Elizabeth Montgomery is best remembered as Samantha Stephens, the enchanting suburban witch from the classic sitcom *Bewitched* (1964–1972), a role that forever etched her into television history. Her portrayal of Samantha—graceful, witty, and subtly subversive—was defined by a now-iconic signature gesture: the nose twitch. The idea came from director William Asher, Montgomery’s then-husband and the show’s primary director, who noticed that when she was nervous, she’d involuntarily twitch her up

Although Elizabeth Montgomery rarely singled out a definitive “favorite” episode in interviews, those who knew her closely—including co-stars, writers, and her producing partner William Asher—consistently pointed to “Sisters at Heart” (Season 7, Episode 13, aired December 24, 1970) as the episode she held in highest regard. More than just a standout installment of a fantasy sitcom, this episode embodied the values Montgomery cherished most: compassion, equality, and the power of storytelling to