Here's an outline of season 1 of the television series Merlin.
101. The Dragon's Call
The fantasy series, which offers a new spin on the Arthurian legend, opens with the young warlock Merlin (Colin Morgan) arriving in the kingdom of Camelot, whose king (Anthony Head) has outlawed the practice of magic upon punishment of death.
- First aired: Jun 21, 2009
- Directed by James Hawes
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Julian Jones
- Cast: Colin Morgan (Merlin), John Hurt (The Dragon (voice)), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Eve Myles (Mary Collins/Lady Helen), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Caroline Faber (Hunith), Gary Oliver (Gregory), Bradley James (Arthur), Ed Coleman (Morris), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Louise Dylan (Bronwen).
102. Valiant
Arthur participates in Camelot's annual sword tournament, which also attracts the knight Valiant (Will Mellor), who employs a magical shield to vanquish opponents. Merlin, meanwhile, adjusts to being Arthur's manservant.
- First aired: Jun 21, 2009
- Directed by James Hawes
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Howard Overman
- Cast: John Hurt (The Dragon (voice)), Will Mellor (Knight Valiant), Andy Linden (Devlin), Nicholas Gasson (Steward), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Bradley James (Arthur), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Keith Thorne (Ewan), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Ed Coleman (Morris).
103. The Mark of Nimueh
When a strange plague strikes the people of Camelot, Gaius suspects the source is sorcery, leading Uther to instruct Arthur to search for the person behind it. The disease strikes close to home for Gwen, causing suspicion to fall on an innocent and Merlin to learn the responsibilities that come with being a warlock.
- First aired: Jun 28, 2009
- Directed by James Hawes
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Julian Jones
- Cast: John Hurt (The Dragon (voice)), Michelle Ryan (Nimueh), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Angel Coulby (Gwen), David Durham (Tom), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Bradley James (Arthur), Rick English (The Afanc).
104. The Poisoned Chalice
After the evil Nimueh (Michelle Ryan) tricks Merlin into drinking from a poisoned chalice, Arthur embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve the only known antidote, a rare flower. Gaius and Gwen, meanwhile, care for Merlin.
- First aired: Jun 28, 2009
- Directed by Ed Fraiman
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Ben Vanstone
- Cast: John Hurt (The Dragon (voice)*), Michelle Ryan (Nimueh), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Bradley James (Arthur), Clive Russell (Bayard), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Gary Oliver (Gregory), Jamie McKenna (Dungeon Guard), Paul Kynman (Sir Cador) * = credit only.
105. Lancelot
Merlin would have been killed by a giant griffin (half eagle, half lion) if it hadn't been for valiant Lancelot, who bravely attacked it and got them safely away. Learning Lancelot's life dream is to become a knight, grateful Merlin brings him to court, and when told only noblemen may apply magically forges proof of nobility.
- First aired: Jul 5, 2009
- Directed by Ed Fraiman
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Jake Michie
- Cast: John Hurt (The Dragon (voice)), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Santiago Cabrera (Lancelot), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Bradley James (Arthur), Michael Cronin (Geoffrey Of Monmouth), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Katie McGrath (Morgana).
106. A Remedy to Cure All Ills
Royal ward Morgana falls ill with an unidentified brain disease Gaius can't cure after receiving lilies collected by unsuspecting Gwen. The mysterious healer, Edwin, proves that his 'remedy to cure all ills' seemingly helps her, but actually removes the cursed black beetle that hid in the lilies.
- First aired: Jul 12, 2009
- Directed by Ed Fraiman
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Julian Jones
- Cast: John Hurt (The Dragon (voice)), Julian Rhind-Tutt (Edwin), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Bradley James (Arthur), Michael Cronin (Geoffrey Of Monmouth), ),.
107. The Gates of Avalon
Arthur rescues the elderly Aulfric and his pretty daughter Sophia from being robbed and they are welcomed at Camelot. Indeed Arthur falls in love with Sophia and they plan to elope. Morgana is very worried for she has had a recurring dream in which Sophia drowns Arthur.
- First aired: Jul 19, 2009
- Directed by Jeremy Webb
- Creator: Julian Jones and: Jake Michie and: Johnny Capps and: Julian Murphy Written by Ben Vanstone
- Cast: John Hurt (The Dragon*), Colin Morgan (Merlin), Bradley James (Arthur), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Anthony Head (Uther Pendragon), Kenneth Cranham (Aulfric), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Ben Adams (Bandit), Holliday Grainger (Sophia), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Michael Jenn (Sidhe Elder) * = credit only.
