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Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
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Wizards of Waverly Place

8.6 / 10
2007
4 seasons
106 episodes
ComedySci-Fi & FantasyKids

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.

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Trailer

Wizards of Waverly Place | Theme Song | Official Disney Channel UK

Where to Watch(AU)

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Cast

Selena Gomez

David Henrie

Jake T. Austin

Jennifer Stone

David DeLuise

Maria Canals-Barrera

Dan Benson

Bill Chott

Gregg Sulkin

Bridgit Mendler

Ian Abercrombie

A

Amanda Tepe

Seasons

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.

  • Crazy Ten Minute Sale

    1.Crazy Ten Minute Sale

    9.2
    12-10-200723m

    Alex duplicates herself so she can be in magic class and at a sale at the same time. Meanwhile, Jerry gives Max his first wand.

  • First Kiss

    2.First Kiss

    8.5
    19-10-200723m

    Justin is given several chances to receive his first kiss when Alex turns back time. The New York Mets consider Max's sandwich as a contender to become the team's official sandwich...

  • I Almost Drowned in a Chocolate Fountain

    3.I Almost Drowned in a Chocolate Fountain

    9.4
    26-10-200723m

    So she could go on a date, Alex uses a magical pocket elf to pass an exam for Spanish. However, a chocolate-devouring pocket elf is sneaked into her purse in a plot divised by her...

  • New Employee

    4.New Employee

    8.8
    02-11-200723m

    After Harper is hired at the sub station, Alex uses magic to help Harper overcome her clumsiness, which eventually backfires on Alex. A whiz kid is upset for losing business when J...

  • Disenchanted Evening

    5.Disenchanted Evening

    9.2
    09-11-200723m

    Alex wants unlimited use of magic from her parents, after she meets a fellow wizard at her school who is allowed unlimited magic from his parents. There is a meeting which Alex set...

  • You Can't Always Get What You Carpet

    6.You Can't Always Get What You Carpet

    8.9
    10-11-200723m

    Alex finds her parents old magic carpet and convinces her dad to give her flying lessons.

  • Alex's Choice

    7.Alex's Choice

    9.3
    16-11-200723m

    Gigi invites Harper to her annual tea party and Alex gets mad when she accepts. Alex learns that Gigi plans to embarrass Harper so she uses her magic to get back at Gigi.

  • Curb Your Dragon

    8.Curb Your Dragon

    9.1
    30-11-200723m

    Justin learns that his new pet beagle is actually a magical dragon. To his dismay, someone else claims the "dog" and enters it in a local canine competition.

  • Movies

    9.Movies

    9.2
    14-12-200723m

    Justin does not let Alex into an R-Rated movie, so she uses magic to get in. However, she may accidentally get into the film, too.

  • Pop Me and We Both Go Down

    10.Pop Me and We Both Go Down

    9.1
    06-01-200823m

    Justin gets a zit before his prom date with a junior, and to make matters worse, Alex accidentally animates it.

  • Potion Commotion

    11.Potion Commotion

    9.1
    10-02-200823m

    Justin has some competition from a popular classmate when he wants to be chosen for the World School Summit at the U.N. Meanwhile, Alex becomes in love with herself due to a potion...

  • Justin's Little Sister

    12.Justin's Little Sister

    9.4
    09-03-200823m

    Alex hates being compared to her older brother, Justin, so she asks a genie to remove the resemblences.

  • Wizard School (1)

    13.Wizard School (1)

    8.9
    06-04-200823m

    Alex and Justin go to a summer school for wizards and Alex has a hard time fitting in. Back at home, Jerry and Max try to prove their manhood.

  • Wizard School (2)

    14.Wizard School (2)

    9.3
    06-04-200823m

    Alex may have her chance to shine when she finds out Dr.Evalinie's plan to take away Justin's powers during a tournament at the school.

  • The Supernatural

    15.The Supernatural

    9.1
    18-05-200823m

    Justin casts a spell on himself to impress a girl, and ends up being the baseball team's star pitcher. When Alex finds out, she uses it to become the catcher's "good luck charm".

  • Alex in the Middle

    16.Alex in the Middle

    9.1
    15-06-200823m

    When Jerry's fun-loving brother comes for a visit, Alex tries to get him to be her magic teacher instead of her strict dad.

  • Report Card

    17.Report Card

    9.1
    29-06-200823m

    When Alex gets an F on her wizarding report card, she does her best to keep it a secret. But hiding the truth becomes a problem when her powers are taken away from her for turning...

  • Credit Check

    18.Credit Check

    9.0
    06-07-200823m

    Alex takes on an internship with a top Fashion Magazine and decides to put on an outrageous fashion show featuring Harper's bizarre wear to teach her boss a lesson for taking credi...

  • Alex's Spring Fling

    19.Alex's Spring Fling

    9.3
    20-07-200823m

    Alex makes a mannequin come to life and goes out with him, in order to make Riley jealous. Meanwhile, Jerry and Theresa go out of town and leave Justin in charge of the household.

  • Quinceañera

    20.Quinceañera

    9.2
    10-08-200823m

    It is Alex's 15th birthday and she uses the switching spell to avoid being in her Quinceanera. Justin and Max have to learn how to dance for Alex's party.

  • Art Museum Piece

    21.Art Museum Piece

    9.3
    31-08-200823m

    Alex wants an easier way to complete her Art History assignment, so she brings historical masterpieces to life to help her complete her worksheet. Meanwhile, Jerry and Max use a sp...

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