5.5/101,398 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2018
After the tragic death of their mother, Mel and Maggie learn they have an older sister, Macy, and discover they all exhibit impossible new abilities.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin
6.0/10982 votes#2 - Let This Mother Out
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2018
After getting a message from the spirit board to not trust Harry, the sisters are conflicted and ultimately concoct a plan.
Director: Vanessa Parise
Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin
6.2/10856 votes#3 - Sweet Tooth
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2018
The sisters are put through witch lessons, but when Macy learns of a mysterious death in her lab, she informs her sisters and together they devise a plan to suss out the demon.
Director: Michael A. Allowitz
Writer: Joey Falco
6.2/10758 votes#4 - Exorcise Your Demons
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2018
While waiting for The Elders to arrive, the sister’s patience is growing thin as they keep a watchful eye on their new charge. Mel does not agree with the solution presented by The Elders and enlists Maggie and Macy’s and even Harry’s help, but it means going against The Elders. Meanwhile, Macy, Mel and Maggie are all starting to realize that juggling their two worlds is becoming more difficult.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Marcos Luevanos
6.2/10694 votes#5 - Other Women
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2018
Worried about Niko’s safety, Mel and Harry come up with a plan to protect her. Maggie notices that Macy is upset about her situation with Galvin, so she offers to do some recon with her. Meanwhile, Maggie’s sorority sister Lucy turns to her for some help, but Maggie struggles with telling her the truth because it could jeopardize her sorority future.
Director: Amyn Kaderali
Writer: George Northy
6.4/10657 votes#6 - Kappa Spirit
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2018
With Maggie trying to make up with Lucy, she realizes that there is a new Kappa member she isn’t familiar with and enlists Mel’s help to find out what is going on. Macy is concerned about what she saw on Galvin and invites herself to his birthday party to investigate. Meanwhile, Macy is told a cryptic message about her past that she decides to share with her sisters, but her sisters have a secret from her.
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Writer: Emmylou Diaz
6.4/10627 votes#7 - Out of Scythe
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2018
After some unusual seismic activity, Harry informs the sisters that Hilltowne is a portal to hell. With that said, the sisters must band together to fight off a shadowy demon that is trying to obtain a collection of powerful magical artifacts. Meanwhile, Macy is given an exciting opportunity at work which comes with unexpected complications. Lastly, Maggie has a conflict of conscience over her relationship with Parker.
Director: Jamie Travis
Writer: Sarah Goldfinger
6.3/10626 votes#8 - Bug a Boo
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2018
While on the hunt for Jada, Mel scours The Book of Shadows as Harry and Charity cross reference them to find any clues that might lead them to this new demon. As if that isn’t enough, they discover that there is a Changeling Demon on the loose that puts one of the sisters in danger. Elsewhere, Maggie signs up for a job helping to market a new dating app which could land her a summer internship. Macy decides to go outside her comfort zone after a little encouragement from Maggie. Meanwhile, Mel is given a task by The Elders that she was not expecting.
Director: Vanessa Parise
Writer: Zoe Marshall
6.7/10621 votes#9 - Jingle Hell
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2018
Mel turns to Harry for guidance after learning information about the magical world that leaves her questioning everything she knows. Galvin shows up to see Macy and she is determined to not let fate get in the way of their potential relationship. Meanwhile, Maggie tries to keep her mom’s Christmas traditions going and is excited for Parker to be a part of it.
Director: Michael Lange
Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin
6.6/10569 votes#10 - Keep Calm And Harry On
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2019
The sisters turn to The Elders for advice about Harry. Mel, fed up with The Elders rules, turns to Jada for help without telling her sisters. With a plan in place, they must face an unexpected threat which leads Maggie to find a strength she didn’t know she had. Meanwhile, Galvin shares some shocking news with Macy that will change everything.
Director: Vanessa Parise
Writer: Allyssa Lee
6.2/10542 votes#11 - Witch Perfect
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2019
Macy is eager to share the information she has learned with her sisters, but is thrown by their reaction to the news. To cheer herself up, Maggie decides to try out for an a capella group, but something doesn’t feel right about the group. Meanwhile, Mel runs into an unexpected person from her past.
