The Bear King

"The Bear King" is the ninth episode of Season Five of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by Andrew Chambliss. It will be the ninety-seventh episode of the series overall, and will premiere on November 15, 2015.

This episode is the second one of a two-episode night, and will premiere immediately following "Birth".

Synopsis
Red and Mulan return to help Merida uncover the truth about her father's death.

Starring

 * Rebecca Mader as Zelena

Guest Starring

 * Caroline Morahan as Queen Elinor
 * Glenn Keogh as King Fergus
 * Amy Manson as Merida
 * Ingrid Torrance as Severe Nurse
 * Jamie Chung as Mulan
 * Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby
 * Liam Garrigan as King Arthur

Trivia

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Production Notes

 * The "Bear King" is King Fergus' nickname in the movie Brave. "The Bear King and His Daughter" was one of the proposed titles for the movie, along with "The Bear and the Bow".
 * "Birth" and "The Bear King" were filmed simultaneously.