a wise old owl named Archimedes.

Archimedes is seeking a new home and decides to stay at the academy as the new school owl. However, Ethel and the other students start to notice that Archimedes has taken a liking to Mildred, and they suspect that he may be involved in her accident. With the help of Miss Bat and Miss Drill, Ethel decides to investigate and find out what Archimedes is up to.

Meanwhile, Maud seeks advice from her mother, who is a powerful witch and member of the Magic Alliance Conference. Her mother encourages her to be true to herself and embrace her unique perspective. Inspired, Maud decides to present her original topic on the power of friendship, but she still has to convince Miss Hardbroom to let her do so.

As the final exams approach, Mildred's statue form becomes a distraction for the students, and they try to help her out. Hilarity ensues as they attempt to keep her hidden and avoid getting caught by Miss Hardbroom. Meanwhile, Ethel and her team finally discover the truth about Archimedes and find a way to undo Mildred's spell.

In the end, both Mildred and Maud succeed in their endeavors. Mildred is able to reverse the spell and pass her exams, and Maud delivers a successful presentation on the power of friendship. The episode ends with a heartwarming scene as the students gather to celebrate their accomplishments and bid farewell to Archimedes, who has found a new home at the academy.

Overall, The Worst Witch season 3 episode 5 is a charming and entertaining installment of the series, full of magic, humor, and heart.