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The Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time Season 6

Every episode of Once Upon a Time Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time Season 6!

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There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 1 - The Savior
    7.6/10(1232 votes)

    #1 - The Savior

    S6:E1

    As our heroes set out to stop Hyde, Emma develops a mysterious side effect, and Storybrooke becomes a haven for refugees from the Land of Untold Stories. Meanwhile, Regina and Zelena embrace their newfound sisterhood by becoming roommates, while Rumple tries to free Belle from the sleeping Curse with the help of a stranger. In flashback, Jafar confronts an afflicted Aladdin in Agrabah, and a secret about the Savior is revealed.

    Director:Eagle Egilsson
    Writers:Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis

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  2. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 2 - A Bitter Draught
    7.5/10(1120 votes)

    #2 - A Bitter Draught

    S6:E2

    When a mysterious man from the Land of Untold Stories, who has a past with the Evil Queen, arrives in Storybrooke, David and Snow work together with Regina to neutralize the threat. Belle seeks Hook's help finding a safe place to hide away from her husband, Mr. Gold. The Evil Queen continues to try to win Zelena over to her side, while Emma resumes her therapy sessions with Archie and shares her terrifying vision of the future.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Andrew Chambliss, Dana Horgan

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  3. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 3 - The Other Shoe
    7.7/10(1107 votes)

    #3 - The Other Shoe

    S6:E3

    As Storybrooke continues to welcome the new arrivals from the Land of Untold Stories, families, friends and enemies are reunited once again. When Cinderella searches for her step-family, intent on settling their unfinished business, Emma, Hook and Henry scramble to help her before it's too late. Meanwhile, Regina attempts to bribe Mr. Hyde for information about how to defeat the Evil Queen, and Snow helps Dr. Jekyll find a laboratory for his work.

    Director:Steve Pearlman
    Writers:Jane Espenson, Jerome Schwartz

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  4. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 4 - Strange Case
    7.8/10(1042 votes)

    #4 - Strange Case

    S6:E4

    The Evil Queen and Hyde continue on their quest to steal Dr. Jekyll's serum; Snow looks forward to her first day back as a school teacher; and while Emma looks forward to Hook moving in with her, Hook finds himself trying to protect Belle from Mr. Gold, who has made sure she can't leave the confines of the pirate ship.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writers:David H. Goodman, Nelson Soler

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  5. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 5 - Street Rats
    7.5/10(1046 votes)

    #5 - Street Rats

    S6:E5

    Princess Jasmine recruits Aladdin to help her recover a secret weapon capable of breaking Jafar's hold on the Sultan and saving the city from ruin. In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen tricks Hook and the Charmings and forces Emma to reveal her secret in an effort to divide the family.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis

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  6. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 6 - Dark Waters
    7.3/10(1050 votes)

    #6 - Dark Waters

    S6:E6

    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.

    Director:Rob Duncan
    Writers:Andrew Chambliss, Brigitte Hales

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  7. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 7 - Heartless
    7.8/10(1031 votes)

    #7 - Heartless

    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
    Writer:Jane Espenson

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  8. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 8 - I'll Be Your Mirror
    7.7/10(1011 votes)

    #8 - I'll Be Your Mirror

    S6:E8

    Emma and Regina formulate a plan to trap the Evil Queen in a prison of their own making, while Snow and David adjust to life without each other. Meanwhile, Zelena agrees to help Belle, and together they enlist Aladdin to steal a magical object from Mr. Gold that could protect Belle and her unborn child from him forever.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writers:Jerome Schwartz, Leah Fong

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  9. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 9 - Changelings
    7.6/10(978 votes)

    #9 - Changelings

    S6:E9

    Gold tells the Evil Queen she must kill Zelena, and the Queen makes a decision that will change her relationship with her sister forever. When Belle discovers Gold's plans for their son, she convinces Hook and Emma to help her steal squid ink that can immobilize him. Meanwhile, Jasmine finds a genie-less lamp that she hopes to use to save Agrabah.

    Director:Mairzee Almas
    Writers:David H. Goodman, Brian Ridings

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  10. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 10 - Wish You Were Here
    8.4/10(1173 votes)

    #10 - Wish You Were Here

    S6:E10

    When she learns the heroes possess a weapon capable of defeating her, the Evil Queen steals Aladdin's magic lamp from Jasmine and makes a wish that could sideline the Savior forever. Unwilling to wake Snow while Emma is missing, David works with Hook and Henry to hold the Evil Queen at bay in Storybrooke.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis

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  11. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 11 - Tougher Than the Rest
    8.0/10(1019 votes)

    #11 - Tougher Than the Rest

    S6:E11

    With Snow still asleep in Storybrooke, David and Hook race to stop Gideon before he can confront Emma. Meanwhile, Regina struggles with the realization that everyone, even Robin, is better off in the alternate world where the Evil Queen was defeated. And when Emma inspires a familiar face to help her and Regina return home, she discovers the power to change her fate.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis

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  12. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 12 - Murder Most Foul
    7.8/10(949 votes)

    #12 - Murder Most Foul

    S6:E12

    Before Hook takes the next step in his relationship with Emma, he wants to make sure David sees him as more than just a pirate. When David asks Hook to help him uncover the truth about his father's death, Hook agrees. Meanwhile, Regina works to acclimate Robin to life in Storybrooke, but soon discovers he has a dark side that makes the task much more complicated than she anticipated.

