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The Best Episodes of Mr. Merlin

Every episode of Mr. Merlin ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mr. Merlin!

Mr. Merlin is an American sitcom that ran for one season, from 1981 to 1982, about Merlin the wizard, who is immortal, living in modern-day...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Network:CBS

Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Mr. Merlin". It scored 7.5/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by John Astin and written by Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen, it aired on 10/7/1981. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Music's in Me".

  • Pilot
    7.5/1012 votes
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/1981

    Merlin,Sorcerer of King Arthur's Court,is alive in present day San Francisco.After 1600 years, it's time for him to retire and find a replacement.Enter Zac Rogers, a young man with potential.Set like a modern day Sword in the Stone,and directed by the Addams Family star John Astin. Mr.Merlin takes Zac on,and for the ride of his life.

    Director: John Astin

    Writer: Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen

  • The Music's in Me
    7.4/105 votes
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    #2 - The Music's in Me

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/1981

    It's up to Mr. Merlin to save the day when Zac and Leo get swindled by a music agent.

    Director: Bill Bixby, Harry Winer

    Writer: N/A

  • Starsand
    6.8/105 votes
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    #3 - Starsand

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/1981

    Zac creates a magic powder that causes a major case of the sneezes.

    Director: Herbert Kenwith

    Writer: Larry Tucker

  • The Cloning of the Green
    6.3/106 votes
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    #4 - The Cloning of the Green

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/1981

    Zac's spell lessons are increasing as well as his responsiblity with his new found powers.In this episode Mr.Merlin teaches Zac to clone or duplicate things.With a little urging from his friend Leo,Zac decides to get rich quick.Counterfitting money with spells leads to all kind of trouble for Zac,leaving a mess for the old sorcerer to clean up.

    Director: Bill Bixby

    Writer: Larry Tucker

  • All About Sheila
    6.0/105 votes
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    #5 - All About Sheila

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/1981

    After Zac's and Leo's friendship comes to blows over the affections of a girl, Mr. Merlin needs to smooth things over between them.

    Director: Harry Winer

    Writer: Larry Tucker

  • The Two Faces of Zac
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - The Two Faces of Zac

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/1981

    Zac's messing with magic leads to two Zacs. Mr. Merlin must destroy the clone, only he doesn't know which is the real Zac.

    Director: Bill Bixby

    Writer: N/A

  • A Moment in Camelot
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    #7 - A Moment in Camelot

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/1981

    Zac's attempt at a chemistry project doesn't have quite the intended result.

    Director: Harry Winer

    Writer: N/A

  • A Message from Wallshime
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    #8 - A Message from Wallshime

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/1981

    Zac uses Mr. Merlin's magic to help him win a fight.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: Jeffrey Scott

  • Take My Tonsils... Please!
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    #9 - Take My Tonsils... Please!

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/1981

    Mr. Merlin needs to have a tonsilectomy, but stubbornly refuses.

    Director: Bill Bixby

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ache
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    #10 - The Ache

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/23/1981

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Not So Sweet Sixteen
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    #11 - Not So Sweet Sixteen

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/30/1981

    Zac joins a transport club, but begins to miss Leo.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: N/A

  • Romeo and Dreidelwood
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    #12 - Romeo and Dreidelwood

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/6/1982

    No description available

    Director: James Frawley

    Writer: Larry Tucker

  • Getting to Know You
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    #13 - Getting to Know You

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/1982

    Mr. Merlin and Zac go on a camping trip to get to know each other better.

    Director: Leo Penn

    Writer: N/A

  • Alex Goes Popless
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    #14 - Alex Goes Popless

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/25/1982

    When Alex loses her ""pop"" or ability to transport, Merlin tries to restore it but it accidentally goes into Leo instead.

    Director: James Frawley

    Writer: N/A

  • Everything's Coming Up Daisies
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    #15 - Everything's Coming Up Daisies

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/1/1982

    Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.

    Director: Jeffrey Hayden

    Writer: N/A

  • The Egg and Us
    NaN/100 votes
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    #16 - The Egg and Us

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/1982

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country
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    #17 - How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/15/1982

    Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.

    Director: Leo Penn

    Writer: N/A

  • Change of Venue (1)
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    #18 - Change of Venue (1)

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/22/1982

    It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to leave San Francisco.

    Director: Bill Bixby

    Writer: N/A

  • Change of Venue (2)
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    #19 - Change of Venue (2)

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/22/1982

    It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to leave San Francisco.

    Director: Bill Bixby

    Writer: N/A

  • An Absence of Amulets
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    #20 - An Absence of Amulets

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/1/1982

    Mr. Merlin scoffs at Zac's superstitions when the lad puts his faith in a lucky amulet.

    Director: Harry Winer

    Writer: Paul Haggis

  • Arrivederci, Dink
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    #21 - Arrivederci, Dink

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/15/1982

    Mr. Merlin tries to help a man who runs a hot dog stand.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: N/A

  • I Was a Teenage Loser
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - I Was a Teenage Loser

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/22/1982

    No description available

    Director: Bill Bixby

    Writer: N/A