The Best Episodes Written By Howard Overman
Every TV Episode Written by Howard Overman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Howard Overman Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Howard Overman is "Missions", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Alrick Riley". "Missions" aired on 4/19/2005 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Episode 1".
9.0/10 1 votes#1 - Missions
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2005
The team's plan to con an auction house with a comic book forgery goes awry when corrupt copper, Sam Phillips (played by Fay Ripley), decides she wants in on the play.
Director: Alrick Riley
Writer: Howard Overman
8.2/10 5 votes#2 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2012
Dirk's client David Edwards is found dead after claiming that the Pentagon are out to kill him. His widow hires Dirk to catch the murderer, telling him that her husband was working on top secret computer software which could spell danger if it fell into the wrong hands. Dirk believes there is a connection with his other client, Emma Reynolds' philandering husband Oliver, obsessed with the fact that his horoscopes keep coming true. Having shown that the horoscopes are a fraud Dirk sets out to find the real reason for Edwards' murder.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Howard Overman
8.0/10 12 votes#3 - The Wicked Day
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2011
The mighty citadel is buzzing in anticipation of the Prince's birthday celebrations, as the fantasy drama continues. But Arthur's old adversary, Odin, promises to ensure this is one party Camelot will never forget - for among the assembling guests lurks a deadly assassin set to strike. As the dust settles, Camelot is left devastated. Just how far is Merlin prepared to go to put things right; would he really risk everything and reveal his secret?
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: Howard Overman
7.8/10 11 votes#4 - The Labyrinth of Gedref
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/2008
Arthur brings a curse upon Camelot. Eager to help his people, he asks Anhora for advice. But is he brave enough to face the challenges ahead?
Director: Stuart Orme
Writer: Howard Overman
7.8/10 10 votes#5 - The Sins of the Father
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2009
Arthur is challenged to a duel by a mysterious warrior. Arthur and Merlin then find themselves on a quest on Morgause's behalf. A dark secret is discovered by Arthur that could change Camelot forever.
Director: Metin Hüseyin
Writer: Howard Overman
7.8/10 13 votes#6 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2019
When astrophysicists detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world's population waits for further contact with baited breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out; just pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world.
Director: Gilles Coulier
Writer: Howard Overman
7.8/10 12 votes#7 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2019
After the devastating alien attack, disparate pockets of survivors emerge into a shattered world. They quickly realise they must put their differences aside if they are to stand any chance of survival. For they are not alone. Something sinister lurks in the shadows and whatever it is, it won't consider its victory complete until it has killed every last human. But who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on destruction?
Director: Gilles Coulier
Writer: Howard Overman
7.7/10 12 votes#8 - Episode Six
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2009
The gang realizes that there's something weird going on in town and it looks like the mysterious, straightlaced "Virtue" organization is behind it.
Director: Tom Harper
Writer: Howard Overman
7.6/10 10 votes#9 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2019
As the dust settles on their brave new world, the survivors are forced to face some cold truths. Catherine is stunned to discover the part she played in bringing about the alien attack. Helen becomes fixated on revenge. And Emily momentarily regains her sight. But is the miracle cause for celebration, or concern?
Director: Gilles Coulier
Writer: Howard Overman
7.6/10 5 votes#10 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/25/2021
As Emily grows concerned by her recollections of time spent with the aliens, Bill is also perturbed by the similarities between Emily and the aliens; Zoe encourages a reluctant Bill to use these similarities to their advantage.
Director: Richard Clark
Writer: Howard Overman
7.5/10 16 votes#11 - Episode One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2009
A group of misfits with nothing in common must perform community service, but get caught in a freak storm that gives them superpowers.
Director: Tom Green
Writer: Howard Overman
7.5/10 11 votes#12 - Queen of Hearts
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2010
When Uther banishes Gwen from the kingdom, Arthur resolves to leave Camelot with her.
Director: Ashley Way
Writer: Howard Overman
7.5/10 2 votes#13 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2023
While the Lazarus team is trying to find its way back to 2012, Janet is already there, hard at work with Dr Gray.
