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| Season Seven | ||
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| Seasonal Information | ||
| No. of Episodes: | 22[1] | |
| First Aired: | October 6, 2017 - May 18, 2018[2] | |
| Premiere: | "Hyperion Heights" | |
| Finale: | "Leaving Storybrooke[3]" | |
| Season Chronology | ||
| Previous Season: | Season Six | |
| GALLERY | ||
Season Seven is the seventh and final[4] season of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was announced on May 11, 2017.[5] Filming began on July 6, 2017 and lasted until April 7, 2018.[6]
Season Seven premiered on October 6, 2017 with "Hyperion Heights", and will end with "Leaving Storybrooke" on May 18, 2018.[2][3]
On February 6, 2018, it was announced that Season Seven would be the final season of the series.[4]
Storyline Information
The following will be addressed/featured:
- More references to literature, such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.[7]
- Different Authors and different books with their own mythologies.[8]
- If Mr. Gold/Weaver will be reunited with Belle after death.[9]
- More about the "other places" Alice visited.[10]
- The death of a "familiar face",[10] as well as other characters meeting their demise.[11]
New Characters
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Casting
(Bold characters have been further confirmed by news articles/photos)
Returning Cast Members
Starring
- Lana Parrilla as Regina Mills/Roni/Evil Queen (Wish Realm)
- Colin O'Donoghue as Hook/Hook (Wish Realm)/Rogers
- Andrew J. West as Henry Mills
- Alison Fernandez as Lucy
- Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold/Weaver/Rumplestiltskin (Wish Realm)
Special Guest Starring
Guest Starring
- Jared S. Gilmore as Young Henry/Sir Henry (Wish Realm)[12]
- Emilie de Ravin as Belle French
- Giles Matthey as Gideon
- Anton Starkman as Young Gideon
- Christopher Gauthier as Smee (Wish Realm)
- Rebecca Mader as Zelena/Kelly West
- Sara Tomko as Tiger Lily
- Charles Mesure as Black Beard (Wish Realm)
- Beverley Elliott as Granny
- Victoria Smurfit as Cruella De Vil[13]
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Ariel[13]
- Robbie Kay as Peter Pan[13]
- Timothy Webber as the Apprentice[14]
- Tony Amendola as Geppetto/Marco[15]
- Keegan Connor Tracy as Blue Fairy/Mother Superior[16]
- Lee Arenberg as Grumpy/Leroy[13]
- Sean Maguire as Robin Hood/Robin of Locksley (Wish Realm)[13]
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard[17]
- Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David Nolan[17]
- Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket/Archie Hopper[18]
Co-Starring
- Faustino di Bauda as Sleepy/Walter[19]
- David Avalon as Doc[19]
- Gabe Khouth as Sneezy/Mr. Clark[20]
- Jack Davies as Pinocchio[21]
New Cast Members
Starring
- Dania Ramirez as Cinderella/Jacinda Vidrio ("Hyperion Heights")
- Gabrielle Anwar as Rapunzel Tremaine/Victoria Belfrey ("Hyperion Heights")
- Mekia Cox as Tiana/Sabine ("Hyperion Heights")
Guest Starring
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Lineup Changes
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Videos
ABC "Ready for a New Adventure" Promo
SDCC Season 7 Promo
SDCC 2017 Panel 1
SDCC 2017 Panel 2
Readyforit? The new ABC fall season is almost here
ABC "Legend Reborn" Promo
Season 7 - Cast Interviews
ABC "A New Book Opens" Promo
Episodes
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| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers
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| 1 | "Hyperion Heights" | Ralph Hemecker | Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz |
October 6, 2017 | 3.26[22] | ||
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Henry leaves Storybrooke in search of his own story. Years later in another realm, he encounters a troubled Cinderella, changing the trajectory of his quest forever. When Cinderella's evil step-mother, Lady Tremaine, poses a threat, Henry discovers that following his heart will require him to make more difficult choices than he ever could have imagined. Years later, a young Lucy finds a disillusioned Henry at his home in Seattle, determined to make him remember his true self in order to defeat the curse afflicting the fairytale characters of "Hyperion Heights." | ||||||
| 2 | "A Pirate's Life" | Tara Nicole Weyr | Jane Espenson & Jerome Schwartz |
October 13, 2017 | 2.74[23] | ||
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When Henry finds himself in trouble, he calls upon his Storybrooke family for help, and together they set off on a mission to find Cinderella. Along the way, Hook is confronted by an unexpected foe who threatens the group's success. In Hyperion Heights, Jacinda searches for a way to see Lucy with some unwelcome assistance from Henry, while Victoria Belfrey enlists the help of Gold and Weaver to push Henry out of the neighborhood. | ||||||
| 3 | "The Garden of Forking Paths" |
Ron Underwood | David H. Goodman & Brigitte Hales |
October 20, 2017 | 2.49[24] | ||
