Once Upon a Time: Season 6

2016 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.3

What Season 6 of Once Upon a Time

Season six opens with Storybrooke surrounded by old and new threats. The heroes try to help refugees arriving from other lands while the Evil Queen makes her own plans. Emma begins to suffer strange symptoms and to have visions of her future, which she shares with Archie. Regina and Zelena decide to share a house, Snow White and David team up with Regina to face a new threat, and Hook works hard to make his relationship with Emma work. As the episodes go on, the Dark Fairy starts to cast a shadow over the town.

22episodes

Sep 25, 2016premiered

May 14, 2017latest episode

15.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 6 Episodes

6x01 The Savior
Sep 25, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 6.9
As our heroes set out to stop Hyde, Emma develops a mysterious side effect, and Storybrooke becomes a haven for refugees from the Land of Untold Stories. Meanwhile, Regina and Zelena embrace their newfound sisterhood by becoming roommates, while Rumple tries to free Belle from the sleeping Curse with the help of a stranger. In flashback, Jafar confronts an afflicted Aladdin in Agrabah, and a secret about the Savior is revealed.
Directing: Eagle Egilsson · Writing: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis · Starring: Tarun Keram, Thomas Gasior, Hank Harris, Sam Witwer
6x02 A Bitter Draught
Oct 2, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
When a mysterious man from the Land of Untold Stories, who has a past with the Evil Queen, arrives in Storybrooke, David and Snow work together with Regina to neutralize the threat. Belle seeks Hook's help finding a safe place to hide away from her husband, Mr. Gold. The Evil Queen continues to try to win Zelena over to her side, while Emma resumes her therapy sessions with Archie and shares her terrifying vision of the future.
Directing: Ron Underwood · Writing: Andrew Chambliss, Dana Horgan · Starring: Craig Horner, Andrea Brooks, Craig Ericsson, Andrew Kavadas
6x03 The Other Shoe
Oct 9, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
As Storybrooke continues to welcome the new arrivals from the Land of Untold Stories, families, friends and enemies are reunited once again. When Cinderella searches for her step-family, intent on settling their unfinished business, Emma, Hook and Henry scramble to help her before it's too late. Meanwhile, Regina attempts to bribe Mr. Hyde for information about how to defeat the Evil Queen, and Snow helps Dr. Jekyll find a laboratory for his work.
Directing: Steve Pearlman · Writing: Jane Espenson, Jerome Schwartz · Starring: Jessy Schram, David Anders, Lisa Banes, Max Lloyd-Jones
6x04 Strange Case
Oct 16, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
The Evil Queen and Hyde continue on their quest to steal Dr. Jekyll's serum; Snow looks forward to her first day back as a school teacher; and while Emma looks forward to Hook moving in with her, Hook finds himself trying to protect Belle from Mr. Gold, who has made sure she can't leave the confines of the pirate ship.
Directing: Alrick Riley · Writing: David H. Goodman, Nelson Soler · Starring: Jonny Coyne, Hank Harris, Sam Witwer, Elizabeth Blackmore
6x05 Street Rats
Oct 23, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 6.8
Princess Jasmine recruits Aladdin to help her recover a secret weapon capable of breaking Jafar's hold on the Sultan and saving the city from ruin. In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen tricks Hook and the Charmings and forces Emma to reveal her secret in an effort to divide the family.
Directing: Norman Buckley · Writing: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis · Starring: Kate Dion-Richard, David Forts, Jordyn Ashley Olson, Oded Fehr
6x06 Dark Waters
Oct 30, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 6.7
Emma tries to convince Aladdin to work with Jasmine to help Agrabah, while Regina teams up with Snow and David to free Archie from Zelena. Meanwhile, in the past, Hook finds himself kidnapped by the mysterious Captain Nemo and held captive aboard his submarine, the Nautilus.
Directing: Rob Duncan · Writing: Andrew Chambliss, Brigitte Hales · Starring: Corey Schmitt, Nick Eversman, Faran Tahir, Deniz Akdeniz
