Sabrina the Teenage Witch 

When a sixteen-year-old high school student finds out she's a witch, her two aunts offer guidance on how to control her newly-discovered magical powers.

Creators:

Jonathan Schmock, Nell Scovell

Stars:

Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 11 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Melissa Joan Hart	...	Sabrina Spellman / ... 163 episodes, 1996-2003
Nick Bakay	...	Salem Saberhagen 163 episodes, 1996-2003
Caroline Rhea	...	Hilda Spellman / ... 142 episodes, 1996-2003
Beth Broderick	...	Zelda Spellman / ... 141 episodes, 1996-2002
Nate Richert	...	Harvey Kinkle / ... 123 episodes, 1996-2003
Jenna Leigh Green	...	Libby Chessler / ... 75 episodes, 1996-2003
Martin Mull	...	Principal Willard Kraft / ... 73 episodes, 1997-2000
Soleil Moon Frye	...	Roxie King 66 episodes, 2000-2003

Storyline

Sabrina Spellman (Melissa Joan Hart), a perfectly normal sixteen-year-old, is informed by her aunts, Hilda (Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (Beth Broderick), that she (and they, and her whole family on her father's side) are witches. She lives with them in Massachusetts while preparing to receive her witch's license. Along the way, she gets into many scrapes while figuring out how certain spells work. She also has to keep the secret from her boyfriend, Harvey (Nate Richert), friends Jenny (Michelle Beaudoin), and later Valerie (Lindsay Sloane), stuck-up nemesis Libby (Jenna Leigh Green), and the ever-suspicious Principal Willard Kraft (Martin Mull).

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Plot Keywords:

pantyhose | witch | female protagonist | magic | archie comics | 

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Taglines:

Some girls lead a magical life.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last song to be played on this show was No Doubt's "Running".

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Goofs

Throughout out the series, it's clear that many of the actors/actresses portraying teenagers are actually in their 20s+. This is done as to not interfere with the schooling of real teenagers and to give the general viewing audience who are teenagers (or young people) themselves someone they can look up to.

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Quotes

Zelda: So that was a dead end, but I think if we systematically retrace your steps over the last three months...
Hilda: [Interrupting] Sometimes I think you actually work at being annoying.
Zelda: No, not really.

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Crazy Credits

In the first three seasons of "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch", Sabrina appears in differing clothing, and quotes a quick one-liner based on the subject of her clothing.

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Alternate Versions

There are also two endings to the pilot episode. The first one Salem tells Sabrina how to use magic to get a glass of milk and on the second one Salem tries to tell the audience that they are under his control, but leaves when he hears a can opener. "Please be tuna." "Please be tuna."

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Connections

Referenced in Janeane Garofalo (1997)

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Soundtracks

Soda Pop
Written by Miley Bassie and Eric White (as Eric Foster White)
Performed by Britney Spears
Courtesy of Jive Records

User Reviews

I love Sabrina!

And it's not because since her days on "Clarissa Explains It All" that I've had a bit of a crush on Melissa Joan Hart, who at the time this show was popular was already well into her 20s, but was still able to get teenage roles. "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" was Hart's next big leap after her "Clarissa" days. Based on the comic strip, Sabrina Spellman is - you guessed it! - a teenage witch who attempts to balance her witchcraft antics with the demands of everyday teenage life. She is aided in her endeavors by her two aunts and a wise-cracking black cat as she goes from high school, to college, and finally to her career in journalism.

As usual, Hart is the show's heart & soul. "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" is quite moving and very funny, and it's a shame that it took me so long to realize how great it was. I only wish there were some newer episodes that we could all enjoy.

10/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sabrina Goes to College

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Finishing the Hat, Hartbreak Films, Viacom Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min (163 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1