Charmed: Season 1

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Charmed: Season 2

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WB | The WB | Season Premiere Date: October 7, 1998

Starring: Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano

Summary: Three sisters - Prue, Piper and Phoebe Halliwell - reunite in their ancestral home, Halliwell Manor. When the youngest sister, Phoebe, ventures into the previously-locked attic, she recites a passage from an ancient book which unlocks their dormant powers to transform them into The Charmed Ones - the most powerful witches ever to exist. NowThree sisters - Prue, Piper and Phoebe Halliwell - reunite in their ancestral home, Halliwell Manor. When the youngest sister, Phoebe, ventures into the previously-locked attic, she recites a passage from an ancient book which unlocks their dormant powers to transform them into The Charmed Ones - the most powerful witches ever to exist. Now they must vanquish evil and save innocent lives while living their own lives as normal women in the real world. Life isn't so easy when you're Charmed.

In Season 4, half-sister (and half-Whitelighter) Paige replaces the dearly departed Prue in The Power of Three.

In season 8, a life-or-death decision forces the sisters to fake their deaths and take a young witch named Billie into their care to help them fight the evil forces that once threatened their existence so that they could maintain the 'normal' lives for which they had spent the last 7 years fighting to regain.… Expand

Creator: Constance M. Burge

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Déjà Vu All Over Again
Air Date: May 26, 1999
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S1:E21. Love Hurts
Air Date: May 19, 1999
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S1:E20. The Power Of Two
Air Date: May 12, 1999

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Barry Garron

Jun 17, 2013

Funny, spooky and wonderfully entertaining. [7 Oct 1998]

Gail Pennington

Jun 18, 2013

By the time the episode wraps up with a good-vs.-evil clash, though, it's really rolling, with special effects that are both fun and scary. Doherty, Combs and Milano are appealing, and also believable as sisters, and T.W. King adds a down-to-earth touch as police detective Andy Trudeau, Prue's old boyfriend, who suspects that something is up. [7 Oct 1998, p.E6]

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Jun 17, 2013

If you've followed the TV careers of Charmed's stars -- Shannen Doherty (Beverly Hills 90210), Holly Marie Combs (Picket Fences) and Alyssa Milano (Who's the Boss) -- then just the idea of all three being in the same show makes it worth a look. The premise is at times campy, but it works. [7 Oct 1998, p.3D]

David Bianculli

Jun 17, 2013

As Buster Poindexter once sang, they're hot, hot, hot...If Charmed gets more savvy, scary and sexy as weeks go on and it's a good bet it will falling under its spell will be an easy thing to do. [7 Oct 1998, p.93]

Alan Sepinwall

Jun 18, 2013

Doherty and Milano, together with some silly dialogue and plots, promise some good campy fun. The problems come whenever their third sibling, played by Holly Marie Combs ("Picket Fences"), is on screen. You see, Combs can actually act, and whenever she starts to emote, she gives the trashy proceedings a bit more reality than they can handle. [7 Oct 1998, p.39]

Manuel Mendoza

Jun 17, 2013

With the silly, overwrought Charmed, the network of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dawson's Creek and Felicity is pushing its luck. [7 Oct 1998, p.1C]

Howard Rosenberg

Jun 17, 2013

There's no magic, black or otherwise, in the WB's Charmed, a limp drama about three sisters who discover they are witches. [7 Oct 1998, p.F1]

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samanthalove

Oct 15, 2018

Seasons 1 to 4 are absolutely amazing, the rest of the show carries out enjoyable still.

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AliaMcKenzie

Nov 1, 2018

This series is part of my childhood and present. It has a feeling of warmth and genuinness that is rarely captured in ANY tv show since. The seasons may have gotten a bit wobbly but what always holds them together is the acting of the extremely talented actresses.. They managed to radiate aThis series is part of my childhood and present. It has a feeling of warmth and genuinness that is rarely captured in ANY tv show since. The seasons may have gotten a bit wobbly but what always holds them together is the acting of the extremely talented actresses.. They managed to radiate a feeling of REAL magic, and conveyed such a naturalness. Watching, every scene the actresses were in came off as if they weren't even acting. This is truly a case where the actresses were the saving grace of the show. They did beautifully... and this series holds up throughout time. It doesn't age. I love it.… Expand

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imhellspawn1

Mar 8, 2014

I have to disagree with the negative critic review because charmed has magic and some black magic that is contained with it demons, Witches time traveling and of course a cat the los angeles times reporter must have only watched the pilot to it something this Wicca way comes.

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RogerSmith97

Apr 10, 2011

Charmed-
The 1st Season Of Charmed Was One Of The Years Best. The Cast Then Till Season 4 (Alyssa Milino, Holly Marie Combs, And Shannen Doherty) Were All Great.. Yes I Have To Say Season One Has One Of My Leas Favorite Ep's Of ALL Time.. But The Show And This Season Overall Is Great. TheCharmed-
The 1st Season Of Charmed Was One Of The Years Best. The Cast Then Till Season 4 (Alyssa Milino, Holly Marie Combs, And Shannen Doherty) Were All Great.. Yes I Have To Say Season One Has One Of My Leas Favorite Ep's Of ALL Time.. But The Show And This Season Overall Is Great. The Only Bad Thing Is T.W. King Was On This Season.. Uggg Hate Him :)
Overall This Season Of Charmed Will Be Scored A 8… Expand

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Tss5078

Feb 23, 2013

On the surface, Charmed looks to be just another WB teen show. After all, the cast is loaded with former teen idols. Looks however can be deceiving! Charmed is a very solid mix of comedy and science fiction that leaves the fan craving more. I could sit and watch episodes of this show forOn the surface, Charmed looks to be just another WB teen show. After all, the cast is loaded with former teen idols. Looks however can be deceiving! Charmed is a very solid mix of comedy and science fiction that leaves the fan craving more. I could sit and watch episodes of this show for hours!

