Mr. Merlin

Mr. Merlin

Mr. Merlin is an American sitcom that ran for one season, from 1981 to 1982, about Merlin the wizard, who is immortal, living in modern-day San Francisco, and disguised as Max Merlin, a mechanic. Mr. Merlin was produced by Larry Rosen and Larry Tucker, working as the Larry Larry Company, in association with Columbia Pictures Television.

Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy

Seasons

Pilot

1. Pilot

Air Date: 1981-10-07

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

Air Date: 1981-10-14

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

Air Date: 1981-10-21

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

4. The Music's in Me

Air Date: 1981-10-28

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

5. All About Sheila

Air Date: 1981-11-04

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

Air Date: 1981-11-11

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

Air Date: 1981-11-18

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

8. A Message from Wallshime

Air Date: 1981-12-02

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

9. Take My Tonsils... Please!

Air Date: 1981-12-09

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

10. The Ache

Air Date: 1981-12-23

11. Not So Sweet Sixteen

Air Date: 1981-12-30

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

12. Romeo and Dreidelwood

Air Date: 1982-01-06

13. Getting to Know You

Air Date: 1982-01-18

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

14. Alex Goes Popless

Air Date: 1982-01-25

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

Air Date: 1982-02-01

Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.

16. The Egg and Us

Air Date: 1982-02-08

17. How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country

Air Date: 1982-02-15

Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.

18. Change of Venue (1)

Air Date: 1982-02-22

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

19. Change of Venue (2)

Air Date: 1982-02-22

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

20. An Absence of Amulets

Air Date: 1982-03-01

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

21. Arrivederci, Dink

Air Date: 1982-03-15

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

22. I Was a Teenage Loser

Air Date: 1982-03-22

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Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

1981-10-07

Episodes

22 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Larry Larry Company

Columbia Pictures Television

Columbia Pictures Television