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Star vs. the Forces of Evil: Season 3

38 episodes Premiered Jul 15, 2017 Updated Oct 6, 2026

Star returns to her home dimension of Mewni where she discovers that magic is disappearing throughout the kingdom; Star must dig deep and challenge archnemesis Ludo in an effort to save her family and kingdom. The animated magical girl television series is created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson for Disney Channel and Disney XD. It centers around the adventures of Star Butterfly, an inte

Previously on Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Star Butterfly is an intergalactic warrior and princess from an alternate dimension sent to Earth to live with the Diaz family after destroying her parents' kingdom with a magic wand.
  • ⚡ Star must protect her extremely powerful wand, which is an object that still confuses her.
  • ⚡ Star battles villains throughout the universe and high school.
  • ⚡ Star's archnemesis is Ludo.
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Season overview

Star returns to her home dimension of Mewni where she discovers that magic is disappearing throughout the kingdom; Star must dig deep and challenge archnemesis Ludo in an effort to save her family and kingdom. The animated magical girl television series is created by Daron Nefcy and developed by Jordana Arkin and Dave Wasson for Disney Channel and Disney XD. It centers around the adventures of Star Butterfly, an intergalactic warrior and princess from an alternate dimension who arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful wand, an object that still confuses her, after previously being sent to Earth by her parents following the destruction of their kingdom with a magic wand.

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Battle for Mewni: Return to Mewni

Jul 15, 2017 · 11 min

Star returns to her home dimension of Mewni where she discovers that magic is disappearing throughout the kingdom.

S3·E7 Core

Battle for Mewni: Toffee

Jul 15, 2017 · 22 min

King Ludo's reign reaches as a tipping point as Star returns to the castle. Star must summon her strength to save her family and the kingdom.

S3·E8 Core

Scent of a Hoodie

Nov 6, 2017 · 11 min

Star secretly keeps Marco's hoodie as a reminder of their friendship.

S3·E9 Core

Rest in Pudding

Nov 6, 2017 · 11 min

Star has recurring visions of Glossaryck and believes he's haunting her.

S3·E10 Core

Club Snubbed

Nov 7, 2017 · 11 min

Tom snubs Star at the Silver Bell Ball.

S3·E11 Core

Stranger Danger

Nov 7, 2017 · 11 min

Star meets the ancient Queen Eclipsa.

S3·E12 Core

Demoncism

Nov 8, 2017 · 11 min

Star and Tom's relationship is put to the test when Tom decides to get rid of his demons.

S3·E13 Core

Sophomore Slump

Nov 8, 2017 · 11 min

Marco decides to put a full effort into living life in the present on Earth.

S3·E14 Core

Lint Catcher

Nov 9, 2017 · 11 min

Knight of the wash, Sir Lavabo, gets a familiar squire.

S3·E15 Core

Trial by Squire

Nov 9, 2017 · 11 min

Star prepares for the Midnight Warrior Blowout Sale at Quest Buy.

S3·E16 Core

Princess Turdina

Nov 13, 2017 · 11 min

A surprise visitor pressures Marco to reveal Turdina's true identity.

S3·E17 Core

Starfari

Nov 13, 2017 · 11 min

Star goes out into the field to understand why Mewmans treat Monsters unfairly.

S3·E18 Core

Sweet Dreams

Nov 14, 2017 · 11 min

Star discovers she travels through multiple dimensions in her dreams.

S3·E19 Core

Lava Lake Beach

Nov 14, 2017 · 11 min

Kelly breaks up with her boyfriend and Marco questions his friendship with Star Butterfly.

S3·E20 Core

Death Peck

Nov 15, 2017 · 11 min

Star urges the royal youth of Mewni to sign a petition calling for the equal treatment of monsters.

S3·E21 Core

Ponymonium

Nov 15, 2017 · 11 min

Star becomes thrilled when Pony Head invites her to dinner with her sisters.

S3·E22 Core

Nightlife

Nov 16, 2017 · 11 min

Star learns that Marco and Hekapoo have been dealing with rogue interdimensional portals.

S3·E23 Core

Deep Dive

Nov 16, 2017 · 11 min

Star's sleep-portaling becomes a danger and she decides to put a stop to it.

S3·E24 Core

Monster Bash

Nov 16, 2017 · 22 min

All the youth of Mewni gather at the ancient Monster Temple to celebrate a new era of monsters and Mewmans living together in peace -- until guests start disappearing.

S3·E25 Core

Stump Day

Dec 2, 2017 · 11 min

Star, Marco and the rest of Mewni celebrate a special snowy holiday, "Stump Day."

S3·E26 Core

Holiday Spellcial

Dec 2, 2017 · 11 min

Spider with a Top Hat invites one of Eclipsa’s dark spells to the office holiday party.

S3·E27 Core

The Bogbeast of Boggabah

Mar 3, 2018 · 11 min

King River interrupts Star's eager investigation into Eclipsa's past and demands her help on a dangerous hunt.

S3·E28 Core

Total Eclipsa the Moon

Mar 3, 2018 · 11 min

Moon enlists Eclipsa herself to access Mewni's most guarded records.

S3·E29 Core

Butterfly Trap

Mar 10, 2018 · 11 min

Moon and the Magical High Commission put Eclipsa on trial for her evil past with Star as a key witness.

S3·E30 Core

Ludo, Where Art Thou?

Mar 10, 2018 · 11 min

Dennis goes on a dangerous journey to find Ludo living in another dimension.

S3·E31 Core

Is Another Mystery

Mar 17, 2018 · 11 min

Buffrog leaves Mewni in search for a better life, and Star goes to look for him.

S3·E32 Core

Marco Jr.

Mar 17, 2018 · 11 min

Marco returns to Echo Creek to discover that his mom is pregnant.

S3·E33 Core

Skooled!

Mar 24, 2018 · 11 min

Ponyhead returns to St. O’s and finds that the curriculum got tougher.

S3·E34 Core

Booth Buddies

Mar 24, 2018 · 11 min

A magical photo booth at a wedding goes on the fritz and captures Star and Marco inside.

S3·E35 Core

Bam Ui Pati!

Mar 31, 2018 · 11 min

Ponyhead shuts herself away to watch the finale of her favorite Korean Drama.

S3·E36 Core

Tough Love

Mar 31, 2018 · 11 min

Eclipsa and Moon bring Princess Meteora home peacefully after the massive destruction she's caused.

S3·E37 Mytharc

Divide

Apr 7, 2018 · 22 min

Star becomes acting Queen and plans for Marco and his warriors to delay Meteora from reaching Castle Butterfly long enough for Star to find Moon and destroy the monster princess.

S3·E38 Mytharc

Conquer

Apr 7, 2018 · 22 min

Star must find the courage to face Meteora alone and make a decision that will change the kingdom forever.

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