[s4e19] Alex The Puppetmaster -

Meanwhile, the "B-plot" involves Max potentially losing his girlfriend, Talia, because her parents—played by guest stars James Urbaniak and Joely Fisher —find the Russo family's chaotic nature off-putting.

The addition of the Robinson parents adds a fresh, grounded obstacle for Max. It’s rare to see the Russos' eccentricities through the eyes of "normal" people, which provides some of the episode's biggest laughs. Episode Details Original Air Date: September 16, 2011 Director: Victor Gonzalez Writers: Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein Wizards of Waverly Place - Alex the Puppetmaster - IMDb [S4E19] Alex the Puppetmaster

" Alex the Puppetmaster " (Season 4, Episode 19) is a standout episode of that balances classic Alex Russo antics with the series' maturing themes as it nears its end . Plot Overview Meanwhile, the "B-plot" involves Max potentially losing his

The episode shines during the puppet shows. Seeing puppets represent the characters' real-life grievances is a clever, meta way to address the long-standing power dynamic between Alex and Harper. Episode Details Original Air Date: September 16, 2011