Three sisters reunite for the funeral of the grandmother that raised them. After the funeral, they are going through the house and find a lot of things that lead them to believe their grandmother was into witch craft. After being attacked, investigating more, and being visited by some ghosts, the sisters learn that they are the decedents of a very powerful family of magicians. They are in fact legendary witches known as the charmed ones, who for thousands of years have been prophesized as the ones who finally tip the balance between good and evil to our side!

The show starts with them learning about their powers and ends with them trying to fulfill their destinies. Holly Marie Combes plays older sister Piper and while never the big name star of the show, she is by far the most interesting and entertaining character. Eventually the show comes to center around her and her family within the show. Personally, I think this is what saved the show after the early departure of one of its stars.

Charmed is eight seasons of magic, action, comedy, love, tragedy, and just plain fun. Being that it has a cast of all former teen idols, with low rating, on what is nowhere near a major network, the show didn't get the recognition that it deserved, but it is a terrific show! You can currently catch re-runs early mornings on TNT and of course watch it online. If you've got some time, I'd defiantly suggest checking it out!… Expand

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anisax92

Jul 16, 2011

Overall, this was a very good show. Although at times I did feel that it did come across as quite cheesy. Personally, I preferred it when the new sister Paige (Rose McGowan) came onto the show as she brought something new and fresh to the table. The acting, although good could be quite weakOverall, this was a very good show. Although at times I did feel that it did come across as quite cheesy. Personally, I preferred it when the new sister Paige (Rose McGowan) came onto the show as she brought something new and fresh to the table. The acting, although good could be quite weak at times which was disappointing.… Expand

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Salonia

Feb 10, 2013

Charmed is a prime example of a show that fell apart the longer it went on. The first few seasons are held back by low 90s quality, though unfortunately this is also when the writing and characterization is at its best. The show becomes glossier and showier as it continues, with really neatCharmed is a prime example of a show that fell apart the longer it went on. The first few seasons are held back by low 90s quality, though unfortunately this is also when the writing and characterization is at its best. The show becomes glossier and showier as it continues, with really neat magic displays and great picture quality. But it also loses sight of what the show is supposed to be about: the bond of sisterhood, and it sadly spirals into centering on constant relationship whining and being inconvenienced by magic instead. The female leads become pettier and pettier as the seasons drag on, as well as overtly sexualized. Once you get into about the middle of the series and beyond, expect a lot of cleavage bouncing around and arms being manically waving in the air as shrill complaints about men and magic spew until a slew of demons get killed and the credits roll on a happy, sentimental note. It just all starts to bleed together and every mildly interesting trick, like body swaps and possessions, are used a dozen or more times. In short, it quickly becomes pointless after about season 4, and even in all of that time it never really manages to surpass "pretty good". Rarely will you get anything too deep or original. Go ahead if you're a giant genre fan but be prepared to wonder why you're even bothering after already putting in quite a bit of time. You might become trapped in feeling obligated to finish the whole thing despite no longer being very invested or having a lot of excitement in where it's going.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 8

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  Air Date: September 25, 2005
Season 8

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  Air Date: September 25, 2005
Season 7

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  Air Date: September 12, 2004
Season 6

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  Air Date: September 28, 2003
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 22, 2002
Season 4

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  Air Date: October 4, 2001
Season 3

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  Air Date: October 5, 2000
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 1999
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 1998
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  S1:E22. Déjà Vu All Over Again
  Air Date: May 26, 1999
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  S1:E21. Love Hurts
  Air Date: May 19, 1999
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  S1:E20. The Power Of Two
  Air Date: May 12, 1999
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  S1:E19. Out Of Sight
  Air Date: May 5, 1999
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  S1:E18. When Bad Warlocks Turn Good
  Air Date: April 28, 1999
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  S1:E17. That '70s Episode
  Air Date: April 7, 1999
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  S1:E16. Which Prue Is It Anyway?
  Air Date: March 3, 1999
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  S1:E15. Is There A Woogy In The House?
  Air Date: February 24, 1999
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  S1:E14. Secrets And Guys
  Air Date: February 17, 1999
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  S1:E13. From Fear To Eternity
  Air Date: February 10, 1999
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  S1:E12. The Wendigo
  Air Date: February 3, 1999
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  S1:E11. Feats Of Clay
  Air Date: January 20, 1999
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  S1:E10. Wicca Envy
  Air Date: January 13, 1999
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  S1:E9. The Witch Is Back
  Air Date: December 16, 1998
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  S1:E8. The Truth Is Out There And It Hurts
  Air Date: November 25, 1998
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  S1:E7. The Fourth Sister
  Air Date: November 18, 1998
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  S1:E6. The Wedding From Hell
  Air Date: November 11, 1998
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  S1:E5. Dream Sorcerer
  Air Date: November 4, 1998
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  S1:E4. Dead Man Dating
  Air Date: October 28, 1998
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  S1:E3. Thank You For Not Morphing
  Air Date: October 21, 1998
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  S1:E2. I've Got You Under My Skin
  Air Date: October 14, 1998
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  S1:E1. Something Wicca This Way Comes
  Air Date: October 7, 1998