Lizzie McGuire | DISNEY THIS DAY

Lizzie McGuire | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 12, 2001

January 12, 2026

On this day in 2001, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ debuted on the Disney Channel. The show was a classic coming-of-age story starring Hillary Duff. Middle schooler Lizzie deals with the obstacles of growing up, surrounded by close friends and loving family. The show’s imaginative and unconventional mixed media format was unique on the Disney Channel at the time, defining it as the quintessential teen sitcom of the early 2000s. ‘Lizzie McGuire’ ended in 2004 after 65 episodes. [25 years ago in 2026]

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