"Be careful not to mess with the balance of things" says the strangely wise Wizards of Waverly Place intro, making for one of Disney Channel's best theme songs. Following wizards-in-training and siblings Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T. Austin), Wizards of Waverly Place is punchy and delightfully weird. Disney Channel sampled sci-fi and fantasy a few more times with future examples of their characteristic live-action sitcoms, but they all decidedly lack the charm and emotional strength of the story of the Russo family.

Released in 2007, Wizards of Waverly Place is a comedy fantasy series created by Todd J. Greenwald for the Disney Channel. The series follows a trio of teenage siblings living in a magical portion of New York City as they train to harness their family's magical legacy while trying to blend in with everyday people.

Cast David DeLuise, Maria Canals-Barrera, David Henrie, Jake T.