The latest episode of School Spirits dropped a massive bombshell that finally answers the question viewers have been asking for weeks. Season 3 Episode 6, which arrived on Paramount+ on February 18, 2026, confirms that someone has been walking around in Kyle’s body – and the identity of the spirit behind the body swap changes everything fans thought they knew about the rules of the afterlife at Split River High.
The episode titled “Children of the Scorned” delivers the long-awaited reveal about Kyle’s strange behavior that fans spotted earlier in the season. The show confirms that Kyle’s body is not being controlled by the real Kyle anymore. Instead, a different spirit has taken over his body, and this discovery connects directly to the growing threat of the hospital spirits and the weakening barrier between the living and the dead.
The Big Reveal: Who Is Really Inside Kyle’s Body?
The body swap twist in Episode 6 confirms that the character Kyle, played by Ari Dalbert, has been possessed by a spirit from the hospital. The show reveals that the hospital where Maddie’s father Dave Nears was spotted speaking with an older spirit in the previous episode is connected to a more dangerous group of ghosts. These spirits are not like the ones trapped at the school – they are aggressive and have found a way to cross into the living world by taking over living bodies.
The episode does not hold back on showing exactly how this happened. The spirit now controlling Kyle’s body is one of the ‘White Eyes’ that have been haunting Simon in the afterlife. This revelation confirms that the hospital spirits have been planning something bigger than anyone expected. They are not just stuck in the hospital waiting around – they are actively trying to return to the land of the living by any means necessary.
Why the spirit chose Kyle’s body becomes clearer as the episode progresses. Kyle was vulnerable because he had been spending time near the hospital investigating the strange occurrences at Split River High. The spirit saw an opportunity and took it, leaving the real Kyle trapped somewhere in the afterlife while his body walks around with a dangerous passenger inside.
How the Body Swap Connects to the Hospital Spirits
The hospital spirits first appeared in Episode 5 when Maddie’s father was shown speaking with an older spirit. Episode 6 expands on this storyline by revealing that these spirits are different from the ghosts at the school. They have been dead longer and have learned how to manipulate the living world in ways the school ghosts never could.
Mr. Martin, played by Josh Zuckerman, has been warning about the dangers of crossing between worlds since the early episodes of Season 3. His warnings now make complete sense. The hospital spirits have figured out how to possess living bodies, and Kyle is their first successful case that viewers know about. The question now is whether other living characters might also have spirits hiding inside them without knowing it.
The episode shows that the barrier between the living and the dead is weakening more than anyone realized. The ‘White Eyes’ that have been tormenting Simon are directly connected to the hospital. They are not random ghosts – they are part of a larger group of spirits who want to return to life, and they do not care who they hurt to get what they want.
Simon’s Struggle Connects to Kyle’s Situation
While the big news is about Kyle, Simon finds himself in deeper trouble in Episode 6. Kristian Ventura’s character remains trapped in the spirit world while Maddie is back in her body. Simon confesses to Charley that he lied about reconnecting with his mother Sabrina, showing that he is losing his grip on hope.
The ‘White Eyes’ continue to haunt Simon, and now viewers know these are the same type of spirits that took over Kyle’s body. Simon is not just dealing with regular ghosts – he is facing the same dangerous spirits that figured out how to possess the living. His situation becomes more urgent because he is trapped in their world with no way to fight back.
Simon’s obsession with finding answers about the students who died at the school pushes him closer to the hospital spirits. He does not realize that the very answers he seeks might come from the same spirits who stole Kyle’s body. This creates a dangerous situation that will likely explode in the final episodes of the season.
The Dance Scene That Fans Can’t Stop Talking About
Before the heavy reveal about Kyle, Episode 6 gave viewers a moment of pure fun that has become a fan favorite. Wally, played by Milo Manheim, gets excited about the Class of ’84 high school reunion happening in the gym. While watching the setup, “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie starts playing.
“Wally dancing every season has become a MUST‼️The ghost gang dancing 💃🏻🕺🏻was the highlight of the episode tbh. Quinn is sooo cute☺️👻 #schoolspirits” – @bunnyskulls666 on X
Wally convinces Charley (Nick Pugliese), Rhonda (Sarah Yarkin), and Quinn (Ci Hang Ma) to join him in a dance through the gym and library. The scene became an instant hit among fans watching the episode.
“THE DANCE SCENE WAS EVERYTHING I DIDNT KNOW I NEEDED. school spirits the show you are!!!! #schoolspirits” – @carpentersflash on X
This is not the first time School Spirits has included a dance moment. In Season 1 Episode 6, Wally also led a big dance during a school event. Fans love these lighter moments because they balance the heavy topics of death and loss that the show deals with every week.
“i hope whoever thought of this dance sequence in school spirits gets everything they want in life” – @jmncisms on X
The dance scene shows that even with dangerous spirits roaming around and body swaps happening, the ghost gang can still find moments of joy. Each actor danced in a way that matched their character’s personality, which fans appreciated and pointed out on social media.
Maddie’s Struggle Living in Two Worlds
Maddie Nears (Peyton List) faces her own challenges now that she is back in her body. The episode shows her dealing with terrifying visions that connect to the spirits. She carries the weight of trying to protect both the living and the dead, which is taking a toll on her mental state.
Maddie wants to help Simon escape the afterlife, but she also has to deal with her mother Sandra and the complicated situation with her father Dave. The hospital spirits that Dave contacted in Episode 5 remain a mystery that will likely be explored more in upcoming episodes.
The responsibility of being one of the few people who can see and communicate with ghosts weighs heavily on Maddie. She knows about Kyle’s situation now, but she does not know how to fix it. The spirits at the hospital are more powerful than anything she has faced before, and she does not have a clear plan for stopping them.
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What Happens Next After the Body Swap Reveal
With only two episodes left after “Children of the Scorned,” the show is moving quickly toward its Season 3 finale. Episode 7 titled “Midsomester” arrives on February 25, 2026. The season finale “Dawn of the Deb” will stream on March 4, 2026.
The Kyle body swap reveal opens many questions that need answers. Who is actually inside Kyle’s body? How did this specific spirit find Kyle? Are there other spirits walking around in living bodies that viewers have not discovered yet? The hospital spirits introduced in Episode 5 will likely play a bigger role in the final episodes.
Simon’s situation becomes more urgent with each episode. He remains trapped while Maddie tries to help from the living side. Their connection has always been the heart of the show, and their separation creates emotional stakes for the ending.
The connection between Mr. Martin and the hospital spirits remains unexplained. Mr. Martin has been hiding information since Season 1, and the truth may finally come out in the final episodes. His warnings about the dangers of crossing between worlds suggest he knows more about the hospital spirits than he has shared.
School Spirits has already been renewed for a fourth season, so viewers can expect the story to continue beyond this year. The final episodes of Season 3 will likely answer some questions while raising new ones for the next season.
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