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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Every Witch Way but Loose

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In the fifth season premiere (the first on the WB), worrywarts Hilda and Zelda grapple with freshman Sabrina's decision to fly the nest and live at college, where their niece has issues with her new roommates Roxie, Morgan and Miles. Trying to get over her first love, Harvey, Sabrina decides to make some big changes in her life, starting with attending college and living away from home like a normal freshman-but she soon discovers a normal freshman doesn't have life so easy. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Marley Sims Bruce Ferber

Director:: Anson Williams

Stars:: Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina J. Spellman); Trevor Lissauer (Miles Goodman); David Lascher (Josh); Nick Bakay (Salem Saberhagen, the Cat (voice)); Elisa Donovan (Morgan Cavanaugh); Soleil Moon Frye (Roxie King); Beth Broderick (Zelda Spellman); Caroline Rhea (Hilda Antoinette Spellman)

Guest Star:: Essence Atkins (Marnie (uncredited)); Cathy Herd (Sheila); Dan Gilvezan (Dr. Mitchfield); Nate Richert (Harvey Kinkle (uncredited))

Salem is in therapy for the loss of his "best friend" Harvey. This is likely justified from the Season 3 finale 'The Good, the Bad and the Luau', where a Dr.Doolittle spell allowed Harvey to talk to animals without suspicions.
During that weekend, Harvey and Salem became pals. edit »
It is never mentioned what happened to Hilda's clock shop or her magic grand-father clock. It is rumored that she kept the clock (because a mortal couldn't know about the clock's powers and, besides, it was very valuable) and sold the clock shop. edit »
Regarding the Friday the 13th episode, there are several possible explanations for Harvey not dumping Sabrina:
1. Harvey did not realize Sabrina had put so many spells on him in that episode.
2. They didn't know each other for a long time back then, they weren't in a relationship either, if I remember correctly. It's fairly different.
3. Harvey was personally told. In season 4's last episode, Harvey risked his life to find out.
4. The writers wanted to get rid of Harvey and couldn't think of another way to do it. edit »
In response to the previous poster: The "Sabrina" producers tried many times during seasons 5-7 to change the "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" title to just "Sabrina," because Sabrina was no longer a teenager. However, Archie Comics (which owns the rights to the "Sabrina" character,) prohibited the show from changing the title. For marketing purposes, though, the WB just called the show "Sabrina" in the advertisements. edit »

A brief clip from the episode "First Kiss" is shown while Sabrina is in therapy. edit »
A new opening is used from this episode and on, with these lyrics:

Life's changin' around me
And I'm gonna make it mine
I'm reachin' out and livin' by my rules
Time's movin' way too fast
I wanna make it last...
'Cuz I'm out on my own now
And I like the way it feels. edit »
Featured Music:
Bon Jovi-"It's My Life" edit »
This is Essence Atkins last episode as Marnie edit »
According to "Sabrina" executive producer Paula Hart, Nate Richert (Harvey Kinkle) was initially let go at the start of this season because it was thought that he was "part of the high school baggage that Sabrina needed to leave behind." Since so many viewers complained about his disappearance, however, the producers brought Harvey back for a few guest-spots during season five. He rejoined the cast of "Sabrina" full-time in season six. edit »

(Salem gets caught stealing Zelda's hair curlers)
Salem: I like to bat them around on the floor. For exercise. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! edit »
Hilda (about Salem): They kicked him out?
Sabrina: Yep, they thought his obsession with Harvey was boarding on psychotic...and they caught him stealing sweet-n-low. edit »
Roxie: I suppose you want me to help you move stuff in.
Sabrina: That would be nice.
Roxie: I'll do it anyway. edit »
Roxie: You were at the top of your class, had a cute boyfriend, and actually enjoyed extra cirricular activities.
Sabrina: Maybe. But I bet you can't tell me which ones!
Roxie: Can. Don't want to. edit »
Roxie: Stay right there, I'll call nine-one-one.
Sabrina: Er I'm sorry. This must look really strange.
Roxie: No, I was gonna go with psycho, but it's your call. edit »

The episode title is a possible pun referencing a 1978 movie "Every Which Way But Loose", starring Clint Eastwood. edit »

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