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S1·E1 Pilot

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
October 23, 2011
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
Mark Mylod
Writers
Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis
Score
7/10 (41 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired October 23, 2011 45 min ★ 7.0/10 · 41 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

Emma's life turns upside down when she is visited by Henry, the 10-year-old child she long ago gave up for adoption; Emma brings Henry back to his foster mother in a strange town called Storybrooke.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Once Upon a Time air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on October 23, 2011.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in Once Upon a Time Season 1 Episode 1?

Emma's life turns upside down when she is visited by Henry, the 10-year-old child she long ago gave up for adoption; Emma brings Henry back to his foster mother in a strange town called Storybrooke....

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