Ep 11. Feats of Clay

Feats of Clay is the eleventh episode of season one of the hit fantasy television series Charmed. This episode premiered on February 3, 1999, and was directed by Kevin Inch and written by Constance M. Burge. The episode features the show's main protagonists, the Halliwell sisters - Piper, Phoebe, and Prue - as they face a powerful demon named Belthazor.

The episode begins with Prue struggling to deal with her powers as a witch, which have caused her to destroy a vase at work unintentionally. Meanwhile, Piper is busy running the restaurant that she owns, trying to keep it afloat while juggling her responsibilities as a witch. Phoebe, on the other hand, is still grappling with the realization that their powers come with great responsibility.

As the sisters continue to try to navigate their dual lives, they are called into action as they receive a vision from the future of an innocent being killed by a demon. The sisters immediately set out to find and vanquish the demon, who is revealed to be none other than Belthazor.

Belthazor, the demon of fear, has taken on the guise of a sculptor named Julian McMahon in order to lure in his victims. When the sisters confront him, he turns on his charm and tries to convince them that he is a mere mortal artist. However, the sisters quickly realize that he is a demon and engage in a battle to vanquish him.

In the midst of the battle, Prue is hit with a spell from Belthazor and ends up being trapped in a statue. As Piper and Phoebe work to free their sister from the clay, they must also fend off Belthazor's attacks. Meanwhile, Prue's spirit is transported into the body of the statue she was trapped in, forcing her to confront her fear of her own powers.

As the sisters continue to struggle against Belthazor, they are aided by a mysterious stranger named Leo Wyatt, who has been following their every move and intervening when necessary. Leo reveals himself to be a Whitelighter, a guardian angel-like being assigned to protect the Halliwell sisters. With Leo's help, the sisters are finally able to vanquish Belthazor and save the innocent from their earlier vision.

The episode concludes with the sisters reflecting on their experiences and coming to terms with the dangers and responsibilities that come with their powers. As they prepare for the next battle, they promise each other that they will always have each other's backs.

Overall, Feats of Clay is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Charmed that showcases the power and strength of the sisters and introduces a new ally in the form of Leo Wyatt. With its intense battles and emotional character arcs, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the series.