I Dream of Jeannie Timeline ( Real )

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September 18, 1965

Original Airing of 'I Dream of Jeannie' Begins

The American fantasy sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie' first premiered on NBC.

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May 26, 1970

Final Episode of 'I Dream of Jeannie' Airs

The last original episode of 'I Dream of Jeannie' was broadcast, concluding the series after five seasons.

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Circa 1971

Legacy and Syndication of 'I Dream of Jeannie'

The show began syndication, gaining a new audience and becoming part of popular culture through reruns.

I Dream of Jeannie Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
1965-04

Tony Nelson discovers Jeannie's bottle

Astronaut Tony Nelson finds a mysterious bottle on a remote island after a space mission and inadvertently releases Jeannie, a 2,000-year-old genie.

relationship
1965-05

Jeannie becomes Tony Nelson's companion

Jeannie begins living with Tony Nelson, leading to many comedic and magical situations as she tries to help but often causes trouble.

conflict
1965-06

Major Nelson keeps Jeannie a secret from the Air Force

Tony struggles to maintain Jeannie's secret identity to protect her from government scrutiny and exploitation.

magic_usage
1965-07

Jeannie uses magic to help Tony's career

Jeannie uses her magical abilities to assist Tony in his Air Force missions and daily life, often bending reality behind the scenes.

conflict
1965-08

Jeannie's magical mishaps cause complications

Many episodes feature Jeannie's attempts to help resulting in unintended consequences, creating dilemmas for Tony to resolve.

relationship
1966-01

Tony and Jeannie develop romantic feelings

The relationship between Tony and Jeannie deepens as romantic feelings begin to develop, complicating their living arrangement.

character_development
1966-03

Jeannie tries to fit into Tony's world

Jeannie attempts to adapt to modern 1960s life, leading to humorous misunderstandings and conflicts between genie and human cultures.

new_character
1966-06

Introduction of Jeannie's sister, Jeannie II

Jeannie's look-alike sister visits, causing confusion and comedic chaos for Tony and Jeannie.

relationship
1969-01

Tony and Jeannie get secretly married

Tony and Jeannie secretly wed, but keep their marriage hidden due to complexities of Jeannie's magical background and Tony's Air Force position.

character_development
1969-05

Jeannie gains more control of her powers

Jeannie learns to better control her magical abilities, leading to fewer mishaps and more purposeful interventions.