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Merlin is an adventure and fantasy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2008 to 2012 with 5 seasons and 65 episodes. Merlin has ended. Its final episode aired on December 24, 2012.

U.S. premiere: October 6, 2012
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 13
Finale: December 24, 2012

📖 Based on a book: Merlin is based on Arthurian romance. See the book and reading order →

Where to watch Merlin season 5 in the U.S.

Where to watch Merlin season 5 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 6, 2012 – December 24, 2012	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 5 episode schedule

Merlin season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Arthur's Bane: Part One	Sat, Oct 6, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Arthur's Bane: Part Two	Sat, Oct 13, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	The Death Song of Uther Pendragon	Sat, Oct 20, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Another's Sorrow	Sat, Oct 27, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Disir	Sat, Nov 3, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The Dark Tower	Sat, Nov 10, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	A Lesson in Vengeance	Sat, Nov 17, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	The Hollow Queen	Sat, Nov 24, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	With All My Heart	Sat, Dec 1, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	The Kindness of Strangers	Sat, Dec 8, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	The Drawing of the Dark	Sat, Dec 15, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	The Diamond of the Day: Part One	Sat, Dec 22, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	The Diamond of the Day: Part Two	Mon, Dec 24, 2012 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Merlin

Merlin is an adventure and fantasy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2008 to 2012 with 5 seasons and 65 episodes. Merlin has ended. Its final episode aired on December 24, 2012.

Season 5: Season 5 of Merlin aired from October 6, 2012 to December 24, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired September 20, 2008)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Colin Morgan (Merlin), Bradley James (Arthur), Richard Wilson (Gaius), Angel Coulby (Guinevere "Gwen"), John Hurt (The Great Dragon)

All seasons

Season 5

Season complete

Season 5 of Merlin aired from October 6, 2012 to December 24, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

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Season 4

Season complete

Season 4 of Merlin aired from October 1, 2011 to December 24, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

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Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of Merlin aired from September 11, 2010 to December 4, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Merlin aired from September 19, 2009 to December 19, 2009 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Merlin aired from September 20, 2008 to December 13, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Merlin are there?

Merlin has 5 seasons and 65 episodes listed, airing from September 20, 2008 to December 24, 2012.

Is Merlin cancelled or ended?

Merlin has ended. Its final episode aired on December 24, 2012.

Where can I watch Merlin?

Merlin originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.