The third season of Wizards of Waverly Place aired on Disney Channel from October 9, 2009 to October 15, 2010. The Russo children, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo continue to compete to become the leading wizard in their family and meet many friends and adversaries along the way. Maria Canals Barrera and David DeLuise co-star as their parents and Jennifer Stone co-stars as Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle. This is the first season of the series to be broadcast in high-definition.

Season 2 Episode 1 - Smarty Pants

Alex and Harper enter an academic competition, but Alex wears "smarty pants" that give her all of the answers. At first it's great, but Alex soon realizes that her cheating doesn't allow Harper to shine. Meanwhile, Max tries to con everybody at school into buying his water bottles. Air Date : 12th-Sep-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 2 - Beware Wolf

Justin falls for a new girl who is a werewolf and turns him into one, too; Max starts a dog-walking business with a new friend. Air Date : 21st-Sep-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 3 - Graphic Novel

Justin and Max steal Alex's diary only to have it stolen again by Gigi, Alex's arch nemesis. In an attempt to recover the diary, the brothers accidentally place Gigi inside the book and into Alex's secret fairy-tale princess world. Air Date : 5th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 4 - Racing

Alex uses the restoration and upcoming race of Jerry's junky old car as an opportunity to develop her relationship with her "gear head" crush, Dean. Meanwhile, Max orders a mind-reading kit. Air Date : 12th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 5 - Alex's Brother Maximan

The kids fail at their group magic project, so Jerry devises a plan that will force them to work together. Now Alex must wrestle with sacrificing her first one-on-one date with Dean so that she and Justin can help Max's superhero, "Maximan," solve the crime and prove to Jerry that the siblings can work as a team. Air Date : 19th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 6 - Saving Wiz Tech (1)

Wiz Tech is forced to close, and the Russo's must take in Professor Crumbs and fellow student Ronald, who quickly develops a magical connection with Alex. Max teaches Professor Crumbs how to assimilate into the mortal world and Justin saves the day by finding the solution to reopen Wiz Tech. Air Date : 26th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 7 - Saving Wiz Tech (2)

After enrolling in Wiz Tech, Alex realizes her new crush, Ronald, has kidnapped her former crush, Dean. Max and Professor Crumbs join forces to become a dynamic duo, and Justin and Alex must team up to save Wiz Tech from falling into the hands of Ronald and his evil father. Air Date : 26th-Oct-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 8 - Harper Knows

Alex tries to avoid running into Harper at the annual Comic-Con type convention in order to protect her wizard secret but winds up revealing the truth after Harper takes a spin in Alex’s power laden Battle Diva costume. Meanwhile, Justin and Max work alongside Hugh Normous and the Emergency Wizards to make sure other wizards don’t perform any real magic. Air Date : 23rd-Nov-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 9 - Taxi Dance

Alex tries to save the taxi that she was born in. Meanwhile, Justin sets out to find his birthplace. Air Date : 7th-Dec-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 10 - Baby Cupid

Alex gets Cupid to help her parents after an argument, but will Cupid cause more trouble than he solves? After being hit by Cupid's arrow, Justin falls in love with Harper. Air Date : 14th-Dec-2008  Read More

Season 2 Episode 11 - Make it Happen

When Mr. Stuffleby, a wizard guidance counselor, informs the kids that they must have a viable profession to fall back on in the event that they don't become wizards, Max chooses to become a street magician while Alex and Justin decide to form a band. They all test their skills by hosting a Waverly After Dark performance at the Sub Station. Air Date : 1st-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 12 - Fairy Tale

Alex gets the lead as Tinkerbell in the school's production of Peter Pan but doesn't want the part. So when she enlists the help of a real fairy to sub in and play the part, it causes the production to get out of control and the play is not necessarily performed in the same way as the traditional Peter Pan fairytale! Air Date : 25th-Jan-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 13 - Fashion Week

Alex helps Harper care for a famous designer's gown during fashion week, but she accidentally ruins it. In order to repair the gown, she must use magic to fix things. Air Date : 15th-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 14 - Helping Hand

When Justin invents a helping hand, Alex wears it out by getting it to do her chores. Air Date : 16th-Feb-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 15 - Art Teacher

