Erin Murphy, the former child actress known for her role as Tabitha Stephens on the beloved ABC fantasy sitcom “Bewitched”, recently shared insights on the show’s unexpected ending over 50 years ago. During a May 2026 interview on Billy Corgan’s podcast “The Magnificent Others”, Murphy revealed that the cast had anticipated a ninth season but series star Elizabeth Montgomery made the decision to end the show amidst her split from showrunner William Asher.
The sudden conclusion to “Bewitched” left the cast, which included Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead, and David White, without a proper goodbye. Murphy expressed the absence of closure, explaining how the decision not to continue the show was made due to Montgomery’s personal circumstances rather than a typical cancellation.
Reflecting on the end of “Bewitched”, Murphy, who joined the show at just two years old, shared her mixed emotions. While she missed her on-screen family and crew members, she also welcomed the opportunity to embrace her childhood outside of the show. Despite the lack of a formal farewell, Murphy maintained connections with her co-stars, particularly Montgomery’s children.
The final episode of “Bewitched” aired in 1972 without warning of its significance as a series finale. Titled “The Truth, Nothing But the Truth, So Help Me Sam,” the episode was filmed as a regular installment, leaving the cast unaware of its finality. As Murphy recalled, there was no distinct moment marking the end of the show aside from the usual wrap party at the end of a season.
Erin Murphy’s candid revelations about the conclusion of “Bewitched” offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the iconic series and the impact of its unexpected ending on the cast. Despite the lack of a traditional farewell, the enduring connections between the actors and their shared memories continue to resonate over five decades later.
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