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"The Princess and the Frog" is the fifteenth episode of Season Eight of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by Colton M.. It is the one hundred and sixty-seventh of the series overall, and was released August 30, 2018.

Synopsis
Henry and Gideon arrive in New York City to find Roni, while Victoria frames her to get back at her for quitting. Lily goes on a date with August, as Emma discovers who he really is. In Hyperion Heights, Sabine is asked to testify for Drew, and Tilly receives a mysterious drink in the mail. Meanwhile, in flashbacks, Sabine and Drew happily live in the United Realms with their newborn child until something awful happens.

Recap
Henry Mills and Gideon are on a plane, about to land in New York City. They get off the plane and begin planning their next move while in the airport. They decide to split up to find Roni, or at least someone they know is from the Enchanted Forest.

Victoria is at Wonder Studios. She is on a computer, looking on her bank account. She types in a code and transfers 5 million dollars to an offshore account also owned by her. She then writes the code down on a note and sticks it under Roni's old desk.

Sabine is at her apartment when she receives a call from the court. They ask her to testify for the defense of Drew. She agrees, but thinks it is a waste of time even though she knows Drew is innocent.

In the United Realms years ago, Sabine and Drew are happily ruling over the New Enchanted Forest with their newborn daughter, Charlotte. Sabine finally decides to rejoin the Board of Rulers, now that she is done with her pregnancy. Drew is happy for her as they attend her first meeting in months.

At their apartment, Emma Swan helps Lily Page get ready for her date with August Booth. August arrives and picks her up. Emma is happy for her as the two leave the apartment. Emma learns August has released a new track and begins researching him.

Henry is walking along the streets when he runs into David and Kelly Nolan. Henry is forced to pretend not to know them and then asks if they know Roni. David tells him he worked at Wonder Studios with her until he was fired. Henry apologizes and then makes his way to Wonder Studios.

Sabine is put on the stand at the courthouse, where she gives her testimony that she, Drew, and Jacinda Vidrio were at Baron Samdi's office because he kidnapped Drew and the three made it out alive an hour before Samdi was killed. However, the prosecution convinces the jury she was lying, because Samdi had no apparent motivation in killing Drew and Sabine and Jacinda never went to the police to help Drew, they went alone.

In flashbacks, Sabine and Drew return home from the meeting and are startled to meet Edward. Edward reveals that he knows for a fact their baby is in trouble. Sabine asks why he knows this and Edward reveals that he was working undercover for his realm and discovered someone is wanting to kidnap Charlotte. Drew does not believe him but Sabine decides to take Charlotte to her mother in case Edward is telling the truth.

Emma is researching August's history and discovers something awful. He was living in Maine until he was accused of murdering two women and he escaped the authorities. Emma realizes the police do not know he is in New York City and he is listed as MIA. Emma is horrified.

Victoria and the police are at Wonder Studios and Killian Jones discovers a note under Roni's desk including Victoria's bank code. Victoria tells them that she quit a day ago. Killian decides to find Roni, as she is now the number one suspect in who stole Victoria's money. Henry enters the building, though Killian asks him to leave until they are finished. Victoria recognizes Henry and attempts to stop him, but he leaves before she can catch him. Victoria tells Killian that she knows Henry.

Tilly returns home, where she receives a package. She opens it and discovers a note attached to a small bottle of purple liquid. The note says, "for you :)". Tilly is suspicious of what it is and does not drink it until her curiosity gets the better of her. She drinks it and regains her memories of before the curse. Tilly smiles as she remembers Margot.

Sabine is at her apartment once again, feeling sick about her testimony. She gets another call and answers. It is the police, informing her Drew has been found guilty. Sabine thanks them for informing her as she begins to cry after the call.

In flashbacks, Sabine and Edward travel to the former's mother's kingdom with Charlotte. Eudora happily meets her granddaughter. Sabine tells her that Charlotte is in trouble and she needs her to look after her. Eudora promises to care for her and invites them in for a moment to explain.

Lily returns home and begins telling Emma all about her date until Emma interrupts. Lily is confused as Emma shows Lily August's past. Lily does not believe it until she sees a picture of August with a caption explaining his crimes. Lily begins feeling eerie as August texts her, asking how she liked the date.

Tilly writes a letter to the same address that gave her the potion. She asks the mysterious person who they are and how they got a hold of the potion. She puts a stamp on it and puts it in an envelope as she sends it out.

In flashbacks, Eudora asks about how Edward knows Charlotte is in trouble. Edward begins with the same story he gave Sabine until he suddenly reveals that he knows she is in trouble because he is the one after her. Sabine asks him to clarify until Edward pulls out a knife and stabs Eudora and Sabine. Edward takes Charlotte, who begins to cry, and leaves with her. Eudora's injury is more fatal than Sabine, who is forced to listen to her mother tell her goodbye.

Henry exits Wonder Studios and finds Gideon. He tells Gideon about how he saw Victoria and Hook in the building, and the former seemed to recognize him. Gideon realizes Victoria has her memories but questions why she is in New York City with the Enchanted Forest person, when she should be with her New Wonderland people.

In flashbacks, Drew arrives at Eudora's castle and finds her and Sabine, bleeding on the floor. He picks them up and discovers Sabine is still alive. Sabine tells him Edward was lying, and he took Charlotte. Eudora is already dead, but Drew gets Sabine out of the castle to get help.

Victoria tells Killian that he needs to send out an arrest warrant on Henry, too. Killian asks her how she knows Henry is working with Roni. Victoria asks him not question her, and he accepts, sending out an arrest warrant for Henry and Roni.

Sidney Glass takes Roni to an underground secret room, which resembles the Mills Mausoleum. Sidney takes out a potion and asks Roni to drink it. Roni thinks he is joking, but he insists. She reluctantly drinks it and regains her memories. She thanks Sidney but asks why he has memories. Sidney tells her that is a question for another day. Roni leaves the place and bumps into Henry and Gideon on her way out. Henry pretends not to know her, but Roni asks him how he got here. Henry realizes she has her memories and hugs her, as they reunite. However, Killian finds them and tells them to stop.

Tilly receives a letter back almost immediately. She reads the response, which is just 1 word, "Nobin". Tilly realizes it is Margot, due to the nickname only she would know and rejoices that she found her.

Starring

 * Lana Parrilla as Roni
 * Colin O'Donoghue as Killian Jones
 * Andrew J. West as Henry Mills
 * Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan
 * Eion Bailey as August Booth
 * Rose Reynolds as Tilly
 * Dania Ramirez (credit only)
 * Agnes Bruckner as Lily Page
 * Giles Matthey as Gideon
 * Odette Annable as Victoria Jones

Guest Starring

 * Tiera Skovbye as Margot*
 * Josh Dallas as David Nolan
 * Rebecca Mader as Kelly West
 * Mekia Cox as Sabine
 * Jeff Pierre as Drew
 * Giancarlo Esposito as Sidney Glass
 * Chad Michael Murray as Edward
 * Robin Givens as Eudora

Trivia

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Title

 * The title references the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, which Sabine, Drew, and Eudora come from.


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Event Chronology

 * The New York City events take place after "Past Life" and before "Remember Me".
 * The Hyperion Heights events take place after "Past Life" and before "Remember Me".
 * The United Realms events take place after "Ursula, the Hero" and before "A Happy Beginning".