S5·E8 Birth
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Tensions in Camelot come to a head when Merlin, now under Arthur’s control, delivers an ultimatum to Emma: hand over the Dark One dagger and the Promethean spark or he will kill her entire family. Refusing to give in, Emma and our heroes face off against Arthur, Merlin and Zelena in an epic battle of magic and will. Just when the end is in sight, Emma is forced to make a gut-wrenching choice that no one saw coming. Back in Storybrooke, Zelena’s pregnancy mysteriously accelerates and Hook goes to new and desperate lengths to get answers from the Dark Swan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 8 of Once Upon a Time air?
Season 5, Episode 8 ('Birth') originally aired on November 15, 2015.
How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('Birth')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Once Upon a Time.
What happens in Once Upon a Time Season 5 Episode 8?
Tensions in Camelot come to a head when Merlin, now under Arthur’s control, delivers an ultimatum to Emma: hand over the Dark One dagger and the Promethean spark or he will kill her entire family. Refusing to give in, Emma and our heroes face off against Arthur, Merlin and Zelena in an epic battle o...