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The Best Episodes of Mr. Merlin Season 1

Every episode of Mr. Merlin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mr. Merlin Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Mr. Merlin Season 1

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...

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    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Cloning of the Green
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Cloning of the Green

    S1:E2

    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
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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Starsand

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Background image for The Music's in Me
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Music's in Me

    S1:E4

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

    Writer:Unknown
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    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - All About Sheila

    S1:E5

    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
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    #6 - The Two Faces of Zac

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
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    #7 - A Moment in Camelot

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Harry Winer
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - A Message from Wallshime

    S1:E8

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

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    #9 - Take My Tonsils... Please!

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Bill Bixby
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - The Ache

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Not So Sweet Sixteen

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Romeo and Dreidelwood

    S1:E12

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    #13 - Getting to Know You

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Leo Penn
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Alex Goes Popless

    S1:E14

    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:Unknown
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    #15 - Everything's Coming Up Daisies

    S1:E15

    Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.

    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - The Egg and Us

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country

    S1:E17

    Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.

    Director:Leo Penn
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - Change of Venue (1)

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Bill Bixby
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - Change of Venue (2)

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Bill Bixby
    Writer:Unknown
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    #20 - An Absence of Amulets

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Harry Winer
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    #21 - Arrivederci, Dink

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown
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    #22 - I Was a Teenage Loser

    S1:E22

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    Director:Bill Bixby
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Mr. Merlin" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by John Astin and written by Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen, it aired on 10/7/1981. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Cloning of the Green".