Season 1 Plot
In the wake of King Uther's sudden death, the sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future and installs the young and impetuous Arthur; Uther's unknown son and heir. But Arthur's half sister Morgan will fight him to the bitter end to claim the crown. Faced with the challenge of uniting a kingdom broken by war and steeped in deception, Arthur will be tested beyond imagination.
Camelot Season 1 aired on February 25th, 2011.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Homecoming
When King Uther dies, the sorcerer Merlin travels to collect Arthur, a young man he believes can bring an end to the darkness of the land. But Uther's daughter Morgan sees the crown as her birthright.
2. The Sword and the Crown
Arthur meets Guinevere, the woman of his dreams. Morgan and King Lot conspire to attack Camelot and take the throne. Merlin has Arthur reclaim the legacy sword in the stone to prove his worthiness as king.
3. Guinevere
Kay and Leontes seek out a trusted new warrior to join them. Arthur and Merlin accept an invitation to join Morgan at her castle for dinner. Arthur is forced to concede defeat in his pursuit of Guinevere
4. Lady of the Lake
Merlin sets off on a journey to find a sword suitable for a king by seeking out a legendary sword maker. A conversation with Guinevere changes Arthur and he begins to assert his power by sparring with Leontes.
5. Justice
Arthur creates Camelot's first tribunal of justice which takes shape through a battle of wills, not blood. Aided by Sybil's cunning, Morgan reaches out to the townspeople in her pursuit to take back the throne.
6. Three Journeys
The men of Camelot discover the territory beyond the castle is filled with danger and disorder. Arthur hears Guinevere has ridden out alone to see her father and goes after her to protect her on the journey.
7. The Long Night
Morgan puts on a feast for King Arthur and his Knights at Castle Pendragon which turns to panic as the castle comes under attack. As Arthur and Morgan's men join forces to fight, Merlin believes a plan is afoot.
8. Igraine
Pursuing the power of her dark magic, Morgan hides in plain sight at Camelot where she begins her plan to drive a wedge between Arthur and his men. Igraine tries to find a way out of Castle Pendragon.
9. The Battle of Bardon Pass
Arthur and his men ride out to defend Bardon Pass after learning of an attack. Merlin comes to the realization that he's been seduced by a shape-shifting Morgan. The men begin to lose faith in Arthur.
10. Reckoning
Arthur must defend himself against mercenaries on Bardon Pass. Morgan leads Sybil and her followers to Camelot where she receives information that leads her to believe her ambitions will be realized.
