[s4e5] Breaking Glass May 2026

It is revealed that the Snow Queen intentionally led Emma and Regina to her lair to feed off Elsa's fear and Emma's insecurities. Her ultimate goal in this episode is to recover Regina’s magic mirror , which is imbued with dark magic.

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is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the fantasy-drama series Once Upon a Time , which originally aired on October 26, 2014 . Episode Summary It is revealed that the Snow Queen intentionally

At the end of the episode, Emma and Hook discover old footage of Emma's childhood, revealing that the Snow Queen was once Emma's foster mother , a memory Emma had completely lost. Cast & Credits Emma Swan Jennifer Morrison Regina Mills Lana Parrilla Snow Queen Elizabeth Mitchell Mary Margaret Ginnifer Goodwin David Nolan Josh Dallas Will Scarlet Michael Socha "Breaking Glass" | Once Upon a Time Wiki

In Storybrooke, the tension between and Regina Mills escalates as they reluctantly team up to track down the Snow Queen (Ingrid). While Emma desperately wants to bridge the gap and prove they can be friends, Regina remains guarded, eventually telling Emma she never wants her back in her life.

Meanwhile, (Snow White) and David (Prince Charming) attempt their first "date night" since the birth of Prince Neal, but their evening is derailed when the Knave of Hearts, Will Scarlet , escapes from the town jail. Key Plot Points

The episode features flashbacks to 1998, showing a young Emma in a group home. She befriends a girl named Lily , but their bond is broken when Emma discovers Lily lied about her background.