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The Best Episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1

Every episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1!

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Justin Russo has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. But when Justin's sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 1 - Everything Is Not What It Seems
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    #1 - Everything Is Not What It Seems

    S1:E1

    Alex Russo brings a mischievous and exceptionally powerful student, Billie, to her brother Justin's home in the hopes of coaxing him out of retirement to teach her.

    Director:Andy Fickman
    Writers:Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff

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  2. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 2 - Mortal Vibes Only
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Mortal Vibes Only

    S1:E2

    Billie's use of magic outside of the lair gets her in trouble with Justin, and her fear of being kicked out of yet another home bubbles to the surface.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writers:Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff

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  3. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 3 - Saved by the Spell
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Saved by the Spell

    S1:E3

    On her first day of school, Billie uses magic to impress Roman's best friend. But when a jealous Roman steals Billie's wand, he falls into the grasp of a wizard-hunting phantomus!

    Director:Andy Fickman
    Writers:Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff

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  4. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 4 - Something Wizard This Way Comes
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Something Wizard This Way Comes

    S1:E4

    On Halloween, Billie tells Roman about Pumpkin Belly, a ghoul who eats anyone whose house isn't spookily decorated. Meanwhile, Justin, Milo & Giada defend the home from pranksters.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Molly Haldeman

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  5. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 5 - Wizards Just Wand to Have Fun
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Wizards Just Wand to Have Fun

    S1:E5

    Billie and Justin must work together to undo a spell when Billie's prank goes awry. Roman gains muscles thanks to a magical muscle tee. Milo's class pet gets loose in the house.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writers:Brittany Assaly, Danielle Calvert

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  6. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 6 - The Legend of Creepy Follows
    8.7/10(32 votes)

    #6 - The Legend of Creepy Follows

    S1:E6

    When Billie uses a spell on her BadgerBook profile and accidentally enchants her classmates, she must find a way to break it to get everyone back to normal!

    Director:Andy Fickman
    Writer:Rick Williams

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  7. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 7 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Float
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    #7 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Float

    S1:E7

    Billie gets wizard help to finish her homework and meets a member of the Russo family. Justin runs into an old mentor while Billie uses magic on Roman's Homecoming parade float.

    Director:Andy Fickman
    Writer:Robin M. Henry

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  8. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 8 - You Can't Handle the Tooth
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #8 - You Can't Handle the Tooth

    S1:E8

    When her spell to remove Justin's wisdom teeth also removes all of his wisdom by mistake, Billie is left watching out for a reckless Justin.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Sandra Oyeneyin

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  9. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 9 - Wiz-Taken Identity
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Wiz-Taken Identity

    S1:E9

    When Billie struggles with a spell, Roman says he could do it if he was a wizard. To prove him wrong, Billie uses a Power Glass to transfer her powers to Roman.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Jorge Thomson

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  10. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 10 - Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party

    S1:E10

    When Billie's trouble-making friend from the wizard world visits, Billie goes over the top to impress her and accidentally puts Winter in danger.

    Director:Raven-Symoné
    Writer:Brett Maier

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  11. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 11 - Potions Eleven
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Potions Eleven

    S1:E11

    When Billie uses a potion to enter Justin's mind, she discovers what really happened during the infamous "Unicorn Incident" that got him fired from WizTech.

    Director:Danielle Fishel
    Writers:Emily Orr, Ali Peikin

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  12. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 12 - Battle of the Wands
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Battle of the Wands

    S1:E12

    Billie, Roman and Winter sneak into the Wizard World so Billie can compete in an underground magic battle: Battle of the Wands. Meanwhile, Milo covers for the kids at home.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writers:Brittany Assaly, Danielle Calvert

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  13. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 13 - There's Something About the Russos
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #13 - There's Something About the Russos

    S1:E13

    When Billie's neighbor, Bella Bianchi, sees her using magic, Billie and Milo try to convince her it is fake ... until their efforts result in Bella getting stuck in the lair.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Molly Haldeman

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  14. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 14 - Ready Player Wand
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Ready Player Wand

    S1:E14

    Billie's excited for her first Family Game Night with the Russos, but when she chooses a wizard game, the entire family is transported into it.

    Director:Danielle Fishel
    Writers:Emily Orr, Ali Peikin

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  15. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 15 - Quest Birthday Ever!
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Quest Birthday Ever!

    S1:E15

    Billie sets off to complete a wizard quest on her 13th birthday, believing that Justin organized it. However, the quest is a test from someone with more nefarious intentions.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writers:Jorge Thomson, Brett Maier

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  16. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 16 - While You Were Sleepcasting
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #16 - While You Were Sleepcasting

    S1:E16

    Billie is nervous to have her first mortal sleepover because she wears embarrassing wizard headgear to prevent her from casting spells in her sleep.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Chloe Mathieu

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  17. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 17 - Abraca-Disaster!
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Abraca-Disaster!

    S1:E17

    Billie uses her magic to help Winter impress the school's Magic Club. But soon, Billie learns she shouldn't overstep to help a friend.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writers:Robin M. Henry, Aaron Mervis

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  18. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 18 - Hit Me with Your Best Bot
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #18 - Hit Me with Your Best Bot

    S1:E18

    When Billie can't join Roman and Winter's team for a robotics competition, she enlists Milo and uses magic to design an over-the-top robot of their own with disastrous results.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writers:Molly Haldeman, Brittany Assaly, Danielle Calvert

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  19. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 19 - Raiders of the Locked Archive
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Raiders of the Locked Archive

    S1:E19

    The Russos go to the Wizard World, where Billie finds out a secret that will change her life, and potentially the world, forever!

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writers:Rick Williams, Robin M. Henry

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  20. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 20 - When You Wish Upon a Squonk
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #20 - When You Wish Upon a Squonk

    S1:E20

    After finding out about the prophecy, Billie avoids using magic, but when a magical creature causes mayhem in the Russo house, Billie worries it's somehow still her fault.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writers:Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff

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  21. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 Episode 21 - Nigh Is Now!
    8.8/10(30 votes)

    #21 - Nigh Is Now!

    S1:E21

    After discovering that Billie and Roman are missing, the Russos work together to rescue them from an evil villain's clutches.

    Director:Andy Fickman
    Writers:Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Everything Is Not What It Seems" is the best rated episode of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Andy Fickman and written by Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff, it aired on 10/29/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mortal Vibes Only".