Mr. Gold attempts to uncover the true identity of August, Emma confronts Regina about her involvement in Kathryn's disappearance, and David tries to apologize and reconcile with Mary Margaret. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Rumplestiltskin agrees to comply and do whatever it takes if his son can find a way for him to safely give up his powers and turn back into the loving man he used to be.
- Directed by
- Paul A. Edwards
- Written by
- Jane Espenson
Guest stars
Meghan Ory
Ruby Lucas / Red Riding Hood
Eion Bailey
August W. Booth / Pinocchio
Mig Macario
Bashful
Michael Coleman
Happy
Anastasia Griffith
Kathryn Nolan / Princess Abigail
Dylan Schmid
Baelfire
Conner Dwelly
Morraine
Christina Gooding
Mute Maid
Michael Roberds
Donkey Driver
Greyston Holt
Frederick / Jim
David Anders
Dr. Whale / Victor Frankenstein
Jarod Joseph
Billy
All episodes — Season 1
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S1 E1Pilot
Oct 23, 2011745 min
Emma's life turns upside down when she is visited by Henry, the 10-year-old child she long ago gave up for adoption; Emma brings Henry back to his foster mother in a strange town called Storybrooke.
S1 E2The Thing You Love Most
Oct 30, 20117.244 min
Regina does everything in her power to force Emma out of Storybrooke and out of her and Henry's lives forever. Meanwhile, the chilling circumstances of how the Evil Queen released the curse upon the fairytale world is revealed.
S1 E3Snow Falls
Nov 6, 20117.644 min
At Henry's urging, Emma convinces Mary Margaret to pay a visit to a comatose John Doe in the hospital and to read to him from the storybook. But Mary Margaret is stunned at the outcome of her visit. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world, P
S1 E4The Price of Gold
Nov 13, 20117.744 min
Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from the clutches of Mr. Gold. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Cinderella makes a regrettable deal with Rumplestiltskin.
S1 E5That Still Small Voice
Nov 27, 20117.744 min
As Sheriff Graham deputizes Emma, the ground shakes and a giant sinkhole mysteriously appears at the edge of town. But a curious Henry’s life is placed in danger when he decides to explore the innards of the sinkhole to see if its contents
S1 E6The Shepherd
Dec 4, 20117.544 min
David - aka John Doe - must choose between staying with Kathryn or leaving her to be with Mary Margaret, with whom he's fallen deeply, and inexplicably, in love; and Emma catches Sheriff Graham in a lie. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale wor