Episodes
Emma Swan's world is turned upside down when the son she gave up 10 years ago knocks on her door. Holding a book of fairy ...read more Emma Swan's world is turned upside down when the son she gave up 10 years ago knocks on her door. Holding a book of fairy tales he claims are real, he tells her that she is not only in the book but that she is the only hope of freeing a town called Storybrooke from an evil curse. show less
Regina tries to push Emma out of Storybrooke and Henry's life, as flashbacks detail information about the Evil Queen's ...read more Regina tries to push Emma out of Storybrooke and Henry's life, as flashbacks detail information about the Evil Queen's curse. show less
At Henry's urging, Emma convinces Mary Margaret to pay a visit to a comatose man in the hospital and read to him from the ...read more At Henry's urging, Emma convinces Mary Margaret to pay a visit to a comatose man in the hospital and read to him from the storybook, as flashbacks show how Snow White and Prince Charming first met. show less
Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from the clutches of Mr. Gold, as flashbacks show when Cinderella made a ...read more Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from the clutches of Mr. Gold, as flashbacks show when Cinderella made a regrettable deal with Rumplestiltskin. show less
As Graham makes Emma a deputy, a mysterious sinkhole appears at the edge of town and Henry's life is placed in danger, while ...read more As Graham makes Emma a deputy, a mysterious sinkhole appears at the edge of town and Henry's life is placed in danger, while flashbacks show Jiminy Cricket's yearning to leave the family business. show less
David is caught between his feelings for Mary Margaret and his marriage to Kathryn, as flashbacks detail information about ...read more David is caught between his feelings for Mary Margaret and his marriage to Kathryn, as flashbacks detail information about Charming's life. show less
Graham starts to remember details about his life before Storybrooke, while flashbacks show when the Evil Queen sent an assassin ...read more Graham starts to remember details about his life before Storybrooke, while flashbacks show when the Evil Queen sent an assassin to kill Snow White. show less
Gold and Regina play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs against Sidney for Sheriff, as flashbacks show ...read more Gold and Regina play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs against Sidney for Sheriff, as flashbacks show Rumplestiltskin desperately try to find a way to save his son from being enlisted into war. show less
Emma tries to save two children from foster care by trying to find their birth father, as flashbacks show the Evil Queen ...read more Emma tries to save two children from foster care by trying to find their birth father, as flashbacks show the Evil Queen coercing Hansel and Gretel into stealing an important artifact from a blind witch. show less
Mary Margaret and David struggle with their feelings for each other, while Emma and Regina become suspicious of a mysterious ...read more Mary Margaret and David struggle with their feelings for each other, while Emma and Regina become suspicious of a mysterious arrival in Storybrooke. show less
A dejected Sidney asks Emma for help uncovering evidence that could expose Regina's corruption, while Mary Margaret and ...read more A dejected Sidney asks Emma for help uncovering evidence that could expose Regina's corruption, while Mary Margaret and David start seeing each other in secret. show less
Emma suspects Gold is planning vigilante justice when his house is robbed, as flashbacks show when Belle made a deal with ...read more Emma suspects Gold is planning vigilante justice when his house is robbed, as flashbacks show when Belle made a deal with Rumplestiltskin. show less
David finally agrees to tell Kathryn about his relationship with Mary Margaret, as flashbacks show Charming helping Princess ...read more David finally agrees to tell Kathryn about his relationship with Mary Margaret, as flashbacks show Charming helping Princess Abigail with a dangerous mission. show less
Emma investigates Kathryn's sudden disappearance and Mary Margaret and Leroy help the Nuns sell candles at the Miner's ...read more Emma investigates Kathryn's sudden disappearance and Mary Margaret and Leroy help the Nuns sell candles at the Miner's Day festival, as flashbacks show when Grumpy fell in love with a fairy. show less
David faces questions about Kathryn's disappearance and Emma gives Ruby a job as her assistant, as flashbacks show Red ...read more David faces questions about Kathryn's disappearance and Emma gives Ruby a job as her assistant, as flashbacks show Red Riding Hood attempt to kill a wolf preying on her village. show less
Mary Margaret hires Gold as her attorney when she is arrested for the suspected murder of Kathryn, while flashbacks show ...read more Mary Margaret hires Gold as her attorney when she is arrested for the suspected murder of Kathryn, while flashbacks show Charming try to find Snow, whose memory is clouded by Rumplestiltskin's potion. show less
During her search for Mary Margaret, Emma finds herself trapped in the home of a strange man, as flashbacks show the Mad Hatter ...read more During her search for Mary Margaret, Emma finds herself trapped in the home of a strange man, as flashbacks show the Mad Hatter helping the Evil Queen in exchange for his daughter's safety. show less
Emma continues to search for evidence that will prove Mary Margaret's innocence, as flashbacks reveal the reason behind the ...read more Emma continues to search for evidence that will prove Mary Margaret's innocence, as flashbacks reveal the reason behind the Evil Queen's hatred for Snow White. show less
Regina's plan for Mary Margaret is thwarted following Kathryn's sudden re-appearance and Gold becomes wary of August, as ...read more Regina's plan for Mary Margaret is thwarted following Kathryn's sudden re-appearance and Gold becomes wary of August, as flashbacks show what happened to Baelfire after Rumplestiltskin became the Dark One. show less
August's real identity is revealed as his condition worsens. Regina tries to seduce David to spite Mary Margaret.
Regina works with Jefferson on a plan to get rid of Emma, as flashbacks show Snow attempt to reunite with Charming after he is ...read more Regina works with Jefferson on a plan to get rid of Emma, as flashbacks show Snow attempt to reunite with Charming after he is kidnapped by the Evil Queen. show less
Emma and Regina are forced to work together in order to save Henry's life, while flashbacks show Charming's mission to ...read more Emma and Regina are forced to work together in order to save Henry's life, while flashbacks show Charming's mission to save Snow's life after escaping from the Evil Queen. show less