Director: Gina Rodriguez
Writer: Natalia Fernandez
6.7/10510 votes#12 - You're Dead To Me
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2019
With Macy on a quest to find answers, she goes against Harry’s advice and summons up a Necromancer which puts her and Maggie in harm’s way. Maggie attends a frat party at Lucy’s encouragement, to help her get over Parker. Meanwhile, Mel helps Harry who is struggling with his regained memories.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.4/10504 votes#13 - Manic Pixie Nightmare
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/3/2019
With life seemingly back to normal, Parker tips off Maggie to a mysterious death on campus that might be of demonic nature. After the sisters consult with Harry, they try to trap the creature, but they soon realize that not everyone can avoid its powers. Meanwhile, Galvin remembers something from his grandma’s stories that could help Macy overcome her dark side.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin
6.5/10501 votes#14 - Touched By a Demon
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/10/2019
Macy is trying to cope with new her new demon situation by watching a lot of her favorite TV shows, but things take a weird and dangerous turn. Mel and Jada enlist Niko’s help to learn who might be after Jada. Maggie and Parker decide it is time to take their relationship to the next level, which leads them to make an unusual discovery. Meanwhile, Mel’s powers seem to be expanding with the guidance of Jada leaving her to question The Elders intentions.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Joey Falco
7.2/10513 votes#15 - Switches & Stones
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2019
Maggie shows Macy, Harry and Charity the strange room under Vera Manor but they quickly learn just how dangerous it is when Mel and Maggie switch bodies and powers. Macy turns to The Elders for guidance about how to overcome her inner demon, which in turn leads her to have an eye-opening experience. Meanwhile, Maggie learns the secrets that Mel has been keeping from her sisters.
Director: Claudia Yarmy
Writer: George Northy
7.0/10488 votes#16 - Memento Mori
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/24/2019
Macy is not able to trust herself due to her memory lapses, so she asks Harry and Charity for help. Stronger than she thought she was, Macy starts to piece things together and is eager to share her vision with her sisters. Meanwhile, Mel and Maggie are worried about Macy and turn to an unexpected source for help.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Emmylou Diaz
6.7/10457 votes#17 - Surrender
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/31/2019
When Niko reaches out to Mel for help, she unknowingly reveals a new demon. Maggie volunteers to infiltrate the “cult” to help thwart him, but when she goes missing Macy and Mel set out to find her before it’s too late. Harry must face the consequences of the “gift” that The Elders have bestowed on him, leaving Mel, Macy and Maggie shocked and angry. Mel thinks that Fiona might be the key to helping Harry, which seems to cause trouble between her and Jada. Meanwhile, Parker is getting worse and Maggie has an idea on how to make him better.
Director: Megan Follows
Writer: Sarah Goldfinger
6.7/10447 votes#18 - The Replacement
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/21/2019
When Harry mysteriously disappears, a substitute Whitelighter, Tessa, surprises the sisters. With Galvin's return imminent, Macy knows she must tell him her decision about her demon side. Niko is curious when she sees that the Sarcana has cleared out and calls Mel for clarity, but when Mel arrives she is alarmed at what she discovers. Meanwhile, Maggie is trying to figure out how she can pay for college and turns to Macy for guidance.
Director: Greg Beeman
Writer: Zoe Marshall, Marcos Luevanos
6.8/10426 votes#19 - Source Material
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/28/2019
With Harry still missing, Mel, Macy and Maggie devise a plan that requires to ask for Tessa’s help. Parker is close to conquering his demon side, but all doesn’t go smoothly so he turns to Maggie for what he hopes will be comfort. Meanwhile, Niko is eager to help Mel, but in return asks Mel for help in learning about her past.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Allyssa Lee, Natalia Fernandez
6.6/10423 votes#20 - Ambush
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/2019
With the Elders feeling that their lives are still in danger, the sisters and Harry band together to try and stop the evil that is happening. Mel and Maggie become concerned when Macy starts to tap more easily into her demon side. Meanwhile, Niko and Mel seem to be in a good place until Mel messes it up.
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd
Writer: Mia Katherine Iverson
6.8/10440 votes#21 - Red Rain
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2019
Galvin discovers that something bizarre is happening with the patients that are being brought into the hospital. Maggie gets a clue about how to keep The Source from taking over. Meanwhile, both Macy and Galvin do something no one could have predicted.
Director: Anya Adams
Writer: Michael Reisz
6.6/10453 votes#22 - The Source Awakens
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/19/2019
Maggie, Mel and Harry grow wary of Macy's newfound power; Macy keeps creating alternate realities, but they don't end up being the perfect versions she was hoping for; Maggie and Mel still struggle with what will happen in their personal lives.
Director: Vanessa Parise
Writer: Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin, Carter Covington
The Best Episodes of Charmed Season 1
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Set in the fictional college town of Hilltowne, Charmed follows the lives of three sisters, Macy, Mel and Maggie Vera who, after the tragic death...
Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:The CW
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Charmed" season 1. It scored 5.5/10 based on 1398 votes. Directed by Brad Silberling and written by Jessica O'Toole, Amy Rardin, it aired on 10/14/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Let This Mother Out".