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The Best Episodes Written By Adam Horowitz

Every TV Episode Written by Adam Horowitz Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 9.2/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Operation Mongoose (2)

    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

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  2. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Family Hard-ships

    S1:E8

    Ben learns an eye-opening lesson when his older brother, Sam, comes to visit and, if only for a moment, Dino finds a reason to appreciate his mom again. Meanwhile, Michael and Mia have an awkward discussion about just how far they will go with their friendship.

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  3. 8.7/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Operation Mongoose (1)

    S4:E22

    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.

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  4. 8.7/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Greatest Hits

    S3:E21

    While Jack devises a plan to do away with "The Others" once and for all, Sayid uncovers a flaw in "The Others'" system that could lead to everyone's rescue. But it requires Charlie to take on a dangerous task that may make Desmond's premonition come true. A Charlie-centric episode.

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  5. 8.6/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Everybody Loves Hugo

    S6:E12

    In order to prevent more loss of life, Hurley leads the other survivors to speak with the Man in Black. In the flash sideways, Hurley meets Libby, while Desmond continues his mission to let the Oceanic 815 passengers know of their lives on the island.

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  6. 8.5/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Going Home

    S3:E11

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

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  7. 8.5/10(15 votes)

    #7 - There's No Place Like Home

    S3:E22

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

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  8. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Home

    S1:E8

    A flashback reveals Cyrus' origin; Alice wants answers from the White Rabbit; disdain between the Red Queen and Jafar comes to a head.

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  9. 8.5/10(33 votes)

    #9 - The Variable

    S5:E14

    On the 100th episode milestone for the series, the time of reckoning has begun when Daniel Faraday comes clean regarding what he knows about the island.

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  10. 8.4/10(34 votes)

    #10 - He's Our You

    S5:E10

    Everyone on the island is at risk when one of the survivors decides to go against them and taking matters into their own hands.

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  11. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Leaving Storybrooke

    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.

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  12. 8.4/10(38 votes)

    #12 - What They Died For

    S6:E16

    Ben finally takes his revenge on Widmore after accepting the Man in Black's request for assistance. Jacob explains the purpose of the candidates, and Jack volunteers to take his place. The search for Desmond reveals that he has been rescued and the Man in Black plans to use him to destroy the island. In the flash sideways, each person ends up on their way to a concert.

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  13. 8.4/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Dr. Linus

    S6:E7

    Ilana discovers Ben killed Jacob, so she plans to kill him. Meanwhile, Jack, Hurley and a suicidal Richard visit the Black Rock. In the flash sideways, Ben, a high school teacher, tries to blackmail the school's principal.

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  14. 8.2/10(17 votes)

    #14 - A Curious Thing

    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.

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  15. 8.2/10(16 votes)

    #15 - The Snow Queen

    S4:E7

    Emma captures the Snow Queen and learns that they are more alike then she can possibly imagine. In arendelle of the past, Ingrid discovers her deadly ice powers and makes a pact with her two sisters to protect and always be there for one another – no matter what.

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  16. 8.2/10(35 votes)

    #16 - This Place Is Death

    S5:E5

    Locke shoulders the burden of ending the island's increasingly violent movements through time; Ben is stymied in his efforts to reunite the Oceanic 6 and bring them back to the island.

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  17. 8.1/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Three Minutes

    S2:E22

    A determined Michael convinces Jack and several castaways to help him rescue Walt from "The Others." With Jack away, Locke is left in charge of the hatch and must decide if he should believe Henry and not push the button, risking everyone's safety. Meanwhile, the events that happened to Michael after he left are finally revealed. Meanwhile, Charlie struggles with Eko's decision to discontinue building the church.

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  18. 8.1/10(20 votes)

    #18 - New York City Serenade

    S3:E12

    In New York, Hook tries to get Emma to remember who she really is. In the past, the Storybrooke residents return to the Enchanted Forest and are threatened by a threat like no other.

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  19. 8.1/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Heroes and Villains

    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.

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  20. 8.1/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Dark Swan

    S5:E1

    Immediately after becoming the Dark One, Emma disappears and the heroes must band together to save her, but first they have to find her, which will require the help of an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, in the Enchanted Forest, Emma struggles to resist her dark urges as she searches for Merlin in the hope that he can stop her transformation. Along the way to Camelot, she gets help from the plucky and brave warrior princess Merida, as well as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

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  21. 8.0/10(26 votes)

    #21 - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

    S1:E7

    One of the town's residents begins to remember their fairytale past, and Storybrooke mourns the loss of one of their own. Meanwhile, in the fairytale world that was, the Evil Queen attempts to find a heartless assassin to murder Snow White.

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  22. 8.0/10(21 votes)

    #22 - A Land Without Magic

    S1:E22

    Emma and Regina team together in order to find a way to save Henry's life. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Prince Charming attempts to escape from the Evil Queen's clutches in order to reunite with Snow White who, unbeknownst to him, has already taken a bite of the Queen's poison apple.

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    Director:Dean White
  23. 8.0/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Queen of Hearts

    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.

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  24. 8.0/10(21 votes)

    #24 - The Heart of the Truest Believer

    S3:E1

    Emma, Mary Margaret, David, Regina, Mr. Gold and Hook enter Neverland to search for a kidnapped Henry, they're greeted by a school of not-to-friendly mermaids who threaten to end their search before it begins; Henry finds himself on the run from the Lost Boys with another escapee from Peter Pan's encampment; and Neal, recovering from his wounds, travels through the Enchanted Forest with Mulan in an attempt to learn the fates of Emma and Henry.

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  25. 7.9/10(36 votes)

    #25 - The Economist

    S4:E3

    Locke's hostage may be the key to getting off the island, so Sayid and Kate go in search of their fellow castaway in an attempt to negotiate a peaceful deal.

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    Director:Jack Bender

Adam Horowitz Ratings Summary

"Operation Mongoose (2)" is the best rated episode written by Adam Horowitz. It scored 9.2/10 based on 13 votes. It was directed by Ralph Hemecker. It aired on 5/10/2015 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Family Hard-ships".