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Season 2

Once Upon a Time

Season 2

  • 2012

The second season follows the introduction of magic by Mr. Gold / Rumplestiltskin into Storybrooke, leaving the fate of both the real world and the Fairytale Land that was, intertwined, resulting in new threats emerging.

  1. Broken Episode 1 Broken September 30, 2012, 44 min 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.
  2. We Are Both Episode 2 We Are Both October 7, 2012, 44 min 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…
  3. Lady of the Lake Episode 3 Lady of the Lake October 14, 2012, 44 min 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…
  4. The Crocodile Episode 4 The Crocodile October 21, 2012, 44 min 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…
  5. The Doctor Episode 5 The Doctor October 28, 2012, 44 min 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…
  6. Tallahassee Episode 6 Tallahassee November 4, 2012, 44 min 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.
  7. Child of the Moon Episode 7 Child of the Moon November 11, 2012, 44 min 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…
  8. Into the Deep Episode 8 Into the Deep November 25, 2012, 44 min 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…
  9. Queen of Hearts Episode 9 Queen of Hearts December 2, 2012, 44 min 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.
  10. The Cricket Game Episode 10 The Cricket Game January 6, 2013, 44 min 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.
  11. The Outsider Episode 11 The Outsider January 13, 2013, 44 min 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.
  12. In the Name of the Brother Episode 12 In the Name of the Brother January 20, 2013, 45 min A stranger may be a threat to the true identity of the townspeople; Cora tries to reunite with Regina.
  13. Tiny Episode 13 Tiny February 10, 2013, 44 min 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…
  14. Manhattan Episode 14 Manhattan February 17, 2013, 44 min 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.
  15. The Queen Is Dead Episode 15 The Queen Is Dead March 3, 2013, 44 min 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…
  16. The Miller’s Daughter Episode 16 The Miller’s Daughter March 10, 2013, 44 min Cora and Regina try to overpower Mr. Gold; dark magic tempts Mary Margaret; Rumplestiltskin offers his services to Cora.
  17. Welcome to Storybrooke Episode 17 Welcome to Storybrooke March 17, 2013, 44 min David, Emma and Mr. Gold try to protect Mary Margaret from a vengeful Regina; a man and his son find their way into Storybrooke.
  18. Selfless, Brave and True Episode 18 Selfless, Brave and True March 24, 2013, 44 min 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.
  19. Lacey Episode 19 Lacey April 21, 2013, 44 min Mr. Gold asks David for help jogging Belle's memory; Anton's magic beans begin to grow; Rumpelstiltskin goes after a thief.
  20. The Evil Queen Episode 20 The Evil Queen April 28, 2013, 44 min 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…
  21. Second Star to the Right Episode 21 Second Star to the Right May 5, 2013, 44 min 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…
  22. And Straight on ‘Til Morning Episode 22 And Straight on ‘Til Morning May 12, 2013, 44 min 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.