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Mr. Merlin

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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.

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7th October 1981 - 22nd March 1982
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Jonathan PrinceBarnard HughesElaine Joyce
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Pilot
7th October 1981

Episode 1

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.

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The Cloning of the Green
14th October 1981

Episode 2

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.

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Starsand
21st October 1981

Episode 3

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

The Music's in Me Still
The Music's in Me
28th October 1981

Episode 4

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

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All About Sheila
4th November 1981

Episode 5

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.

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The Two Faces of Zac
11th November 1981

Episode 6

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.

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A Moment in Camelot
18th November 1981

Episode 7

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

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A Message from Wallshime
2nd December 1981

Episode 8

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

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Take My Tonsils... Please!
9th December 1981

Episode 9

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

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The Ache
23rd December 1981

Episode 10

No overview available.

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Not So Sweet Sixteen
30th December 1981

Episode 11

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

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Romeo and Dreidelwood
6th January 1982

Episode 12

No overview available.

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Getting to Know You
18th January 1982

Episode 13

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

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Alex Goes Popless
25th January 1982

Episode 14

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

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Everything's Coming Up Daisies
1st February 1982

Episode 15

Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.

The Egg and Us Still
The Egg and Us
8th February 1982

Episode 16

No overview available.

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How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country
15th February 1982

Episode 17

Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.

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Change of Venue (1)
22nd February 1982

Episode 18

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

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Change of Venue (2)
22nd February 1982

Episode 19

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

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An Absence of Amulets
1st March 1982

Episode 20

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

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Arrivederci, Dink
15th March 1982

Episode 21

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

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I Was a Teenage Loser
22nd March 1982

Episode 22

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