S1 E8
Status
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Network
ABC (US)
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Season 1  "Desperate Souls"  1x8

Aired 12 years ago - Jan 08, 2012

Regina and Mr. Gold play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs for a coveted Storybrooke public office against Sidney. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Rumplestiltskin tries to track down the ultimate power source in order to help his son avert the horrors of a meaningless war.

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Recap of Once Upon a Time (2011) Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 2
You enjoy these with your boy.
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After due reflection, Sidney Glass.
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Ms. Swan, you're fired.
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Never heard you so passionate about it before.
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Well... me.
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Waken up, son. Come on, waken up, son.
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When's your birthday?
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What do I want?
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This man has put the needs of Storybrooke above his own
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I'll guess we'll learn a little something
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Is which corner to hide in.
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would work for a useless fool like the Duke of the Frontlands?
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I'd be terrified.
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the needle,
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Never underestimate someone who's acting for their child.
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I did nothing wrong.
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I could turn it towards good.
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I had no choice, son.
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Made of wood.
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The firemen are here.
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They saw it. Well--
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I do hope you're not gonna break my little bell.
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Were I involved.
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Yeah, me, too.
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uh, welcome, citizens of Storybrooke.
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That is why.
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I need you to go home and wait for me there.
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I summon thee.
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No, they can't take him.
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I know how to recognize...
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and now we ask only that you listen with an open mind
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Thank you.
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to support me in this race, but I didn't know that
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expose stuff like that.
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the idea of a sheriff
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As the new Dark One.
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Do you feel safe, son?
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