6x07 Heartless
Nov 6, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen threatens to destroy the town and everyone in it unless Snow and David surrender their hearts. As Emma, Hook, and Henry prepare to defend Storybrooke, Snow, David, and Regina search for a magical sapling created by the first spark of true love.
Directing: Ralph Hemecker · Writing: Jane Espenson · Starring: Paul Johansson, Gabrielle Rose, Paul Jarrett, Keegan Connor Tracy
6x08 I'll Be Your Mirror
Nov 13, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Emma and Regina formulate a plan to trap the Evil Queen in a prison of their own making, while Snow and David adjust to life without each other. Meanwhile, Zelena agrees to help Belle, and together they enlist Aladdin to steal a magical object from Mr. Gold that could protect Belle and her unborn child from him forever.
Directing: Jennifer Lynch · Writing: Jerome Schwartz, Leah Fong · Starring: Tzi Ma, Olivia Steele-Falconer, Deniz Akdeniz, Karen David
6x09 Changelings
Nov 27, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 6.7
Gold tells the Evil Queen she must kill Zelena, and the Queen makes a decision that will change her relationship with her sister forever. When Belle discovers Gold's plans for their son, she convinces Hook and Emma to help her steal squid ink that can immobilize him. Meanwhile, Jasmine finds a genie-less lamp that she hopes to use to save Agrabah.
Directing: Mairzee Almas · Writing: David H. Goodman, Brian Ridings · Starring: Tammy Gillis, Nick Hunnings, Jacky Lai, Edwina Shuster
6x10 Wish You Were Here Mid-Season Finale
Dec 4, 2016 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
When she learns the heroes possess a weapon capable of defeating her, the Evil Queen steals Aladdin's magic lamp from Jasmine and makes a wish that could sideline the Savior forever. Unwilling to wake Snow while Emma is missing, David works with Hook and Henry to hold the Evil Queen at bay in Storybrooke.
Directing: Ron Underwood · Writing: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis · Starring: Mig Macario, Sean Maguire, Geoff Gustafson, Lee Arenberg
6x11 Tougher Than the Rest
Mar 5, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.1
With Snow still asleep in Storybrooke, David and Hook race to stop Gideon before he can confront Emma. Meanwhile, Regina struggles with the realization that everyone, even Robin, is better off in the alternate world where the Evil Queen was defeated. And when Emma inspires a familiar face to help her and Regina return home, she discovers the power to change her fate.
Directing: Billy Gierhart · Writing: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis · Starring: Eion Bailey, Sean Maguire, Gaalen Engen, Rustin Gresiuk
6x12 Murder Most Foul
Mar 12, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Before Hook takes the next step in his relationship with Emma, he wants to make sure David sees him as more than just a pirate. When David asks Hook to help him uncover the truth about his father's death, Hook agrees. Meanwhile, Regina works to acclimate Robin to life in Storybrooke, but soon discovers he has a dark side that makes the task much more complicated than she anticipated.
Directing: Morgan Beggs · Writing: Jane Espenson, Jerome Schwartz · Starring: Eion Bailey, Sean Maguire, Tara Wilson, Luke Roessler
6x13 Ill-Boding Patterns
Mar 19, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.1
When Gideon resumes his mission to kill Emma and become the Savior, Gold steps in to ensure that the use of dark magic does not poison his son. Meanwhile, Robin proves willing to ally himself with anyone offering the possibility of escape from Regina and Storybrooke. Hook gathers the courage to come clean to Emma, but not before she discovers he's been keeping a secret.
Directing: Ron Underwood · Writing: Andrew Chambliss, Dana Horgan · Starring: Sean Maguire, Torstein Byørkland, Brandon Spink, Samuel Patrick Chu
6x14 Page 23
Mar 26, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
Believing there isn't room in Storybrooke for both her and Regina, the Evil Queen sets out to eliminate her other half. Hook, determined to make things work with Emma, turns to his old friend Captain Nemo for advice, but Gideon torpedoes the plan before he's able to set things right.
