10 Magical Shows Like Bewitched (1964)

Description: The Munsters, like Bewitched, presents a supernatural family trying to fit into normal suburban life. Both shows use humor to explore the contrast between the characters' extraordinary natures and their mundane domestic situations. While Bewitched focuses on witchcraft, The Munsters incorporates various classic monsters in a family setting.

Fact: The Munsters' house is the same set that was used for the 1946 film So Goes My Love. Fred Gwynne (Herman Munster) had to spend 3-4 hours daily in makeup. The show was originally pitched as a more serious drama before becoming a comedy.

Description: Like Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie is a classic sitcom featuring a magical female lead who uses her powers in humorous and often problematic ways within a domestic setting. Both shows explore themes of love, marriage, and the challenges of keeping supernatural abilities a secret from the mundane world. The lighthearted tone and comedic misunderstandings are central to both series.

Fact: I Dream of Jeannie was inspired by the 1945 film The Brass Bottle. Barbara Eden, who played Jeannie, was initially required to wear a belly button cover because the network deemed her midriff too revealing. The show was originally set in Cocoa Beach, Florida, near Cape Canaveral, to capitalize on the space race craze of the 1960s.

Description: This film shares with Bewitched the theme of women discovering and embracing their magical powers. Both explore female empowerment through witchcraft, though The Witches of Eastwick takes a more mature and darkly comedic approach. The small-town setting and the women's struggle with their powers parallel Samantha's experiences in Bewitched.

Fact: Jack Nicholson improvised many of his lines as Daryl Van Horne. The film was shot in three different New England towns to create the fictional Eastwick. Michelle Pfeiffer was pregnant during filming, which was written into her character's storyline.

Description: While darker in tone, Buffy shares with Bewitched the concept of a powerful female protagonist balancing supernatural responsibilities with everyday life. Both shows mix supernatural elements with humor and explore themes of female empowerment. The high school setting in early Buffy seasons parallels Samantha's attempts to fit into suburban society.

Fact: Sarah Michelle Gellar was not the first choice for Buffy - other actresses considered included Katie Holmes and Selma Blair. The show's creator, Joss Whedon, based the concept on his frustration with horror movies where blonde girls always died first. The library set was reused from another TV show and still had fake books from the previous production.

Description: Practical Magic, like Bewitched, focuses on witches trying to live normal lives while dealing with their magical heritage. Both explore family dynamics and the challenges of love when magic is involved. The Owens sisters' bond mirrors Samantha's relationships with her magical relatives in Bewitched.

Fact: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman took witch lessons to prepare for their roles. The Owens' house was built specifically for the film and later sold. The midnight margaritas scene was actually shot at 7 AM.

Description: As a spin-off of Buffy, Angel continues the tradition of supernatural beings trying to live in the human world, much like Bewitched. The show explores themes of redemption and the struggle to maintain humanity while possessing supernatural abilities, similar to Samantha's challenges in Bewitched. Both shows blend drama with humor and feature romantic relationships complicated by supernatural elements.

Fact: David Boreanaz initially auditioned for the role of Riley on Buffy before being cast as Angel. The character of Cordelia was originally supposed to be killed off in season The Hyperion Hotel set was so large that crew members reportedly got lost in it.

Description: While more dramatic than Bewitched, A Discovery of Witches shares the theme of a witch trying to navigate both the magical and human worlds. Both stories feature powerful female witches who must contend with supernatural politics while maintaining human relationships. The forbidden romance aspect also parallels Samantha and Darrin's relationship in Bewitched.

Fact: Based on Deborah Harkness's All Souls Trilogy. Matthew Goode (Matthew Clairmont) also played Ozymandias in Watchmen. Many scenes were filmed in the actual Bodleian Library at Oxford University.

Description: Good Witch continues the tradition of Bewitched by featuring a magical female lead who uses her powers to help others in a small-town setting. Both shows emphasize the positive aspects of witchcraft and focus on the protagonist's efforts to balance her supernatural abilities with everyday life. The tone is warm and family-friendly in both series.

Fact: Good Witch began as a series of Hallmark Channel TV movies before becoming a series. Catherine Bell, who stars as Cassie Nightingale, previously played a military lawyer on JAG. The fictional town of Middleton is actually filmed in various locations around Toronto.

Description: Similar to Bewitched, The Addams Family features a quirky, supernatural family living among normal people. Both shows subvert traditional family sitcom tropes by presenting unconventional households with magical elements. The humor in both series comes from the contrast between the characters' supernatural perspectives and the ordinary world around them.

Fact: The Addams Family was based on Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons. Carolyn Jones (Morticia) had to wear a tight corset that made breathing difficult. The famous finger-snap theme song only has two words: 'The Addams Family.'

Description: Charmed shares with Bewitched the theme of powerful witches navigating both their supernatural lives and personal relationships. While Bewitched focuses on a single witch trying to live a normal life, Charmed expands this to a trio of sisters who discover their magical heritage. Both shows blend fantasy elements with family dynamics and feature strong female leads.

Fact: The original concept for Charmed was titled The Halliwell Sisters. Shannen Doherty (Prue) and Alyssa Milano (Phoebe) had previously worked together on the sitcom Who's the Boss? The show's Book of Shadows was created by prop master Bill Sheehan, who also worked on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.