Mr. Merlin
Mr. Merlin

Mr. Merlin (1981)

4.7 (5 votes)
1 Season
October 7, 1981
English
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

CBS

Episodes

Pilot
E1

Pilot

Oct 7, 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.

The Cloning of the Green
E2

The Cloning of the Green

Oct 14, 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.

Starsand
E3

Starsand

Oct 21, 1981
30 min

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

The Music's in Me
E4

The Music's in Me

Oct 28, 1981
30 min

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

All About Sheila
E5

All About Sheila

Nov 4, 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.

The Two Faces of Zac
E6

The Two Faces of Zac

Nov 11, 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.

A Moment in Camelot
E7

A Moment in Camelot

Nov 18, 1981
30 min

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

A Message from Wallshime
E8

A Message from Wallshime

Dec 2, 1981
30 min

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

Take My Tonsils... Please!
E9

Take My Tonsils... Please!

Dec 9, 1981
30 min

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

The Ache
E10

The Ache

Dec 23, 1981
30 min

No description available.

Not So Sweet Sixteen
E11

Not So Sweet Sixteen

Dec 30, 1981
30 min

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

Romeo and Dreidelwood
E12

Romeo and Dreidelwood

Jan 6, 1982
30 min

No description available.

Getting to Know You
E13

Getting to Know You

Jan 18, 1982
30 min

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

Alex Goes Popless
E14

Alex Goes Popless

Jan 25, 1982
30 min

When Alex loses her ""pop"" or ability to transport, Merlin tries to restore it but it accidentally goes into Leo instead.

Everything's Coming Up Daisies
E15

Everything's Coming Up Daisies

Feb 1, 1982
30 min

Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.

The Egg and Us
E16

The Egg and Us

Feb 8, 1982
30 min

No description available.

How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country
E17

How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country

Feb 15, 1982
30 min

Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.

Change of Venue (1)
E18

Change of Venue (1)

Feb 22, 1982
30 min

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

Change of Venue (2)
E19

Change of Venue (2)

Feb 22, 1982
30 min

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

An Absence of Amulets
E20

An Absence of Amulets

Mar 1, 1982
30 min

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

Arrivederci, Dink
E21

Arrivederci, Dink

Mar 15, 1982
30 min

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

I Was a Teenage Loser
E22

I Was a Teenage Loser

Mar 22, 1982
30 min

No description available.

Cast

Details

Original Title

Mr. Merlin

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

22

Production

Larry Larry Company, Columbia Pictures Television