    Director:Morgan Beggs
    Writers:Jane Espenson, Jerome Schwartz

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  13. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 13 - Ill-Boding Patterns
    7.4/10(901 votes)

    #13 - Ill-Boding Patterns

    S6:E13

    When Gideon resumes his mission to kill Emma and become the Savior, Gold steps in to ensure that the use of dark magic does not poison his son. Meanwhile, Robin proves willing to ally himself with anyone offering the possibility of escape from Regina and Storybrooke. Hook gathers the courage to come clean to Emma, but not before she discovers he's been keeping a secret.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Andrew Chambliss, Dana Horgan

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  14. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 14 - Page 23
    8.0/10(965 votes)

    #14 - Page 23

    S6:E14

    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.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writers:David H. Goodman, Brigitte Hales

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  15. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 15 - A Wondrous Place
    7.4/10(895 votes)

    #15 - A Wondrous Place

    S6:E15

    When Hook finds himself trapped in another realm along with the Nautilus and her crew, he races to return to Emma before Gideon can execute the rest of his plan. In Storybrooke, Regina and Snow take Emma out to get her mind off Hook's disappearance. And in a flashback to Agrabah, Jasmine befriends Ariel, and together they set out to locate Prince Eric as the threat from Jafar intensifies.

    Director:Steve Pearlman
    Writers:Jane Espenson, Jerome Schwartz

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  16. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 16 - Mother's Little Helper
    7.8/10(891 votes)

    #16 - Mother's Little Helper

    S6:E16

    Gold and Belle convince Emma to help Gideon, explaining that together they can stop the Black Fairy. Henry experiences a disorienting shift in his powers that forces Regina to seek counsel from the previous Author. Meanwhile, in Fairy Tale Land, Hook attempts to win the assistance of an old adversary by betting his most prized possession on a game of cards. And, in a flashback, the Black Fairy tortures young Gideon in hopes of molding him into the perfect apprentice.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 17 - Awake
    8.2/10(977 votes)

    #17 - Awake

    S6:E17

    Trapped in Neverland, Hook aligns himself with Tiger Lily, hoping to find a way back to Emma. In Storybrooke, Regina works to break the sleeping curse that David and Snow are under, and Gold denies The Black Fairy, which brings the two of them to a fearsome impasse.

    Director:Sharat Raju
    Writers:Andrew Chambliss, Leah Fong

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  18. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 18 - Where Bluebirds Fly
    7.8/10(895 votes)

    #18 - Where Bluebirds Fly

    S6:E18

    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.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:David H. Goodman, Brigitte Hales

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  19. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 19 - The Black Fairy
    8.1/10(967 votes)

    #19 - The Black Fairy

    S6:E19

    After Rumple's mother learns from his fairy godmother that his destiny is prophesized, she does everything in her power to keep it from happening. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke, Rumple faces a similar delimma.

    Director:Alrick Riley
    Writers:Jerome Schwartz, Dana Horgan

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  20. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 20 - The Song in Your Heart
    8.1/10(1869 votes)

    #20 - The Song in Your Heart

    S6:E20

    In flashback, Snow and Charming make a special wish that Emma will be protected. The result of their wish has the whole kingdom bursting into song which infuriates the Evil Queen. Meanwhile in Storybrooke, the Black Fairy announces her plans to unleash another curse on the town while Emma and Hook prepare for their wedding.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:David H. Goodman, Andrew Chambliss

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  21. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 21 - The Final Battle (1)
    8.3/10(1056 votes)

    #21 - The Final Battle (1)

    S6:E21

    Henry wakes up in a strangely changed Storybrooke where Emma is a mental patient and the rest of his family has disappeared.

    Director:Steve Pearlman
    Writers:Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis

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  22. Once Upon a Time Season 6 Episode 22 - The Final Battle (2)
    8.7/10(1280 votes)

    #22 - The Final Battle (2)

    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.

    Director:Ralph Hemecker
    Writers:Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"The Savior" is the best rated episode of "Once Upon a Time" season 6. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1232 votes. Directed by Eagle Egilsson and written by Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, it aired on 9/25/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Bitter Draught".