Created by Nell Scovell and developed by Jonathan Schmock, the series premiered on September 27, 1996, on ABC to over 17 million viewers in its "T.G.I.F."

Her witch aunts Hilda and Zelda Spellman (Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick, respectively[a]) counsel her on the proper use of her magic and give her moral advice.

Additionally, Hilda and Zelda must take care of Salem Saberhagen (Nick Bakay), a witch turned into a cat for trying to take over the world.

Sabrina's basic premise and "genial loopiness" earned the show comparisons to the 1960s television series Bewitched.

The opening titles of the first three seasons show Sabrina in front of a mirror posing with four different costumes and outfits as the cast members' names quickly flash on the bottom of the screen.

The opening sequence was changed for the fourth season, featuring a completely new theme and the show's main characters, starting with Sabrina, floating in bubbles while their names are displayed in gold letters and a voice chants "Secret" in the background.

The opening credits for the final three seasons are accompanied by a new vocal theme song and feature Sabrina at various locations around Boston: Harvard Bridge, Boston Common, Union Oyster House, Massachusetts State House, Quincy Market, Newbury Street, Harvard University, Tufts University and Beacon Hill.

The show went through many cast changes, the first of which involved the unexplained departure of Sabrina's best friend Jenny Kelly (Michelle Beaudoin)[9] and her teacher Mr.

Producers felt that his character was not well received by fans and also had to make some budget cuts for the show's seventh and final season.

To fill the void, the producers brought in Aaron, played by Dylan Neal, as Sabrina's love interest in the show's final season.

[10][11][12] The show was syndicated by Paramount Domestic Television for reruns on local stations, including Tribune-owned WB affiliates.

[citation needed] On July 27, 2010, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Complete Series Pack—which included an individual DVD set for each of the seven seasons, totaling 24 discs—was released from the United States by Paramount for Region 1.

On February 16, 2016, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Complete Series 24-disc DVD set was released from the United States by Paramount Pictures for Region 1, as well.

On August 15 of the same year, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Complete Enchanted Series 24-disc DVD box set was released from the United Kingdom by Universal Pictures for Region 2.

Then on January 27, 2021, a repackaged and slightly more compact edition of the Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: The Complete Series Region 1 DVD set (still with 24 discs) was released from the United States by Paramount Home Entertainment.

The album features songs by contemporary pop artists such as Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears.

[26] The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States, double Platinum in Canada, and has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide.

Melissa Joan Hart voiced both aunts, Hilda and Zelda, and Nick Backay reprises his role of Salem.

In this version, Sabrina (voiced by Ashley Tisdale) is a witch princess in training so that she can one day rule the other realm.