Series synopsis
The Charmings is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy family television series that premiered on ABC on March 20, 1987. It ended on February 11, 1988. It was created by Prudence Fraser, Robert Sternin. It stars Caitlin O'Heaney, Christopher Rich, Carol Huston and Judy Parfitt.
The Charmings is an American fantasy sitcom that aired from March 1987 to February 1988 on ABC. Based on the fairy tale Snow White, it chronicles Snow White and Prince Charming after they are transported in time from the Enchanted Forest to the 20th Century Los Angeles suburbs.
Premise
The Charmings is an American fantasy sitcom that aired from March 1987 to February 1988 on ABC. Based on the fairy tale Snow White, it chronicles Snow White and Prince Charming after they are transported in time from the Enchanted Forest to the 20th Century Los Angeles suburbs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Caitlin O'Heaney as Snow White Charming
- Christopher Rich as Eric Charming
- Carol Huston as Snow White Charming
- Judy Parfitt as Queen Lillian White
- Paul Winfield as The Mirror
- Cork Hubbert as Luther
- Brandon Call as Thomas Charming
- Garette Ratliff Henson as Cory Charming
Supporting cast
- Paul Eiding as Don Miller
- Dori Brenner as Sally Miller
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 20, 1987 | April 24, 1987 |
| Season 2 | 15 | September 17, 1987 | February 11, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Charmings (Pilot) The Charmings find themselves in modern day California, 1987. They buy a house and send the kids off to school. However, problems arise when Thomas talks about dragon slaying and Cinderella. |
March 20, 1987 |
| 2 |
The Mirror Cracked Lillian, jealous that Snow and Eric are making friends, causes an earthquake during a party being held downstairs. The quake shakes Lillian's mirror off the wall and cracks causing Lillian to spend time with Cory. |
March 27, 1987 |
| 3 |
Lillian Makes a Date Luthor and Lillian make a bet to see who can get the hottest date for Saturday night. |
April 3, 1987 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lillian Loses the Kids Lillian turns the kids into statues to keep them quiet, but due to her going through PMS (Pre Magic Syndrome), she is unable to remember the spell to turn them back. |
September 17, 1987 |
| 2 |
The Charmings Go Plastic Snow finds out about credit cards and lets Eric know that they must have one. They soon go into debt causing Snow and Eric to have their first fight. |
September 24, 1987 |
| 3 |
The Witch is of Van Oaks Lillian's jealousy of Eric and Snow's happiness prompts them to go manhunting for her—and it's a devil of a chore. |
October 1, 1987 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 20, 1987 |
| Last aired | February 11, 1988 |
| Runtime | 33 minutes |
| Status | canceled |