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The Best Episodes Directed By Ralph Hemecker

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Operation Mongoose (2)
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    S4:E23

    The Author proves to be a formidable wild card and forges an alliance with Gold. Emma, her parents, Hook and Regina scramble to stop them, but when Gold and the Author turn the tables on heroes and villains alike, the prospect of any happy outcome appears worlds away. Henry discovers he has big shoes to fill as he steps up to save his family before the story’s final page is turned. It’s a race to the finish, and everything culminates with a shocking twist that will leave the residents of Storybrooke reeling

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - There's No Place Like Home
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    S3:E22

    Hook and Emma try to find their way back to the present and correct the mistakes they made in the past.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Going Home
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    S3:E11

    The residents of Storybrooke race to stop Pan from placing another curse on the town.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Smash the Mirror (1)
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    S4:E8

    Emma’s powers run amok and she turns to Gold for help, Elsa and Anna’s relationship is tested, and the Snow Queen’s agenda is revealed.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Smash the Mirror (2)
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    S4:E9

    Emma’s powers run amok and she turns to Gold for help, Elsa and Anna’s relationship is tested, and the Snow Queen’s agenda is revealed.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - The Apprentice
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    S4:E4

    Hook discovers that magic always comes with a price after he makes a deal with Mr. Gold to re-attach his hand so that he can embrace Emma with both hands on their first real date. And back in the fairy tale land of the past, Rumplestiltskin uses Anna to help him acquire a magical box from the sorcerer’s apprentice.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - A Curious Thing
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    S3:E19

    Zelena threatens to kill Henry if Hook - whose lips have been cursed by the Wicked Witch -- doesn't proceed with kissing Emma, which will drain all of her magical powers away, and things begin to heat up between Regina and Robin Hood. Meanwhile, back in the Fairy Tale Land that was during the past year, Snow and Charming go in search of Glinda, The Good Witch of the South, to see if she can help them defeat Zelena, and the curse that will ultimately send the Fairy Tale characters back to Storybrooke is cast -- but from an unlikely source.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Heroes and Villains
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    S4:E12

    In the aftermath of the Snow Queen’s spell, our heroes try to pick up the pieces and Regina has to make a difficult choice. Hook’s fate hangs in the balance as Gold’s quest for power threatens everything he holds dear. And, in the Enchanted Forest flashback, an intrusion during Belle's stay at Rumplestiltskin's dark castle will wreak havoc in both the past and the future.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - The Final Battle (2)
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S6:E22

    Emma regains her memory but discovers that the Black Fairy has set the perfect trap for her. Meanwhile, the Evil Queen makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her former kingdom, and Gold is forced to choose between Good and Evil.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Hat Trick
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    S1:E17

    While searching for a missing Mary Margaret, Emma is kidnapped by a man whose affinity for hats has him teetering on the edge of madness. Meanwhile, viewers will be transported outside of the fairytale land that was for the first time when the Evil Queen persuades a skillful man of magic to come work for her one last time and travel to Wonderland in order to help steal something from the Queen of Hearts.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Man in the Yellow Suit
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    S1:E9

    Barry enjoys the annual tradition of tree trimming and gift exchange with Joe and Iris. He gives Iris a touching gift, but the moment is interrupted by Eddie’s arrival.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Legends of Today (I)
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    S2:E8

    Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders. After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco, they turn to Barry for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay to test it out. The crossover continues on Arrow S04E08 Legends of Yesterday (II).

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - A Tale of Two Sisters
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S4:E1

    A scared and confused Elsa from Arendelle finds herself in Storybrooke and creates a powerful snow monster for protection. Regina wonders if her relationship with Robin Hood has been completely quashed now that Marian's back in the picture. Elsa's sister wants to complete their parent's fateful journey and discover if their quest may have held the secret to containing Elsa's out of control ice powers.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Enter the Dragon
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    S4:E15

    In order to infiltrate the Queens of Darkness as a spy for the heroes, Regina must prove she’s still willing to get her hands dirty. Meanwhile, Emma, David and Mary Margaret scramble to keep tabs on their undercover operative. Hook requests an unusual favor from Belle as Henry makes progress on his search for the Author. In a Fairy Tale Land flashback, Regina befriends Maleficent and helps her to rekindle her lost spark.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Tricksters
    7.9/10(66 votes)

    S1:E17

    When a villain calling himself the Trickster runs rampant in Central City, Joe and Barry go to Iron Heights to talk with the original Trickster.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - Leaving Storybrooke
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S7:E22

    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. Series Finale.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Queen of Hearts
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S2:E9

    Hook and Cora face off with Emma and Mary Margaret in a race for the compass; Mr. Gold and Regina plan to kill anyone who enters the portal.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Sacrifice
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S2:E10

    Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy’s reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Siege Perilous
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S5:E3

    In Camelot, the heroes feverishly work to free Merlin. Determined to help Emma, David embarks on a quest to retrieve a magical relic that Regina could use to communicate with the imprisoned sorcerer, but, when David leaves, Arthur insists on joining him because the dangers ahead are greater than he can imagine. Meanwhile, Mary Margaret discovers the fate of her old friend Lancelot. Back in Storybrooke, Arthur seeks David’s help to catch a thief who threatens the safety of the citizens of Camelot. Across town, Emma reaches out to a conflicted Hook as she sets about her plan to draw Excalibur from the stone.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - The Miller's Daughter
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    S2:E16

    Cora and Regina try to overpower Mr. Gold; dark magic tempts Mary Margaret; Rumplestiltskin offers his services to Cora.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Souls of the Departed
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S5:E12

    Emma, Regina, Mary Margaret, David, Robin, Henry and Gold arrive in the Underworld, on a mission to rescue Hook, only to discover that their search will be more difficult than they had anticipated. The inhabitants of the Underworld — all souls with unfinished business and many with quite personal vendettas — hound our heroes at every turn. Meanwhile, in an Enchanted Forest flashback, a familiar face from the Evil Queen’s past returns to present Regina with the perfect birthday gift.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  22. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Heartless
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S6:E7

    In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen threatens to destroy the town and everyone in it unless Snow and David surrender their hearts. As Emma, Hook, and Henry prepare to defend Storybrooke, Snow, David, and Regina search for a magical sapling created by the first spark of true love.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Broken
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    S2:E1

    As fairytale characters awaken from Queen Regina's curse, they are not transported back to their home; Prince Phillip and his traveling companion realize they will be facing a deadly foe.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - 7:15 A.M.
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S1:E10

    Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a mysterious new stranger in town. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Snow White yearns to ease her breaking heart as Prince Charming’s wedding to King Midas’s daughter approaches.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Second Star to the Right
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S2:E21

    Mary Margaret, David and Emma embark on a search when Regina and some magic beans go missing; Mr. Gold considers revealing the truth to Lacey; Bae winds up in 19th century London.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
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Ralph Hemecker Ratings Summary

"Operation Mongoose (2)" is the best rated episode directed by Ralph Hemecker. It scored 9.1/10 based on 15 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/10/2015 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "There's No Place Like Home".