Ep 1. Still Charmed & Kicking

Still Charmed & Kicking is the first episode of the eighth and final season of the hit supernatural drama series Charmed. Directed by executive producer Brad Kern and written by series creator Constance M. Burge, the episode originally aired on The WB on September 25, 2005.

The episode picks up right where the seventh season finale left off: with the three Halliwell sisters, Piper (Holly Marie Combs), Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), and Paige (Rose McGowan), standing in the ruins of their once-magnificent manor, having just vanquished the demon Zankou. As they look around at the destruction, they realize that they have lost not only their home, but also their entire magical legacy. With the destruction of their Book of Shadows, the sisters' powers are lost forever, or so they think.

As the sisters try to come to terms with their devastating loss, they discover that they are not alone. A mysterious figure named Billie Jenkins (Kaley Cuoco) appears, claiming to be a young witch in need of their help. Billie has been having visions of the sisters and believes that they are the only ones who can help her find her missing sister. Though skeptical at first, the sisters soon realize that Billie has powers of her own, and her connection to them may be their only hope for reclaiming their own lost powers.

Meanwhile, Piper and her husband, Leo (Brian Krause), are dealing with their own personal problems. After the traumatic events of the previous season, which included Leo being forced to become an avatar and Piper seeing a glimpse of a dark future, their marriage is on the rocks. Leo has moved out of the manor and is living elsewhere, much to Piper's devastation. As they try to navigate their way back to each other amidst the chaos of their lives, Leo receives a surprising visit from an old friend who may be able to help him restore his powers.

Still Charmed & Kicking sets the stage for the final season of Charmed, bringing new characters into the fold and forcing the sisters to confront the loss of everything they have ever known. As they try to rebuild their lives and their magical legacy, they also face new challenges and enemies, including the mysterious force that destroyed their home and their powers in the first place. With the help of allies old and new, the sisters must once again fight to save the world from evil, all while navigating the complex web of relationships and emotions that have always made Charmed a deeply human and utterly compelling show.