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Witch Trial

  • Episode aired Sep 30, 1999
  • TV-PG
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Alyssa Milano in Charmed (1998)
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The sisters face a demon named Abraxas, who steals the Book of Shadows and undoes some of the spells they've cast (in reverse order), releasing old vanquished enemies of the Charmed Ones.The sisters face a demon named Abraxas, who steals the Book of Shadows and undoes some of the spells they've cast (in reverse order), releasing old vanquished enemies of the Charmed Ones.The sisters face a demon named Abraxas, who steals the Book of Shadows and undoes some of the spells they've cast (in reverse order), releasing old vanquished enemies of the Charmed Ones.

  • Director
    • Craig Zisk
  • Writers
    • Constance M. Burge
    • Brad Kern
    • Chris Levinson
  • Stars
    • Shannen Doherty
    • Holly Marie Combs
    • Alyssa Milano
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Craig Zisk
    • Writers
      • Constance M. Burge
      • Brad Kern
      • Chris Levinson
    • Stars
      • Shannen Doherty
      • Holly Marie Combs
      • Alyssa Milano
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty
    • Prue Halliwell
    Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs
    • Piper Halliwell
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Phoebe Halliwell
    Greg Vaughan
    Greg Vaughan
    • Dan Gordon
    Dorian Gregory
    Dorian Gregory
    • Darryl Morris
    Karis Paige Bryant
    Karis Paige Bryant
    • Jenny Gordon
    Jennifer Rhodes
    Jennifer Rhodes
    • Penny 'Grams' Halliwell
    Greg Cromer
    Greg Cromer
    • Rob
    Janet Wood
    Janet Wood
    • Mrs. Milton
    Rick Cramer
    Rick Cramer
    • Nicholas
    Jesse D. Goins
    Jesse D. Goins
    • Doctor
    • (as Jesse Goins)
    Walter Phelan
    Walter Phelan
    • Abraxas
    Matt Entriken
    • Assistant
    Mark Nearing
    • Paramedic
    Eric Scott Woods
    Eric Scott Woods
    • Jeremy Burns
    • (uncredited)
    Amanda Wyss
    Amanda Wyss
    • Stevie
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Craig Zisk
    • Writers
      • Constance M. Burge
      • Brad Kern
      • Chris Levinson
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    8jrobkal

    Season 2 episode 1: Witch Trial

    Phoebe's persistence and attitude were the only reason I gave this episode 8 stars. I found it distracting, and while it did encourage Prue to tackle the demon, and help overcome her anguish over Andy, I still felt it too much. However the addition of Dan and the little girl are an interesting mix in the bag, I'm eager to see how they will make ripples in the story. I am also interested to see how Darryl will come more into play in the show now that Andy is gone. Other than all of that, I loved how the demon was bringing back all the vanquished demons and warlocks of the past. It was all done in great fashion and am anticipating the season.
    7claudio_carvalho

    The First Anniversary of the Charmed Ones

    Phoebe suggests her sisters to celebrate their first anniversary as witches on the next day, but Prue misses Andy and blames herself for his death, and Piper is trying to raise a loan of US$ 60,000.00 to buy a club. Suddenly, an Abraxas demon steals the Book of Shadows and reads the spells backwards, undoing them and bringing Jeremy, Nicholas and the Woogy-Man back. The Halliwell sisters have to use the Power of Three to retrieve their book and vanquish Abraxas.

    "Witch Trial" is an only reasonable episode of "Charmed". The gorgeous Alyssa Milano is tanned and Phoebe is smarter in this episode. Prue is resolving her guilty complex and Piper is chasing her dream of having her own business. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Provação" ("Probation")
    8m-47826

    Great start to one of the best seasons.

    It was the perfect season premiere, to one of the most iconic Charmed seasons. It has everything that was so good about season 1, and translated it into a single one episode, which happened to be the premiere. As well as glimpses at future storylines for the rest of the show's run, and a great acting performance, by one of the main actresses. Year 1999/2000 was the best WB had to offer. Granted the show's second year didn't have seasons 3 to 5 gripping storylines, but each episodes became cult classics over the years. Witch Trial, has that reset, fresh out of Summer break feel, and I love it.

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    • Trivia
      Karis Paige Bryant and Greg Vaughan's first appearance. They are also added to the opening credits.
    • Goofs
      Piper deduces that Abraxas must be reading the Book of Shadows backwards, because the spell used to vanquish Jeremy was at the back of the book; originally, the spell was on the back of their spirit board, not in the book. She also says the "Woogyman" Spell was just before that, but Phoebe added the spell somewhere in the center of the book.
    • Quotes

      Rob: Clubs are an extremely high risk business, Piper. You could lose your shirt.

      Piper Halliwell: Well, it wouldn't be the first time today.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The House of Halliwell: Witch Trial - S02/E01 (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Ladyfingers
      Written by Jill Cunniff

      Performed by Luscious Jackson

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Spelling Television
      • Paramount Television
      • Viacom Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 42m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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