“You Can't Always Get What You Carpet” |
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"You Can't Always Get What You Carpet" is the sixth episode of season one of Wizards of Waverly Place, and the sixth of the overall series. It premiered on November 10, 2007.
Overview
Alex stumbles upon her dad's old magic carpet and convinces her dad to give her flying lessons. Having treated Alex as his little girl all her life, he gets upset while teaching her how to fly. Meanwhile, Justin "mans" up his room after his dad pastes up flower wallpaper.
Summary
All three of the Russo children decide to redecorate their room by getting stuff from their garage. During the process, Alex finds a carpet in which she decides to put in her room. Meanwhile, Justin redecorates his room by putting scary stuff. When Alex fixes her wallpaper she accidentally discovers that the carpet is actually magical.
Upon discovering of the magic carpet she then begs her father to teach her flying lessons. Her dad agrees. The lesson does not go well and Alex gets mad with her dad. Alex tries to persuade her dad to forgive her by making his favorite Breakfast at Dinner.
Production Notes
Magical items
- Magic flying carpet — allows the user to fly on the carpet to their destination; requires lessons
Continuity
- Alex's bed is shown for the first time. In season four when she moves out, her bed is seen again, and it is the same one. The only difference is that the headboard's been decorated.
- Justin says he is a big fan of the fictional band "Tears of Blood", which was previously mentioned in "New Employee".
- Theresa mentions she used to be in an all-girl mariachi band.
- Justin knows how to fly the magic carpet.
- Running gag: Alex calls Justin's action figures dolls, and he corrects her.
Trivia
- This was the first episode filmed, but the sixth aired.
- The title is a parody of the Rolling Stone's dong "You Can't Always Get What You Want".
- This is the only episode of the series to feature bloopers at the end.
Cast
- Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
- David Henrie as Justin Russo
- Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
- Maria Canals Barrera as Theresa Russo
- David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
Absent
- Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle