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Season 6 – Once Upon a Time

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"Once Upon a Time" tells the story of a new world, one in which fairy-tale legends and modern life collide. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is comfortable in her life as a bail bonds collector when Henry -- the child she gave up a decade earlier -- suddenly shows up. He is convinced that she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, who sent her away before the Evil Queen could cast a spell, freezing the fairytale world in time and bringing them to present-day Storybrooke, Maine. After taking Henry home, Emma decides to stay in the town to keep an eye on him, and she discovers he may not be wrong after all.
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Once Upon a Time — Season 6

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Gwen Ihnat AV Club Sep 26, 2016
C
Once loves to tell us that, heroes or villains, we all have the opportunity to rewrite our own story. It's just a shame that after five full seasons, Once Upon A Time seems to have tapped its own particular storytelling well. Go to Full Review Mandy Treccia TV Source Magazine Jan 18, 2019
While the episode did tread its share of familiar, somewhat tired ground, the heroes managed to capture Mr. Hyde fairly early in the hour. Go to Full Review Catalina Combs Black Girl Nerds Jun 28, 2018
[Regina and Zelena] on screen together is everything that this show is about. Go to Full Review Caralynn Lippo Tell-Tale TV Jun 21, 2018
4.5/5
All of the various story worlds crumbling as Emma lost her belief ends up being surprisingly tense and well-portrayed. Go to Full Review M. King Adkins PopMatters Sep 30, 2016
6/10
For all the cliffhangers, and the sometimes campy costumes and special effects, Once Upon a Time has always been more than spectacle and cheap plot thrills; it offers a good deal of substance. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Rayne Den of Geek Sep 28, 2016
Season 6 of Once Upon a Time looks to be taking an even darker turn in the shadows of that enchanted forest. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Aiden B @aidenb002 Jan 5, 2026 One of the best seasons of the show. The visuals/special effects are probably the best they have looked in the entire series and the plot is great. The Aladdin storyline and Jekyll and Hyde bits are really well done. See more Aj B @AJ2525 Jun 27, 2023 Although the season starts off a bit strange, it becomes the 2nd best season of the show, with a great ending, and everything you could've wanted in this show. The only reason it is 5 Stars, is because the strange begining, and the horrid ending that sets up Season 7. The show really should've ended there. See more Eric M @RT86318106 Jan 24, 2022 This season, despite the poor ratings, is still one of the best seasons of television history. The introduction of Mr. Hyde shows what it means to truly be an anti-hero, but not necessarily a villain. Regina makes decisions that will alter not only her destiny, but the destinies of others, and she has to learn to cope with her struggles. We get to see even more introductions of old stories but new characters. Great season overall, and a great predecessor to the final season. See more Jul 5, 2021 Love this show! Just stop watching at Season 6, great ending. Season 7 is a pointless afterthought, stop here. See more Aryaman S @RT48415189 Apr 10, 2021 An excellent final season! See more Jan 27, 2021 Gotta say, this wasn't my favorite season but it was pretty dang good. I liked that we got to see Emma learn to fight fate. To fight when her life was being decided for her. And at the end we got to see a musical episode (I admit ir wasn't perfect but man can that cast sing) and Emma and hook got married which was wonderful. In the wish realm we saw one of the things that could have made Emma not the savior. We got to see that all the pain she had to go through (though she should have had to go through it) it made her strong and it made her able to fight for the people she loves. I loved the last episode because we finally got to see Rumple do the right thing after so much waiting. And it was interesting that the only way for them to get the happy ending they all got was when BOTH good and evil die the right thing. It could just be good fighting evil. Evil had to do what was right too. It was a good ending to Emma's reign as main character of the show and a good way of summing up everything and finally giving Snow her wish for everything to be normal again. For Emma and Regina to get to be Henry's moms without having to be battling some great evil. For Snow and Charming to not always be finding each other and for Henry to actually get a normal childhood that isn't full of things trying to kill him or his family. See more Read all reviews
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Ralph Hemecker

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Ron Underwood

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Steve Pearlman

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Billy Gierhart

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Alrick Riley

Director

Robert Duncan

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2016 The Savior The heroes set out to stop Hyde; Emma experiences a mysterious side effect; refugees from the Land of Untold Stories come to Storybrooke; Regina and Zelena become roommates; Rumple enlists a stranger to help free Belle from the sleeping curse. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2016 A Bitter Draught David, Snow and Regina work together to neutralize the threat of a mysterious new arrival; Belle turns to Hook for help hiding from Mr. Gold; Emma resumes her therapy sessions. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2016 The Other Shoe Ashley is intent on settling unfinished business with her step-family; Regina tries to bribe Mr. Hyde for information on how to beat the Evil Queen; David makes a deal with Gold for information about his father. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2016 Strange Case The Evil Queen and Hyde work to steal Dr. Jekyll's serum; Snow looks forward to returning to teaching; when Emma anticipates that Hook will be moving in, he works to protect Belle from Mr. Gold. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2016 Street Rats In a flashback, Aladdin helps Princess Jasmine recover a secret weapon that could release Jafar's hold on the Sultan and save the city; in Storybrooke, the evil queen tricks Hook and tries to divide the family. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2016 Dark Waters The Evil Queen creates distrust between Henry and Hook; Hook is kidnapped by Captain Nemo and held inside his famous submarine, the Nautilus. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2016 Heartless Bandit Snow dodges a bounty hunter while shepherd David goes on a fateful journey; the Evil Queen threatens to destroy Storybrooke unless Snow and David surrender their hearts; David and Regina search for a magical sapling. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 2016 I'll Be Your Mirror Emma and Regina work on a plan to trap the Evil Queen; Snow and David adjust to life apart; the Evil Queen impersonates Regina to give Henry advice that could lead him astray; Zelena and Belle seek Aladdin's help. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 2016 The Changelings Rumple uses Jack and Jill's son as bait; the Evil Queen makes a life-altering decision after a conversation with Gold; Belle makes a sacrifice; Jasmine finds a lamp she hopes to use to save Agrabah. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 2016 Wish You Were Here The Evil Queen steals Aladdin's lamp and makes a wish that could prevent the heroes' weapon from defeating her; David teams up with Hook and Henry, and Regina goes on a rescue mission; Gold and Belle face unexpected danger. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 5, 2017 Tougher Than the Rest With Snow still asleep in Storybrooke, David and Hook try to stop Gideon before he confronts Emma; Regina realizes that everyone is better off in the alternate world where the Evil Queen was defeated; Emma discovers the power to change her fate. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 12, 2017 Murder Most Foul Hook agrees to help David uncover the truth about his father, hoping to gain his respect; Regina discovers Robin has a dark side that may complicate his acclimation to life in Storybrooke. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 19, 2017 Ill-Boding Patterns When Gideon resumes his mission to kill Emma, Mr. Gold steps in to ensure the use of dark magic doesn't poison his son; Hook learns Emma has a secret; Beowulf targets Rumpelstiltskin. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 26, 2017 Page 23 The Evil Queen sets out to eliminate Regina using Robin to bait the trap; determined to make things work with Emma, Hook turns to Captain Nemo for advice. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 2, 2017 A Wondrous Place Hook finds himself trapped in another realm and races to get back to Emma; Regina and Snow try to take Emma's mind off from Hook's disappearance; Jasmine befriends Ariel. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 9, 2017 Mother's Little Helper Gold and Belle convince Emma to help Gideon; Henry experiences a shift in his powers; Hook attempts to win the assistance of an old adversary. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 16, 2017 Awake Hook aligns with Tiger Lily to find a way back to Emma; Regina works to free David and Snow from the sleeping curse; Gold and the Black Fairy come to an impasse; Snow and Charming make a sacrifice, so Emma can fulfill her destiny. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 23, 2017 Where Bluebirds Fly Zelena helps a young woodcutter who needs a new heart; Zelena decides to take on the Black Fairy against Regina's wishes; the Charmings disagree over Emma and Hook's wedding plans. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 30, 2017 The Black Fairy When Fiona learns of Rumple's destiny from his fairy godmother and attempts to keep it from happening, she makes a decision that alters the course of both of their lives. Details Episode 20 Aired May 7, 2017 The Song in Your Heart Snow and Charming make a special wish that Emma will be protected, resulting in the kingdom bursting into song; the Black Fairy announces her plan to unleash another curse; Emma and Hook prepare for their wedding. Details Episode 21 Aired May 14, 2017 The Final Battle Henry awakens to a cursed Storybrooke where Emma is in the mental hospital, and the Black Fairy is the new mayor; Gold tries to find out what has happened to Belle; Snow, Charming, Regina, Zelena and Hook try to escape the crumbling Fairy Tale Land. Details Episode 22 Aired May 14, 2017 The Final Battle Henry awakens to a cursed Storybrooke where Emma is in the mental hospital, and the Black Fairy is the new mayor; Gold tries to find out what has happened to Belle; Snow, Charming, Regina, Zelena and Hook try to escape the crumbling Fairy Tale Land. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ralph Hemecker, Ron Underwood, Steve Pearlman, Billy Gierhart, Alrick Riley, Rob Duncan
Executive Producer
Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Steve Pearlman
Screenwriter
Edward Kitsis, Andrew Chambliss, David H. Goodman, Jane Espenson, Adam Horowitz, Jerome Schwartz, Dana Horgan, Leah Fong, Brigitte Hales, Bridgette Hales, Nelson Soler
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2016
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