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When Cinderella finds herself staring danger in the eye, she receives help from an unlikely source. Her rescue leads to an alliance that could aid in the defeat of Lady Tremaine's rule and reveals a dark secret from Cinderella's past. In Hyperion Heights, Jacinda goes to extreme measures to stop Victoria Belfrey from destroying Lucy's beloved community garden, while Lucy tries to convince Henry that Victoria is after more than just a plot of land. Meanwhile, Victoria makes a discovery that could alter everyone's fate. | ||||||
| 4 | "Beauty" | Mick Garris | Dana Horgan & Leah Fong |
October 27, 2017 | 2.44[25] | ||
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It's Halloween in Hyperion Heights and Victoria forces Ivy to take Lucy trick-or-treating. Meanwhile, Tilly appears to be waking up from the curse and is intent on leading Weaver to the truth – but not if Victoria can help it. In a flashback, Rumple and Belle seek the answer to a prophecy that could cement their happy ending. | ||||||
| 5 | "Greenbacks" | Geofrey Hildrew | Christopher Hollier & Adam Karp |
November 3, 2017 | 2.29[26] | ||
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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. | ||||||
| 6 | "Wake Up Call" | Sharat Raju | Jerome Schwartz & Jane Espenson |
November 10, 2017 | 2.37[27] | ||
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Feeling like a third wheel as Henry and Cinderella's relationship strengthens, Regina is surprised to find herself needed by Drizella, who is searching for magic. But when a brutal truth is revealed, it could lead Drizella down a dangerous path. In Hyperion Heights, Roni seeks Weaver's help in finding answers, and Tilly offers Rogers some intriguing advice concerning Eloise Gardener. | ||||||
| 7 | "Eloise Gardener" | Alex Kalymnios | David H. Goodman & Brigitte Hales |
November 17, 2017 | 2.27[28] | ||
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In pursuit of revenge, Hook seeks a dark and powerful magic, but an encounter with Rapunzel could alter his fate forever. Meanwhile, in Hyperion Heights, Ivy's plot to take down Victoria intensifies and has unexpected consequences for Jacinda and Lucy. Rogers enlists Henry and Tilly's help in his ongoing quest to find the missing Eloise Gardener, but what he discovers isn't what meets the eye. | ||||||
| 8 | "Pretty in Blue" | Ralph Hemecker | Dana Horgan & Leah Fong |
November 17, 2017 | 2.27[28] | ||
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In an attempt to prevent a distressed Alice from running away, Henry and Ella follow her into Wonderland. Once there, Henry realizes that Ella has a surprising connection to this strange world. In Hyperion Heights, Jacinda reconnects with an old friend in a last ditch effort to regain custody of Lucy, but her decision to enlist outside help could put a strain on her burgeoning relationship with Henry. | ||||||
| 9 | "One Little Tear" | Steve Pearlman | Christopher Hollier & Adam Karp |
December 8, 2017 | 2.45[29] | ||
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Victoria strikes a deal with Weaver in an attempt to free herself from jail and wake Anastasia, but the cost of saving one life could mean the loss of another. In a flashback, we learn Lady Tremaine's surprising connection to another classic fairytale when Mother Gothel offers to help her family. Meanwhile, Jacinda and Nick share an exchange that could alter her future with Henry. | ||||||
| 10 | "The Eighth Witch" | Ralph Hemecker | Jane Espenson & Jerome Schwartz |
December 15, 2017 | 2.29[30] | ||
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When Drizella threatens the realm with a dark curse, Henry and Ella take extreme actions to protect Lucy and the others; and Regina is forced into making an unimaginable choice. In Hyperion Heights, Roni recruits Henry to travel to San Francisco to search for her sister, but when he learns Lucy has fallen unconscious, Henry rushes to be by her side. Meanwhile, Gothel earns the trust of Anastasia and the consequences of their budding relationship could prove to be fatal. | ||||||
| 11 | "Secret Garden" | Mick Garris | Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz |
March 2, 2018 | 2.14[31] | ||
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Eager to harness her burgeoning magical skills, Robin engages in a risky relationship with Mother Gothel. Meanwhile, in Hyperion Heights, Roni and Kelly strike a deal with Eloise, desperate to save Lucy from her mysterious illness. But nothing comes without a price. As things finally come to a head between Victoria and Ivy, someone may have to pay with their life. | ||||||
| 12 | "A Taste of the Heights" | Nina Lopez-Corrado | David H. Goodman & Brigitte Hales |
March 9, 2018 | 2.22[32] | ||
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On the day of Tiana's coronation, a confrontation with Dr. Facilier compels her to take a trip through the Bayou, where a surprising encounter changes her life and the hunt for an alligator takes a dark turn. In Hyperion Heights, Sabine reconnects with an old friend whose plans could jeopardize her culinary dreams. Meanwhile, Rogers and Weaver investigate a Blind Witch, leading them to a shocking discovery about the Coven. | ||||||
| 13 | "Knightfall" | Steve Miner | Jerome Schwartz & Miguel Ian Raya |
March 16, 2018 | 2.38[33] | ||
