A Persian-speaking genie trapped in a bottle for 2,000 years. After being freed by astronaut Tony Nelson, she follows him to NASA, constantly using her magic to please him or cause mischief. She struggles with losing powers in closed spaces and eventually marries Tony. Her existence is a central secret that drives the series' premise.
An American teacher kidnapped by slave traders. She is rescued by O'Shay in Zanzibar and stows away on the balloon. The crew takes her aboard during their stop in Hezak. Imprisoned in Timbuktu alongside Fergusson and Sir Henry, she is eventually rescued by the crew. She develops a romantic connection with O'Shay by the journey's end.
A pregnant prostitute who becomes the catalyst for the town's renewed hope after believing a divine intervention occurred, shifting the power dynamics in Toledo.
Sylvia Kenton is Harold Ventimore's fiancée and the person he remains determined to marry despite Fakrash's interference. She becomes suspicious when Tezra appears in Harold's home, mistakes the situation for infidelity, and leaves him after visiting with a psychoanalyst.
Jeannie is Tony Nelson's genie wife and the mother of their teenage son, T.J. After Tony breaks his promise and takes another space flight, she separates from him, but her sister traps her in a bottle. With T.J.'s help, she escapes and uses magic to save Tony and the shuttle crew, accepting that they may forget her.
Stella Johnson is a widowed single mother and door-to-door cosmetics salesperson in Harper Valley. After the PTA threatens her daughter Dee, she confronts the board, exposes its hypocrisy, leads a series of retaliations, and runs for PTA president. With support from Alice Finely, Herbie Maddox, and Willis Newton, she wins the election and marries Willis Newton.
Determined mother and law student who uncovers the town's sinister robotic assimilation plot.
Dedicated office manager reconciling employee and supervisor strife. A career woman and long-time employee of the old Nayfak's, her conservative attitude hindered personal fulfillment. She falls in love with Beau Galloway.
Andy's estranged wife who is about to divorce him. She accompanies Andy back to the inn to rescue their kidnapped infant son during the final confrontation.
Angela Benedict is a widowed librarian and schoolteacher whose research into Lao helps frame the circus’s mystery. She opposes Clint Stark’s plan to buy Abalone and shares suppressed affection with Ed Cunningham. After Lao’s final vision prompts the town to reject Stark’s proposal, Angela openly confesses her love to Ed.
Augie is an adventurous woman who pursues Chase Colton, the relatively strait-laced member of the trio of surfers visiting Oahu. Her interest in Chase forms one of the story's romantic threads alongside the surfers' efforts to prove themselves against Waimea Bay's enormous waves.
Beautiful circus performer who becomes Lucky's romantic interest during the carnival.
Barbara Eden has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Visions Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include I Dream of Jeannie, Five Weeks in a Balloon, NBC 75th Anniversary Special. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
Related entry on Wikidata (Q232298), public domain (CC0).
