Once Upon a Time (season 1)

Once Upon a Time (season 1)
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Starring	Ginnifer Goodwin Jennifer Morrison Lana Parrilla Josh Dallas Eion Bailey Jared Gilmore Raphael Sbarge Jamie Dornan Robert Carlyle
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	22
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	October 23, 2011 – May 13, 2012

The first season of the ABC television series Once Upon a Time premiered on October 23, 2011 and concluded on May 13, 2012. The series is created by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. The series centers on the Enchanted Forest and Storybrooke, and the Evil Queen's (Lana Parrilla) plot to destroy everyone's happiness so she can be the only one with a happy ending.

Once Upon a Time's first season received "generally favorable" reviews from critics. Metacritic gave it a score of 66 out of 100 based on 26 reviews.^[1] Washington Post's Hank Stuever called the series "a smartly-crafted reward for fans of light fantasy, with the right mix of cleverness, action and romance."^[2] Verne Gay of Newsday said the series "glows with a near-theatrical shine, challenging viewers to think about TV drama as something other than boilerplate."^[3]

The pilot episode was watched by 12.93 million viewers and achieved an adult 18-49 rating/share of 4.0/10.^[4] Those numbers dipped late in the season to a series low of 8.36 million viewers and a 2.8/8 adult 18-49 rating/share in April 2012,^[5] but rebounded slightly for the season finale with 9.66 million viewers and a 3.3/10 adult 18-49 rating/share.^[6]

Plot

The show is based on the theory that there is an alternate universe where every classic fairy tale character (new and old) exists—a world that has a loose connection to our world. On the night of her 28th birthday, bail bonds collector Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is reunited with Henry Mills (Jared S. Gilmore)—the son she gave up for adoption ten years ago—and takes him back to his hometown of Storybrooke, Maine—a place where nothing is what it seems.

Henry has in his possession a large book of fairy tales and is convinced that Emma is the daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas), who sent her away so she would be protected from a powerful curse enacted by the Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla), a curse in which the queen is the only one with a happy ending. It's because of the curse that everyone in Storybrooke is frozen in time with no memories of their former selves—except for the Queen, who is Storybrooke's mayor and Henry's adoptive mother, Regina Mills. Emma refuses to believe a word of Henry's "theory" and returns Henry home, but then decides to remain in the New England town and causes the hands of the clock tower to move for the first time in 28 years.

It's soon revealed that Snow and Charming, concerned for the safety of their unborn child, went to seek advice from the imprisoned trickster Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle), who told them their only hope is the child, who would return on her 28th birthday and begin "The Final Battle". The child, an infant girl, is born on the day the Queen enacts her curse and is placed in a wardrobe carved out of an enchanted tree which takes the child to our world, where she is raised by adoptive parents as Emma Swan.

As Emma stays in Storybrooke and is soon elected as Sheriff following the sudden death of the previous Sheriff, Graham Humbert (Jamie Dornan), Regina's antagonistic attitude raises her suspicions and prompts her to move in with Henry's teacher Mary Margaret Blanchard, who is really her mother Snow White. Regina's bitter rivalry with Storybrooke's wealthiest resident Mr. Gold becomes heated when she learns he is aware of his true identity as Rumplestiltskin and Mary Margaret falls in love with David Nolan, a patient awake after being in a coma who is in reality Emma's father Prince Charming. David however is married to Kathryn Nolan, the woman who is (in the fairy tale world) his ex-fiancee Princess Abigail daughter to King Midas. Unable to deny their love, David and Mary Margaret soon begin a secret relationship that becomes public and upsets Kathryn.

