Wizards of Waverly Place
Kids & familyGenuinely watchable for and with children.This show: 9/10WhimsicalPlayful, fanciful and lightly magical in sensibility.This show: 8/10SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 8/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 8/10Urban fantasyMagic hidden inside the modern world.This show: 7/10EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Selena GomezDavid HenrieJake T. AustinJennifer StoneMaria Canals-BarreraDavid DeLuise
Written by
Todd J. Greenwald
Starring
Selena GomezDavid HenrieJake T. AustinJennifer StoneMaria Canals-BarreraDavid DeLuise
Written by
Todd J. Greenwald
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Wizards of Waverly Place Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | E27 | E28 | E29 | E30 | ||
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| S1 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.2 | ||||||||||
| S2 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| S3 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.6 | |||
| S4 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 8.3 |
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"Sibling rivalry gets literal magical stakes"
Three wizard siblings in a New York City family that secretly runs magic alongside a sandwich shop must compete against each other, since only one can keep their powers as an adult. Alex, the rebellious middle child, mostly uses magic to dodge homework and curfews, which causes chaos her parents have to fix. It's bright, silly, low-stakes Disney Channel comedy built on sibling bickering, wand mishaps, and family sitcom warmth, with just enough serialized stakes from the competition to keep viewers invested between the joke-of-the-week plots.},
Watch it for
the sibling chemistry and Selena Gomez's breakout comic timing as Alex.
Maybe skip if
you want serialized plotting over episodic, low-stakes family sitcom humor.
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All Seasons
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Season 12007
7.07K218h 3m
The first season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 12, 2007 to August 31, 2008. The season introduces the Russo children, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo as they compete to become the leading wizard in their family. Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise co-star as their parents and Jennifer Stone co-stars as Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle
Guest stars and recurring cast include: Amanda Tepe as Monotone Woman, Skyler Samuels as Gigi Hollingsworth, Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate, Daryl Sabara as T.J. Taylor, Brian Kubach as Riley, Shane Lyons as Manny Kin, Eric Allan Kramer as Coach Gunderson, Chelsea Staub as Kari Langsdorf, Sara Paxton as Millie, Julie Brown as Ms Angela and Jeff Garlin as Uncle Kelbo.
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Season 22008
7.17K3011h 38m
The second season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from September 12, 2008 to August 21, 2009. The season deals with the Russo children, Alex, Justin and Max Russo continuing to compete to become the leading wizard in their family. Also starring in the series are María Canals Barrera and David DeLuise as their parents, Theresa and Jerry, and Jennifer Stone as Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle.
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Season 32009
6.86K2811h 42m
The third season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 9, 2009 to October 15, 2010. The Russo children, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo continue to compete to become the leading wizard in their family and meet many friends and adversaries along the way. Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise co-star as their parents and Jennifer Stone co-stars as Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle. This is the first season of the series to be broadcast in high-definition.
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Season 42010
7.06K2711h 15m
The fourth and final season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from November 12, 2010 to January 6, 2012. The Russo children, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo continue to compete to become the leading wizard in their magical family and begin to make difficult decisions about their futures. María Canals Barrera and David DeLuise co-star as their parents and Jennifer Stone co-stars as Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle. This is the second season of the series to be broadcast in high-definition.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Selena Gomez Alex Russo
David Henrie Justin Russo
Jake T. Austin Max Russo
Jennifer Stone Harper Finkle
Maria Canals-Barrera Theresa Russo
David DeLuise Jerry Russo
Daniel Benson Zeke Beakerman
Bill Chott Mr. Laritate
Gregg Sulkin Mason Greyback
Ian Abercrombie Professor Crumbs
Crew
Todd J. Greenwald
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