Sabrina becomes a senior. The stakes feel slightly higher as she tries to balance her SATs with fighting off evil witches. We meet the Weird Sisters (a goth girl trio of bullies) and explore deeper lore like the "Family Secret."

This season is gold. The rules are established: Sabrina gets her witch’s license, she has to keep her powers a secret, and she points her finger at a globe lamp to cast spells. The episodes are classic “magic gone wrong” scenarios. Whether she turns her rival Libby into a pineapple or makes her crush Harvey kiss a frog, Season 1 is the most consistent and charming. It’s pure 90s comfort food. The Vibe: High school gets weirder.

Airing on a new night (Friday), the show pivots hard to adult humor. Sabrina gets an internship at Scorch magazine. The aunts disappear for long stretches. Suddenly, Sabrina is pining over Josh (yawn) while Harvey is reduced to a guest star.

By: Nostalgic Nick at Nite Date: October 26, 2023

From 1996 to 2003, Sabrina the Teenage Witch wasn't just a show; it was a Saturday night ritual for a generation. But looking back at all seven seasons, it feels like watching two entirely different shows glued together by a magical timer.

This is the "transition season." It’s not bad, but the soul changes. The practical magic and high school hallways are replaced by office cubicles and relationship drama. The saving grace is the introduction of Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster herself!) as the witch Roxie, and the absolute chaos of Sabrina turning her boss Mr. Kraft into a giant infant. The Vibe: Sex and the City, but make it witchcraft.