Kathryn eventually decides to go to Boston and let David be with Mary Margaret only to disappear before leaving Storybrooke, due to an effect of the curse being that no one can leave the town. Some time later an antique jewelry box which belonged to Mary Margaret when she was a child is found buried near the old toll bridge and is revealed to contain a human heart which is proven to be Kathryn's via DNA testing. Mary Margaret is arrested for Kathryn's supposed murder and is about to be prosecuted by corrupt District Attorney Albert Spencer (Alan Dale) when Kathryn is found alive in an alley. She reveals that someone abducted her and held her captive in a basement for several days but she managed to escape. When corrupt Daily Mirror chief editor Sidney Glass (Giancarlo Esposito) confesses to having abducted Kathryn in order to jump-start his career, Emma is not convinced and comes to the conclusion that Regina orchestrated the conspiracy.

Emma soon discovers that writer August W. Booth (Eion Bailey), who is the first stranger ever to arrive in town after she did, is from the Other World and that he is Pinocchio, who was sent to our world through the same wardrobe that brought Emma to watch over her. But he abandoned her out of fear and is slowly turning back into a wooden puppet. Emma then makes an attempt to take Henry out of Storybrooke forever, but is then forced to reconsider when he refuses to go. Emma makes a deal with Regina in which she leaves but still visits Henry on occasion.

But Regina knows Emma's true identity and has retrieved her poisoned apple (the same one she used on Snow White) in order to use it on Emma in the form of an apple turnover. Henry takes a bite of the turnover, collapses to the floor unconscious, and proves to Emma the curse is real. Emma, who now starts to believe after seeing flashbacks of her true past, is forced to forge an alliance with Regina and retrieves Rumplestiltskin's true love potion from underneath the Clock Tower, only to have Mr. Gold steal it leaving Emma halfway up the elevator shaft and Regina tied to a chair and gagged.

When Henry is pronounced dead, Emma and Regina return to the Hospital to say goodbye to his body. Emma kisses him on the forehead, causing a pulse of energy to engulf the entire town and restore everyone's true memories while freeing Henry from the effects of the poisoned apple. Snow and Charming reunite with each other and Regina returns to her mansion alone as Emma begins to wonder why no one is returning to the Other World since the curse is broken. Rumplestiltskin reunites with his true love Belle (Emilie de Ravin) and takes her to a Wishing Well deep in the heart of the forest, a well with the power to restore that which one had lost. He takes the potion and drops it into the well, causing a purple cloud to emerge and consume Storybrooke as the Clock Tower strikes 8:15.

Cast and characters

Regular Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White / Mary Margaret Blanchard Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen / Regina Mills Josh Dallas as Prince Charming / David Nolan Eion Bailey as Pinocchio / August Booth Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket / Dr. Archie Hopper Jamie Dornan as Huntsman / Sheriff Graham Humbert Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin / Mr. Gold

Recurring Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood / Ruby Beverley Elliott as Widow Lucas / Granny Lee Arenberg as Grumpy / Leroy / Dreamy Gabe Khouth as Sneezy / Tom Clark David Paul Grove as Doc Faustino Di Bauda as Sleepy / Walter Mig Macario as Bashful Michael Coleman as Happy Giancarlo Esposito as Genie / Magic Mirror / Sidney Glass Jeffrey Kasier as Dopey Anastasia Griffith as Princess Abigail / Kathryn Nolan Keegan Connor Tracy as Blue Fairy / Mother Superior David Anders as Dr. Whale Alan Dale as King George / Albert Spencer Tony Perez as Henry Tony Amendola as Geppetto / Marco Emilie de Ravin as Belle Sebastian Stan as Mad Hatter / Jefferson

Guest Jakob Davies as Pinocchio Kristin Bauer van Straten as Maleficent Jessy Schram as Cinderella / Ashley Boyd Tim Philipps as Prince Thomas / Sean Hermann Dylan Schmidt as Baelfire Richard Schiff as King Leopold Barbara Hershey as Cora Ingrid Torrance as Nurse Ratched Harry Groener as Martin Carolyn Hennesy as Myrna Gabrielle Rose as Ruth Alex Zahara as King Midas Brad Dourif as Zoso Karley Scott Collins as Gretel / Ava Zimmer Quinn Lord as Hansel / Nicholas Zimmer Emma Caulfield as Blind Witch Geoff Gustafson as Stealthy Eric Keenleyside as Sir Maurice / Moe French Amy Acker as Nova / Sister Astrid Jesse Hutch as Peter Noah Bean as Daniel Bailee Madison as Young Snow White Laura Bertram as Donna

