You Wish

You Wish (1997-1998)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family, Fantasy

You Wish is an American fantasy sitcom that started as part of ABC's TGIF programming on Friday nights for the fall of 1997, along with Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Boy Meets World, and Teen Angel. You Wish was considered a 1990s version of I Dream of Jeannie. In this situation, a genie lives with a family, instead of a single man. In the show's pilot episode, Gillian Apple and her two children visit a rug shop where they buy a rug, unexpectedly releasing a genie who has been imprisoned for 2,000 years. 

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Gift of the TraviJul 24, 1998
S01E12Bride and PrejudiceJun 19, 1998
S01E11The Bad InfluenceJun 12, 1998
S01E10Welcome to the DollhouseJun 5, 1998
S01E09All in the Family RoomMay 29, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did You Wish premiere?

You Wish premiered on September 26, 1997.

Who played the role of Gillian Apple?

Harriet Sansom Harris played the role of Gillian Apple in You Wish.

Who directed the episode titled "Genie Without a Cause"?

Steve Witting directed the episode titled "Genie Without a Cause" in You Wish.

Who played the role of Genie in You Wish?

John Ales played the role of Genie in You Wish.

What is the name of the episode 8 of season 1?

The name of episode 8 of season 1 of You Wish is "Jinxed."

How many episodes did You Wish have in total?

You Wish had a total of 13 episodes.

Who played the role of Alex McKenna?

Alex McKenna played the role of Sabrina Bryan in You Wish.

Who wrote the episode titled "Genie Without a Cause"?

David Pitlik wrote the episode titled "Genie Without a Cause" in You Wish.

What is the name of the episode 5 of season 1?

The name of episode 5 of season 1 of You Wish is "Nick of Time."

Who played the role of Zackie Newton?

Spencer Breslin played the role of Zackie Newton in You Wish.

Who directed the episode titled "Wishful Thinking"?

Andrew Tsao directed the episode titled "Wishful Thinking" in You Wish.

What is the name of the episode 11 of season 1?

The name of episode 11 of season 1 of You Wish is "The Haunting."

Who played the role of Lucinda?

Felicity Huffman played the role of Lucinda in You Wish.

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