The first season of ''

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'', an American

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drama television series created by Constance M. Burge, originally aired in the United States on

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from October 7, 1998, through May 26, 1999.

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released the complete first season in a six-disc DVD box set on February 1, 2005, and was released as a high-definition

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on October 30, 2018.

Synopsis

The Halliwell sisters discover that they are descendants of a long line of witches when they inherit a house from their grandmother and find the family's Book of Shadows. They learn that they each have a unique power. The strong-willed Prudence "Prue" Halliwell (

Shannen Doherty Shannen Maria Doherty (; April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024) was an American actress. During her career Shannen Doherty filmography, in film and television, Doherty played a number of notable characters, including Jenny Wilder in ''Little House o ...

) can mentally move objects with her mind via her eyes and hands, reserved Piper Halliwell (

Holly Marie Combs Holly Marie Combs Ryan (born December 3, 1973) is an American actress and producer. Known for her work in television dramas, her career spans over four decades. Combs started her career in the 1980s with small roles on television soap operas a ...

) is able to temporarily freeze time, and the uninhibited Phoebe Halliwell (

Alyssa Milano Alyssa Jayne Milano ( ; born December 19, 1972) is an American actress and activist. She has played Samantha Micelli in '' Who's the Boss?'' (1984–1992), Jennifer Mancini in '' Melrose Place'' (1997–1998), Phoebe Halliwell in '' Charmed'' ...

) has the mental power of

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. Together they have the "Power of Three", which they must use to fight demons and warlocks, and protect the innocent.

Cast and characters

Main

Prue Halliwell Prudence Halliwell is a fictional character from the American television series ''Charmed'', played by Shannen Doherty from October 7, 1998, until May 17, 2001. She is the eldest daughter of Patty Halliwell and Victor Bennett. The character was ...

as Piper Halliwell *

as Phoebe HalliwellMilano was originally credited last but starting with the sixth episode, she is credited between Combs and King. * T. W. King as Andy Trudeau *

Dorian Gregory Dorian Gregory (born January 26, 1971) is an American actor and television host who played Darryl Morris on the television show ''Charmed'' (1998–2005) and was the fourth and final permanent host of ''Soul Train'', replacing Shemar Moore. B ...

as Darryl MorrisOnly credited for the episodes he appears in.

Special guest

Brenda Bakke Brenda Jean Bakke (born May 15, 1963) is an American actress, best known for her roles in 1990s films '' Hot Shots! Part Deux'', '' Gunmen'', ''Demon Knight'', '' Under Siege 2: Dark Territory'', and '' L.A. Confidential''. Life and career Bak ...

as Charon

Recurring

* Neil Roberts as Rex Buckland *

Leigh-Allyn Baker Leigh-Allyn Baker (born March 13, 1972) is an American actress. She had recurring roles on ''Charmed'' and as Ellen on ''Will & Grace'', and a starring role as mother Amy Duncan (Good Luck Charlie), Amy Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom ''Good ...

as Hannah Webster *

Brian Krause Brian Jeffrey Krause (born February 1, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Leo Wyatt on The WB television series ''Charmed'' (1998–2006) and for portraying the lead role of Charles Brady in the 1992 horror film '' Sleepwa ...

as Leo Wyatt *

Cristine Rose Cristine Rose is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Angela Petrelli on the hit NBC science fiction drama ''Heroes (U.S. TV series), Heroes''. Career She was a regular on the short-lived television series ''Ferris Bueller ...

as Claire Pryce * Shawn Christian as Josh *

Carlos Gómez Carlos Argelis Gómez Peña, nicknamed Go-Go, (; born December 4, 1985) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Ra ...

as Inspector Rodriguez

Guest

* Matthew Ashford as Roger *

Tony Denison Anthony John Sarrero (born September 20, 1949), also known by his stage name Anthony Denison (also credited as Anthony John Denison and Tony Denison), is an American actor. Early life The eldest of three, he was born and raised in Harlem. He wo ...

