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Morality Bites

  • Episode aired Oct 7, 1999
  • TV-PG
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
1.3K
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Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Shannen Doherty in Charmed (1998)
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Phoebe has a vivid premonition foretelling her own death - burned at the stake for killing a man with her powers - in the year 2009. To prevent her execution, the sisters travel to the futur... Read allPhoebe has a vivid premonition foretelling her own death - burned at the stake for killing a man with her powers - in the year 2009. To prevent her execution, the sisters travel to the future.Phoebe has a vivid premonition foretelling her own death - burned at the stake for killing a man with her powers - in the year 2009. To prevent her execution, the sisters travel to the future.

  • Director
    • John Behring
  • Writers
    • Constance M. Burge
    • Chris Levinson
    • Zack Estrin
  • Stars
    • Shannen Doherty
    • Holly Marie Combs
    • Alyssa Milano
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Behring
    • Writers
      • Constance M. Burge
      • Chris Levinson
      • Zack Estrin
    • Stars
      • Shannen Doherty
      • Holly Marie Combs
      • Alyssa Milano
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty
    • Prue Halliwell
    Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs
    • Piper Halliwell
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Phoebe Halliwell
    Brian Krause
    Brian Krause
    • Leo Wyatt
    Pat Skipper
    Pat Skipper
    • Nathaniel Pratt
    Clara Thomas
    Clara Thomas
    • Melinda Halliwell-Wyatt
    Lisa Connaughton
    • Anne
    Jennifer Hale
    Jennifer Hale
    • Carpool Neighbor
    Sibila Vargas
    • Sierra Stone
    Dan Horton
    • Cal Greene
    Michael Brownlee
    • Sports Reporter
    Richard Saxton
    Richard Saxton
    • 2009 Anchor
    Claudia Gold
    • Screaming Woman
    Darron Johnson
    • Hallway Guard
    Tina Thomas
    • Assistant #1
    Taili Song
    • Assistant #2
    Brian Douglas
    • Assistant DA
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Behring
    • Writers
      • Constance M. Burge
      • Chris Levinson
      • Zack Estrin
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    User reviews15

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    10princetont

    Absolutely solid

    One of the best episodes of the series, a perfect blend of comedy and drama. Plus everyone knocks it out of the park with their performances.
    6claudio_carvalho

    The Importance of Ethics

    The Halliwell sisters play a prank with their neighbor Nathanial Pratt because his dog always defecates in their sidewalk. Phoebe has a premonition of her death in 2009 executed by burning at stake and the sisters cast a spell to travel to the future. They see the destiny of each one: Prue is a wealthy workaholic businesswoman without a mate; Piper is divorced with a daughter; and Phoebe will be executed for killing a man. This incident with Phoebe provoked a witch hunting leaded by Nathanial Pratt. In the end, the sisters acknowledge the importance of ethics.

    In spite of giving an important message about ethics and morality, since the sisters are not allowed to use their powers for personal advantage, this episode is only reasonable. The story is absolutely inconsistent with the fate of Prue. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "QuestΓ£o de Γ‰tica" ("Matter of Ethics")
    9Boyofthemoon

    Extremely SAD, but very entertaining

    I love how this episode teaches the audience, and the sisters, that every little bad deed bad can result in a bad chain reaction effect of bad sequences. Also they saw a glimpse of what they become, and decide to make changes just Prue with her working a lot.
    10crazyeidness

    Crying... 😒

    This episode always makes me cry know matter how many times I watch it.

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    • Trivia
      According to the series' stunt coordinator in the Charmed season eight DVD bonus features, the effect of Prue's telekinesis destroying the attic in this episode was accomplished by rigging every object in the room to strings which were then tied to a Chevy Suburban truck. When Prue flicks her hand on camera the driver is cued to accelerate the truck on the other side of the attic window. This caused all the tied objects to crash through both the attic window and wall to dramatic effect.
    • Goofs
      Prue claims that in the future she has an "amazing" new office at Bucklands, but it is clearly the same office that she uses in 1999.
    • Quotes

      Phoebe Halliwell: What did I do Premonition the man to death?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits for this episode is unique, featuring only the Charmed Ones and no other actor or actress.
    • Connections
      Featured in Outside Xbox: 10 Videogame Voice Actors in TV and Movies - Jennifer Hale, John DiMaggio, Michael Mando (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Tail of the Sun
      Written by Stroke 9

      Performed by Stroke 9

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant - 6100 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA(Hobart State Penitentiary)
    • Production companies
      • Spelling Television
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 42m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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