Crew

Once Upon a Time is created and produced by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. In addition, Jane Espenson, Steve Pearlman, Kathy Gilroy, Damon Lindelof, and Brian Wankum are also producers. Liz Tigelaar also serve as series executive producers. Paul Kurta, Chad Oakes, Michael Frislev are producers, while Jordan Feiner and Keri Young are associate producers. Writers for season one episodes include: Kitsis, Horowitz, Espenson, Liz Tigelaar, David H. Goodman, Andrew Chambliss, and Ian Goldberg, with Daniel T. Thomsen writing an episode teleplay.

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	1	"Pilot"	Mark Mylod	Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz	October 23, 2011	101	12.93[7]
For Emma Swan, life been anything but a happy ending. But on her 28th birthday, one wish changes everything. The son she gave up for adoption ten years ago shows up on her doorstep, convinced that she comes from an alternate world and that her parents are Snow White and Prince Charming, who sent her away so she would be protected from a curse enacted by the Evil Queen. Though she refuses to believe in her son's theory, Emma finds herself drawn to his hometown of Storybrooke – where every classic character we know is frozen in time with no memories of who they really are, except the Evil Queen. Now, as the Final Battle approaches, Emma must accept her true destiny, as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a place where fairy tales are to be believed.
2	2	"The Thing You Love Most"	Greg Beeman	Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz	October 30, 2011	102	11.74[8]
Regina does everything in her power to force Emma out of Storybrooke and out of her life forever; Emma begins to learn that an undercurrent of corruption lurks beneath the town's charming surface; and Storybrooke's wealthiest citizen harbors a secret that makes his intentions chillingly clear. The events surrounding the completion of the Dark Curse are revealed along with a shattering revelation that forces the Evil Queen to choose between exacting her revenge against Snow White and Prince Charming or protecting the thing she loves most.
3	3	"Snow Falls"	Dean White	Liz Tigelaar	November 6, 2011	103	11.45[9]
Emma convinces Henry's teacher Mary Margaret Blanchard to read Henry's book to a comatose John Doe, only to be stunned by the outcome of what happens next. Meanwhile the fateful first encounter between Snow White and Prince Charming is revealed along with a quest to retrieve a stolen jewel pouch from a band of trolls and an unexpected romance that forever alters their destinies.
4	4	"The Price of Gold"	David Solomon	David H. Goodman	November 13, 2011	104	11.36[10]
Emma finds herself forced to protect a pregnant teenage runaway after learning that her unborn child is caught in the center of a dangerous transaction. Regina engages in a clandestine tryst with an all-too-familiar sexual partner while a series of events – that occurred before the Evil Queen enacted the Dark Curse – are revealed in which a hopeful servant girl makes an impulsive deal with Rumpelstiltskin only to find herself struggling to break it after learning of his plan to claim her firstborn child.
5	5	"That Still Small Voice"	Paul Edwards	Jane Espenson	November 27, 2011	105	10.69[11]
Emma discovers that her first day as Deputy Sheriff is anything but normal when an earthquake causes an enormous sinkhole to appear near Storybrooke's border; Henry places his own life in danger after his beliefs are shattered by resident therapist Archie Hopper, who may or may not have had a push in the wrong direction; and Mary Margaret's personal bond with David prompts her to question who she is as a person. Jiminy Cricket's backstory is revealed along with his struggles with his conscience and his yearning to become the person he wants to be.
6	6	"The Shepherd"	Victor Nelli	Andrew Chambliss & Ian Goldberg	December 4, 2011	106	9.66[12]
David struggles with his personal demons as he attempts to choose between staying with Kathryn or figuring out his love for Mary Margaret; Regina commits to do whatever it takes to keep Mary Margaret wrestling with the morality of stealing a man from his wife; and Emma's blossoming relationship with Graham is tested after she catches him in a blatant lie. A series of events – that occurred long before Snow White and Prince Charming first met – are revealed in which a shepherd receives an earth-shattering revelation that forces him to question everything he thought he knew, and choose between living a life of royalty or forging his own destiny.
