TV Recap: Billie’s First Dance Turns Dangerous in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Romance, rebellion, and dark magic collide in the latest episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. “Boogie and the Beast" brings Billie’s first mortal school dance — complete with enchanted disco shoes, overprotective parenting, and a forbidden crush — while Justin’s fears prove to be more justified than ever. By the end of the night, the Russos face a new threat that hits close to home, as Lord Morsus’s sinister plan begins to take shape.

Season 2, Episode 8: “Boogie and the Beast" - Written by Jai Joseph

At the Russo home, the morning starts with magical mischief and mounting tension. Justin (David Henrie) bursts into the kitchen in a panic — while doing Tribunal inventory, he realized he never recovered the missing Eye of Evilini. Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), wearing headphones, barely hears him as she curates the perfect playlist for the upcoming school dance. She’s determined to make Billie’s (Janice LeeAnn Brown) first mortal dance a night to remember. Billie strolls in from the backyard with static-charged hair after practicing the Electric Slide “wizard-style."

At school, Billie quizzes Winter (Taylor Cora) and Roman (Alkaio Thiele) about what mortals actually do at a dance, only to learn that most just stand around awkwardly. Roman says he’s not going, but the intercom interrupts their conversation. The voice on the PA system — belonging to Quentin (Recker Eans), the mischievous boy Billie met in detention — announces his danceposal, asking her to be his date. The public gesture sends the halls buzzing, but Justin overhears and storms into his office fuming. When Quentin rushes to ask Billie in person, Justin intercepts him, embarrassing both of them. Ironically, the other girls find the spectacle adorable.

Meanwhile, Giada bribes Milo (Max Matenko) into attending the dance to keep her friend Anita’s daughter, Bella (Elanor Sweeny), company. Milo grumbles until she promises him a toy as an incentive.

Back at home, Winter gushes over Quentin’s romantic gesture while Billie reminds her that Justin forbade the date. Giada overhears and bursts in, thrilled about Billie’s first “almost-date." When asked what she wants, Billie admits, “I kinda sorta maybe wanna go."

In the lair, Giada pleads Billie’s case to Justin. He’s busy connecting dots between recent magical disturbances — the changeling, the oracle, and the still-missing Eye of Evilini — all of which he suspects are related. Armed with X-ray glasses that can reveal hidden magic (and make him look ridiculous), he insists that no one can be trusted. Giada rolls her eyes, calling him overprotective. “He’s not some evil wizard. he’s a middle school boy with a crush," she says, convincing him to give Quentin a chance under one condition: Justin gets to know him first.

Elsewhere, Quentin calls Billie to get her answer, nervously admitting he’s earned another month of detention. She says yes, joking, “I’ve got nothing better to do." But as soon as she agrees, he hangs up because his necklace glows red, his arm ignites, and a cuff materializes around his wrist. A sinister voice — Lord Morsus (Tobias Jelnek) — warns him of the consequences of failure and commands him to press a button once he gets Billie away from the Russos.

Roman vents to Milo about his anxiety over dancing with Karina (Audrianna Lico). Milo advises him to “turn your brain off" and just move. Desperate, Roman scours the lair for help and finds a pair of enchanted “Boogie Shoes."

When Billie tells Justin she invited Quentin over, she secretly transforms Winter into Quentin to fake the introduction, sure Justin won’t approve of the real one. But Winter makes an awkward teenage boy, and Justin quickly grows suspicious, putting on his X-ray glasses to reveal the illusion. Furious, he grounds Billie and bans her from the dance.

That night, Giada and Justin chaperone the school dance. Milo reluctantly hovers near the punch bowl with Bella, trading awkward small talk and charcuterie plates. Giada feels guilty that Billie is missing her first mortal milestone, but Justin is too distracted. Using his glasses, he spots glowing monster footprints leading away from the gym and follows them.

Meanwhile, Billie sneaks into the dance and meets Quentin. They share a quiet moment in the corner before Winter rushes in, warning that Justin is nearby. Across the gym, Roman slips on the Boogie Shoes and is instantly possessed by disco fever, unable to stop dancing. When Karina spots him, he twirls her into an unstoppable 70s groove.

Billie and Quentin step outside to talk. He admits Justin’s instincts were right — he is trouble. Holding the glowing button, Quentin confesses that Lord Morsus sent him to capture her. But Billie insists that he’s not like Morsus believes. “You have a good heart," she says. Quentin decides not to obey his orders, knowing it will doom him to remain an orc forever.

Justin bursts out the doors, sees Quentin as an orc in disguise, and jumps in to protect Billie, chasing him away. She tries to explain that Quentin told her the truth, but Justin cuts her off. “I told you he was trouble, and I was right!" he snaps. Hurt, Billie walks away clutching the cursed button, feeling like she can’t win no matter what.

Giada finds Milo and Bella hiding under the punch table, sharing snacks. She jokes that it’s practically a date, grossing them both out as they scramble apart.

The night ends with more questions than answers — and the first real crack between Billie and Justin’s trust, as Lord Morsus’s plan to drive the Russo family apart inches closer to success.

The entire second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+, including the season finale, which will air Friday, October 17th, at 7/6c on Disney Channel.