Wizards of Waverly Place (season 3) facts for kids
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Wizards of Waverly Place season three cast
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | October 9, 2009 – October 15, 2010 |
The third season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 9, 2009, to October 15, 2010. In this season, the Russo children – Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max Russo (Jake T. Austin) – keep competing to become the main wizard in their family. They also meet many new friends and rivals. Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise play their parents, and Jennifer Stone plays Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle. This season was the first to be shown in high-definition. It was also the last season to use the original version of the show's theme song.
What Happens in the Opening Scene
The opening scene for this season is the same as the earlier ones. The characters in the opening still look like they are in regular definition. Only the background was changed to high definition.
The scene starts with Alex (Selena Gomez) waking up to her alarm clock. She uses a spell to change the time to 6:30. Then, she goes into the bathroom where Justin (David Henrie) is looking at himself in the mirror. Alex pushes him aside. Justin gets annoyed and uses magic to put her into the mirror. In the kitchen, Max (Jake T. Austin) has an orange that turns into a vanilla cupcake. Meanwhile, Harper (Jennifer Stone) meets Alex at the front door. Harper points at Alex's watermelon shirt. Back in the kitchen, Max is about to put his cupcake into his backpack. But his mom, Teresa (Maria Canals Barrera), makes him turn it back into an orange. Alex tells her mom that she is late for school. In the wizard lair, Jerry (David DeLuise) sees his spellbook fly away. He goes to get it back. In the sub shop, Alex opens her bag and the spellbook flies in. Jerry gives her a lecture as the main title of the show appears. Then, the four friends walk to school.
Season Storylines
In this season, Justin has finished his wizard training. He no longer needs to take classes with his siblings. Alex feels like she needs to improve her magic skills. Harper, who now lives with the Russos, helps her.
Justin continues his relationship with Juliet (Bridgit Claire Mendler), who is a vampire. Alex starts a new relationship with Mason (Gregg Sulkin), who is a werewolf. Both relationships have a tough ending. Juliet turns into an old lady, and Mason becomes a wolf forever. However, Justin moves on with help from Harper and Alex. Alex and Mason get back together after "country magic" turns him human again.
Justin tries to achieve many things in his senior year of high school. He joins the basketball team and becomes student body president. He also hosts a big party and tries to win the science fair.
Alex meets a teenage wizard named Stevie Nichols (Hayley Kiyoko). Stevie has a similar personality to Alex. They become friends, which makes Harper a bit sad. Stevie then starts a wizard revolution. Alex pretends to join the revolution to trick Stevie. Alex freezes Stevie and gives her powers to Stevie's brother, Warren. Max accidentally destroys Stevie's frozen body. Alex has an on-and-off romance this season. Max also finds his first girlfriend.
The season finale is very exciting. The Russo family is kidnapped by government agents. These agents think aliens are coming. Justin is tricked into telling them that magic exists. This leads to many wizards being captured. The Russos manage to escape. Alex says they need to tell the world the truth to save the wizard world.
Some special guest stars and recurring characters this season include: Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate, Dan Benson as Zeke Beakerman, Hayley Kiyoko as Stevie Nichols, Bridgit Claire Mendler as Juliet Van Heusen, Moisés Arias as Conscience, Bella Thorne as Nancy Lukey, Fred Willard as Mr. Stuffleby, Austin Butler as George, Shakira as Herself, Ted McGinley as Magroder, John O'Hurley as Captain Jim Bob Sherwood, Wilmer Valderrama as Uncle Ernesto, Kate Flannery as Elaine Finkle, and Jeff Garlin as Uncle Kelbo.
Main Cast
- Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
- David Henrie as Justin Russo
- Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
- Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle
- Maria Canals Barrera as Theresa Russo
- David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
Episodes in This Season
For a full list of episodes, see List of Wizards of Waverly Place episodes.
- This season has 28 episodes.
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