About this season
Immortal Merlin the wizard lives in modern-day San Francisco under the identity of Max Merlin, a mechanic. He uses his magic while trying to blend into the modern world.
Episodes (22)
1. Pilot
Aired 7 October 1981 • 30 min
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.
2. The Cloning of the Green
Aired 14 October 1981 • 30 min
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.
3. Starsand
Aired 21 October 1981 • 30 min
Zac creates a magic powder that causes a major case of the sneezes.
4. The Music's in Me
Aired 28 October 1981 • 30 min
It's up to Mr. Merlin to save the day when Zac and Leo get swindled by a music agent.
5. All About Sheila
Aired 4 November 1981 • 30 min
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.
6. The Two Faces of Zac
Aired 11 November 1981 • 30 min
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.
7. A Moment in Camelot
Aired 18 November 1981 • 30 min
Zac's attempt at a chemistry project doesn't have quite the intended result.
8. A Message from Wallshime
Aired 2 December 1981 • 30 min
Zac uses Mr. Merlin's magic to help him win a fight.
9. Take My Tonsils... Please!
Aired 9 December 1981 • 30 min
Mr. Merlin needs to have a tonsilectomy, but stubbornly refuses.
10. The Ache
Aired 23 December 1981 • 30 min
11. Not So Sweet Sixteen
Aired 30 December 1981 • 30 min
Zac joins a transport club, but begins to miss Leo.
12. Romeo and Dreidelwood
Aired 6 January 1982 • 30 min
13. Getting to Know You
Aired 18 January 1982 • 30 min
Mr. Merlin and Zac go on a camping trip to get to know each other better.
14. Alex Goes Popless
Aired 25 January 1982 • 30 min
When Alex loses her ""pop"" or ability to transport, Merlin tries to restore it but it accidentally goes into Leo instead.
15. Everything's Coming Up Daisies
Aired 1 February 1982 • 30 min
Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.
16. The Egg and Us
Aired 8 February 1982 • 30 min
17. How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country
Aired 15 February 1982 • 30 min
Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.
18. Change of Venue (1)
Aired 22 February 1982 • 30 min
It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to leave San Francisco.
19. Change of Venue (2)
Aired 22 February 1982 • 30 min
It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to leave San Francisco.
20. An Absence of Amulets
Aired 1 March 1982 • 30 min
Mr. Merlin scoffs at Zac's superstitions when the lad puts his faith in a lucky amulet.
21. Arrivederci, Dink
Aired 15 March 1982 • 30 min
Mr. Merlin tries to help a man who runs a hot dog stand.
22. I Was a Teenage Loser
Aired 22 March 1982 • 30 min