Season 2

This article contains episode summaries for the second season of Once Upon a Time.

Season Summary
In the U.S., original episodes of season two started airing on Sunday, September 30, 2012. The season is expected to conclude on Sunday, May 12, 2013. A special recap episode aired before the season premiere.

Cast
For a breakdown of the characters' appearances, check here.

Starring
1 Also played the role of Prince James in 2.13. 2 Series regular from 2.14 onwards; guest starred in 9 episodes prior to that.
 * Ginnifer Goodwin - Mary Margaret Blanchard/Snow White (17/18)
 * Jennifer Morrison - Emma Swan (17/18)
 * Lana Parrilla - Regina Mills/Queen Regina (16/18)
 * Josh Dallas - David Nolan/Prince Charming (18/18) 1
 * Emilie de Ravin - Belle (11/18)
 * Colin O'Donoghue - Captain Hook (11/18) 2
 * Jared S. Gilmore - Henry Mills (18/18)
 * Meghan Ory - Ruby/Red Riding Hood (12/18)
 * and Robert Carlyle - Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin (15/18)

Recurring Guest Stars
1 Also featured in archive footage in 2.05, accounting for 11 appearances. 2 Not credited. 3 Also featured in archive footage in 2.14, accounting for 3 appearances.
 * Barbara Hershey - Cora (10/18) 1
 * Lee Arenberg - Leroy/Grumpy (9/18)
 * Sarah Bolger - Aurora (8/18)
 * Jamie Chung - Mulan (8/18)
 * Michael Coleman - Happy (8/18)
 * Faustino Di Bauda - Walter/Sleepy (8/18)
 * Beverley Elliott - Granny (8/18)
 * David-Paul Grove - Doc (8/18)
 * Jeffrey Kaiser - Dopey (8/18)
 * Mig Macario - Bashful (8/18)
 * Michael Raymond-James - Neal Cassidy/Baelfire (7/18)
 * Keegan Connor Tracy - Mother Superior/Blue Fairy (7/18)
 * Raphael Sbarge - Archie Hopper/Jiminy Cricket (6/18)
 * Ethan Embry - Greg Mendell (5/18)
 * Tony Amendola - Marco/Geppetto (4/18)
 * David Anders - Dr. Whale/Dr. Viktor Frankenstein (4/18)
 * Cinder - Pongo (3/18) 2
 * Alan Dale - Albert Spencer/King George (3/18)
 * Gabe Khouth - Tom Clark/Sneezy (3/18)
 * Sebastian Stan - Jefferson (3/18)
 * Eion Bailey - August W. Booth/Pinocchio (2/18) 3
 * Jarod Joseph - Billy/Gus (2/18)
 * Tony Perez - Henry (2/18)

Gallery
Gallery of photographic posters released to promote the season.