The first season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 12, 2007 to August 31, 2008. The season introduces the Russo children, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo as they compete to become the leading wizard in their family. Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise co-star as their parents and Jennifer Stone co-stars as Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle Guest stars and recurring cast include: Amanda Tepe as Monotone Woman, Skyler Samuels as Gigi Hollingsworth, Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate, Daryl Sabara as T.J. Taylor, Brian Kubach as Riley, Shane Lyons as Manny Kin, Eric Allan Kramer as Coach Gunderson, Chelsea Staub as Kari Langsdorf, Sara Paxton as Millie, Julie Brown as Ms Angela and Jeff Garlin as Uncle Kelbo.
Episode 1
Crazy Ten Minute Sale
Oct 12, 2007
Alex duplicates herself so she can be in magic class and at a sale at the same time. Meanwhile, Jerry gives Max his first wand.
Episode 2
First Kiss
Oct 19, 2007
Justin is given several chances to receive his first kiss when Alex turns back time. The New York Mets consider Max's sandwich as a contender to become the team's official sandwich.
Episode 3
I Almost Drowned in a Chocolate Fountain
Oct 26, 2007
So she could go on a date, Alex uses a magical pocket elf to pass an exam for Spanish. However, a chocolate-devouring pocket elf is sneaked into her purse in a plot divised by her brothers.
Episode 4
New Employee
Nov 2, 2007
After Harper is hired at the sub station, Alex uses magic to help Harper overcome her clumsiness, which eventually backfires on Alex. A whiz kid is upset for losing business when Justin starts a tutorial service.
Episode 5
Disenchanted Evening
Nov 9, 2007
Alex wants unlimited use of magic from her parents, after she meets a fellow wizard at her school who is allowed unlimited magic from his parents. There is a meeting which Alex sets up between the two sets of parents.
Episode 6
You Can't Always Get What You Carpet
Nov 10, 2007
Alex finds her parents old magic carpet and convinces her dad to give her flying lessons.
Episode 7
Alex's Choice
Nov 16, 2007
Gigi invites Harper to her annual tea party and Alex gets mad when she accepts. Alex learns that Gigi plans to embarrass Harper so she uses her magic to get back at Gigi.
Episode 8
Curb Your Dragon
Nov 30, 2007
Justin learns that his new pet beagle is actually a magical dragon. To his dismay, someone else claims the "dog" and enters it in a local canine competition.
Episode 9
Movies
Dec 14, 2007
Justin does not let Alex into an R-Rated movie, so she uses magic to get in. However, she may accidentally get into the film, too.
Episode 10
Pop Me and We Both Go Down
Jan 6, 2008
Justin gets a zit before his prom date with a junior, and to make matters worse, Alex accidentally animates it.
Episode 11
Potion Commotion
Feb 10, 2008
Justin has some competition from a popular classmate when he wants to be chosen for the World School Summit at the U.N. Meanwhile, Alex becomes in love with herself due to a potion.
Episode 12
Justin's Little Sister
Mar 9, 2008
Alex hates being compared to her older brother, Justin, so she asks a genie to remove the resemblences.
Episode 13
Wizard School (Part 1)
Apr 6, 2008
Alex and Justin go to a summer school for wizards and Alex has a hard time fitting in. Back at home, Jerry and Max try to prove their manhood.
Episode 14
Wizard School (Part 2)
Apr 6, 2008
Alex may have her chance to shine when she finds out Dr.Evalinie's plan to take away Justin's powers during a tournament at the school.
Episode 15
The Supernatural
May 18, 2008
Justin casts a spell on himself to impress a girl, and ends up being the baseball team's star pitcher. When Alex finds out, she uses it to become the catcher's "good luck charm".
Episode 16
Alex in the Middle
Jun 15, 2008
When Jerry's fun-loving brother comes for a visit, Alex tries to get him to be her magic teacher instead of her strict dad.
Episode 17
Report Card
Jun 29, 2008
When Alex gets an F on her wizarding report card, she does her best to keep it a secret. But hiding the truth becomes a problem when her powers are taken away from her for turning her parents into guinea pigs.
Episode 18
Credit Check
Jul 6, 2008
Alex takes on an internship with a top Fashion Magazine and decides to put on an outrageous fashion show featuring Harper's bizarre wear to teach her boss a lesson for taking credit for her ideas. Jerry and Theresa hire a new girl, Millie, at the Sub Station that Justin immediately falls in love with so Max tries to help.
Episode 19
Alex's Spring Fling
Jul 20, 2008
Alex makes a mannequin come to life and goes out with him, in order to make Riley jealous. Meanwhile, Jerry and Theresa go out of town and leave Justin in charge of the household.
Episode 20
Quinceañera
Aug 10, 2008
It is Alex's 15th birthday and she uses the switching spell to avoid being in her Quinceanera. Justin and Max have to learn how to dance for Alex's party.
Episode 21
Art Museum Piece
Aug 31, 2008
Alex wants an easier way to complete her Art History assignment, so she brings historical masterpieces to life to help her complete her worksheet. Meanwhile, Jerry and Max use a spell to play football in the house, which turns out badly.