as Victor Bennett *

John Cho John Cho (born Cho Yo-Han; June 16, 1972) is an American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the '' Harold & Kumar'' films, and Hikaru Sulu in the ''Star Trek'' rebooted film series as well as '' Better Luck Tomorrow'', '' Columbus'', a ...

as Mark Chao * Matt Schulze as Whitaker Berman *

Danielle Harris Danielle Harris (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress. She is known as a "scream queen" for her roles in multiple horror films, including four entries in the ''Halloween (franchise), Halloween'' franchise: ''Halloween 4: The Return of Micha ...

as Aviva *

Rebecca Balding Rebecca Balding (September 21, 1948 – July 18, 2022) was an American actress best known for her appearances on ''Soap'' and ''Charmed''. Biography In 1948, Balding was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She attended the University of Kansas. I ...

as Jackie *

Billy Drago Billy Eugene Burrows (November 30, 1945 – June 24, 2019), known professionally by his stage name Billy Drago, was an American television and film actor. Drago's films, where he was frequently cast as a villain, included Clint Eastwood's wester ...

as Barbas, the Demon of Fear *

Jennifer Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes (born Janice Wilson) is an American actress best known in her many television roles specifically TV shows such as ''Friends'' and ''Gilmore Girls'' but she is mainly known for her role as Penny Halliwell on ''Charmed''. Life a ...

as Penny Halliwell * Tyler Layton as Melinda Warren *

Bernie Kopell Bernard Morton Kopell (born June 21, 1933) is an American character actor known for his roles as Siegfried in ''Get Smart'' from 1966 to 1969 and as Dr. Adam Bricker ("Doc") on ''The Love Boat'' from 1977 to 1986. Early life Kopell was born in B ...

as Coroner *

Finola Hughes Finola Hughes (born 29 October 1959) is a British actress, best known for her role as Anna Devane on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC soap operas ''General Hospital'' and ''All My Children'', and her portrayal of Laura in the 1983 film '' ...

as Patty Halliwell *

Michael Weatherly Michael Weatherly Jr. (born July 8, 1968) is an American television and film actor, producer, director, and musician, known for playing the roles of Logan Cale in the television series '' Dark Angel'' (2000–2002), Special Agent Anthony DiNoz ...

as Brendan Rowe *

Raphael Sbarge Raphael Sbarge (born February 12, 1964) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Jake Straka on ''The Guardian'' (2001–04), Jiminy Cricket / Dr. Archibald Hopper on ''Once Upon a Time'' (2011–18) and Inspe ...

as Brent Miller *

Jeff Kober Jeff Kober (born December 18, 1953) is an American actor, known for his television roles as Dodger in ''China Beach'', Jacob Hale Jr. in ''Sons of Anarchy'', Joe (The Walking Dead), Joe in the fourth season of ''The Walking Dead (TV series), The ...

as Jackson Ward *

Michael Trucco Edward Michael Trucco (born June 22, 1970) is an American actor known for his role as Samuel Anders on the reimagined ''Battlestar Galactica'' and his recurring role as Nick Petteruti in ''How I Met Your Mother''. He also appeared on the 2017� ...

as Alec * Lisa Robin Kelly as Daisy *

David Carradine David Carradine ( ; born John Arthur Carradine Jr.; December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009) was an American actor, director, and producer, whose career included over 200 major and minor roles in film, television and on stage. He was widely known ...

as Tempus * Scott Plank as Eric Lohman

Episodes

Notes

Reception

''Charmed'' received mixed reviews for its first episode. ''

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''s Barry Garron wrote that this show is "Funny, Spooky, and Wonderfully Entertaining". David Bianculi of the ''

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'' wrote that it had room to grow, "As Buster Poindexter once sang, they're hot, hot, hot...If Charmed gets more savvy, scary and sexy as weeks go on, and it's a good bet it will, falling under its spell will be an easy thing to do." Howard Rosenberg of the ''

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'' disagreed with Bianculi and Garron, "There's no magic, black or otherwise, in The WB's Charmed, a limp drama about three sisters who discover they are witches."

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Charmed Season 1 Charmed (TV series) Charmed (TV series) episodes 1998 American television seasons 1999 American television seasons