Henry goes to his mother, Emma, who abandoned him years ago, and tells her about the town of Storybrooke, where fairy tale characters live and have been robbed of their memories by a magical curse.
The Evil Queenn, Regina Mills, will stop at nothing in order to keep Emma out of Storybrooke and Henry's life.
At Henry's request, Emma persuades Mary Margaret to read to a comatose man in the hospital.
Emma attempts to aid a young pregnant woman as she tries to run away from Mr. Gold's clutches.
Flashbacks offer a look at the past life of Jiminy Cricket.
David finds himself conflicted between his blossoming feelings for Mary Margaret and his marriage to Kathryn.
Graham begins to recall details of his life prior to Storybrooke, while flashbacks reveal the Evil Queen's attempt to get rid of Snow White.
As Emma runs against Sidney for the position of sheriff, Gold and Regina engage in dirty politics and become at odds.
As Emma attempts to rescue two children from foster care, she looks for their biological father.
The arrival of a mysterious person in Storybrooke causes Emma and Regina to be suspicious, while the feelings Mary Margaret and David have for each other cause them distress.
Sidney seeks Emma's help to unearth evidence that could reveal Regina's corruption.
After Gold's house is burgled, Emma has suspicions that Gold is seeking vigilante justice.
David finally decides to come clean to Kathryn about his affair with Mary Margaret, while flashbacks reveal Charming aiding Princess Abigail on a risky mission.
Flashbacks reveal when Grumpy became infatuated with a fairy.
David is questioned about Kathryn's sudden disappearance, and Ruby is hired as Emma's assistant.
Following her arrest for the suspected murder of Kathryn, Mary Margaret turns to Gold to be her lawyer.
While looking for Mary Margaret, Emma becomes trapped in a strange man's house.
Emma resumes her search for evidence of Mary Margaret's innocence, while flashbacks show why the Evil Queen hates Snow White.
Regina's plot for Mary Margaret is foiled after Kathryn surprisingly returns.
As August's condition gets worse, his true identity is uncovered.
Regina joins forces with Jefferson to eliminate Emma, while flashbacks reveal Snow trying to see Charming again after the Evil Queen abducted him.
Emma and Regina have to team up to rescue Henry, as flashbacks reveal Charming's attempt to rescue Snow after running away from the Evil Queen.