Greenbacks

"The wealth dried up like a raisin in the sun and the people suffered without a strong ruler. And that's why you've come to me, is it not? To find that strong ruler, that prince who can save you and your kingdom."

- Dr. Facilier to Tiana

"Greenbacks" is the fifth episode of Season Seven of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by Christopher Hollier & Adam Karp, and directed by Geofrey Hildrew. It is the one hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the series overall, and premiered on November 3, 2017.

Synopsis
Tiana seeks help from a traveling soothsayer, the iconic Dr. Facilier, in an attempt to save her kingdom. But when it's revealed that he has an ulterior motive she's forced to take matters into her own hands. In Hyperion Heights, Sabine and Jacinda take on a risky business venture, but the strength of their friendship is tested when Victoria interferes with their plans. Meanwhile, Ivy recruits Henry to investigate Victoria, and Roni makes a discovery that could change her relationship with Henry forever. Rogers uncovers a crucial clue in his search for Eloise Gardener.

Deleted Scenes
Two exterior scenes with Henry and Roni, one where they are walking down the street together and one where they are sitting together on a bench at night, were deleted from the episode.

Starring

 * Lana Parrilla as Roni
 * Colin O'Donoghue as Rogers
 * Andrew J. West as Henry Mills
 * Dania Ramirez as Jacinda
 * Gabrielle Anwar as Victoria Belfrey
 * Alison Fernandez as Lucy
 * Mekia Cox as Tiana/Sabine
 * Robert Carlyle (Credit only)

Guest Starring

 * Emma Booth as Witch
 * Robin Givens as Eudora
 * Adelaide Kane as Drizella/Ivy Belfrey
 * Daniel Francis as Dr. Facilier
 * Kevin Ryan as Robert

Co-Starring

 * Graem Beddoes as Gruff Patron
 * Bruce Blain as Desk Sergeant
 * Evan Frayne as Customer
 * Sandy Robson as Perp
 * Naomi Simpson as Beggar Woman

Trivia

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Production Notes

 * The title card features a fire truck.
 * The title of this episode was revealed by Adam Horowitz via his Instagram account on August 15, 2017.
 * The title of this episode is a slang term for the U.S. dollar, as green is the color of U.S. paper currency. One of the synonyms of this idiom is "frogskin", as green is also the most common color of frogs.
 * By extension, "greenback" is also a slang word for "frog".
 * This is the first episode to credit Mekia Cox as a starring cast member. She was billed as "guest star" in all her previous appearances.
 * However, in the press release for the episode, she is still credited as "guest starring".
 * When Tiana spots Drizella, she says, "I didn't know we invited the nouveau riche". "Nouveau riche" is French for "new rich", and is a derogatory term used to describe those whose wealth has been acquired within their own generation, rather than by familial inheritance.
 * Drizella shoots back, "I have to admit, I was intrigued when I heard of your little fête de faillite". "Fête de faillite" is French for "Bankruptcy party".
 * When Dr. Facilier meets Tiana, he says, "Princess, enchanté". "Enchanté" is French for "nice to meet you".
 * Kevin Ryan mistakenly referred to his character as "Prince Marius" while filming the episode.
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Event Chronology

 * The Seattle events take place after "Beauty".
 * The New Enchanted Forest events take place before "Beauty".

Episode Connections

 * Henry and Ivy previously had a drink together in "Beauty".
 * Rogers first mentioned his missing person case in "A Pirate's Life".


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Disney

 * This episode is a rendition of the Disney film The Princess and the Frog with Tiana, Eudora and Dr. Facilier. Tiana's father is also mentioned.
 * Lucy suggests a firefly as the logo for Sabine's beignet, a reference to Ray, one of the main characters in the film, who is himself a firefly.
 * When Victoria Belfrey finds out about Jacinda and Sabine's pop-up beignet shop, she calls an unseen character named Ralph and tells him to "wreck it", a reference to the 2012 Disney film Wreck-It Ralph.

Fairytales and Folklore

 * This episode is a rendition of "The Frog Prince" fairytale with the Princess and the Frog Prince. One of Cinderella's wicked stepsisters from the "Cinderella" fairytale also appears.

Lost

 * Victoria Belfrey is increasing Sabine and Jacinda's rent with 8%, a reference to the second Lost number.
 * Ivy watches Victoria taking the elevator on "Cam 4", the first Lost number.


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Costume Notes

 * Ivy is wearing a Rag & Bone 'Priya' tank.
 * The tank was also worn by the character Steffy Forrester during an episode of The Bold and the Beautiful.
 * Roni is wearing a Forever 21 CBGB graphic tee.
 * Sabine is wearing a Joie 'Hakima' top.


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Filming Locations

 * The New Enchanted Forest flashback scenes in Eudora's garden were filmed in the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver.
 * A school in New Westminster doubles as the Hyperion Heights Police Station for the exterior scene where Rogers crosses the street and runs in the door to break up a fight.
 * The scene where Jacinda shows Sabine their food truck was filmed on Columbia Street in New Westminster.
 * A deleted scene with Henry and Roni walking down the street together was filmed at the south side of the 700 block of Columbia Street.
 * A deleted scene with Henry and Roni sitting on a bench at night was filmed in New Westminster's Hyack Square.