Once Upon a Time: Season 2
Once Upon a Time Season 2 continues the overarching saga across twenty-two episodes. The series is set in a town in Maine where every story book character you have ever known is trapped. As a serialized television drama with ties to classic fairy tales, the narrative explores the lives of these trapped characters and the unfolding developments involving magic coming to the town, featuring intertwined storylines that
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Story book characters are trapped in a town in Maine.
- The series features ties to classic fairy tales and magical elements.
- Characters face complicated romantic choices and hidden lies in the town.
- Past events in the fairy tale world heavily impact the ongoing saga.
Season overview
Once Upon a Time Season 2 continues the overarching saga across twenty-two episodes. The series is set in a town in Maine where every story book character you have ever known is trapped. As a serialized television drama with ties to classic fairy tales, the narrative explores the lives of these trapped characters and the unfolding developments involving magic coming to the town, featuring intertwined storylines that connect the real-world setting with the magical realm of the past.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Broken
Sep 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 dead
We Are Both
Oct 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 townspeople t
Lady of the Lake
Oct 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 meeting Prince
The Crocodile
Oct 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 a band of pi
The Doctor
Oct 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 from an Ogre massa
Tallahassee
Nov 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.
Child of the Moon
Nov 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 and Mary
Into the Deep
Nov 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 Mary Margaret.
Queen of Hearts
Dec 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.
The Cricket Game
Jan 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.
The Outsider
Jan 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.
In the Name of the Brother
Jan 20, 2013 · 45 min
A stranger may be a threat to the true identity of the townspeople; Cora tries to reunite with Regina.
Tiny
Feb 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 saw on the night of
Manhattan
Feb 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.
The Queen Is Dead
Mar 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 White an enchan
The Miller's Daughter
Mar 10, 2013 · 44 min
Cora and Regina try to overpower Mr. Gold; dark magic tempts Mary Margaret; Rumplestiltskin offers his services to Cora.
Welcome to Storybrooke
Mar 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.
Selfless, Brave and True
Mar 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.
Lacey
Apr 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.
The Evil Queen
Apr 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 th
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 century London.
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.