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Season 1 – Bewitched

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Samantha falls in love with New York ad exec Darrin Stephens and marries him in the first episode of the sitcom. Then Darrin finds out that his new bride is one of a secret society of powerful witches and warlocks and that a twitch of her nose brings magic results. Thoroughly befuddled, Darrin makes her promise never to use her powers. She agrees and tries to settle into being the perfect suburban housewife. Her mother, Endora, however, has a different agenda. She hates that Samantha has married a mortal and continually tries to break them up. Sam's other spellbinding friends and family pop in and out of the Stephens household as Sam tries (and most of the time fails) to live without magic.
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Elizabeth Montgomery casts a spell on viewers with her incandescent charm and the wiggle of her nose in Bewitched, an effects-heavy comedy that mines a lot of mirth from its one-joke premise.

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Valda Marshall Sydney Morning Herald 02/25/2021
Samantha is played by that first-class actress Elizabeth Montgomery, daughter of Robert Montgomery. And she makes a masterpiece of her gimmicky role. Go to Full Review Mary Crozier Guardian 02/25/2021
It has a very naïve sense of humour, but while the idea is fresh it throws up some amusing situations. Go to Full Review Cynthia Lowry Associated Press 02/25/2021
Whimsy and fantasy are as delicate as bubbles, easily shattered by rough handling. And somebody with a sledgehammer got to fooling around with Bewitched, ABC's new comedy series. Go to Full Review Brock Lucas Tampa Bay Times 02/25/2021
[The concept] is as old as fairy tales themselves -- but it is still good for plenty of mileage. And when the witch, Samantha, is as beguiling as Elizabeth Montgomery, it restores your faith in Hallowe'en. Go to Full Review Dwight Newton San Francisco Examiner 02/25/2021
Therein could be one reason why Bewitched may appeal to housewives. In Samantha they will see a woman who can confidently accomplish things many young wives want desperately to do but can't. Go to Full Review Win Fanning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02/25/2021
Personally, I found the antics... most engaging. I know if it were my habit to watch a series regularly, which it is not, this is one I would check frequently. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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DESTINY A @DIAMONDAKAFYA Feb 14 A VERY GOOD TV SERIES See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 Nov 9 Pretty descent. If I was Darrin I’d be glad to be married to a witch, but instead he wants her to stop using her powers. See more Dave L @RT29131586 Sep 10 Loved every episode of this See more Dani M @matyd 11/25/2024 Such a great classic sitcom. The characters are charming and hilarious together. It is no accident that this show lasted as long as it did. See more Wm Scott W @RT77917627 11/21/2023 Liz Montgomery is so wonderful playing Samantha Stephens in Bewitched. Also, Liz plays Samantha's kooky cousin, Serena! Bewitched made Liz a worldwide star, neilsen rating #2 the first year & stayed in the top #11 for the first 5 years, garnering Liz 5 Emmy nominations & 4 Golden Globes nominations during it's 8 year run putting ABC in the lead of the big 3 TV stations. We were spoiled back in the day when a season consisted of up to 36 episodes; usually 33 every season. Nothing like the current TV shows of today with 13 or 22 episodes. See more 08/20/2020 Absolutely love this show! A 60s classic that holds onto its charm. My go to show to watch after a long day. Has humor but isn't crude or over the top. See more Read all reviews
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Elizabeth Montgomery