7	7	"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter"	David M. Barrett	Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz	December 11, 2011	107	8.92[13]
Graham's well being is called into question when he starts experiencing haunting visions of what could be another life; Regina's worst nightmare comes true when she finds herself at the mercy of her darkest secret; and a series of dangerous events culminate in a heartbreaking death that promises to forever change the course of Emma Swan's life. Meanwhile, the Huntsman's backstory is revealed with a mission authorized by Queen Regina to assassinate Snow White, and a bold move that threatens to come with consequences for everyone involved.
8	8	"Desperate Souls"	Michael Waxman	Jane Espenson	January 8, 2012	108	10.35[14]
Emma makes the decision to run for public office following Graham's death; Regina is forced to engage in dirty politics after Gold makes a bold move; and Mary Margaret goes through a personal crisis as her friendship with David blossoms into something more. Meanwhile Rumpelstiltskin's backstory is revealed along with a quest to find an infamous source of power that promises to help his son Baelfire avert the horrors of the meaningless Ogre Wars.
9	9	"True North"	Dean White	David H. Goodman & Liz Tigelaar	January 15, 2012	109	9.83[15]
Emma finds herself struggling to help two children find their biological father before they are sent into the foster system and separated; Henry starts asking about his own birth father in the hope of learning more about Emma's past; and the arrival of a handsome stranger brings changes and complications to Storybrooke. A series of events are revealed in which two siblings are captured by the Evil Queen, who promises to help find their missing father on the condition that they steal a prized artifact from a witch who is more than she appears to be.
10	10	"7:15 A.M."	Ralph Hemecker	Story by: Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz Teleplay by: Daniel T. Thomsen	January 22, 2012	110	9.33[16]
Mary Margaret continues to grapple with her unsanctioned feelings for David when a chance meeting with Kathryn leads to a shattering revelation; Emma and Regina grow increasingly suspicious over the Stranger as he continues to make his presence known; and the arrival of a major storm system leads to an extremely bold move that sends shockwaves throughout the town. The events surrounding Prince Charming's upcoming wedding to Princess Abigail are revealed along with Snow White's struggle to ease her breaking heart, and an enticing offer from a strange benefactor that sets her on a path from which there is no coming back.
11	11	"Fruit of the Poisonous Tree"	Bryan Spicer	Ian Goldberg & Andrew Chambliss	January 29, 2012	111	10.91[17]
Emma finds herself forced to work alongside Daily Mirror editor Sidney Glass when he approaches her with an enticing offer to expose Regina's corruption; David and Mary Margaret attempt to figure out a way to unleash their unrequited love during a not-so-secret rendezvous; and Henry makes it his mission to find the book of fairytales when it disappears in the wake of a frightening incident. A series of events – that occurred before Snow White and Prince Charming first met – are revealed in which a Genie is freed from the confines of a magic oil lamp and introduced into the court of King Leopold, only to provoke an undeniable passion and a sinister conspiracy that threatens to destroy his only chance of finding true love.
12	12	"Skin Deep"	Milan Cheylov	Jane Espenson	February 12, 2012	112	8.65[18]
Emma suspects that Gold plans on seeking vigilante justice when a prized artifact is stolen from his home, and Mary Margaret plans a girls' night out that promises to come with a special surprise for everyone. The events surrounding a fateful deal made between Rumpelstiltskin and a courageous princess are revealed, along with a personal bond that slowly blossoms into something more and a bold move that threatens to destroy the undeniable passion they feel towards one another.
13	13	"What Happened to Frederick"	Dean White	David H. Goodman	February 19, 2012	113	9.84[19]
David faces a difficult decision about his future when Mary Margaret insists he has to tell Kathryn the truth about their secret relationship; Regina sets a plan in motion to keep David and Mary Margaret apart; and Emma becomes more intrigued with the Stranger. The events surrounding Prince Charming's search for Snow White are revealed along with a mission to help his ex-fiancée recover something precious that was lost to her.
