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Once Upon a Time: Season 2

Once Upon a Time: Season 2 (2012-2013)

Seasons: 1 2 3

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The second season of this fantasy series picks up with the townsfolk of Storybrooke remembering their fairy-tale identities and magic arriving in town. Soon after the Charming family reunite, Emma (Jennifer Morrison) and Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin) go through a portal and land in the devastated remains of the fairy-tale world, populated by people who were spared from the curse. Desperate to return home to Henry (Jared Gilmore) and David (Josh Dallas), Emma and Mary Margaret team up with the

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Network: ABC

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Episodes

1
Air date: Sep 30, 2012

Broken

Reality and myth begin to merge as the fairytale characters awaken from Evil Queen Regina's broken curse and remember who they were. But to their dismay, they aren't transported back to fairytale land.

2
Air date: Oct 7, 2012

We Are Both

Regina is determined to get her powers back; David keeps looking for Mary Margaret and Emma. Meanwhile, in the fairy-tale world, bride-to-be Regina meets a man who promises her magic and freedom.

3
Air date: Oct 14, 2012

Lady of the Lake

Emma and Mary Margaret, attempt to find a portal that will bring them back to Storybrooke. But a dark force threatens their safe return. And Henry tries to talk Jefferson into reuniting with his daughter.

4
Air date: Oct 21, 2012

The Crocodile

Belle's disgust over Mr. Gold's continuing thirst for power comes to a head, and she threatens to leave him if he can't change his evil ways.

5
Air date: Oct 28, 2012

The Doctor

While Regina continues to try and stop using her magic in an attempt to win back Henry's affections, she begins seeing what she believes is a ghost from her past.

6
Air date: Nov 4, 2012

Tallahassee

With the hopes of finding a magical compass that could help her and Mary Margaret get back to Storybrooke, Emma takes a journey with Captain Hook up a treacherous beanstalk in an attempt to steal the item from a murderous giant.

7
Air date: Nov 11, 2012

Child of the Moon

Ruby's fear about turning into a wolf during the first curse-free Storybrooke full moon is confirmed when one of the town's residents is viciously murdered, and Ruby is the prime suspect.

8
Air date: Nov 25, 2012

Into the Deep

Cora does everything in her power to steal the compass away from Mary Margaret and Emma in her quest to find the entrance to Storybrooke.

9
Air date: Dec 2, 2012

Queen of Hearts

Cora and Hook face off with Mary Margaret and Emma in a race to secure the compass, which will point its holder to the portal into Storybrooke.

10
Air date: Jan 6, 2013

The Cricket Game

Regina is accused of murdering one of the town's most beloved fairytale characters -- but only Emma senses that she may be innocent.

11
Air date: Jan 13, 2013

The Outsider

Mr. Gold finds an unwilling test subject to see if a spell he has concocted will allow him to cross the border of Storybrooke without losing his memory and go in search of his son.

12
Air date: Jan 20, 2013

In the Name of the Brother

Dr. Whale is tasked with mending Hook's wounds and performing surgery on the stranger whose car crashed upon entering Storybrooke.

13
Air date: Feb 10, 2013

Tiny

Kidnapped and brought to Storybrooke by Cora, the Giant unleashes his vengeance when a case of mistaken identity leads him to try and settle an old score with David; Mr. Gold, accompanied by Emma and Henry, attempts to depart Storybrooke.

14
Air date: Feb 17, 2013

Manhattan

While Mr. Gold, Emma and Henry go in search of Gold's son Bae in New York, Cora, Regina and Hook attempt to track down one of Rumplestiltskin's most treasured possessions.

15
Air date: Mar 3, 2013

The Queen Is Dead

Upon discovering Cora and Regina's plan to find and take possession of Rumplestiltskin's dagger, Mary Margaret, with the aid of David and Mother Superior, makes it her mission to find it first.

16
Air date: Mar 10, 2013

The Miller's Daughter

Cora's desire to rid herself of Rumplestiltskin in order to take his place as The Dark One takes one step closer to becoming reality as she and Regina try to overpower a dying Mr. Gold.

17
Air date: Mar 17, 2013

Welcome to Storybrooke

Emma, David and Mr. Gold must protect Mary Margaret against Regina, who is out for revenge and has made it her mission to kill Mary; and Henry, fed up with all of the feuding, devises a plan to put an end to magic.

18
Air date: Mar 17, 2013

Selfless, Brave and True

While Mary Margaret goes off on her own in an attempt to come to grips with what she did to Cora and how her deed has affected her, she stumbles upon August, who has hidden himself away from the others and is completely made of wood.

19
Air date: Apr 21, 2013

Lacey

Mr. Gold enlists the aid of David to help him try to jog Belle's now cursed memories and get her to love him again.

20
Air date: Apr 28, 2013

The Evil Queen

With the aid of Hook, Regina attempts to put a plan in motion that will help transport herself and Henry back to Fairytale land.

21
Air date: May 5, 2013

Second Star to the Right

Greg tells Hook he has a plan to activate the diamonds.

22
Air date: May 12, 2013

And Straight on 'Til Morning

The inhabitants of Storybrooke brace themselves for the end when Greg and Tamara detonate the trigger Regina had placed within the curse, with the annihilation of the town; and Mr. Gold mourns the loss of his son, Bae/Neal.

Critic Reviews for Once Upon a Time: Season 2

The way the lands eventually intersect makes for a nifty cliffhanger.

November 7, 2012 Full Review Source: TV Guide
Matt Roush
TV Guide

I was happy to return to Storybrooke.

November 7, 2012 Full Review Source: IGN Movies
Amy Ratcliffe
IGN Movies

There are lots of reasons to tune in for more Once Upon a Time this season.

November 7, 2012 Full Review Source: TV Fanatic
Christine Orlando
TV Fanatic

This series is strongest when it wears its heart on its sleeve, and I am a sucker for heart.

October 30, 2012 Full Review Source: Television Without Pity
Cindy McLennan
Television Without Pity

By accepting its fantastic nature and going completely wild, Once Upon A Time has renewed energy going forward; it's not Lost nor Fables, and it finally feels like this show is living up to its unique potential.

November 7, 2012 Full Review Source: AV Club
Oliver Sava
AV Club

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