Credit Check

“Credit Check”
Season 1, Episode 18
Air date	July 6, 2008
Writer	Todd J. Greenwald
Director	Fred Savage
Episode Chronology
← Previous	“Report Card”
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"Credit Check" is the 18th episode of season one of Wizards of Waverly Place, and the 18th of the overall series. It first aired on July 6, 2008.

Overview

Alex's keen fashion sense leads her to begin an internship with a fashion magazine the Fashion Fatale, but her employer, Jeffrey, takes credit for all of her ideas. She then plans a fashion show that she knows Ms. Angela won't like to take revenge on him. When her plan almost backfires after Jeffrey gives Alex credit for the horrible clothes' fashion show, she uses the Freeze Frame spell and tries to alter the clothes. Meanwhile, Justin tries to impress the new girl, Millie working at the Sub Station together with the Russo family.

Summary Alex gets really angry that everyone takes credit for her ideas. Magic Spells Freeze Frame spell Incantation: Gialsjay Timesday Description: Freezes time (except for the user) until the user stops hopping on one foot. Production Notes Continuity Running gag: When Justin's embarrassing hiself in front of Millie, Theresa says, "I was two away from all girls." This is similar to when Jerry said, "I was one away from all boys" in "New Employee". Tears of Blood is mentioned again as Justin's favorite band. Inconsistency: Millie begins working at the Waverly Sub Station, but is not seen or mentioned in future episodes. We learn that Harper has rewired her brain so that insults come across as compliments. Alex mentions that she doesn't drink coffee. Max reveals that Justin showers in his underwear in gym class. Goofs When Justin uses the Freeze Frame spell in the beginning, Max freezes with his right hand around his stomach. However, in the next scene he has moved his right hand significantly and it's now position on his face. At the fashion show Alex performs the Freeze Frame spell in plain sight in front of one of the models, and anyone else who happened to be watching her. She doesn't perform any spell to erase anyones memory. When Alex performs the Freeze Frame spell, as she hops on one foot one of the models folds her hand to avoid Alex bumping into her. Trivia This was the last episode filmed for the season, but was the 18th to air. The "Fashion Fatale" magazine office is a parody of The Devil Wears Prada. Cast 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 Guest starring Julia Duffy as Ms. Angela Jeffrey Christopher Todd as Jeffrey Sara Paxton as Millie Co-starring Gavin Houston as Paul Kristen Caldwell as Assistant Brian Elerding as Jack David Gore as Benji Natalie Nardone as Eve Joseph Porter as Matthew