Show summary:
Centers on a young woman with a troubled past who is drawn into a small town in maine were the magic and mystery of fairy tales just may be real
Emma continues her exhaustive search for evidence that will prove Mary Margaret's innocence in the murder of David's wife, Kathryn. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was and before evil blackened her soul, Regina ...
While searching for a missing Mary Margaret, Emma is kidnapped by a man whose affinity for hats has him teetering on the edge of madness. Meanwhile, viewers will be transported outside of the fairytale land that was f...
Mary Margaret hires Mr. Gold as her attorney when Emma is forced to arrest her for the suspected murder of David's wife, Kathryn. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale land that was, Prince Charming sets out to stop a dete...
A dejected Ruby quits the diner, but Emma hires her to be her assistant, hoping they can find a more suitable career path. Meanwhile, Emma grills David about Kathryn's disappearance; and in the fairy-tale world, Red H...
Mary Margaret and Leroy form an unlikely alliance to help the Storybrooke nuns sell candles at the Miner's Day festival, but she wonders if Leroy will be able to keep a promise. Meanwhile, Emma investigates the disapp...
With their love for each other growing stronger, David finally agrees to tell Kathryn about his relationship with Mary Margaret and put an end to his loveless marriage. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, while...
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 and dole out some vigilante justice as payback, and Valentine's Day finds Mary Margaret, Ruby and ...
Sidney asks Emma to join his search for evidence that will reveal the extent of Regina's corruption to the people of Storybrooke; and Mary Margaret and David continue their secret meetings. In the fairy-tale world, Ki...
Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a mysterious new stranger in town. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Snow White yearns to ease ...
Emma tries to help two homeless siblings find their father before they're put in foster care and separated; and the Evil Queen forces Hansel and Gretel into stealing something from a blind witch
Regina and Mr. Gold play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs for a coveted Storybrooke public office against Sidney. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Rumplestiltskin tries to track do...
Someone in Storybrooke dies while another resident begins to remember the fairy-tale past; and the Evil Queen tries to find an assassin to kill Snow White.
David must make a choice between Mary Margaret or Kathryn; and Prince Charming's life is changed.
Henry puts himself in danger when he explores a sinkhole he hopes will lead to the fairy-tale world; and Jiminy Cricket wants to leave the family business
Emma tries to help a young pregnant woman escape from the clutches of Mr. Gold. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Cinderella (Jessy Schram, "Falling Skies") makes a regrettable deal with Rumplestiltskin
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...
Regina attempts to get Emma to leave Storybrooke; and the Evil Queen releases her curse in the fairy-tale world.
The destiny of a woman (Jennifer Morrison) unfolds as the only hope for a Maine town where fairytale characters live under a spell, not knowing their true identities. In the opener, she's brought to Storybrooke by a c...