Directing: Kate Woods · Writing: David H. Goodman, Brigitte Hales · Starring: Sean Maguire, Tony Perez, Rose McIver, Edward Foy
6x15 A Wondrous Place
Apr 2, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 6.7
When Hook finds himself trapped in another realm along with the Nautilus and her crew, he races to return to Emma before Gideon can execute the rest of his plan. In Storybrooke, Regina and Snow take Emma out to get her mind off Hook's disappearance. And in a flashback to Agrabah, Jasmine befriends Ariel, and together they set out to locate Prince Eric as the threat from Jafar intensifies.
Directing: Steve Pearlman · Writing: Jane Espenson, Jerome Schwartz · Starring: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Gil McKinney, Oded Fehr, Nick Eversman
6x16 Mother's Little Helper
Apr 9, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
Gold and Belle convince Emma to help Gideon, explaining that together they can stop the Black Fairy. Henry experiences a disorienting shift in his powers that forces Regina to seek counsel from the previous Author. Meanwhile, in Fairy Tale Land, Hook attempts to win the assistance of an old adversary by betting his most prized possession on a game of cards. And, in a flashback, the Black Fairy tortures young Gideon in hopes of molding him into the perfect apprentice.
Directing: Billy Gierhart · Writing: Paul Karp · Starring: Charles Mesure, Patrick Fischler, Grayson Gabriel, Mason McKenzie
6x17 Awake
Apr 16, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Trapped in Neverland, Hook aligns himself with Tiger Lily, hoping to find a way back to Emma. In Storybrooke, Regina works to break the sleeping curse that David and Snow are under, and Gold denies The Black Fairy, which brings the two of them to a fearsome impasse.
Directing: Sharat Raju · Writing: Andrew Chambliss, Leah Fong · Starring: Mathew Bittroff, Ayden Turpel-Stewart, Tony Amendola, Lee Arenberg
6x18 Where Bluebirds Fly
Apr 23, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
Zelena decides to take on the Black Fairy and put a stop to her, once and for all, against Regina's wishes, and the Charmings disagree over Emma and Hook's wedding plans.
Directing: Michael Schultz · Writing: David H. Goodman, Brigitte Hales · Starring: Isabella Blake-Thomas, Alex Désert, Jorden Birch, Austin Anozie
6x19 The Black Fairy
Apr 30, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
After Rumple's mother learns from his fairy godmother that his destiny is prophesized, she does everything in her power to keep it from happening. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke, Rumple faces a similar delimma.
Directing: Alrick Riley · Writing: Jerome Schwartz, Dana Horgan · Starring: Stephen Lord, Yasmin Abidi, Kristina Lao, Jaime Murray
6x20 The Song in Your Heart
May 7, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 8.3
In flashback, Snow and Charming make a special wish that Emma will be protected. The result of their wish has the whole kingdom bursting into song which infuriates the Evil Queen. Meanwhile in Storybrooke, the Black Fairy announces her plans to unleash another curse on the town while Emma and Hook prepare for their wedding.
Directing: Ron Underwood · Writing: David H. Goodman, Andrew Chambliss · Starring: Mig Macario, Michael Coleman, Tony Amendola, Ari Guzhel
6x21 The Final Battle (1)
May 14, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
Henry wakes up in a strangely changed Storybrooke where Emma is a mental patient and the rest of his family has disappeared.
Directing: Steve Pearlman · Writing: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis · Starring: Andrew J. West, Alison Fernández, Ingrid Torrance, Deniz Akdeniz
6x22 The Final Battle (2) Season Finale
May 14, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Emma regains her memory but discovers that the Black Fairy has set the perfect trap for her. Meanwhile, the Evil Queen makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her former kingdom, and Gold is forced to choose between Good and Evil.
Directing: Ralph Hemecker · Writing: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis · Starring: Sean Maguire, Andrew J. West, Alison Fernández, Olivia Steele-Falconer