Season 1
(2011)
Overview
Emma Swan wonders if the residents of Storybrooke, Maine are somehow actual characters from legendary children’s tales. Parallel worlds unravel in this modern take on classic fables where a curse has trapped famed storybook characters in our world.
Cast
as Emma Swan
as Regina Mills / Evil Queen
as Mr. Gold / Rumplestiltskin / Weaver
as David Nolan / Prince Charming
as Mary Margaret Blanchard / Snow White
as Henry Mills
Episodes
Pilot 6.8
October 23, 2011
Emma's life turns upside down when she is visited by Henry, the 10-year-old child she long ago gave up for adoption; Em…
The Thing You Love Most 7.0
October 30, 2011
Regina does everything in her power to force Emma out of Storybrooke and out of her and Henry's lives forever. Meanwhil…
Snow Falls 7.5
November 6, 2011
At Henry's urging, Emma convinces Mary Margaret to pay a visit to a comatose John Doe in the hospital and to read to hi…
The Price of Gold 7.5
November 13, 2011
Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from the clutches of Mr. Gold. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world …
That Still Small Voice 7.7
November 27, 2011
As Sheriff Graham deputizes Emma, the ground shakes and a giant sinkhole mysteriously appears at the edge of town. But …
The Shepherd 7.4
December 4, 2011
David - aka John Doe - must choose between staying with Kathryn or leaving her to be with Mary Margaret, with whom he's…
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 8.0
December 11, 2011
One of the town's residents begins to remember their fairytale past, and Storybrooke mourns the loss of one of their ow…
Desperate Souls 8.2
January 8, 2012
Regina and Mr. Gold play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs for a coveted Storybrooke public office …
True North 7.8
January 15, 2012
Feeling their pain from having lived through the same experience, Emma desperately tries to help two homeless children …
7:15 A.M. 7.3
January 22, 2012
Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a myst…
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree 7.5
January 29, 2012
A dejected Sidney enlists the aid of Emma to help uncover evidence that could expose Mayor Regina as the corrupt person…
Skin Deep 8.3
February 12, 2012
After Mr. Gold's house is robbed, Emma keeps a close eye on him when it looks like he wants to track down the criminal …
What Happened to Frederick 7.4
February 19, 2012
With their love for each other growing stronger, David finally agrees to tell Kathryn about his relationship with Mary …
Dreamy 7.6
March 4, 2012
Unlikely allies Mary Margaret and Leroy team together for a good cause to help the Storybrooke nuns sell their candles …
Red-Handed 7.7
March 11, 2012
After Ruby quits Granny's diner and with her self-esteem at an all-time low, Emma hires her as an assistant in order to…
Heart of Darkness 6.8
March 18, 2012
Mary Margaret hires Mr. Gold as her attorney when Emma is forced to arrest her for the suspected murder of David’s wife…
Hat Trick 8.1
March 25, 2012
While searching for a missing Mary Margaret, Emma is kidnapped by a man whose affinity for hats has him teetering on th…
The Stable Boy 7.5
April 1, 2012
Emma continues her exhaustive search for evidence that will prove Mary Margaret's innocence in the murder of David's wi…
The Return 7.7
April 22, 2012
Mr. Gold attempts to uncover the true identity of August, Emma confronts Regina about her involvement in Kathryn's disa…
The Stranger 7.1
April 29, 2012
August tells Emma how to beat Regina and how she can get custody of Henry, while Regina hatches a plot to seduce David …
An Apple Red As Blood 7.4
May 6, 2012
Henry pleads with Emma to stay in Storybrooke and continue her quest as the savior of the fairytale dwellers, and Regin…
A Land Without Magic 7.8
May 13, 2012
Emma and Regina team together in order to find a way to save Henry's life. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, P…