Magical Mayhem: TV Shows Where Magic Appears Quiz

Answer: I Dream of Jeannie

"I Dream of Jeannie" was originally shown on NBC from 1965 to 1970. It's an old show, but can still be seen in reruns on many stations. It is about an astronaut named Major Tony Nelson whose space capsule crashes near a deserted island. He finds an old bottle, and when he rubs it, a genie appears! When Major Nelson is rescued, the genie (whose name is Jeannie, a clever pun) insists on going with him.

She calls him her "master." The only other person who knows about Jeannie is Major Nelson's friend, Major Roger Healey, who is also an astronaut. Jeannie is always trying to help her master with her magic, but things usually don't work out the way she planned!

Answer: Bewitched

"Bewitched" was on ABC from 1964 to 1972. It is about a witch named Samantha who marries a mortal man named Darren Stephens. Darren does not want Samantha to use magic, but sometimes she does, and usually gets in trouble. Samantha's mother, Endora, does not like Darren, and sometimes turns him into an animal like a dog or a frog. Eventually they have two children, Tabitha, who is a witch like her mother, and Adam, who is a warlock.

A warlock is a male witch. Besides her mother, Samantha has lots of other funny relatives, like her cousin, Serena.

There are also many other funny characters, like Mrs. Kravitz, the Stephens' neighbor, who knows Samantha is a witch, but no one will believe her, especially her husband.

Answer: The Fairly OddParents

"The Fairly OddParents" is about a boy named Timmy Turner who lives in a town called Dimmsdale. One day he is given two fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo, who can grant his wishes. Timmy, however, must limit his wishes to those allowed in the fairies' handbook, which is called "DaRules." Many episodes involve Timmy's babysitter, a mean girl named Vicky.

Another character who makes frequent appearances is Timmy's favorite superhero, the Crimson Chin. Timmy often wishes for things that get him into trouble, despite warnings from Wanda and Cosmo.

Answer: Charmed

This isn't really a children's show, because it can be pretty scary at times, but some older kids still like it. "Charmed" is about three sisters - Prue, Piper, and Phoebe - living in San Francisco. They are called "The Charmed Ones." Each sister has her own unique magical powers.

They also have "The Book of Shadows," which helps them make potions and cast spells. The sisters are all good withes who spend much of their time fighting demons and other evil creatures, and protecting mortal people, who they call "innocents." After Prue is killed by a demon, she is replaced by her long-lost half-sister, Paige. "Charmed" is a very good television program, but it contains a lot of violence and adult themes, and is not suitable for younger children.

However, many teenagers enjoy it.

Answer: Sabrina, The Teenage Witch

"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" was originally on TV from 1996 through 2003. It is about a girl named Sabrina Spellman who discovers that she is a witch when she turns age 16. Other members of her family are witches as well. The show follows Sabrina from high school to college, and she is helped by her two aunts, Zelda and Hilda, who teach her how to properly use her magical powers. One popular character on the show was Sabrina's cat, Salem, who is really a witch who was turned into a cat as punishment for trying to take over the world.

Answer: The Twilight Zone

The original version of "The Twilight Zone" was on TV from 1959 to 1964. Two other versions of the series have been made since then. Some of the stories are about monsters and spacemen, but there are many about magic, too. For example, there is a show about a genie and a magic lamp, and another about a magic watch that can stop time, just to name a few. If you are not a teenager, you should get your parents' permission to watch this program, because some of the episodes are so scary they could give you nightmares!

Answer: The Wizards of Waverly Place

Alex Russo, played by Selena Gomez, and her brothers, Justin and Max, are all young wizards. Only a very few of their friends know their secret. In addition to their usual school lessons, all three of the siblings have to take magic lessons. Only one of them will become the "family wizard" when they become adults; the other two will lose their powers and become mortals. Which one wins the competition? You'll have to watch the show and find out!

Answer: The Care Bears

The Care Bears first appeared in 1982; they have appeared in numerous specials, movies, and had their own television show from 1985 through 1988. There were originally only ten Care Bears, but now there are many more, including the Care Bear Cousins. On the television program, they were usually fighting against the evil No Heart and his sidekick, Beastly.

The Care Bears teach children about caring and how to deal with life's problems.

Answer: Star vs. The Forces of Evil

Star Butterfly is a princess from the dimension called Mewni. On her 14th birthday, she receives a magic wand, but unfortunately sets her castle on fire with it, so her parents send her to Earth as an exchange student until she gets better control of her powers.

She always tries to do good things, but sometimes has trouble controlling her magic. Her best friend is Marco Diaz, who helps her battle a villain named Ludo, who is always trying to steal her magic wand. This show began on the Disney Channel in 2015.

Answer: The Munsters

"The Munsters" was originally on TV from 1964 through 1966 on CBS. They are a very unusual family. The father, Herman, is a monster, Lily and Grandpa are vampires, and Eddie is a werewolf. The only normal family member is Marilyn. Even though she is very pretty, the other family members think she is ugly and feel sorry for her. Grandpa is responsible for most of the magic; he has a laboratory in the basement, and is often making magic potions, but they usually don't work the way he expects they will.

Despite all the monsters, the show is funny rather than scary.