The Day Tabitha Arrived on ‘Bewitched’ — and Changed the Show Forever

On January 13, 1966, Bewitched changed forever. In the season two episode “And Then There Were Three,” Samantha Stephens gave birth to a daughter, Tabitha, and with her arrival, the series shifted from a newlywed fantasy sitcom into a more domestic one. The episode itself is remembered for its hospital chaos, Eve Arden‘s guest appearance, and the debut of the mischievous cousin Serena, but of course, it was also the start of Tabitha’s storylines. It is hard to believe that she came onto the screen 60 years ago (Erin Murphy, who played Tabitha, recently celebrated her 61st birthday).