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Rogers strikes a deal with Eloise despite Tilly’s fair warning, while Ivy struggles to find herself after Victoria's death. Meanwhile, in a faraway realm, Hook confronts Captain Ahab over a legendary magical talisman which can free Alice, only to learn that his quest may have unintended consequences. | ||||||
| 14 | "The Girl in the Tower" | Antonio Negret | Dana Horgan & Leah Fong |
March 23, 2018 | 2.11[34] | ||
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Rogers works to prove Tilly's innocence in the case of the Blind Baker's death, while Ivy attempts to make amends with Anastasia, and Samdi makes a revealing confession to Roni. Meanwhile, in a faraway realm, Alice forms an unbreakable bond. | ||||||
| 15 | "Sisterhood" | Ellen S. Pressman | Christopher Hollier & Adam Karp |
March 30, 2018 | 2.03[35] | ||
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When the Candy Killer attacks, Ivy will have to risk what remains of her family, while Jacinda and Henry grow closer and Roni questions her relationship with Samdi. Meanwhile, Drizella faces an unthinkable challenge in her attempt to join the Witch's Coven. | ||||||
| 16 | "Breadcrumbs" | Ron Underwood | Jane Espenson & Jerome Schwartz |
April 6, 2018 | 2.15[36] | ||
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Henry grapples with an important decision when a job prospect in New York threatens to take him away from Jacinda and Lucy, but a revelation in the case of the Candy Killer could make it even harder to leave Hyperion Heights. Meanwhile, Margot confides in Tilly, and in a flashback, Hook helps Henry find a way to prove himself to Ella. | ||||||
| 17 | "Chosen" | Lana Parrilla | Paul Karp & Brian Ridings |
April 13, 2018 | 2.18[37] | ||
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Kelly comes face-to-face with the Candy Killer after someone she loves is taken hostage. Meanwhile, Samdi uses Drew to execute a deadly plan. In a flashback, Zelena learns a harsh lesson after an encounter with Hansel and Gretel goes awry. | ||||||
| 18 | "The Guardian" | Geofrey Hildrew | David H. Goodman & Brigitte Hales |
April 20, 2018 | 2.12[38] | ||
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Following Nick's death, Weaver discovers the Dark One Dagger has been taken and sets out to get it back, even if it means betraying Roni's trust. Meanwhile, Margot takes Tilly on a date, but their time together takes an unexpected twist. In a flashback, Rumple, desperate to be reunited with Belle, pays Alice a visit. | ||||||
| 19 | "Flower Child" | Tessa Blake | Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz |
April 27, 2018 | 1.98[39] | ||
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Tilly and Rogers find themselves in danger after an encounter with Eloise, forcing Tilly to make a life-altering decision when Rogers' life is threatened. Meanwhile, Henry and Jacinda's relationship takes a step forward, but despite Lucy's efforts, their union doesn't provide the answers she's seeking. In a flashback, young Gothel seeks revenge after her home is destroyed. | ||||||
| 20 | "Is This Henry Mills?" | Ron Underwood | Dana Horgan & Leah Fong |
May 4, 2018 | 1.98[40] | ||
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Roni enlists Lucy's help to wake Henry and stop Gothel, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rogers and Weaver go to Margot in hopes of freeing Tilly before her magic can be used to power the spell. In a flashback, Young Henry struggles to decide what path to follow until a mysterious phone call helps put him on track. | ||||||
| 21 | "Homecoming" | Steve Pearlman | David H. Goodman | May 11, 2018 | 2.26[41] | ||
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As the residents of Hyperion Heights celebrate the breaking of the curse, Henry is visited by Wish Rumple, who's hatched an evil plan to use Ella and Lucy to keep Weaver from destroying the Dark One powers. In order to stop him, Henry, Roni, Weaver and Rogers must travel to the Wish Realm, home to versions of some of our most beloved and fearsome characters. In a flashback, a discouraged Young Henry is visited by Wish Rumple and offered a deal that could have tragic consequences. | ||||||
| 22 | "Leaving Storybrooke" | Ralph Hemecker | Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz |
May 18, 2018 | 2.27[42] | ||
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Wish Rumple's evil plan is revealed and Regina realizes the only hope to stop him is by turning Wish Henry from his path for vengeance. Meanwhile, Tilly and Margot try to get help in Storybrooke. With his hope of ever being reunited with Belle fading, Weaver struggles to find a way to defeat his evil alter ego; and when Rogers' life is threatened, he is faced with the ultimate sacrifice. | ||||||
Air Dates
- United States: October 6, 2017 - May 18, 2018
- Brazil: January 16, 2018 - TBA[43]
- Italy: October 18, 2017 - May 26, 2018
Trivia
- Unlike the past six seasons, Season Seven airs on Fridays at 8:00 PM, rather than Sundays at 8:00 PM.[44]
- The writing team considers this season to be a "requel" because it is "part reboot, part sequel".[45]
- According to Edward Kitsis, the "requel" has been planned since Season Four.[46]
- The song featured on the San Diego Comic-Con trailer is Boy Epic's "Scars". It is also used for promo videos of the season.
References
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