| Once Upon a Time | |
|---|---|
| Season 6 | |
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| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 25, 2016 – May 14, 2017 |
| Season chronology | |
The sixth season of the American ABC fantasy-drama series Once Upon a Time was ordered on March 3, 2016.[1] It premiered on September 25, 2016, and concluded on May 14, 2017.[2] The season is the last to feature the series' main storyline, with the seventh season seeing a soft reboot.[3] Due to this, original cast members Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas and Jared S. Gilmore, as well as long-time cast members Emilie de Ravin and Rebecca Mader, all departed as series regulars after the season;[4][5][6] all would make at least one appearance the following season.
Existing fictional characters introduced to the series during the season include Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, the Count of Monte Cristo, Captain Nemo, Lady Tremaine, Beowulf, Tiger Lily and the Tin Man. The season also reintroduced Jafar and Dr. Arthur Lydgate, both of whom previously appeared in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (March 3, 2016). "Once Upon a Time Renewed for Season 6". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (June 28, 2016). "ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 10, 2017). "'Once Upon A Time': Current Narrative To Wrap At End Of Season 6; Will There Be Season 7?". Deadline. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2017). "Jennifer Morrison On Why She Is Leaving 'Once Upon a Time', Emma's Final Battle & What's Next". Deadline. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (May 11, 2017). "Once Upon a Time: Rebecca Mader exiting after season 6". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (May 12, 2017). "Once Upon a Time: Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin and Jared Gilmore exit". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 12, 2017.