Robin of Sherwood backdrop
Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama•Action & Adventure

The Best Episodes of Robin of Sherwood Season 1

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

Binge this in 5h 10m•Peaking at 8.0/10

Herne the Hunter picks Robin of Loxley as his successor in his mission to support the oppressed. Robin builds his army and leads a guerrilla attack to suppress the exploited's Norman tormentors.

Airs on
ITV1
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons3

All123

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Robin of Sherwood Season 1 Episode 1 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1)

    S1:E1

    Robin of Loxley and his cousin Much are arrested in Sherwood Forest for killing one of the King's deer. They are imprisoned by Guy of Gisburne in the Sheriff of Nottingham's dungeon where they meet up with a motley bunch of criminals who are destined to become the first of the Merry Men. After they escape into Sherwood Forest, Robin is approached by Herne The Hunter and told that it is his destiny to fight the Norman invaders. The Sheriff knows all about Herne - he holds a silver arrow that is reputed to have once belonged to Herne himself.

    Director:Ian Sharp
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Robin of Sherwood Season 1 Episode 2 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (2)

    S1:E2

    The Sheriff and his brother, the Abbot, upset over the activities of Robin and his men arrange a fayre, including an archery contest, in the Castle. He offers the Silver Arrow of Herne to whomever wins the contest, something he is sure will tempt Robin out of the forest and into his grasp. After this fails to end up with Robin's capture their last resort is the Sorcerer, Simon De Belleme, a worshipper of the dark arts, who wants Maid Marion as his bride. He agrees to use his sorcerous powers to capture, or kill, the men of Sherwood Forest as long as the Sheriff and the Abbot promise Marion to him.

    Director:Ian Sharp
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Robin of Sherwood Season 1 Episode 3 - The Witch of Elsdon
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Witch of Elsdon

    S1:E3

    The Sheriff, Abbot Hugo and Guy are in the hamlet of Elsdon presiding over the trial of Jennet and Thomas, a husband and wife accused of witchcraft. Robin has a dream that leads him to make decisions that the rest of the Merry Men question the logic of, but his dreams lead them to a disguised tax collector and some hidden taxes. The Sheriff is furious about the loss of his taxes and wants Robin's head on a plate. Loathe to send Guy and his men into Sherwood to die he comes up with a cunning plan to get to the outlaws.

    Director:Ian Sharp
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Robin of Sherwood Season 1 Episode 4 - Seven Poor Knights from Acre
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Seven Poor Knights from Acre

    S1:E4

    The arrival in Sherwood of seven Templars, heading back to their church in Lincoln, and their gold crested banner is too much for a thief, Siward, to ignore. He steals the banner and runs into Robin and his men as he escapes. The Templars think that they are all together and after a brief altercation the Templars leave, with Much as a hostage. Now Robin and his men have to deal with seven of the most feared fighting men known to man, to rescue Much from their grasp.

    Director:Ian Sharp
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Robin of Sherwood Season 1 Episode 5 - Alan A Dale
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Alan A Dale

    S1:E5

    While visiting his new love Meg in Wickham, Little John is seen by Guy and the Sheriff's men. The Sheriff punishes the villagers by fining them six months wages. Meanwhile a minstrel, Alan A Dale, is found wandering through the forest on his way to kill the Sheriff. His love, Mildred, has been betrothed to the Sheriff and is being delivered to Nottingham, along with a 10,000 marks dowry. Robin and Marion realise that they can help Alan by rescuing Mildred and get the money to help the villagers of Wickham at the same time. All they need do is find Guy and his men and ambush them.

    Director:Ian Sharp
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Robin of Sherwood Season 1 Episode 6 - The King's Fool
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The King's Fool

    S1:E6

    Robin and his men save a wandering knight from a band of cut throats who ambush him in Sherwood. After a meal and drink together the knight surprises Robin with an offer that could change the lives of all the Merry Men. Could they soon be free men or is Robin being tricked by someone he trusts with his life?

    Director:Ian Sharp
    Writer:Richard Carpenter

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Robin of Sherwood

    READ

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1)" is the best rated episode of "Robin of Sherwood" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Ian Sharp and written by Richard Carpenter, it aired on 4/28/1984. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (2)".