Wizards of Waverly Place: Season 1

2007 · 21 episodes · ★ 9.1

What Season 1 of Wizards of Waverly Place

The first season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 12, 2007 to August 31, 2008. The season introduces the Russo children, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo as they compete to become the leading wizard in their family. Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise co-star as their parents and Jennifer Stone co-stars as Alex's best friend, Harper FinkleGuest stars and recurring cast include: Amanda Tepe as Monotone Woman, Skyler Samuels as Gigi Hollingsworth, Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate, Daryl Sabara as T.J. Taylor, Brian Kubach as Riley, Shane Lyons as Manny Kin, Eric Allan Kramer as Coach Gunderson, Chelsea Staub as Kari Langsdorf, Sara Paxton as Millie, Julie Brown as Ms Angela and Jeff Garlin as Uncle Kelbo.

21episodes

Oct 12, 2007aired

Aug 31, 2008final episode

8.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Crazy Ten Minute Sale
Oct 12, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 9.2
Alex duplicates herself so she can be in magic class and at a sale at the same time. Meanwhile, Jerry gives Max his first wand.
Directed by: Fred Savage · Starring: Skyler Samuels, Amanda Tepe
1x02 First Kiss
Oct 19, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 8.5
Justin is given several chances to receive his first kiss when Alex turns back time. The New York Mets consider Max's sandwich as a contender to become the team's official sandwich.
Directed by: Joe Regalbuto · Starring: Lucy Hale, Wayne Federman, Jim Wise, Bryant Johnson
1x03 I Almost Drowned in a Chocolate Fountain
Oct 26, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 9.4
So she could go on a date, Alex uses a magical pocket elf to pass an exam for Spanish. However, a chocolate-devouring pocket elf is sneaked into her purse in a plot divised by her brothers.
Directed by: Joe Regalbuto · Starring: Jack Plotnick, Amanda Tepe, Jordan-Claire Green, Brian Kubach
1x04 New Employee
Nov 2, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 8.8
After Harper is hired at the sub station, Alex uses magic to help Harper overcome her clumsiness, which eventually backfires on Alex. A whiz kid is upset for losing business when Justin starts a tutorial service.
Starring: Chad Broskey, Amanda Tepe, Paulie Litt
1x05 Disenchanted Evening
Nov 9, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 9.2
Alex wants unlimited use of magic from her parents, after she meets a fellow wizard at her school who is allowed unlimited magic from his parents. There is a meeting which Alex sets up between the two sets of parents.
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski · Starring: Daryl Sabara, Bonnie Burroughs, Dink O'Neal
1x06 You Can't Always Get What You Carpet
Nov 10, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 8.9
Alex finds her parents old magic carpet and convinces her dad to give her flying lessons.
Directing: Fred Savage
1x07 Alex's Choice
Nov 16, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 9.3
Gigi invites Harper to her annual tea party and Alex gets mad when she accepts. Alex learns that Gigi plans to embarrass Harper so she uses her magic to get back at Gigi.
Starring: Skyler Samuels, Amanda Tepe, Veronica Sixtos, Brian Scolaro
1x08 Curb Your Dragon
Nov 30, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 9.1
Justin learns that his new pet beagle is actually a magical dragon. To his dismay, someone else claims the "dog" and enters it in a local canine competition.
Starring: Taylor Negron, Amanda Tepe, Paulie Litt, Brooks McBeth
1x09 Movies
Dec 14, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 9.2
Justin does not let Alex into an R-Rated movie, so she uses magic to get in. However, she may accidentally get into the film, too.
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski · Starring: Dan Benson, Tiffany Thornton, Melise
1x10 Pop Me and We Both Go Down
Jan 6, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.1
Justin gets a zit before his prom date with a junior, and to make matters worse, Alex accidentally animates it.
Starring: Lucy Hale, Curtis Armstrong, Charlie Bodin, Zone
1x11 Potion Commotion
Feb 10, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.1
Justin has some competition from a popular classmate when he wants to be chosen for the World School Summit at the U.N. Meanwhile, Alex becomes in love with herself due to a potion.
Written by: Todd J. Greenwald · Starring: Shane Lyons, Bill Chott
1x12 Justin's Little Sister
Mar 9, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.4
Alex hates being compared to her older brother, Justin, so she asks a genie to remove the resemblences.
Starring: Veronica Sixtos, Bill Chott, Candace Brown, Monica Anne Parales
1x13 Wizard School (Part 1)
Apr 6, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 8.9
Alex and Justin go to a summer school for wizards and Alex has a hard time fitting in. Back at home, Jerry and Max try to prove their manhood.
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski · Starring: Octavia Spencer, J. Evan Bonifant, Josh Sussman, Jack Sanderson
1x14 Wizard School (Part 2)
Apr 6, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.3
Alex may have her chance to shine when she finds out Dr.Evalinie's plan to take away Justin's powers during a tournament at the school.
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski · Starring: Octavia Spencer, Amanda Tepe, J. Evan Bonifant, Josh Sussman
1x15 The Supernatural
May 18, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.1
Justin casts a spell on himself to impress a girl, and ends up being the baseball team's star pitcher. When Alex finds out, she uses it to become the catcher's "good luck charm".
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski · Starring: Chelsea Kane, Michael Patrick McGill, Brian Kubach
1x16 Alex in the Middle
Jun 15, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.1
When Jerry's fun-loving brother comes for a visit, Alex tries to get him to be her magic teacher instead of her strict dad.
Starring: Eric Allan Kramer, Monica Lee Gradischek, Jeff Garlin
1x17 Report Card
Jun 29, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.1
When Alex gets an F on her wizarding report card, she does her best to keep it a secret. But hiding the truth becomes a problem when her powers are taken away from her for turning her parents into guinea pigs.
Directed by: Andrew Tsao · Written by: Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein, Peter Murrieta · Starring: Ian Abercrombie, Charlie Adler, Dan Benson, Kara Taitz
1x18 Credit Check
Jul 6, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.0
Alex takes on an internship with a top Fashion Magazine and decides to put on an outrageous fashion show featuring Harper's bizarre wear to teach her boss a lesson for taking credit for her ideas. Jerry and Theresa hire a new girl, Millie, at the Sub Station that Justin immediately falls in love with so Max tries to help.
Directed by: Fred Savage · Starring: Sara Paxton, Julia Duffy, Jeffrey Christopher Todd
1x19 Alex's Spring Fling
Jul 20, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.3
Alex makes a mannequin come to life and goes out with him, in order to make Riley jealous. Meanwhile, Jerry and Theresa go out of town and leave Justin in charge of the household.
Starring: Lauren Benz Phillips, Brian Kubach, Royce Christyn
1x20 Quinceañera
Aug 10, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.2
It is Alex's 15th birthday and she uses the switching spell to avoid being in her Quinceanera. Justin and Max have to learn how to dance for Alex's party.
Starring: Belita Moreno, Gabrielle Dennis, Adam Bay
1x21 Art Museum Piece Season Finale
Aug 31, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 9.3
Alex wants an easier way to complete her Art History assignment, so she brings historical masterpieces to life to help her complete her worksheet. Meanwhile, Jerry and Max use a spell to play football in the house, which turns out badly.
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski · Written by: Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein · Starring: Julie Brown, Danielle Bisutti, Britt Prentice, Mark Rickard