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Magic is coming.
There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell.
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Episode 1
As fairytale characters awaken from Queen Regina's curse, they are not transported back to their home; Prince Phillip and his traveling companion realize they will be facing a deadly foe.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Adam Horowitz, Edward KitsisGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Sarah Bolger, Julian Morris, Noah Beggs, Jamie Chung
Episode 2
Regina continues to seek a way to regain her powers; David continues his quest to find Mary Margaret and Emma; the seven dwarves discover what happens when one of the townspeople tries to leave Storybrooke's city limits.
Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Sarah Bolger, Sebastian Stan, Bailee Madison, Jamie Chung, Barbara Hershey
Episode 3
Emma and Mary Margaret try to find a portal that would bring them back to Storybrooke; Henry tries to talk Jefferson into reuniting with his daughter; on the eve of meeting Prince Charming's mother, King George poisons Snow White.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew ChamblissGuest stars Sarah Bolger, Sebastian Stan, Sinqua Walls, Lee Tichon, Alissa Skovbye, Jamie Chung, Barbara Hershey, Gabrielle Rose
Episode 4
Belle threatens to leave Mr. Gold if he doesn't change his ways; the dwarves try to find fairy dust in the Storybrooke mine; Rumplestilskin tries to save his wife from a band of pirates.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by David H. Goodman, Robert HullGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Ryan Hesp, Rondel Reynoldson, Chelsea Turner, Sebastian Wilkinson, Rachel Shelley
Episode 5
As Regina tries to refrain from using her magic in order to regain Henry's trust, she starts seeing a ghost from her past; Mary Margaret and Emma find a survivor from an Ogre massacre; Regina struggles to learn the dark arts.
Directed by Paul A. EdwardsWritten by Adam Horowitz, Edward KitsisGuest stars Sarah Bolger, Noah Bean, Sebastian Stan, Paula Giroday, Kis Yurij, Jamie Chung, David Anders, Raphael Sbarge
Episode 6
Emma follows Capt. Hook up a beanstalk in hope of finding a magical compass; a fellow thief wants to make an honest woman out of Emma.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Christine Boylan, Jane EspensonGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Eion Bailey, Sarah Bolger, Tony Alcantar, Artine Tony Browne, Marc-Anthony Massiah, Kerry Sandomirsky, Fane Tse
Episode 7
Ruby's fear about turning into a wolf is confirmed when she becomes the prime suspect for a vicious murder; Leroy finds treasure in a Storybrooke mine that could help Emma and Mary Margaret.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew ChamblissGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Sarah Bolger, Annabeth Gish, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Jason Cermak, Elizabeth McCarthy
Episode 8
Cora tries to steal the compass from Emma and Mary Margaret; Regina and Mr. Gold must put David's life in danger in the hope that he will be able contact Mary Margaret.
Directed by Ron UnderwoodWritten by Daniel T. Thomsen, Kalinda VazquezGuest stars Sarah Bolger, Jamie Chung, Barbara Hershey, Beverley Elliott
Episode 9
Hook and Cora face off with Emma and Mary Margaret in a race for the compass; Mr. Gold and Regina plan to kill anyone who enters the portal.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Adam Horowitz, Edward KitsisGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Sarah Bolger, Paul McGillion, Jamie Chung, Paul Lazenby, Barbara Hershey
Episode 10
When Regina is accused of murdering a beloved fairy-tale character, Emma thinks she is innocent; Prince Charming and Snow White plan the evil queen's execution.
Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by David H. Goodman, Robert HullGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Nick Hunnings, David Nykl, Michael Soltis, Barbara Hershey, Tony Perez
Episode 11
Mr. Gold tries to use an unwilling test subject to see if his spell works; Belle runs into vengeful Capt. Hook; David and Mary Margaret look for a bigger house.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew ChamblissGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Julian Morris, Michael Adamwaite, Jamie Chung, Paul Lazenby, Tony Amendola
Episode 12
A stranger may be a threat to the true identity of the townspeople; Cora tries to reunite with Regina.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Ethan Embry, Chad Michael Collins, Gregory Itzin, Ian Harmon, Scott McAdam, Janet Pinnick, Nelson Wong, Kis Yurij
Episode 13
Cora brings the giant to Storybrooke, where he unleashes vengeance on the town; Emma and Henry go with Mr. Gold to search for his son; Greg asks Belle what she saw on the night of his accident; Anton the Giant befriends humans.
Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Christine Boylan, Kalinda VazquezGuest stars Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Ethan Embry, Abraham Benrubi, Cassidy Freeman, Byron Bertram, C. Ernst Harth
Episode 14
Emma, Henry and Mr. Gold search for Gold's son in New York; Hook, Cora and Regina look for one of Rumplestiltskin's most precious possessions.
Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Adam Horowitz, Edward KitsisGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Ethan Embry, Brighid Fleming, Shannon Lucio, Spencer Drever, David Quinlan, Primo Allon, Mackenzie Gray
Episode 15
When Mary Margaret learns of Cora and Regina's plan for the dagger, she resolves to find it first; Mr. Gold continues his search for Bae; the Blue Fairy offers Snow White an enchantment to save her mother.
Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Daniel T. Thomsen, David H. GoodmanGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Sonequa Martin-Green, Lesley Nicol, Rena Sofer, Duncan Ollerenshaw, Bailee Madison, Barbara Hershey, Keegan Connor Tracy
Episode 16
Cora and Regina try to overpower Mr. Gold; dark magic tempts Mary Margaret; Rumplestiltskin offers his services to Cora.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Rose McGowan, Joaquim de Almeida, Zak Santiago, Eva Bourne, Gerry Rousseau, Barbara Hershey
Episode 17
David, Emma and Mr. Gold try to protect Mary Margaret from a vengeful Regina; a man and his son find their way into Storybrooke.
Directed by David BarrettWritten by Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew ChamblissGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Ethan Embry, John Pyper-Ferguson, Steve Makaj, Benjamin Stockham, Jamie Dornan, Jarod Joseph, Tony Amendola
Episode 18
While off on her own to deal with what happened with Cora, Mary Margaret comes across an entirely wooden August; Neal invites his fiancee to Storybrooke.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Robert Hull, Kalinda VazquezGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Eion Bailey, Ethan Embry, Sonequa Martin-Green, Dianne Doan, Manny Jacinto, Peter Kawasaki, Rick Tae
Episode 19
Mr. Gold asks David for help jogging Belle's memory; Anton's magic beans begin to grow; Rumpelstiltskin goes after a thief.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Adam Horowitz, Edward KitsisGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Christie Laing, Ethan Embry, Sonequa Martin-Green, Tom Ellis
Episode 20
Hook helps Regina with a plan to transport her and Henry back to Fairytale land; Emma grows increasingly suspicious of Tamara; the queen asks Rumpelstiltskin to transform her so that she can kill Snow White.
Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Christine Boylan, Jane EspensonGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Ethan Embry, Sonequa Martin-Green, Jennifer Juniper Angeli, Harold Davies, Hrothgar Mathews, Max Montesi, Bri Neal
Episode 21
Mary Margaret, David and Emma embark on a search when Regina and some magic beans go missing; Mr. Gold considers revealing the truth to Lacey; Bae winds up in 19th century London.
Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Ian B. Goldberg, Andrew ChamblissGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Freya Tingley, Dylan Schmid, Ethan Embry, Sonequa Martin-Green, Andrew Airlie, Benjamin Cook, Karin Inghammer
Episode 22
Storybrooke's inhabitants brace themselves as Greg and Tamara activate the trigger within the curse; Mr. Gold mourns; Hook rescues Bae, who is being pursued by the Lost Boys.
Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Adam Horowitz, Edward KitsisGuest stars Michael Raymond-James, Jeffrey Kaiser, Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Sarah Bolger, Julian Morris, Parker Croft, Jack Di Blasio
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Jennifer MorrisonEmma Swan
Lana ParrillaRegina Mills / Evil Queen
Colin O'DonoghueCaptain Hook
Robert CarlyleMr. Gold / Rumplestiltskin / Weaver
Michael Raymond-JamesNeal Cassidy / Baelfire
Josh DallasDavid Nolan / Prince Charming
Jeffrey KaiserDopey
Ginnifer GoodwinMary Margaret Blanchard / Snow White
ABCUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
