Production Companies: Spelling Television, Inc., a Paramount/Viacom company
Producers: Aaron Spelling, E. Duke Vincent, and Brad Kern
Creators: Constance M. Burge

Now in its eighth season, Charmed continues to follow the adventures of the three Halliwell sisters, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige, also called the “charmed ones.” Each sister has a unique magical power. Their greatest feats are performed when they work together and utilize the “power of three” to defeat the evil forces they confront each week. Leo is Piper’s husband, an ‘elder,’ and they have baby Wyatt, who has magical powers of his own, as well as Chris, a “white lighter,” who arrived from the future to guard Wyatt from the evil forces that are after him. This season, the sisters, who were assumed dead at the end of last season, have changed their identities, posing as cousins of the sisters, and have vowed to stop practicing magic. But when Paige gets a new charge, young witch Billie, and demons continue tempting the Charmed sisters, they can’t stay uninvolved.

The most offensive thing about Charmed is the occult theme that often features graphic violence. Scenes have included shots of bloody wounds, a decapitated head, bleeding eyes, and the nailing of a man’s hand to a bar. Demons are often vanquished in extreme ways. Deaths by burning, hanging, and electrocution are also part of the dramatic storyline. Because of these extreme depictions, this series receives a red rating for violence. The show’s sexual content mainly consists of sexual innuendo and implied intercourse, with much of it being non-marital. This season features Paige questioning a woman, who admits to having “break-up sex” with her ex boyfriend, claiming that there is nothing better. Women witches and demons in the show often wear scant clothing, resulting in an unsettling mixture of sex and violence. It is not uncommon for Phoebe and Paige to wear tight-fitting tops that expose and emphasize their cleavage. Language usually stays in the yellow light category; “ass” is common, as are “suck,” “bitch,” and euphemisms for “f—k.”

Charmed is not recommended for children under the age of 18.

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Ratings Legend Show may include gratuitous sex, explicit dialogue, violent content, or obscene language, and is unsuitable for children. The show contains adult-oriented themes and dialogue that may be inappropriate for youngsters. Family-friendly show promoting responsible themes and traditional values. Not yet rated by the PTC. Full Week | Printable Version | Green Shows | Yellow Shows | Red Shows | All Shows