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Mother

S04E21·6.9·May 3, 2015·1h·ABC

Emma returns to Storybrooke to reunite Lily with Maleficent while Regina and Robin struggle to cope with the implications of Zelena's pregnancy. When Gold's health takes a turn for the worse, Isaac looks to a new ally for help procuring the magic ink he needs to re-write history. In a Fairy Tale Land flashback, Cora returns from Wonderland to beg Regina's forgiveness on the anniversary of Daniel's murder. Cora vows to help her daughter find true love, but Regina remains suspicious of her mother's intentions.

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#22In Season 4of 23 rated episodes

#94All-timeof 156 rated episodes

−0.3vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.2

2015First airedMay 3, 2015

Guest stars

Rebecca Maderas Zelena / Wicked Witch / Kelly

Sean Maguireas Robin Hood

Barbara Hersheyas Cora

Kristin Baueras Maleficent

Patrick Fischleras The Author

Wil Travalas Sheriff of Nottingham / Keith

Agnes Bruckneras Lily

Ingrid Torranceas Nurse Ratched

John Innesas Older Man

Jeremy Schuetzeas Young Man

Kylee Bushas Young Woman

Crew

Ron UnderwoodDirector

Jane EspensonWriter

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