Regina tries to push Emma out of Storybrooke and Henry's life; information about the evil queen's curse comes out.
As fairytale characters awaken from Queen Regina's curse, they are not transported back to their home; Prince Phillip and his travelling companion realise they will be facing a deadly foe.
David and Mary Margaret continue to struggle with their feelings; a mysterious stranger in town makes Regina and Emma suspicious; Prince Charming's wedding approaches.
Emma tries to save two children from the foster system by finding their birth father; the evil queen has Hansel and Gretel steal an artefact from a blind witch.
Emma runs for public office, leading Regina and Mr. Gold to indulge in dirty politics; Rumplestiltskin searches for a power source to help his son avoid war.