Merlin

1. S01E01The Dragon's CallSeptember 20, 2008 7.4Merlin, a wizard on the cusp of adulthood, arrives in Camelot hoping to find a use for his burgeoning talent for magic. He is welcomed by Ga
2. S01E02ValiantSeptember 27, 2008 7.4Camelot is hosting its annual sword tournament and knights from throughout the realm have come to compete for its coveted title. Among those
3. S01E03The Mark of NimuehOctober 4, 2008 7.3The fantasy-drama based on the King Arthur legend continues, as a deadly plague spreads through Camelot. When it seems that sorcery can be t
4. S01E04The Poisoned ChaliceOctober 11, 2008 7.2The evil sorceress Nimueh (Michelle Ryan) is back to wreak havoc on Camelot. This time Merlin is her target, and she tricks the young warloc
5. S01E05LancelotOctober 18, 2008 7.1On a trip to the forest, Merlin is attacked by a terrifying winged monster. Help comes from an unexpected quarter when a heroic stranger fig
6. S01E06A Remedy to Cure All IllsOctober 25, 2008 7.1The fantasy adventure romp based on the legend of King Arthur continues. When the Lady Morgana is struck down with a mysterious illness, Gai
7. S01E07The Gates of AvalonNovember 1, 2008 7.4Arthur's chivalry lands him in trouble when he jumps to the rescue of a damsel in distress, Sophia, and her elderly father Aulfric.Back in C
8. S01E08The Beginning of the EndNovember 8, 2008 7.9When Merlin decides to help a magical young fugitive, he finds an unlikely ally in Morgana.The pair are desperate to smuggle the boy back to
9. S01E09ExcaliburNovember 15, 2008 7.8Uther's past comes back to haunt him when a mysterious Black Knight rides into Camelot. The visitor quickly makes his presence felt, throwin
10. S01E10The Moment of TruthNovember 22, 2008 7.9When Merlin's village is attacked by Kanan, a fearsome raider, Merlin rushes home to help - and is surprised when Gwen, Morgana and Arthur i
11. S01E11The Labyrinth of GedrefNovember 29, 2008 7.8When Arthur kills a unicorn, the most prized and mystical of creatures, Merlin's heart is filled with foreboding.The young sorcerer's concer
12. S01E12To Kill the KingDecember 6, 2008 7.7When Gwen's father is imprisoned for treason and killed at Uther's behest, Morgana decides she must take revenge.Merlin is stunned to discov
13. S01E13Season's bestLe Morte d'ArthurDecember 13, 2008 8.1Gaius is deeply troubled when a Questing Beast is spotted in Camelot. A creature conjured from the nightmares of a long dead king, not only

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Curse of Cornelius SiganSeptember 19, 2009 7.7New servant Cedric muscles in on Merlin's position as Arthur's right-hand man, and turns the prince against his loyal friend. Merlin is conv
2. S02E02The Once and Future QueenSeptember 26, 2009 7.7Arthur is determined to win Camelot's jousting tournament on his own merit, so with Merlin and Gwen's help he goes undercover as an ordinary
3. S02E03The Nightmare BeginsOctober 3, 2009 7.6When Morgana's nightmares spill into waking hours, she becomes terrified that she has magical powers. Gaius is determined to keep her in the
4. S02E04Lancelot and GuinevereOctober 10, 2009 7.7Gwen is mistaken for Morgana and kidnapped by the savage outlaw Hengist. Uther refuses to pay her ransom, so Arthur defies his father and he
5. S02E05Beauty and the Beast: Part OneOctober 24, 2009 7.1Uther is captivated by his latest guest, the beautiful Lady Catrina. Arthur is appalled by his father's flirting, but Merlin is wary for a d
6. S02E06Beauty and the Beast: Part TwoOctober 31, 2009 7.3Newly crowned Queen Catrina settles in as Camelot's first lady. As her true troll nature surfaces, her influence over Uther increases, and t
7. S02E07The WitchfinderNovember 7, 2009 7.5Uther is determined to wipe out magic in Camelot once and for all, and this time no one is beyond suspicion. He summons the most dreaded wit
8. S02E08The Sins of the FatherNovember 14, 2009 7.6When a mysterious warrior challenges Arthur to a duel, no one could possibly predict the devastating chain of events that is set in motion -
9. S02E09The Lady of the LakeNovember 21, 2009 7.6When Merlin discovers the beautiful druid girl Freya trapped in a bounty hunter's cage, he knows he must help her escape. Gaius warns agains
10. S02E10Sweet DreamsNovember 28, 2009 7.7Dignitaries from rival kingdoms descend on Camelot for peace talks, but what King Alined really wants is war and he'll do everything in his
11. S02E11The Witch's QuickeningDecember 5, 2009 7.1Uther has a precious magical relic of the Old Religion locked up tight in the Camelot vaults. Many have lost their lives trying to reclaim t
12. S02E12The Fires of IdirsholasDecember 12, 2009 7.7When the Fires of Idirsholas burn for the first time in three hundred years, Gaius fears a sorcerer has revived the deadly Knights of Medhir
13. S02E13Season's bestThe Last DragonlordDecember 19, 2009 8.0The Great Dragon is finally free. Full of rage, he attacks Camelot with pitiless intensity. The castle is crumbling and Arthur's men cannot