Director: Pier Wilkie
Writer: Howard Overman
7.4/10 11 votes#14 - Goblin's Gold
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2010
When Merlin comes across a secret chamber, he accidentally releases a goblin. The mischievous little creature possesses Gaius, making the wise and renowned court physician turn into a shadow of his former self, quickly developing a taste for gold, ale and magical jokes. To make things worse, the king suddenly becomes bald and a nasty scourge of flatulence hits the royal household. Will Merlin be able to figure out the source of all troubles, return the gobblin back to where he came from and put an end to the havoc before any real damage is done?
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Howard Overman
7.4/10 9 votes#15 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2019
The survivors make some disarming discoveries not only about the aliens but also about themselves. Mokrani goes on the offensive, taking the fight to the aliens. Ash is forced to make the hardest decision of his life. And Chloe’s past catches up with her, threatening to rip apart the delicate semblance of normality she is so desperately clinging on to.
Director: Gilles Coulier
Writer: Howard Overman
7.4/10 8 votes#16 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2019
Cracks start to show as the survivors find different ways to cope. Jonathan’s increasingly perturbed by Sacha’s strange behaviour. Emily proves to be an exciting conundrum for Bill. And Mokrani is horrified as his men delight in the opportunity to exact revenge.
Director: Richard Clark
Writer: Howard Overman
7.4/10 5 votes#17 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2021
Six months after Emily disappeared on an alien ship, the London survivors have set up a resistance base from which they plan to fight back; the aliens have since appeared and they look exactly like humans.
Director: Richard Clark
Writer: Howard Overman
7.2/10 13 votes#18 - Episode Four
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/2009
Curtis regrets the night of his arrest and uses his new power to travel back in time to change history, but it's not as easy as he thought.
Director: Tom Green
Writer: Howard Overman
7.2/10 13 votes#19 - Valiant
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2008
Camelot is hosting its annual sword tournament and knights from throughout the realm have come to compete for its coveted title. Amongst those hoping to win the crown is Knight Valiant.
Director: James Hawes
Writer: Howard Overman
7.2/10 12 votes#20 - The Beginning of the End
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2008
Merlin finds himself becoming friends with Morgana when he helps a boy stay hidden. The two of them try to get the boy back whence he came, but things turn bad when Uther announces that anyone helping the boy will be executed.
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Howard Overman
7.1/10 7 votes#21 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2019
The alien’s connection to certain survivors raises difficult questions. Bill makes a startling discovery. Sacha’s behaviour is increasingly erratic. And Tom’s birthday proves cause for celebration. But at what cost?
Director: Richard Clark
Writer: Howard Overman
7.1/10 7 votes#22 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2019
Tragedy strikes, altering the course of the future forever. Catherine’s priorities change with the arrival of Sophia. Things come to a head between Jonathan and Sacha. And Emily’s so happy she can see again that she’s stopped asking why, even if others haven’t.
Director: Richard Clark
Writer: Howard Overman
7.1/10 7 votes#23 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/16/2019
The survivors attempt to turn the tables on their aggressors once and for all. Mokrani and Catherine prepare for the fight of their lives. Emily seeks answers, at any cost. And Sacha’s visions continue, giving a confounding glimpse of the future.
Director: Richard Clark
Writer: Howard Overman
7.0/10 13 votes#24 - Episode Three
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/26/2009
Alisha is having fun using and abusing her powers but she can't seem to get the one man she really wants: Curtis.
Director: Tom Harper
Writer: Howard Overman
7.0/10 9 votes#25 - A Herald of the New Age
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2011
The Camelot Knights stumble across an eerie shrine deep in the forest, its chilling atmosphere betraying a dark history best left undisturbed, as the magical drama continues. But when Elyan ignores Merlin's warning, his actions spark a chain of events more frightening than anyone could possibly have imagined... Can a grievous wrong be put right? Or will past demons change the future forever?
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Howard Overman