14	14	"Dreamy"	David Solomon	Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz	March 4, 2012	114	10.67[20]
Mary Margaret attempts to get back into the town's good graces by organizing the Miner's Day Festival, only to find her plans threatened when resident drunk Leroy makes a promise he may not be able to keep; Emma questions whom she can trust as she looks into Kathryn's disappearance; and an earth-shattering revelation becomes a game changer for everyone in Storybrooke. Grumpy's backstory is revealed along with a forbidden romance that forces him to choose between loyalty or love.
15	15	"Red-Handed"	Ron Underwood	Jane Espenson	March 11, 2012	115	9.29[21]
Emma finds herself struggling to help resident party girl Ruby discover what it is in life that she is good at, and David calls his own well-being into question when he exhibits strange behavior that forces him to question whether or not he is guilty of the murder of his wife. Red Riding Hood's backstory is revealed along with her yearning to run away with the man she loves and a series of dangerous events involving her determined grandmother, a mysterious outlaw, and a ferocious wolf on a relentless killing spree.
16	16	"Heart of Darkness"	Dean White	Andrew Chambliss & Ian Goldberg	March 18, 2012	116	8.69[22]
Emma is forced to arrest Mary Margaret for Kathryn's suspected murder when a terrifying breakthrough causes the mystery to turn into something infinitely more sinister; David questions everything and everyone he thought he could trust; and Gold convinces Mary Margaret to accept his legal services. Meanwhile, the events surrounding Prince Charming's search for Snow White continue to be revealed, along with his struggle to prevent his unhinged true love from assassinating the Evil Queen.
17	17	"Hat Trick"	Ralph Hemecker	Vladimir Cvetko & David H. Goodman	March 25, 2012	117	8.82[23]
Emma struggles to stay alive when she finds herself abducted by a cartographer whose affinity for hats has him teetering on the edge of madness; Mary Margaret attempts to escape from her cell only to be caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous new enemy; and a shocking revelation causes the murder investigation to take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, a skilled man of magic is persuaded into helping the Evil Queen recover a prized artifact from the villainous Queen of Hearts.
18	18	"The Stable Boy"	Dean White	Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz	April 1, 2012	118	8.36[5]
Emma persuades an unlikely ally to help her uncover evidence that will prove Mary Margaret's innocence; Regina prepares to finish her revenge-fueled vendetta for good; and a shocking revelation sets a series of dangerous events in motion. The Evil Queen's backstory is revealed as she must make a choice, between betrothing the King and living a regal but loveless life, or betraying her mother and running away with the man she loves.
19	19	"The Return"	Paul Edwards	Jane Espenson	April 22, 2012	119	9.08[24]
Mr. Gold attempts to uncover August's true identity; Emma confronts Regina about her involvement in Kathryn's mysterious disappearance; and David attempts to reconcile with Mary Margaret. Rumplestiltskin's backstory continues to be revealed along with Baelfire's quest to help his father live a normal life.
20	20	"The Stranger"	Gwyneth Horder-Payton	Ian Goldberg & Andrew Chambliss	April 29, 2012	120	9.20[25]
August plans to make Emma believe the Dark Curse is real and Regina schemes to seduce David. Pinocchio's backstory is revealed along with a series of events in which the woodcarver Geppetto agrees to a plan that will save Snow White's unborn child, but with a proviso that could save his son Pinocchio.
21	21	"An Apple Red as Blood"	Milan Cheylov	Jane Espenson & David H. Goodman	May 6, 2012	121	8.95[26]
Henry attempts to convince Emma to remain in Storybrooke and Regina devises a plan that will get Emma out of her way forever. The events surrounding Snow White's attempted rescue of Prince Charming are revealed along with her plan to defeat the Evil Queen for good.
22	22	"A Land Without Magic"	Dean White	Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz	May 13, 2012	122	9.66[6]
Emma forges an alliance with Regina to save Henry's life after realizing the Curse is real. Meanwhile, the events surrounding Prince Charming's escape from the Evil Queen's Palace are revealed, along with his attempt to reunite with a fallen Snow White.