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part OneSeptember 11, 2010 7.6Merlin and Arthur have been on many quests in search of the missing Lady Morgana. The despondent Prince is all but ready to give up. But as
2. S03E02The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part TwoSeptember 18, 2010 7.5With Merlin gravely ill from the Serket's poison, Morgana and Morgause continue with their evil plan. They have mentally incapacitated Uther
3. S03E03Goblin's GoldSeptember 25, 2010 7.3Merlin stumbles across a secret chamber and accidentally releases a Goblin. The mischievous creature possesses Gaius, leading the once-wise
4. S03E04GwaineOctober 2, 2010 7.4When Merlin and Arthur find themselves vastly outnumbered in a tavern brawl, an enigmatic man helps them to victory. The stranger risks his
5. S03E05The Crystal CaveOctober 9, 2010 7.7When Merlin has an unexpected meeting with the mysterious Taliesin, the wizened old sorcerer takes the young warlock to the crystal cave and
6. S03E06The ChangelingOctober 16, 2010 7.6Arthur is pressured into an arranged marriage with a visiting princess, Elena. Merlin's reservations are vindicated when he discovers Elena
7. S03E07The Castle of FyrienOctober 23, 2010 7.5Gwen finds herself with an impossible dilemma when she is forced to choose between Arthur and her estranged brother, Elyan. With one of them
8. S03E08The Eye of the PhoenixOctober 30, 2010 8.0Arthur embarks on a solitary quest to retrieve the Golden Trident from the Fisher King and prove himself worthy of the Camelot throne. With
9. S03E09Love in the Time of DragonsNovember 6, 2010 6.5When an old flame of Gaius's arrives in Camelot, Merlin is pleased to see a different side to his curmudgeonly mentor. But after discovering
10. S03E10Queen of HeartsNovember 13, 2010 8.2Morgana is tormented by dreams of Guinevere becoming Queen of Camelot. Encouraged by Morgause, she decides to reveal Arthur and Gwen's court
11. S03E11The Sorcerer's ShadowNovember 20, 2010 7.4The only rule in Camelot's legendary tournament is that there are no rules. The mythic city fills with terrifying warriors and are joined by
12. S03E12The Coming of Arthur: Part OneNovember 27, 2010 7.8Merlin and Arthur are sent on a dangerous mission to capture the Cup of Life, a powerful magical artifact that carries the gift of immortali
13. S03E13Season's bestThe Coming of Arthur: Part TwoDecember 4, 2010 8.4Queen Morgana begins a reign of terrible evil over the innocent citizens of Camelot. With Morgause's immortal army at her command, it seems

