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Wizards of Waverly Place

2007 – 2012Show4 seasons106 episodesTV-G

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes–97%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 106 episodes · best: S4E27 "Who Will Be the Family Wizard?" 8.3

Episodes

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7.1
6.8
7.0

Story

Alex, Justin and Max Russo are not your ordinary kids - they're wizards in training! While their parents run the Waverly Sub Station, the siblings struggle to balance their ordinary lives while learning to master their extraordinary powers.

Feels like

  • Magical Sibling Rivalry
  • Wholesome Family Sitcom
  • Teen Coming-of-Age
  • Lighthearted Fantasy
  • Nostalgic Disney Channel Era
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Low-Stakes Adventure
  • Heartwarming Humor

Cast

24 of 164 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bob Koherr, Mark Cendrowski, Fred Savage
Written by
Gigi McCreery, Todd J. Greenwald, Perry Rein
Produced by
Gigi McCreery, Perry Rein, Richard Goodman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 12, 2007 · January 6, 2012 · Ended

First aired
October 12, 2007
Last aired
January 6, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 106 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Happily Married, Secret Pet Plot, Functional Magic +9

  • Happily Married
  • Secret Pet Plot
  • Functional Magic
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Second Love
  • Did You Just Scam Cthulhu?
  • Invited as a Joke
  • Shirtless Scene
  • Berserk Button
  • Take That, Audience!
  • Put on a Bus
  • Werewolves Are Dogs

12 of 398 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Wizards of Waverly Place?"

Questions about Wizards of Waverly Place

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wizards of Waverly Place?

Disney+

In the United States, Wizards of Waverly Place streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Wizards of Waverly Place worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7).

Is Wizards of Waverly Place okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Wizards of Waverly Place?

41 h

About 41 hours: 106 episodes in 4 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2012.

Will Wizards of Waverly Place make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wizards of Waverly Place?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Wizards of Waverly Place use?

Happily MarriedSecret Pet PlotFunctional MagicHypocritical HumorSecond LoveDid You Just Scam Cthulhu?Invited as a JokeShirtless SceneBerserk ButtonTake That, Audience!Put on a BusWerewolves Are Dogsand 386 more

TV Tropes lists 398 tropes for it, including Happily Married, Secret Pet Plot, and Functional Magic.