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Wizards of Waverly Place

TV·2007–2012·4 seasons, 106 episodes·Disney Channel·Comedy, Family, Fantasy·30m·7.8·Created by Todd J. Greenwald

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Alex, Justin and Max Russo are not your ordinary kids - they're wizards in training! While their parents run the Waverly Sub Station, the siblings struggle to balance their ordinary lives while learning to master their extraordinary powers. But when they turn 18, only one will be deemed worthy enough to become the family wizard.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01First KissS01E02 · 8.0Alex uses wizardry to reverse time.
  2. 02I Almost Drowned In A Chocolate FountainS01E03 · 8.0Alex uses a pocket elf to pass a Spanish exam.
  3. 03New EmployeeS01E04 · 8.0Alex's spell to help Harper overcome clumsiness at a new job backfires.

Cast

David DeLuiseDavid DeLuiseJerry RussoMaria Canals-BarreraMaria Canals-BarreraTheresa RussoJake T. AustinJake T. AustinMax RussoDavid HenrieDavid HenrieJustin RussoSelena GomezSelena GomezAlex RussoJennifer StoneJennifer StoneHarper Finkle

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2007–08Aired 7.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Crazy Ten Minute SaleOctober 12, 2007 7.0Alex uses a spell to duplicate herself.
  2. S01E02Season's bestFirst KissOctober 19, 2007 8.0Alex uses wizardry to reverse time.
  3. S01E03I Almost Drowned In A Chocolate FountainOctober 26, 2007 8.0Alex uses a pocket elf to pass a Spanish exam.
  4. S01E04New EmployeeNovember 2, 2007 8.0Alex's spell to help Harper overcome clumsiness at a new job backfires.
  5. S01E05Disenchanted EveningNovember 9, 2007 7.0Alex's parents meet the parents of another young wizard.
  6. S01E06You Can't Always Get What You CarpetNovember 10, 2007 8.0Alex and her father argue while he teachers her how to fly a magic carpet.
  7. S01E07Alex's ChoiceNovember 16, 2007 8.0Gigi invites Harper to a tea party.
  8. S01E08Wizards of Waverly Place S01E08Curb Your DragonNovember 30, 2007 8.0Alex buys Justin a pet beagle that's really a magical dragon.
  9. S01E09MoviesDecember 14, 2007 8.0Justin tells Alex that she can't go with him to see an R-rated movie.
  10. S01E10Wizards of Waverly Place S01E10Pop Me And We Both Go DownJanuary 6, 2008 8.0A spell brings Justin's pimple to life.
  11. S01E11Potion CommotionFebruary 10, 2008 8.0Justin and Brad compete for a spot at the World School Summit.
  12. S01E12Justin's Little SisterMarch 9, 2008 8.0When Alex's spell backfires, no one remembers Justin.
  13. S01E13Wizard School (1)April 6, 2008 8.0After using her powers to clean her room, Alex is sent to summer school.
  14. S01E14Wizards of Waverly Place S01E14Wizard School (2)April 6, 2008 8.0When Alex uncovers an evil plot, she must use that knowledge to save Justin.
  15. S01E15The SupernaturalMay 18, 2008 8.0In an attempt to impress a girl, Justin uses a spell to move objects.
  16. S01E16Alex In The MiddleJune 15, 2008 8.0Jerry's fun-loving wizard brother pays a visit.
  17. S01E17Wizards of Waverly Place S01E17Report CardJune 29, 2008 8.0Alex panics and accidentally turns her parents into guinea pigs.
  18. S01E18Wizards of Waverly Place S01E18Credit CheckJuly 6, 2008 8.0Alex takes on an internship with a top fashion magazine.
  19. S01E19Alex's Spring FlingJuly 20, 2008—In an attempt to make Riley jealous, Alex brings a mannequin to life.
  20. S01E20Wizards of Waverly Place S01E20QuinceaneraAugust 10, 2008 8.0The entire family gets ready for a Quinceanera celebration.
  21. S01E21Art Museum PieceAugust 31, 2008 8.0

