Fantasy sitcom that smuggled social change into a pretty house.
Why it matters
Episode guide
254 episodes across 8 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Witch Samantha Stephens marries mortal Darrin and tries suburban normalcy while magic keeps spilling into dinner parties. Mother Endora’s disapproval is a running supernatural side-eye. Fantasy sitcom smuggles social change into a pretty house.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Charming high-concept comedy with real cultural subtext — and the most famous recast discourse in sitcom history.
Cultural impact
Bewitched made fantasy suburbia a weekly brand and left the Darrin recast as eternal production lore. Nose-twitch magic became a pop-culture hieroglyph.
Creators
Sol Saks
Key cast
- Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens
- Dick York as Darrin Stephens
- Dick Sargent as Darrin Stephens
- Agnes Moorehead as Endora
Flash facts
- ABC fantasy sitcom about a witch married to a mortal ad man; aired September 17, 1964–March 25, 1972 (8 seasons, 254 episodes).
- Dick York played Darrin for seasons 1–5; Dick Sargent replaced him for seasons 6–8.
- Produced by Screen Gems; Elizabeth Montgomery starred as Samantha Stephens.
FAQ
Who played Samantha?
Elizabeth Montgomery starred as witch Samantha Stephens.
Why were there two Darrins?
Dick York left for health reasons after season 5; Dick Sargent took over the role.
How long did Bewitched run?
Eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972.
Cultural eras
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