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Season 1 – Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

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Sabrina Spellman is a teenager with magical powers who comes from a long line of witches. Until going away to college, she lived with her wacky aunts, who would teach her to use her witchcraft wisely, and Salem, the talking black cat, who always has a scheme up his paw. As a high-school student, Sabrina is less judicious about using her powers than when she enters adulthood. The series is based on a 1960s comic-book series of the same name and an animated TV series that originally aired in the 1970s.
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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch — Season 1

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A smart teen show with magic and a talking cat, Sabrina the Teenage Witch won our hearts and went on to be a 90s TGIF staple.

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Ben Travers IndieWire That's a slight divergence from the comic book, and I'm sure someone out there has written better analyses on how "Sabrina" usurped stereotypes, but as far as meaningful adaptations go, this one is right up there for a lot of '90s kids. Jul 6, 2018 Full Review Renee Graham Boston Globe If ABC didn't already have a new comedy called "Clueless," it would have been an appropriate name for "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch." May 19, 2018 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly But where the Sabrina in the comics is a winky, slinky minx, the TV Sabrina is a more satisfyingly down-to-earth witch, a girl as anxious about peer pressure and curfews as she is comfortable with levitation and hexes. Rated: B May 18, 2018 Full Review Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News While the story lines and language make it one of the few prime-time network sitcoms that children can safely be left alone to watch, its sly humor and pop-culture references make it must viewing for many parents. Mar 24, 2021 Full Review Roger Holland PopMatters The writing is clever, the cast members hold their own, and Jenna Leigh Green is an absolute joy as the series' Plastic Heather. Rated: 7/10 May 18, 2018 Full Review Elaine Showalter People Magazine Clever writing and the delightful Melissa Joan Hart, formerly on Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All, make this unlikely plot a high schooler's witch fulfillment. Rated: B+ May 18, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sarah Caroline B Sabrina the Teenage Witch masterfully achieved the daunting task of reinventing a cherished classic, crafting it into a fresh and enduring gem. Amidst a constellation of celebrity cameos, the true star is Mr. Salem Saberhagen, a 500-year-old witch ensnared in a curious punishment. While Penn and Teller deliver standout minor performances, the yearning for more moments with the comedic dream team, Drell and Hilda, remains palpable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/24/23 Full Review Audience Member 90's nostalgia sitcom with a teenage witch. I admit I am only watching this because I loved watching the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. If the CAOS is like going to the prom with the prom queen and sleeping with her, then this show is going by yourself and ending up with your hand. Not as satisfying but still gets the job done which is to entertain you. The tones are totally different and besides both being teenage witches with magic, they both almost have nothing else in common which I suppose is a good thing since you're not retreading the same stories and boy are the stories different. It's more interesting then Degrassi Junior High, so if you like that, then give this a go. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I love Sabrina The Teenage Witch because it follows the comics' personality of comedy and magic! I love this show so much! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Still reminds me of coming home after school. Great Sitcom, but the Last season was not my favourite. Sabrina should have stayed home. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Nell Scovell

Creator

Melissa Joan Hart

Sabrina Spellman

Caroline Rhea

Hilda Spellman

Beth Broderick

Zelda Spellman

Nate Richert

Harvey Kinkle

Michelle Beaudoin

Jennifer 'Jenny' Kelley

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 27, 1996 Pilot Sabrina inadvertently turns Libby into a pineapple and must appeal to the Witches' Council to reverse the spell. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 4, 1996 Bundt Friday Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) casts a spell on a cake, causing those who taste it to speak nothing but the truth. With Jenna Leigh Green. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 1996 The True Adventures of Rudy Kazootie Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) accidentally casts a spell on a cranky toddler, turning him into a grown man (Frank Conniff). With Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 18, 1996 Terrible Things Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) meddles with fate when she grants three wishes for her unsuspecting friends. Guest star: Penn Jillette. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 1996 A Halloween Story Sabrina wants to be at the coolest ghoul party around, but must attend a witches' coven celebration instead. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 1996 Dream Date Hilda and Zelda conjure up a dream date for Sabrina when Harvey fails to ask her to the school dance. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 1996 Third Aunt From the Sun Eccentric Aunt Vesta (guest star Raquel Welch) pays Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) a visit and whisks her off to a fantasy realm called Pleasuredome. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 1996 Magic Joel A fledgling magician (Andrew Keegan) selects Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) to be his assistant, but she accidentally makes him disappear. With Nate Richert. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 22, 1996 Geek Like Me Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) transforms Libby (Jenna Leigh Green) into a geek to teach her a lesson about treating people with kindness. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 1996 Sweet & Sour Victory Sabrina relies on her powers to excel in kung fu class, but her magic backfires in professional competition. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 13, 1996 A Girl and Her Cat Sabrina is happy when Salem decides to spend Christmas away from home, until she learns the truth about his disappearance. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 3, 1997 Trial by Fury When Sabrina's (Melissa Joan Hart) teacher (guest star Ed Begley Jr.) singles her out, her aunts decide to teach him a few lessons. Kathy Ireland also guest stars. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 10, 1997 Jenny's Non-Dream Jenny (Michelle Beaudoin) accidentally enters the other realm when Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) invites her to spend the night. Guest stars: Jack Wagner and Penn & Teller. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 17, 1997 Sabrina Through the Looking Glass Sabrina faces being trapped in the unhappy other side of the looking glass unless she can change everyone's mood. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 31, 1997 Hilda and Zelda: The Teenage Years Hilda and Zelda (Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick) change into teenage chaperones so Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) can attend her first rock concert. Guest stars: Violent Femmes. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 7, 1997 Mars Attracts! Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) meets a handsome ski instructor (guest star David Chokachi) while on a family ski trip to Mars. Chris Elliott also guest stars. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 14, 1997 First Kiss Harvey (Nate Richert) is transformed into a frog after he and Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) kiss. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 7, 1997 Sweet Charity Sabrina cons Libby into joining an Adopt-A-Grandparent program; Zelda has second thoughts about dating a younger man. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 21, 1997 Cat Showdown A cat show leads Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) and Salem into a blackmail scheme; the mailman (Bill Fagerbakke) has a crush on Zelda (Beth Broderick). Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 4, 1997 Meeting Dad's Girlfriend Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) has trouble sharing her father (Robby Benson) with his new girlfriend (Charlene Fernetz). Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 25, 1997 As Westbridge Turns Sabrina casts a spell to increase the excitement at school but learns living in a soap opera world can be too complicated. Details Episode 22 Aired May 2, 1997 The Great Mistake Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart) is caught sneaking out the house and shrinks when she feels guilty for disobeying her aunts. Details Episode 23 Aired May 9, 1997 The Crucible On a trip to Salem, Sabrina and her classmates learn about persecution through a re-enactment of the witch trials. Details Episode 24 Aired May 16, 1997 Troll Bride Sabrina, in the middle of final exams, is held hostage by a magical troll she inadvertently agreed to marry. Details

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Season Info

Director
David Grossman, Gary Halvorson, Robby Benson, Chuck Vinson, Brian K. Roberts, Gail Mancuso, Peter Baldwin
Creator
Nell Scovell
Executive Producer
Paula Hart, Nell Scovell
Screenwriter
Nell Scovell, Jon Sherman, Norma Safford Vela, Nick Bakay, Frank Conniff, Rachel Lipman, Sam O'Neal, Carrie Honigblum, Neal Boushell, Renee Phillips
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Holiday, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 27, 1996