Thanks to Them
| "Thanks to Them" | |
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| The Owl House episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 1 |
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| Editing by | Dao Le |
| Production code | 450H-301 |
| Original air dates | October 15, 2022 (Disney Channel & Disney XD) |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
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"Thanks to Them" is the season three premiere of the American animated television series The Owl House, and the 41st overall episode of the series. The episode was written by show creator Dana Terrace, Luz Batista, and Emmy Cicierega, and directed by Bosook Coburn and Amelia Lorenz. It originally aired on October 15, 2022 on both Disney Channel and Disney XD, and was released on the former channel's official YouTube channel and Disney+ afterwards. The episode follows Luz and her friends living with Luz's mother, Camila for months as they attempt to return to the Demon Realm while also racing against Belos. However, Luz feeling depressed and Hunter having flashbacks of Belos get in their way.
The episode garnered a combined viewing audience of 349,000 viewers and received a 0.06 rating among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. It received praise from critics for its animation, writing, representation, use of time, and emotional themes.