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`` The Return '' is the 19th episode of the American fairy tale / drama television series Once Upon a Time , which aired in the United States on ABC on April 22 , 2012 .. Once Upon a Time. Once Upon a Time ( TV series ). ABC. American Broadcasting Company. It was written by Jane Espenson , while Paul Edwards served as the director .. Jane Espenson. Jane Espenson. Paul Edwards. Paul A. Edwards. The series takes place in the fictional seaside town of Storybrooke , Maine , in which the residents are actually characters from various fairy tales that were transported to the `` real world '' town by a powerful curse .. As Mr. Gold attempts to uncover August Booth 's true identity , Emma Swan confronts Regina Mills about her involvement in Kathryn Nolan 's disappearance and David attempts to reconcile with Mary Margaret .. Emma Swan. Emma Swan. Meanwhile , Rumpelstiltskin 's backstory continues to be revealed along with his attempt to transform back into a human and resume living a normal life with his son .