U.S. live ratings

No.	Title	Air date	Rating/share (18–49)	Viewers (millions)	DVR (18–49)	DVR viewers (millions)	Total (18–49)	Total viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	October 23, 2011	4.0	12.93[7]	1.2	2.54	5.2	15.48[27]
2	"The Thing You Love Most"	October 30, 2011	3.9	11.74[8]	1.1	2.36	5.0	14.10[28]
3	"Snow Falls"	November 6, 2011	3.8	11.45[9]	1.0	2.62	4.8	14.07[29]
4	"The Price of Gold"	November 13, 2011	3.8	11.36[10]	1.1	2.54	4.9	13.90[30]
5	"That Still Small Voice"	November 27, 2011	3.4	10.69[11]	1.1	2.56	4.5	13.24[31]
6	"The Shepherd"	December 4, 2011	3.2	9.66[12]	1.0	2.43	4.2	12.08[32]
7	"The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter"	December 11, 2011	2.9	8.91[13]	1.2	2.72	4.1	11.64[33]
8	"Desperate Souls"	January 8, 2012	3.7	10.35[14]	1.3	2.86	5.0	13.21[34]
9	"True North"	January 15, 2012	3.3	9.83[15]	1.4	2.99	4.7	12.82[35]
10	"7:15 A.M."	January 22, 2012	3.2	9.33[16]	1.3	2.99	4.5	12.32[36]
11	"Fruit of the Poisonous Tree"	January 29, 2012	3.5	10.91[17]	1.2	2.56	4.7	13.47[37]
12	"Skin Deep"	February 12, 2012	3.0	8.65[18]	1.3	2.99	4.3	11.64[38]
13	"What Happened to Frederick"	February 19, 2012	3.1	9.84[19]	1.1	2.61	4.2	12:45[39]
14	"Dreamy"	March 4, 2012	3.4	10.67[20]	1.2	2.55	4.6	13.21[40]
15	"Red-Handed"	March 11, 2012	2.9	9.29[21]	1.1	2.63	4.0	11.92[41]
16	"Heart of Darkness"	March 18, 2012	2.9	8.69[22]	1.1	2.27	4.0	10.96[42]
17	"Hat Trick"	March 25, 2012	2.9	8.82[23]	1.1	2.38	4.0	11.20[43]
18	"The Stable Boy"	April 1, 2012	2.8	8.36[5]	1.0	2.31	3.8	10.67[44]
19	"The Return"	April 22, 2012	3.0	9.08[24]	1.0	2.51	4.0	11.59[45]
20	"The Stranger"	April 29, 2012	3.0	9.20[25]	0.9	2.10	3.9	11.29[46]
21	"An Apple Red As Blood"	May 6, 2012	3.0	8.94[26]	1.1	2.47	4.1	11.42[47]
22	"A Land Without Magic"	May 13, 2012	3.3	9.66[6]	1.0	2.20	4.3	11.86[48]

Reception

Several feminist outlets were pleased with the show for its feminist twist on fairy tales. Avital Norman Nathman of Bitch stated that she liked the show for "infusing a feminist sensibility" into the stories.^[49] Feministing's Genie Leslie commented that Emma was a "badass", that she liked how Emma was "very adamant that women be able to make their own decisions about their lives and their children", and how Emma was a "well-rounded" character who was "feminine, but not 'girly'".^[50] Natalie Wilson from Ms. praised the show for a strong, "kick-butt" female lead, for including multiple strong women who take turns doing the saving with the men, for subverting the fetishization of true love, and for dealing with the idea of what makes a mother in a more nuanced fashion. Wilson went on to state about the lead: "Her pursuit of a 'happy ending' is not about finding a man or going to a ball all gussied up, but about detective work, about building a relationship with her son Henry, and about seeking the 'truth' as to why time stands still in the corrupt Storybrooke world.^[51]

Soundtrack

Extended play

Once Upon a Time (Music from the TV Series)
EP / Soundtrack album by Mark Isham
Released	February 14, 2012[52]
Label	ABC Studios
Once Upon a Time soundtrack chronology
Once Upon a Time (Music from the TV Series) (2012) Once Upon a Time: Original Television Soundtrack (2012)

All songs written and composed by Mark Isham. 

