List of Wizards of Waverly Place episodes facts for kids
The Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place was a super popular series about a family of wizards! It aired from October 12, 2007, to January 6, 2012. There were 106 episodes in total, spread across four exciting seasons. Plus, there was a special hour-long "return" episode that aired on March 15, 2013.
The story follows Alex Russo (played by Selena Gomez), a teenage wizard. She's competing with her brothers, Justin (David Henrie) and Max (Jake T. Austin), to see who will be the only wizard in their family to keep their magical powers forever. In 2009, the show even won a Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Children's Program," which is a really big deal!
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About the Seasons
Wizards of Waverly Place had four main seasons, each filled with magic, laughs, and family fun. The show also had a special movie and a return episode that continued the story.
- Season 1: This season aired from October 2007 to August 2008 and had 21 episodes. It introduced us to the Russo family and their secret wizard lives.
- Season 2: Running from September 2008 to August 2009, this season had 30 episodes. The magical adventures continued as Alex, Justin, and Max learned more about their powers.
- Season 3: This season aired from October 2009 to October 2010 and included 28 episodes. The competition for who would keep their powers became even more intense.
- Season 4: The final season, with 27 episodes, aired from November 2010 to January 2012. It led up to the big wizard competition where one Russo sibling would become the family wizard.
The Movie and Special Episodes
The Movie (2009)
In 2009, fans got a special treat with Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. This movie was a big event and was watched by many people! It showed the Russo family on a vacation where Alex accidentally wished her parents had never met, leading to a magical adventure to fix everything.
| Title | Directed by | Written by | Original U.S. air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie | Lev L. Spiro | Dan Berendsen | August 28, 2009 | 13.5 |
The Return Special (2013)
Even after the series ended, the Russo family returned for one more magical adventure! This special episode, called The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, aired in 2013. It brought back the beloved characters for another exciting story.
| Title | Directed by | Written by | Original U.S. air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex | Victor Gonzalez | Ben Montanio & Vince Cheung and Dan Berendsen | March 15, 2013 | 5.9 |
See also
- List of The Suite Life on Deck episodes - This includes "Double-Crossed," which was part of a big crossover event called 'Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana'.
