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.
Milt and the Battle Creek P.D. work overtime to locate and rescue Russ after he’s taken hostage by an escaped convict.
Holt worries Jake is being set up to fail when Wuntch green lights his dream assignment, and Terry hosts a field trip for a magnet school.
Harvey becomes convinced that he's a rebel… even though he has no idea what being a rebel means.
The team discovers two bodies at a surgical clinic; Angie is afraid someone's following her.
Countess Marburg arrives in Salem and threatens Mary's stronghold on the city.
Don has trouble sleeping. Pete is blindsided by a difficult friend. Facing a new challenge, Henry arranges a family reunion.
Selina and her staff scramble to avert a major internal crisis; Amy is angry with a new advisor.
The bakers take on a special treat, transforming coffee and cream into a delectable dessert; whipping up a festive mom-worthy brunch.
Megan loses her teeth in a bicycle accident and can't find them, becoming convinced someone has stolen them.
The cooks compete in an emotional Mystery Box and a strategic Elimination Challenge.
As Natsu battles the formidable winged cyclops monster, Gray enacts his plan to melt the mountain of ice encasing the Eternal Flame... but does he end up extinguishing that along with it? Plus: the identity of the familiar voice that called out to Natsu, bringing him to the frozen Eternal Flame!
Despite being instrumental in their victory, Tsumugi is severely damaged defending Sidonia. Izana, also critically injured, makes a bold decision.
Soma is drawn to Donmono Research Society, one of the academy's many cooking clubs, and takes Megumi with him to check it out. But they only find the club leader, Konishi, who's distraught over his club's imminent demise at the hands of Erina.
When Sticks insists on being the one to teach Amy survival skills, Sonic and Knuckles challenge them to a race through the jungle.
A man begs police to shoot him; an intoxicated woman is arrested for domestic assault; officers deal with a dysfunctional family.
When a desperate couple fears for their grandson's safety, Steve and Amy are called to Independence, OR, to investigate. While Steve discovers multiple tragedies surrounding the property, Amy encounters spirits capable of changing their appearance.
The transformation of the 1966 Garrison Colonial is reviewed. Included: the technology built into the new kitchen; the customization of the spaces over the garage; and the updates made to the older parts of the house.
Reese Witherspoon makes her second appearance as host alongside musical guest Florence + the Machine. Sketches include 2016 Republicans Cold Open, Mother's Day Apologies Monologue with Reese Witherspoon, Picture Perfect, High School Theatre Show and Whiskers R' We Spring Cat Giveaway.