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Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Charmed Season 4 Episode 16 - The Fifth Halliwell
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - The Fifth Halliwell

    S4:E16

    Amongst newlyweds, Phoebe & Cole and already-married, Leo & Piper, Paige begins like a fifth-wheel but she continues her suspicions about Cole. Meanwhile, the Source plots to impregnate Phoebe with his evil spawn.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Krista Vernoff

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  2. Charmed Season 1 Episode 8 - The Truth Is Out There... and It Hurts
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Truth Is Out There... and It Hurts

    S1:E8

    Acting on Phoebe's premonitions, the sisters race to stop a mysterious killer from striking again. Meanwhile, Prue finds a truth spell and uses it to find out what Andy's reaction to her being a witch would be.

    Director:James A. Contner
    Writers:Chris Levinson, Zack Estrin

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  3. Charmed Season 4 Episode 6 - A Knight to Remember
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #3 - A Knight to Remember

    S4:E6

    Paige accidentally summons a medieval knight, who believes Paige is the love of his life. However, the knight is under the influence of an evil sorceress.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writers:Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-Breen

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  4. Charmed Season 5 Episode 1 - A Witch's Tail (1)
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - A Witch's Tail (1)

    S5:E1

    Piper, Phoebe and Paige come to the aid of Mylie, a Mermaid-turned-human, when she shows up looking for their help after a pact she made with an evil Sea Hag begins to go drastically wrong. Meanwhile, Phoebe attempts to divorce Cole, until he shows up claiming to want her back, Paige, attempts to juggle her new position as a full fledged Social Worker, as well as being a Charmed One, and Piper must protect her unborn baby, and face her fear of water.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  5. Charmed Season 5 Episode 8 - A Witch in Time
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #5 - A Witch in Time

    S5:E8

    When Phoebe must constantly save the life of her new boyfriend, a warlock shows up from the future, claiming that future Cole sent him in order to kill the boyfriend before Phoebe's dies instead. However, present Cole cannot allow this and tries to help the sisters protect Miles, but when the warlock decides to work on his own agenda, by stealing the Book of Shadows, it results in the death of two of the Halliwell sisters. The survivor must decide whether going back to change the past is the right thing to do.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Daniel Cerone

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  6. Charmed Season 5 Episode 20 - Sense and Sense Ability
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Sense and Sense Ability

    S5:E20

    In order to get close to baby Wyatt, the Crone steals one of the senses from each of The Charmed Ones, in an attempt to fool the child.

    Directors:Joel J. Feigenbaum, Stewart Schill
    Writers:Ed Bokinskie, Brian Krause, Daniel Cerone

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  7. Charmed Season 6 Episode 20 - A Wrong Day's Journey into Right
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #7 - A Wrong Day's Journey into Right

    S6:E20

    With Piper away at magic school and Phoebe without her active powers, overworked Paige conjures Mr. Right for stress relief but, unknowingly, releases his evil twin, Mr. Wrong.

    Director:Derek Johansen
    Writer:Cameron Litvack

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  8. Charmed Season 8 Episode 19 - The Jung and the Restless
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - The Jung and the Restless

    S8:E19

    Piper and Phoebe devise a plan to recover Leo. Meanwhile, Paige rescues her new charge from a Darklighter; Billie is forced to make an important decision.

    Director:Derek Johansen
    Writer:Cameron Litvack

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  9. Charmed Season 8 Episode 7 - The Lost Picture Show
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Lost Picture Show

    S8:E7

    Wanting to return to her old career as a social worker, Paige's plans get put on hold, when her Whitelighter father, Sam, returns asking for her help with his charge. Meanwhile, Piper and Leo go to see a magical marriage counselor who thinks the best therapy is for them to walk a mile in each others' shoes - literally.

    Director:Jonathan West
    Writers:Doug E. Jones, Andy Reaser

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  10. Charmed Season 8 Episode 12 - Payback's a Witch
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Payback's a Witch

    S8:E12

    With the intention of helping his parolee get a loan, Henry, along with Paige, go to a bank but instead the parolee decides to take everyone at the bank hostage. Meanwhile, Phoebe and Piper have their hands full when, during his third birthday party, Wyatt turns three of his toys into real people.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writer:Brad Kern

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  11. Charmed Season 8 Episode 14 - 12 Angry Zen
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #11 - 12 Angry Zen

    S8:E14

    During Chinese New Year, a demon attempts to steal a mystical wooden staff, that's protected by the Zodiacs and they enlist the aid of Piper. Meanwhile, Phoebe enjoys her new place by throwing a housewarming party that gets out of control; a monk teaches Billie how to use her power of projection to find her sister; Paige tries to get through to Henry about her magical abilities.

    Director:Jon Paré
    Writer:Cameron Litvack

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  12. Charmed Season 8 Episode 15 - The Last Temptation of Christy
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Last Temptation of Christy

    S8:E15

    Paige learns the difficulties of dating a mortal when Henry becomes too involved in the magical world and is torn when another suitor arrives hoping to convince her to marry him so they can become the ultimate magical couple. Meanwhile, Billie finally finds her missing sister, Christy; Piper faces a romantic decision when she runs into an old flame and begins to wonder if she should move on with her life.

