Series synopsis
You Wish is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on ABC on September 26, 1997. It ended on July 24, 1998. It was created by Michael Jacobs. It stars John Ales, Harley Jane Kozak, Alex McKenna and Nathan Lawrence.
A single mother reluctantly accepts the services of a genie, who's been imprisoned in a magic carpet for two thousand years.
Premise
A single mother reluctantly accepts the services of a genie, who's been imprisoned in a magic carpet for two thousand years.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Ales as Genie
- Harley Jane Kozak as Gillian Apple
- Alex McKenna as Mickey Apple
- Nathan Lawrence as Travis Apple
Guest cast
- Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman
- Nick Bakay as Salem Saberhagen (voice)
- John Rhys-Davies as Mustafa
- Dan Lauria as Coach
- Sam Gifaldi as Little Coach
- Ted Henning as Big Travis
- Mathea Webb as Victoria
- Vanessa Evigan as Jill
- Ralph P. Martin as Satyr Messenger
- Clint Carmichael as Cop #1
- Luigi Amodeo as Don Juan
- Wendie Jo Sperber as Margo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 26, 1997 | July 24, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Single mother Gillian Apple unfurls a purple rug that has caught her eye and lets loose a Genie who has been rolled up for 2000 years as punishment for an unspeakable Genie offense -- falling in love with his mistress, er, female master. The outrageous, incorrigible Genie tries to convince her that he desperately needs the acceptance of a new master in order to remain free, while she is reluctant to let magic into her children's already disrupted lives and therefore stubbornly resists his attempts to trick her into wishing. |
September 26, 1997 |
| 2 |
Jillions of Gillians When Gillian accidentally wishes there were more than one of her to better manage her busy home and work schedule, Genie obliges by cloning her as the careful, spontaneous ""Fun Gillian"". The two Gillians then compete to see who rules the roost. Meanwhile, Genie moves into Mickey's dollhouse when Gillian banishes him from the kitchen. |
October 3, 1997 |
| 3 |
The Big Ride Jerry Van Dyke joins the cast as Genie's 50,000-year-old grandfather, who must be decommissioned because his magical powers have waned. Genie's caustic mother Estelle also pays a visit, and complains that her son's master is a non-wisher -- but then Gillian finally makes a wish that may forever affect an ancient tradition as well as Grampa Max when she learns that he is to be sent on the ""Big Ride"" into eternity. |
October 10, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 1997 |
| Last aired | July 24, 1998 |
| Status | ended |