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Darkest Hour: Part OneOctober 1, 2011 7.5Merlin faces his toughest challenge yet when Morgana's blinkered determination threatens not only Arthur's future, but the very balance of t
2. S04E02The Darkest Hour: Part TwoOctober 8, 2011 7.4The kingdom is on the brink of collapse, with Morgana poised to strike. As Lancelot races back to Camelot with the dying Merlin, Arthur must
3. S04E03Season's bestThe Wicked DayOctober 15, 2011 8.0The mighty citadel is buzzing in anticipation of the prince's birthday celebrations. But Arthur's old adversary, Odin, promises to ensure th
4. S04E04AithusaOctober 22, 2011 7.3The mysterious Julius Borden arrives in Camelot with news of a magical secret that threatens to change the landscape of the kingdom forever.
5. S04E05His Father's SonOctober 29, 2011 7.5Arthur 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
6. S04E06A Servant of Two MastersNovember 5, 2011 7.7Merlin becomes a deadly weapon in Morgana's fight for supremacy when he falls into her hands. By recurring to ancient magic, she manages to
7. S04E07The Secret SharerNovember 12, 2011 7.1Morgana joins forces with enigmatic wizard Alator to uncover a secret that could change the course of destiny, as the magical drama continue
8. S04E08LamiaNovember 19, 2011 6.8A mysterious illness draws Merlin to a distant village. But it soon becomes clear that there is more at stake than just his patients' well-b
9. S04E09Lancelot Du LacNovember 26, 2011 7.2When Sir Lancelot returns from the dead, old feelings reignite, as the drama continues. Gwen must fight temptation before she commits an uns
10. S04E10A Herald of the New AgeDecember 3, 2011 6.9The Camelot Knights stumble across an eerie shrine deep in the forest, its chilling atmosphere betraying a dark history best left undisturbe
11. S04E11The Hunter's HeartDecember 10, 2011 7.6Morgana ends up discovering a powerful ally in the Southron warlord Helios and they come up with the perfect plan to bring Camelot to its kn
12. S04E12The Sword in the Stone: Part OneDecember 17, 2011 7.7With Morgana at the helm of a vast Southron army, a deadly net is closing in around Camelot forcing everyone to run for their lives - even A
13. S04E13The Sword in the Stone: Part TwoDecember 24, 2011 7.8Morgana and Helios have successfully captured Camelot, and Merlin and Arthur are outlaws on the run. Arthur must take control before Camelot

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Arthur's Bane: Part OneOctober 6, 2012 7.4Camelot basks in the halcyon days of a new golden age. But even as she flowers, so the dark seeds of her destruction are being sown... For i
2. S05E02Arthur's Bane: Part TwoOctober 13, 2012 7.3As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms ever
3. S05E03The Death Song of Uther PendragonOctober 20, 2012 7.4When a stranger gives Arthur the power to summon the dead, the king finds himself torn between head and heart. Unable to resist temptation,
4. S05E04Another's SorrowOctober 27, 2012 6.7With Princess Mithian as the perfect bait, Morgana conjures a deception so powerful that the whole of Camelot is taken in - even Merlin hims
5. S05E05The DisirNovember 3, 2012 7.0In the inky depths of an ancient pool, three soothsayers cast a dark judgment upon the King of Camelot. But despite Merlin's warnings, heads
6. S05E06The Dark TowerNovember 10, 2012 6.8When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to
7. S05E07A Lesson in VengeanceNovember 17, 2012 6.5Darkness steals into the very heart of Camelot, as Morgana and her puppet Queen hatch a sinister plan to murder the King. But when stable ha
8. S05E08The Hollow QueenNovember 24, 2012 6.7When Merlin agrees to help a young Druid boy, he has no choice but to leave Camelot on a dangerous mission. And with the citadel distracted
9. S05E09With All My HeartDecember 1, 2012 7.0Merlin knows he must act fast before Morgana's twisted control over Gwen gets further out of hand. But only the most powerful magic can save
10. S05E10The Kindness of StrangersDecember 8, 2012 6.6Morgana leads a terrifying manhunt in pursuit of her old foe Alator of the Catha, for she knows without doubt that he can tell her exactly w
11. S05E11The Drawing of the DarkDecember 15, 2012 7.3Mordred finds himself torn between loyalty and love, but little does he realise that the path he chooses will shape Camelot's destiny. As th
12. S05E12The Diamond of the Day: Part OneDecember 22, 2012 7.4High in the mountains, a great horde gathers; Morgana prepares for war with a vengeful Mordred at her side. Merlin feels the weight of his d
13. S05E13Season's bestThe Diamond of the Day: Part TwoDecember 24, 2012 7.7And so it seems the Prophets did not lie. As the great battle rages on Camlann's mighty plain, Merlin faces his moment of destiny. Can he fi

Season 5 ranked & reviewed