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Season 1 of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 12, 2007 to August 31, 2008. The season introduces the teenage Russo children, Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max Russo (Jake T. Austin) as they compete to become the leading wizard in their family.
Premise
Set on Waverly Place in Manhattan, New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood, Wizards of Waverly Place centers on the Italian-Mexican Russo family, which includes Alex (Selena Gomez), her older brother Justin (David Henrie) and their younger brother Max (Jake T. Austin).
The three teenage Russo siblings are wizards in training and live with their Italian-American father Jerry (David DeLuise), a former wizard, and their Mexican-American mother, Theresa (Maria Canals Barrera) who is a mortal. Harper Finkle (Jennifer Stone), Alex's best friend, who is unaware of magic, co-stars.
Cast
Starring
- 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
Recurring
- Skyler Samuels as Gigi Hollingsworth
- Lucy Hale as Miranda Hampson
- Ian Abercrombie as Professor Crumbs
- Bill Chott as Hershel Laritate
- Dan Benson as Zeke Beakerman
Guest Stars
- Daryl Sabara as T.J. Taylor
- Tiffany Thornton as Susan
- Chelsea Kane as Kari Landsdorf
- Sara Paxton as Millie
Episodes
| Series # | Season # | Episode title | Director | Writer(s) | Original air date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Crazy 10-Minute Sale" | Fred Savage | Todd J. Greenwald | October 12, 2007 | 102 |
| 2 | 2 | "First Kiss" | Joe Regalbuto | Vince Cheung & Ben Montanio |
October 19, 2007 | 104 |
| 3 | 3 | "I Almost Drowned in a Chocolate Fountain" | Joe Regalbuto | Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein |
October 26, 2007 | 105 |
| 4 | 4 | "New Employee" | Bob Berlinger | Peter Murrieta | November 2, 2007 | 107 |
| 5 | 5 | "Disenchanted Evening" | Mark Cendrowski | Jack Sanderson | November 9, 2007 | 114 |
| 6 | 6 | "You Can't Always Get What You Carpet | Fred Savage | Peter Murrieta | November 10, 2007 | 101 |
| 7 | 7 | "Alex's Choice" | Bob Berlinger | Matt Goldman | November 16, 2007 | 109 |
| 8 | 8 | "Curb Your Dragon" | Bob Berlinger | Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein |
November 30, 2007 | 108 |
| 9 | 9 | "Movies" | Mark Cendrowski | Justin Varava | December 14, 2007 | 113 |
| 10 | 10 | "Pop Me and We Both Go Down" | Bob Berlinger | Vince Cheung & Ben Montanio |
January 6, 2008 | 103 |
| 11 | 11 | "Potion Commotion" | Bob Berlinger | Todd J. Greenwald | February 10, 2008 | 110 |
| 12 | 12 | "Justin's Little Sister" | Andrew Tsao | Eve Weston | March 9, 2008 | 117 |
| 13 | 13 | "Wizard School (Part 1)" | Mark Cendrowski | Vince Cheung & Ben Montanio |
April 6, 2008 | 111 |
| 14 | 14 | "Wizard School (Part 2)" | Mark Cendrowski | Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein |
April 6, 2008 | 112 |
| 15 | 15 | "The Supernatural" | Mark Cendrowski | Matt Goldman | May 18, 2008 | 115 |
| 16 | 16 | "Alex in the Middle" | Bob Berlinger | Matt Goldman | June 15, 2008 | 106 |
| 17 | 17 | "Report Card" | Andrew Tsao |
Gigi McCreery, |
June 29, 2008 | 118 |
| 18 | 18 | "Credit Check" | Fred Savage | Todd J. Greenwald | July 6, 2008 | 121 |
| 19 | 19 | "Alex's Spring Fling" | Victor Gonzalez | Matt Goldman | July 20, 2008 | 119 |
| 20 | 20 | "Quinceañera" | Victor Gonzalez | Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein |
August 10, 2008 | 116 |
| 21 | 21 | "Art Museum Piece" | Victor Gonzalez | Vince Cheung & Ben Montanio |
August 31, 2008 | 120 |
Season One Slideshow (2007-2008)
Trivia
- First season of Wizards of Waverly Place.
- This season contained a one-hour/two-part special, Wizard School.