The Best Episodes Written By Brigitte Hales

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Where Bluebirds Fly

   S6:E184/23/2017

   Zelena decides to take on the Black Fairy and put a stop to her, once and for all, against Regina's wishes, and the Charmings disagree over Emma and Hook's wedding plans.

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2. 

   7.5/10(12 votes)

   #2 - Page 23

   S6:E143/26/2017

   Believing there isn't room in Storybrooke for both her and Regina, the Evil Queen sets out to eliminate her other half. Hook, determined to make things work with Emma, turns to his old friend Captain Nemo for advice, but Gideon torpedoes the plan before he's able to set things right.

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   7.5/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Sisters

   S5:E194/24/2016

   Now that Hades and Zelena are reunited, Hades tells Zelena that he wants a future with her outside of the Underworld. All she needs to do is heal his heart with True Love’s Kiss so they can leave the Underworld and trap the heroes there for eternity. When Regina overhears of this plan, she enlists Cora’s help to find a way to separate Zelena from Hades. However, Cora reveals a family secret that could change Regina and Zelena’s lives forever. Meanwhile, David finally meets James, only to realize that his twin is determined to seek revenge on him for stealing the life he could have had.

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   7.1/10(54 votes)

   #4 - The Eyes of Texas

   S1:E43/7/2016

   Jake and Bill's partnership starts to struggle as they discover more secrets surrounding the unpredictable Lee Harvey Oswald. The conspiracy involving Oswald deepens, while romance blooms for Jake and Sadie. But by becoming involved with an innocent bystander, has Jake placed his new love in danger?

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   6.7/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Dark Waters

   S6:E610/30/2016

   Emma tries to convince Aladdin to work with Jasmine to help Agrabah, while Regina teams up with Snow and David to free Archie from Zelena. Meanwhile, in the past, Hook finds himself kidnapped by the mysterious Captain Nemo and held captive aboard his submarine, the Nautilus.

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   6.6/10(8 votes)

   #6 - A Taste of the Heights

   S7:E123/9/2018

   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.

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   6.6/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Eloise Gardener

   S7:E711/17/2017

   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 Gardner, but what he discovers isn’t what meets the eye.

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8. 

   6.5/10(63 votes)

   #8 - Mouse Trap

   S3:E310/6/2024

   Kenny leads a group into the forest in search of food; Donna and Ellis try to talk Boyd out of a dangerous plan; Tabitha makes a mind-bending discovery; Fatima questions the welfare of her unborn baby.

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9. 

   6.4/10(7 votes)

   #9 - The Guardian

   S7:E184/20/2018

   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.

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10. 

    6.2/10(59 votes)

    #10 - The Light of Day

    S3:E510/20/2024

    Victor must face a painful reminder of his past; Julie looks for ways to cope with her trauma; Boyd struggles to keep the town safe as the residents begin to question his judgement; Tabitha tries to adjust to her new surroundings.

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    5.8/10(48 votes)

    #11 - What a Long Strange Trip It's Been

    S4:E55/17/2026

    Boyd and Jade set off on a desperate, mind-bending search for answers, while a food run to the settlement takes a chilling turn.

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    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #12 - The Garden of Forking Paths

    S7:E310/20/2017

    Cinderella joins forces with a new friend; Jacinda tries to protect Lucy's community garden; Lucy tries to convince Henry that Victoria is after more than just a plot of land; Victoria makes a discovery that could alter everyone's fate.

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13. 

    5.2/10(38 votes)

    #13 - Best Laid Plans

    S4:E76/7/2026

    As Tabitha and Jade’s troubling history is brought to light, things begin to unravel for another resident in town. Boyd wants to test a dangerous theory.

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