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0230Episodes2008–09Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S02E01Smarty PantsSeptember 12, 2008 7.0
  2. S02E02Beware WolfSeptember 21, 2008—
  3. S02E03Graphic NovelOctober 5, 2008—
  4. S02E04RacingOctober 12, 2008—
  5. S02E05Alex's Brother, MaximanOctober 19, 2008—
  6. S02E06Saving WizTech (1)October 26, 2008—
  7. S02E07Saving WizTech (2)October 26, 2008—
  8. S02E08Harper KnowsNovember 23, 2008—
  9. S02E09Taxi DanceDecember 7, 2008—
  10. S02E10Baby CupidDecember 14, 2008—
  11. S02E11Make It HappenDecember 31, 2008—
  12. S02E12Fairy TaleJanuary 25, 2009—
  13. S02E13Fashion WeekFebruary 15, 2009—
  14. S02E14Helping HandFebruary 16, 2009—
  15. S02E15Art TeacherMarch 1, 2009—
  16. S02E16Future HarperMarch 15, 2009—
  17. S02E17Alex Does GoodApril 5, 2009—
  18. S02E18Hugh's Not NormousApril 12, 2009—
  19. S02E19Wizards of Waverly Place S02E19Don't Rain on Justin's Parade - EarthApril 19, 2009—Justin changes the weather to agree with the forecast, but Mother Nature has other ideas.
  20. S02E20Family Game NightApril 26, 2009—
  21. S02E21Justin's New GirlfriendMay 2, 2009—
  22. S02E22My Tutor, TutorMay 29, 2009—
  23. S02E23Paint by CommitteeJune 26, 2009—
  24. S02E24Wizard For a DayJuly 10, 2009—
  25. S02E25Cast-Away (To Another Show)July 17, 2009—
  26. S02E26Wizards vs. Vampires on Waverly PlaceJuly 24, 2009—
  27. S02E27Wizards vs. Vampires: Tasty BitesJuly 31, 2009—
  28. S02E28Wizards vs. Vampires: Dream DateAugust 7, 2009—
  29. S02E29Wizards & Vampires vs. ZombiesAugust 8, 2009—
  30. S02E30RetestAugust 21, 2009—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0328Episodes2009–10Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01Franken GirlOctober 9, 2009—
  2. S03E02HalloweenOctober 16, 2009—
  3. S03E03Monster HunterOctober 23, 2009—
  4. S03E04Three MonstersOctober 30, 2009—
  5. S03E05Night at the LazeramaNovember 6, 2009—
  6. S03E06Doll HouseNovember 20, 2009—
  7. S03E07Marathoner HelperDecember 4, 2009—
  8. S03E08Alex Charms A BoyJanuary 15, 2010—
  9. S03E09Wizards vs. WerewolvesJanuary 22, 2010—
  10. S03E10Positive AlexFebruary 26, 2010—
  11. S03E11Detention ElectionMarch 19, 2010—
  12. S03E12Dude Looks Like ShakiraApril 16, 2010—
  13. S03E13Eat to the BeatApril 30, 2010—
  14. S03E14Third WheelApril 30, 2010—
  15. S03E15The Good, The Bad, and the AlexMay 7, 2010—
  16. S03E16Western ShowMay 14, 2010—
  17. S03E17Alex's LogoMay 21, 2010—
  18. S03E18Dad's Buggin' OutJune 4, 2010—
  19. S03E19Max's Secret GirlfriendJune 11, 2010—
  20. S03E20Alex Russo, Matchmaker?July 2, 2010—
  21. S03E21Delinquent JustinJuly 16, 2010—
  22. S03E22Captain Jim Bob SherwoodJuly 23, 2010—
  23. S03E23Wizards vs. FinklesJuly 30, 2010—
  24. S03E24All About You-NiverseAugust 20, 2010—
  25. S03E25Uncle ErnestoAugust 27, 2010—
  26. S03E26Moving OnSeptember 10, 2010—
  27. S03E27Alex Saves MasonOctober 1, 2010—
  28. S03E28Wizards ExposedOctober 15, 2010—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode27Episodes2010–12Aired 5.2Season avg
  1. S04E01Alex Tells the WorldNovember 12, 2010—
  2. S04E02Alex Gives UpNovember 27, 2010—
  3. S04E03Lucky CharmedDecember 10, 2010—
  4. S04E04Journey to the Center of MasonDecember 17, 2010—
  5. S04E05Three Maxes and a Little LadyJanuary 7, 2011—
  6. S04E06Daddy's Little GirlJanuary 21, 2011—
  7. S04E07Everything's Rosie for JustinFebruary 4, 2011—
  8. S04E08Dancing with AngelsFebruary 11, 2011—
  9. S04E09Wizards vs. AngelsFebruary 18, 2011—
  10. S04E10Back to MaxMarch 11, 2011—
  11. S04E11Zeke Finds OutApril 8, 2011—
  12. S04E12Magic UnmaskedMay 13, 2011—
  13. S04E13Meet the WerewolvesJune 17, 2011—
  14. S04E14Beast TamerJune 24, 2011—
  15. S04E15Wizard of the YearJuly 8, 2011—
  16. S04E16Misfortune at the BeachJuly 24, 2011—
  17. S04E17Season's bestWizards vs. AsteroidAugust 19, 2011 5.5
  18. S04E18Justin's Back InAugust 26, 2011—
  19. S04E19Alex the PuppetmasterSeptember 16, 2011—
  20. S04E20My Two HarpersSeptember 30, 2011—
  21. S04E21Wizards of Apartment 13BOctober 7, 2011—
  22. S04E22Ghost RoommateOctober 14, 2011—
  23. S04E23Get Along, Little ZombieOctober 21, 2011 5.0
  24. S04E24Wizards vs. EverythingOctober 28, 2011 5.0
  25. S04E25Rock Around the ClockNovember 4, 2011 5.0
  26. S04E26HarperellaNovember 18, 2011 5.5
  27. S04E27Who Will Be The Family Wizard?January 6, 2012—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

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