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Bewitched adaptations: films & series
Every version of Bewitched — the films & series, compared across media.
Bewitched follows Samantha Stephens, a genuine witch living as a suburban housewife while her husband Darrin insists she keep her powers hidden — a bargain that situations invariably undermine. That premise, blending domestic comedy with fantasy, has taken shape across television and film. Whether in the long-running series or a movie built around remaking it, every version circles the same question: what happens when magic refuses to stay in the broom closet?
Bewitched films
Bewitched series
Frequently asked
Is the 2005 Bewitched film based on the original TV show?
Yes — the 2005 Bewitched film is directly inspired by the 1964 television series. Its premise involves the making of a TV remake of that show, and both versions share the central conceit of a real witch navigating life among ordinary people.
How many versions of Bewitched are there?
There are two well-known versions: the 1964 television series Bewitched, a comedy-fantasy about a witch living as a suburban housewife, and the 2005 film Bewitched, a comedy set during the production of a TV remake of that same show.
Which version of Bewitched should I start with?
The 1964 TV series Bewitched is the original, establishing Samantha, Darrin, and the witchcraft-in-suburbia premise. The 2005 film Bewitched takes that show as its subject, following the casting of a real witch in a television remake of it.