Ep 7. Alex's Choice

In the seventh episode of the first season of Wizards of Waverly Place, known as "Alex's Choice," we see Alex, the middle child of the Russo family, struggling to choose between her two best friends, Harper and Stevie. Justin, Alex's older brother, advises her to not choose one over the other and instead try to spend time with both of them. However, Alex is determined to pick just one friend to hang out with, causing tension in the group dynamic.

Meanwhile, Max, the youngest of the Russo siblings, repeatedly asks his father Jerry to teach him a new spell. When Jerry finally agrees, Max accidentally casts a spell that turns him into a girl. Jerry has trouble reversing the spell and Max must attend school as a girl while they figure out a way to change him back.

Throughout the episode, we see Alex struggling to navigate her friendships with both Harper and Stevie, ultimately leading to a confrontation between the three of them during a camping trip. Max also struggles to accept his new identity as a girl, facing ridicule from his peers and learning important lessons about empathy and understanding.

As the episode comes to a close, Alex learns the importance of value and balance in her friendships, ultimately choosing not to pick between Harper and Stevie and instead spending time with both of them. Max also learns important lessons about the importance of language and respectful behavior towards others. "Alex's Choice" is a heartwarming episode that explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and personal growth.