How to watch

Elizabeth Montgomery starred as Samantha Stephens, a witch who marries mortal ad executive Darrin and tries to live as an ordinary suburban housewife, much to the dismay of her mother, Endora. With an eccentric cast of witches and warlocks, and Darrin famously played by both Dick York and Dick Sargent, Bewitched became one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1960s. It led to a short-lived spin-off about Samantha's grown-up daughter and a 2005 movie with a meta twist.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is simple and covers the original series, the spin-off and the film.

1. Bewitched (1964–1972)
2. Tabitha (1977–1978)
3. Bewitched (2005)

Each entry approaches the Bewitched story differently, so it helps to understand how they relate before choosing an order.

📖 Story Chronology

Tabitha jumps ahead to follow an adult Tabitha Stephens, played by Lisa Hartman, working at a Los Angeles TV station, though its timeline doesn't line up neatly with the original show. The 2005 film, starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell, isn't a continuation at all; it's about an actor remaking Bewitched who unknowingly casts a real witch.

1. Bewitched (1964–1972)
2. Tabitha (1977–1978)
3. Bewitched (2005)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the original series; it's the heart of the franchise and episodes are mostly standalone, so you can sample freely. Tabitha is a curiosity for dedicated fans, and the 2005 movie works best after you know the show, since much of its humor depends on references to the classic sitcom.

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