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Queen's Curse"	2:47
2.	"Once Upon a Time Orchestral Suite"	3:49
3.	"Belle's Story"	2:39
4.	"Things are Changing in Storybrooke"	1:53

Album

Once Upon a Time: Original Television Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by Mark Isham
Released	May 1, 2012[53]
Length	62:54
Label	Intrada
Once Upon a Time soundtrack chronology
Once Upon a Time (Music from the TV Series) (2012) Once Upon a Time: Original Television Soundtrack (2012) Once Upon a Time – Season 2: Original Television Soundtrack (2013)

The album was released featuring five different collectible covers.

All songs written and composed by Mark Isham. 

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Once Upon a Time Orchestral Suite"	4:13
2.	"Henry's Proposal"	1:17
3.	"The Queen's Curse"	2:46
4.	"Jiminy Cricket"	3:11
5.	"Dealing with Rumplestiltskin"	3:26
6.	"Belle's Story"	2:37
7.	"Dwarves"	2:45
8.	"The Huntsman"	4:31
9.	"Things are Changing in Storybrooke"	1:47
10.	"Cinderella"	1:44
11.	"Wedding Dance"	1:21
12.	"Advising Ashley"	2:26
13.	"If the Shoe Fits"	1:35
14.	"Unhappy Endings"	3:46
15.	"Emma and Henry"	1:43
16.	"The Siren"	5:07
17.	"The Man with the Wooden Box"	1:11
18.	"Hope Will Return"	1:48
19.	"Rumplestiltskin in Love"	2:19
20.	"The Genie's Wishes"	1:58
21.	"The Road to True Love"	2:50
22.	"The Family Compass"	2:00
23.	"Burn the Witch"	2:34
24.	"What the Queen Loves Most"	2:30
25.	"The Clock Moves"	1:12

Novelization

Once Upon a Time debuted a fantasy novel from Disney-owned Hyperion books. The novel, titled Reawakened, covers the first season and promises to give "fans of the show a whole new look at their favorite characters and stories." The narrative is told from the points-of-view of Emma Swan in Storybrooke and Snow White in the Enchanted Forest. Written by Odette Beane, the novel was published on April 27, 2013 as an exclusive ebook and May 7, 2013 in paperback form.^[54]

Home video releases

Once Upon a Time: Chapter 1 – The First Five Episodes
Set details		Special features
Discs: 1 Episodes: 5		Audio Commentary On "Pilot" by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz
DVD release dates
Region 1		Region 2		Region 4
February 14, 2012[55]		TBA		TBA

Once Upon a Time – The Complete First Season
Set details		Special features
Discs: 5 / 6 (R2/4 / AU) Episodes: 22		Once Upon a Time: Origins (BluRay only) Fairy Tales in the Modern World Building Character Welcome to Storybrooke The Story I Remember...Snow White Fairest Bloopers of Them All Audio Commentaries On "Pilot" by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz On "7:15 A.M." On "Skin Deep" On "The Stable Boy" On "A Land Without Magic" Deleted Scenes
DVD release dates
Region 1		Region 2		Region 4
August 28, 2012[56]		November 12, 2012[57]		October 17, 2012[58]
BluRay release dates
Region A			Region B
August 28, 2012[56]			October 17, 2012[59] (AU) / June 17, 2013[60] (UK)

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External links

• Official website
• List of Once Upon a Time episodes at the Internet Movie Database
• List of Once Upon a Time episodes at TV.com