Surprising Stories from the Set of Bewitched

Elizabeth Montgomery became pregnant during Bewitched’s second season, and the show chose to embrace the situation rather than hide it. Her real-life pregnancy directly led to the introduction of Samantha and Darrin’s daughter, Tabitha Stephens.

Adding a baby gave the series fresh story possibilities and raised the magical stakes. Tabitha wasn’t just a sitcom infant, she was a witch-in-training from birth. The decision blended practicality with creativity and resulted in one of Bewitched’s most enduring and beloved characters.