    Director:John D. Kretchmer
    Writers:Rick Muirragui, Liz Sagal

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  13. Charmed Season 8 Episode 20 - Gone with the Witches
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Gone with the Witches

    S8:E20

    In an attempt to destroy the reputation of the Charmed Ones, Billie & Christy resort to trying to make the magical community see that the Halliwells only care about themselves. Meanwhile, Phoebe begins to lust after Coop; Paige cannot hear her charges' call for help; Piper becomes the perfect 1950s housewife.

    Director:Jonathan West
    Writer:Jeannine Renshaw

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  14. Charmed Season 3 Episode 4 - All Halliwell's Eve
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - All Halliwell's Eve

    S3:E4

    On Halloween, the sisters are pulled back in time to the 1600's to save a witch and her soon-to-be-born child from the hands of an evil witch who wants to raise the child evil. The sisters later discover that this situation may have more personal implications than they first imagined.

    Director:Anson Williams
    Writer:Sheryl J. Anderson

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  15. Charmed Season 1 Episode 6 - The Wedding from Hell
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #15 - The Wedding from Hell

    S1:E6

    The sisters must face Hecate, a powerful demon goddess, who is preying upon a woman, her son & his fiancee, and attempting to conceive a full demon child.

    Director:Richard Ginty
    Writers:Michael Perricone, Greg Elliot

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  16. Charmed Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fourth Sister
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #16 - The Fourth Sister

    S1:E7

    A troubled teenage girl befriends Phoebe with the hopes of joining the Halliwells, but she's been lured to the dark powers of witchcraft by a sorceress. Meanwhile, Prue tries to find some alone time with Andy and Phoebe and Piper vie for the attention of Leo.

    Director:Gilbert Adler
    Writer:Edithe Swensen

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  17. Charmed Season 8 Episode 21 - Kill Billie: Vol. 2
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Kill Billie: Vol. 2

    S8:E21

    Forced to hide from Billie and Christy, the Charmed Ones find themselves stuck in the Underworld. Meanwhile, Leo appears to Piper and offers demonic approval; Coop searches for Phoebe; Billie & Christy resort to summoning the Hollow to stop the Charmed Ones and the Charmed Ones do the same.

    Director:Jon Paré
    Writers:Brad Kern, David Simkins

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  18. Charmed Season 1 Episode 5 - Dream Sorcerer
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Dream Sorcerer

    S1:E5

    Prue finds her sleep disturbed by strange visions in which she's taunted by a man. Meanwhile Phoebe and Piper cast a spell to attract men, but it turns out too strong, and they can barely escape their myriad of admirers.

    Director:Nick Marck
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  19. Charmed Season 1 Episode 11 - Feats of Clay
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Feats of Clay

    S1:E11

    When Phoebe's ex-boyfriend comes to town he brings trouble in the form of a stolen Egyptian urn which carries a mortal curse. Meanwhile, Prue tries to save the auction house from bankruptcy, and Piper's witchcraft backfires.

    Director:Kevin Inch
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Charmed Season 8 Episode 11 - Mr. & Mrs. Witch
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Mr. & Mrs. Witch

    S8:E11

    When her parents come for a visit, Billie accidently transforms them into assassins and also manages to contact a demon who is posing as a human. Meanwhile, Piper attempts to continue her life without Leo; Paige tries to make a connection with Henry; Phoebe tries to find a way to have her own life.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  21. Charmed Season 8 Episode 13 - Repo Manor
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Repo Manor

    S8:E13

    Phoebe, in an attempt to move on with her own life, signs a lease for a new apartment, and Paige considers moving in with Henry. However the sisters are forced to remain under the same roof when a demon shrinks them and traps them in a replica dollhouse of the Manor.

    Director:Derek Johansen
    Writer:Doug E. Jones

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  22. Charmed Season 8 Episode 17 - Generation Hex
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Generation Hex

    S8:E17

    After Paige and Henry leave for their honeymoon, Cupid "Coop" takes Phoebe on a journey through her past romances in an attempt to revive her excitement for love. Meanwhile, a group of magical teens, who are protégés of Leo, come to the manor seeking refuge from demons that have overtaken the Magic School, forcing Piper to take charge. Billie and Christy's parents come to town for a visit, but Christy refuses to see them in order to test Billie.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  23. Charmed Season 8 Episode 2 - Malice in Wonderland
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Malice in Wonderland

    S8:E2

    While attempting to take over the Underworld, a young demon plots to lure the Charmed Ones out of hiding, but when Billie stumbles onto his plot ,she becomes one of his victims instead.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writer:Brad Kern

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  24. Charmed Season 1 Episode 14 - Secrets and Guys
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Secrets and Guys

    S1:E14

    Prue helps a young witch who has been kidnapped, and renews her own faith in having children. Meanwhile, Phoebe finds out that Leo is hiding an important secret that threatens his relationship with Piper.

    Director:James A. Contner
    Writers:Sheryl Anderson, Constance M. Burge

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  25. Charmed Season 5 Episode 19 - Nymphs Just Wanna Have Fun
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Nymphs Just Wanna Have Fun

    S5:E19

    When a demon attacks and kills one of the three nympths that protect a lake, the Charmed ones try to help. However, once the demon is destroyed, the nypmphs decide Paige should replace the fallen nymph, and they won't take no for an answer.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writers:Andrea Stevens, Doug E. Jones

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Fifth Halliwell" is the worst rated episode of "Charmed". It scored 5.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by David Straiton and written by Krista Vernoff, it aired on 3/21/2002. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Truth Is Out There... and It Hurts".