Fair rating?Once Upon a Time· Season 1 · Episode 8
Desperate Souls
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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#18In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#72All-timeof 156 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.7
2012First airedJanuary 8, 2012
Guest stars
Beverley Elliottas Granny
Meghan Oryas Red Riding Hood / Ruby
Giancarlo Espositoas Magic Mirror / Genie / Sidney Glass
Dylan Schmidas Baelfire
Brad Dourifas Zoso
Ty Olssonas Hordor
Michael Phenicieas The Duke
David Avalonas Doc
Gabe Khouthas Sneezy / Mr. Clark
Conner Dwellyas Morraine
C. Ernst Harthas Burly Man
Patti Allanas Miss GingerKate Batemanas Mother
Mark Gashas FatherCrew
Michael WaxmanDirector
Jane EspensonWriter