Figuring out how to watch “The Good Witch” is a little like trying to untangle a necklace you’ve had since 2008: magical, slightly messy, and oddly satisfying once it’s all lined up. Between the original movies, the long-running Hallmark series, and the sprinkle of holiday specials, the timeline can feel like a riddle Cassie (Catherine Bell) would answer with herbal tea and a knowing smile.
One fan even posted to the r/television Reddit saying, “I finished all of The Good Witch seasons… and was feeling a little bummed when it came to an end, BUT THEN I discovered there’s 7 movies that were filmed prior to the TV series!” And another person replied, “Just wanted to share I had this exact same experience lol I wish I could have started with the movies!”
So if you’ve ever found yourself saying “Wait, when did that happen?” mid-binge, here’s your official, no-nonsense, actually-in-order guide to watching “The Good Witch” the right way.
Start With The Movies (Seriously, Don’t Skip Them)
Before Cassie was solving everyone’s problems in 42-minute episodes, she was stirring the pot (literally and metaphorically) in a series of made-for-tv movies. These seven films are where it all starts: her arrival in Middleton, her first interactions with skeptical townsfolk, and yes; her early love story.
Here’s the correct movie order:
- “The Good Witch” (2008)
- “The Good Witch’s Garden” (2009)
- “The Good Witch’s Gift” (2010)
- “The Good Witch’s Family” (2011)
- “The Good Witch’s Charm” (2012)
- “The Good Witch’s Destiny” (2013)
- “The Good Witch’s Wonder” (2014)
These movies are light, charming, and give you all the Cassie context the show assumes you already know. Trust; watching the movies first just hits different. You’ll get the emotional backstory, the origin of the Grey House drama, and those early sparks between Cassie and Jake that set the whole tone for what’s to come.
Then It’s Time For The Show (Specials Included)
The TV series kicks off right after the movies and leans even harder into the cozy mystery meets heartfelt life advice formula. But don’t just breeze through; Hallmark dropped seasonal specials between some seasons, and they’re definitely part of the canon.
And, of course, here’s the correct series order:
- “Good Witch” Season 1 (2015) – 8 episodes
- Special: “Good Witch Halloween” (2015)
- “Good Witch” Season 2 (2016) – 10 episodes
- Special: “Secrets of Grey House” (2016)
- “Good Witch” Season 3 (2017) – 10 episodes
- Special: “Spellbound” (2017)
- “Good Witch” Season 4 (2018) 10 episodes
- Special: “Tale of Two Hearts” (2018)
- “Good Witch” Season 5 (2019) – 10 episodes
- Special: “Curse From a Rose” (2019)
- “Good Witch” Season 6 (2020) – 10 episodes (2020)
- “Good Witch” Season 7 (2021) – 10 episodes (2021)
Watch it in this order and everything clicks. Character arcs track. Emotional moments hit harder. And honestly? Middleton feels even more like the ultimate small-town escape… with just enough magic to keep things interesting.
Where to Watch
Ready to binge it all? Hallmark+ (formerly Hallmark Movies Now) is your go-to. All seven original films and all seven seasons of the series live here under one (very cozy) roof. You can find the movies and series on other streamers like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV, but fair warning: you’ll likely need to rent or buy them individually. If you’re in it for the long haul (and trust, once you start, you will be), but Hallmark+ is the most complete home base for Cassie’s full timeline; no spells required.
And stay tuned because the stars of the series have hinted they want to return.
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How to Watch ‘The Good Witch’ Universe in the Right Order