Max makes up a disease to get out of gym class. Meanwhile, Alex finds out her art teacher is a 16-year-old girl, and turns her back. This results in art, Alex's best subject, being canceled. Air Date : 1st-Mar-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 16 - Future Harper

Alex helps Harper care for a famous designer's gown during fashion week, but she accidentally ruins it. In order to repair the gown, she must use magic to fix things. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 17 - Alex Does Good

After skipping class, the principal places Alex in a "happy helpers" club, however she soon finds out what truly makes the helpers happy. Max's attempt to impress a girl backfires. Air Date : 5th-Apr-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 18 - Hugh's Not Normous

Alex tries to help Hugh find his birth parent's after he finds out he is adopted. Meanwhile, Max's plan to get revenge on Alex backfires. Air Date : 12th-Apr-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 19 - Don't Rain on Justin's Parade - Earth

Justin decides to use magic to change the weather, but when Mother Nature finds out about it, she begins to cause weather trouble for Justin. Air Date : 19th-Apr-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 20 - Family Game Night

Alex uses a spell to switch brains with Harper, but she keeps on getting the spell wrong, including accidentally leaving Harper with no brain. Air Date : 26th-Apr-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 21 - Justin's New Girlfriend

When Alex, Harper and Justin are accidentally transported into a silent movie, Justin and Harper begin to recognize a closer bond between them. Things heat up at the restaurant when Theresa and Jerry begin arguing about who has the more difficult job. To determine who's right, the two switch places. Air Date : 2nd-May-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 22 - My Tutor, Tutor

Alex and Justin bond with Max's new tutor and scheme to get her a permanent job with the family, but the plan involves Max failing a test. In the end they relize that Max's tutor is just an elf that's why they have been bonding with her. Air Date : 29th-May-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 23 - Paint by Committee

Alex is selected to paint the school's mural, which she is very excited about. However, after using magic to make the mural, she ends up messing up her own artistic ideas. Air Date : 26th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 24 - Wizard For a Day

Alex tries to outdo Justin by giving their dad Merlin's hat, which grants unlimited wishes for his birthday. When she thinks Jerry's wishes are too simple, she takes matters into her own hands, but is unprepared for the consequences, including a visit from an alien spaceship. Air Date : 10th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 25 - Cast-Away (To Another Show) (I)

Justin wins an essay contest that allows him to go on the S.S. Tipton and meet London Tipton. Alex soon becomes friends with Bailey Pickett, and uses magic to bring Harper on-board. Max and Zack Martin compete against each other in many crazy challenges. The crossover continues on The Suite Life on Deck: S01E21 Double-crossed (II). It ends on Hannah Montana: S03E20 Super(stitious) Girl (III) Air Date : 17th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 26 - Wizards vs. Vampires on Waverly Place

When a vampire family opens a deli down the street, Justin falls for their daughter! Air Date : 24th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 27 - Wizards vs. Vampires: Tasty Bites

Justin's new vampire girlfriend Juliet gets the Russos to change their lifestyle by adding healthy foods and exercise. However Alex is concerned about Juliet's true intentions for Justin when she discovers that vampires like the taste of healthy blood. Air Date : 31st-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 28 - Wizards vs. Vampires: Dream Date

After Dean moves away, Alex continues to date him by using magic to enter his dreams. When he pays her a surprise visit and the real date isn't as great as she had dreamt, she searches for a way to break up with him. Meanwhile Justin tells his vampire girlfriend Juliet that he is not allowed to go on her family camping trip. Air Date : 7th-Aug-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 29 - Wizards and Vampires vs. Zombies

Justin promises Juliet an unforgettable prom date. But when Alex organizes a zombie-themed anti-prom, things get out of hand when real zombies arrive. Meanwhile, Harper and Zeke go to the prom together. Air Date : 8th-Aug-2009  Read More

Season 2 Episode 30 - Retest

Jerry and his siblings, Kelbo and Megan (Jerry revealed to the kids they have an aunt), need to retake the Wizard test that, in their teen years, determined who got to keep their powers. When Alex, Justin and Max see how competitive the contest gets, they realize the same test could eventually tear their family apart as well. Air Date : 21st-Aug-2009  Read More