The Best Episodes Written By Jake Michie
Every TV Episode Written by Jake Michie Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Jake Michie Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Jake Michie is "The Sword in the Stone (1)", rated 7.6/10 from 8 user votes. It was "directed by Alice Troughton". "The Sword in the Stone (1)" aired on 12/17/2011 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Coming of Arthur (1)".
7.6/10 8 votes#1 - The Sword in the Stone (1)
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2011
Morgana is now the head of a vast Southron army and a deadly net is closing around Camelot. After the sorceress strikes everyone is forced to run for their lives including Arthur. It is down to Merlin to try and save Arthur from Morgana's clutches.
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: Jake Michie
7.5/10 11 votes#2 - The Coming of Arthur (1)
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2010
Arthur and Merlin embark on a dangerous mission to capture the Cup of Life, a powerful magical artifact that carries the gift of immortality. However, before they are able to retrieve the Cup they fall prey to Jarl, an unscrupulous slave trader. They manage to escape when a trusted friend comes to their rescue but with Jarl's help, the Cup of Life ends up in Morgause's hands. Now that the dreadful sisters count on an immortal army at their disposal, will Morgause and Morgana overthrow Uther once and for all?
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Jake Michie
7.4/10 10 votes#3 - The Witchfinder
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2009
In his determination to rule magic out of Camelot forever, Uther hires the services of Aredian, a terrifying witch hunter who is most feared due to the fact that he stops at nothing in the quest to uncover all and every kind of sorcery. Even though no one is under direct suspicion, several people in Camelot are afraid that the witch hunter could see straight through them: Morgana is worried that Uther might have her executed and Gaius is concerned for the fate of Merlin and his own, since caring for the young warlock is considered crime and treason. Will all three be able to escape a dreadful fate?
Director: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Jake Michie
7.3/10 12 votes#4 - Lancelot
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2008
Merlin is saved from a terrifying winged beast by a heroic stranger- a young man named Lancelot, who dreams of becoming a Knight of Camelot. In order to thank him, Merlin provides falsified records of Lancelot's noble birth and Lancelot is accepted. However, with the winged beast- discovered to be a Griffin- still on the loose, Merlin's decision could have far-reaching consequences not just for Lancelot but for Camelot...
Director: Ed Fraiman
Writer: Jake Michie
7.2/10 12 votes#5 - His Father's Son
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2011
Arthur faces his first true test as King when he incurs the wrath of the formidable Queen Annis. With the lives of thousands hanging in the balance, Arthur must find the strength to be his own man and become the leader Camelot so desperately needs.
Director: Alex Pillai
Writer: Jake Michie
7.1/10 11 votes#6 - To Kill the King
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/6/2008
Gwen's father, Tom, helps a sorcerer named Tauren turn lead into gold using a magic stone. As Tauren escapes, Tom is caught and will await trial. Whilst looking for Gwen, Morgana finds the magic stone, and Merlin can sense it. When Tom is killed by Uther, Morgana is out for revenge on Uther.
Director: Stuart Orme
Writer: Jake Michie
7.1/10 7 votes#7 - The Diamond of the Day (1)
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/22/2012
High in the mountains, a great horde gathers; Morgana prepares for war with a vengeful Mordred at her side. Merlin feels the weight of his destiny like never before as the ancient prophecies play out with terrifying accuracy. But before he can save his beloved Camelot, he must save himself. For it is not just the kingdom Morgana wishes to destroy – it is also Emrys.
Director: Justin Molotnikov
Writer: Jake Michie
7.0/10 11 votes#8 - The Witch's Quickening
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2009
Alvarr is determined to allow magic to be used gain and destroy Camelot. Alvarr needs to reclaim the Crystal of Neahtid to make his plan work. Alvarr and Morgana try to get their hands on the crystal and use a druid boy to help them. Merlin is surprised when he finds out the real power of the crystal.
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: Jake Michie
6.9/10 7 votes#9 - Another's Sorrow
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2012
With Princess Mithian as the perfect bait, Morgana conjures a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in - even Merlin himself. But as the storm clouds gather, will the young warlock see through the lies? Or will Morgana at long last fulfil her dreams of revenge?
Director: Ashley Way
Writer: Jake Michie
6.7/10 12 votes#10 - The Castle of Fyrien
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2010
Gwen faces an impossible dilemma when she is forced to choose between saving the life of Elyan, her estranged brother and only sibling or Arthur's, Camelot's prince and the love of her life. When one of them is certain to find death at the hands of Cenred, who will Gwen choose? Once again, loyalty, love and friendships are tested to the limit as Arthur, Merlin and Gwen are forced to put their minds together to try and find a way out of the cruel quandary. Morgana and Morgause, in turn, will do their best ruin their plans. Will good conquer evil or will Gwen end up losing someone she loves again?
Director: David Moore
Writer: Jake Michie
6.7/10 7 votes#11 - A Lesson in Vengeance
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2012
Darkness steals into the very heart of Camelot, as Morgana and her puppet Queen hatch a sinister plan to murder the King. But when stable hand Tyr Seward becomes caught in the crossfire, he threatens to ruin everything… As the plot thickens and reaches its deadly climax, can a suspicious Merlin unravel the truth before it’s too late?
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: Jake Michie
6.5/10 12 votes#12 - Lamia
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2011
A mysterious illness draws Merlin to a distant village. But it soon becomes clear that there is more at stake than just his patients' well-being as something sinister turns the air sour. Far from home and with no-one to trust, Merlin becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. No longer sure who is the hunter and who is the hunted, can the young warlock survive long enough to uncover the truth?
Director: Justin Molotnikov
Writer: Jake Michie
6.4/10 10 votes#13 - Beauty and the Beast (1)
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2009
Lady Catrina and her strange servant Jonas arrive in Camelot, where they are welcome to stay by a most delighted king Uther, who becomes captivated by his latest guest. Arthur, on the contrary, far from sharing his father's enthusiasm and in the sight of the flirting going on, is pretty appalled with the situation. Merlin and Gaius have the feeling that she is not what she seems and their suspicions are proven true when Merlin discovers that Lady Catrina is a troll and that unfortunately, her intentions are far beyond the prize of a king's heart. Horrified, he reveals the truth to Arthur, who doesn't believe him. Merlin embarks in the task of proving the real nature of the woman while at the same time saving Uther from ruin and Camelot from fall. Will the young warlock be able to overcome the powerful magic of the troll before it's too late?
Director: David Moore
Writer: Jake Michie
6.0/10 12 votes#14 - Love in the Time of Dragons
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2010
An old flame of Gaius' arrives in Camelot under the influence of a Manticore.
Director: Alice Troughton
Writer: Jake Michie