Samantha Stephens

Dick York

Darrin Stephens

Agnes Moorehead

Endora

David White

Larry Tate

George Tobias

Abner Kravitz

Gene Blakely

Dave

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 1964 I, Darrin, Take This Witch Samantha Witch Samantha reveals her secret to her new husband; Samantha's mother Endora visits her. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 1964 Be It Ever So Mortgaged Endora is disgusted when she learns that Samantha refuses to use her powers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 1964 It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Samantha gives a dinner party to impress one of Darrin's clients. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 1964 Mother, Meet What's His Name Gladys Kravitz is unable to convince Abner that strange things seem to be happening; Darrin meets Samantha's mother for the first time. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 1964 Help, Help, Don't Save Me Darrin and Samantha quarrel when Darrin accuses her of using witchcraft. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 1964 Little Pitchers Have Big Fears Darrin discovers that Samantha has been entertaining after he leaves for work each morning. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 1964 The Witches Are Out Samantha and her friends decide to change the public image of witches. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 1964 The Girl Reporter Teenager Liza Randall interviews Darrin about his career in advertising for a school newspaper. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 1964 Witch or Wife? Larry Tate and his wife Louise fly to Paris, which makes Darrin's workload skyrocket. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 1964 Just One Happy Family Endora tells Samantha that her father is going to pay her a visit. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 1964 It Takes One to Know One Endora asks the help of another witch to sow dissension between Darrin and Samantha. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 1964 ... And Something Makes Three Larry sees his wife and Samantha visiting an obstetrician's office. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 10, 1964 Love Is Blind A friend of Samantha's, Gertrude, expresses her jealousy; Samantha plays matchmaker. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 17, 1964 Samantha Meets the Folks Darrin's parents pay their first visit to the Stephens' home. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 24, 1964 A Vision of Sugar Plums Samantha takes two orphans to meet Santa Claus when one of them says he doesn't believe in Santa. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 7, 1965 It's Magic Samantha hires an alcoholic magician for a hospital benefit show. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 14, 1965 "A" Is for Aardvark Samantha soon regrets bestowing her powers on Darrin, who is confined to bed with a sprained ankle. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 21, 1965 The Cat's Meow Samantha and Darrin prepare to celebrate their six-month anniversary. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 28, 1965 A Nice Little Dinner Party Endora promises to curb her witchcraft for the evening; Samantha arranges a dinner for Darrin's parents and her mother to meet. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 4, 1965 Your Witch Is Showing Darrin refuses to allow Samantha to act as matron of honour at a cousin's wedding in Egypt; Darrin's job is threatened by an aggressive new assistant. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 11, 1965 Ling Ling Samantha uses her witchcraft to further one of Darrin's advertising campaigns. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 25, 1965 Eye of the Beholder Endora plants seeds of doubt in Darrin's mind in her latest effort to break up his marriage. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 4, 1965 Red Light, Green Light The neighborhood is outraged at the lack of traffic signals at a nearby intersection. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 11, 1965 Which Witch Is Which? When Samantha gets pressed for time, Endora transforms herself into her daughter's double. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 18, 1965 Pleasure O'Riley The neighborhood women become jealous when a model moves into town. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 25, 1965 Driving Is the Only Way to Fly After an argument while he is teaching her to drive, Darrin enrolls Samantha in a driving school and the owner assigns his nervous brother-in-law Harold to teach her. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 1, 1965 There's No Witch Like an Old Witch Samantha's Aunt Clara comes for a visit; Aunt Clara's magic makes her a popular babysitter. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 8, 1965 Open the Door, Witchcraft Darrin buys a garage door opener to cover up Samantha's witchcraft. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 15, 1965 Abner Kadabra Gladys comes dangerously close to learning the truth about Samantha. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 22, 1965 George the Warlock Endora enlists the aid of a warlock to wreck the Stephenses' marriage. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 29, 1965 That Was My Wife Larry thinks Darrin is seeing another woman; Samantha and Darrin add some spice to their marriage. Details Episode 32 Aired May 6, 1965 Illegal Separation Ousted Abner moves in with Darrin and Samantha after a fight with his wife. Details Episode 33 Aired May 13, 1965 A Change of Face Samantha and Endora start changing Darrin's face while he sleeps. Details Episode 34 Aired May 20, 1965 Remember the Main Darrin regrets getting involved in local politics. Details Episode 35 Aired May 27, 1965 Eat at Mario's Samantha and Endora take supernatural steps to prevent the demise of their favorite restaurant. Details Episode 36 Aired Jun 3, 1965 Cousin Edgar Samantha's cousin, an elf, starts playing pranks on Darrin in order to break up his marriage. Details

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Bewitched — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
William Asher, William D. Russell, Alan Rafkin, E.W. Swackhamer, David Orrick McDearmon
Executive Producer
Harry Ackerman
Screenwriter
Bernard Slade, Richard Baer, Danny Arnold, Barbara Avedon, Fred Freeman, Earl Barret, Jerry Davis, Ken Englund, Herman Groves, Roland Wolpert, Jack Sher, Ted Sherdeman, Lawrence J. Cohen, John L. Greene
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 1964