NGTV Guide: Sunday, October 23

Once Upon a Time – 8/7c ABC – SERIES PREMIERE
“Pilot” – And they lived happily ever after…or so everyone was led to believe. Emma Swan knows how to take care of herself. She’s a 28-year-old bail bondsperson who’s been on her own ever since she was abandoned as a baby. But when Henry — the son she gave up years ago — finds her, everything changes. Henry is now 10 years old and in desperate need of Emma’s help. He believes that Emma actually comes from an alternate world and is Snow White and Prince Charming’s missing daughter. According to his book of fairytales, they sent her away to protect her from the Evil Queen’s curse, which trapped the characters of fairytale world forever, frozen in time, and brought them into our modern world.

Boardwalk Empire – 9/8c HBO
“Gimcrack & Bunkum” – After introducing a surprise speaker at a Memorial Day event, Nucky senses his opposition starting to crumble just as his election-fraud case is about to fall into federal jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Richard has a soul-searching experience in the woods before going back to work with Jimmy, who clashes with Atlantic City’s ruling class; and Eli’s bridge-burning lands him in a desperate situation.

The Good Wife – 9/8c CBS
“Colin Sweeney Agonistes” – When Alicia’s key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter’s behalf.

Pan Am – 10/9c ABC
“One Coin in a Fountain” – The Pan Am crew rolls the dice in more ways than one in glamorous Monte Carlo: Kate and Maggie square off for the attentions of a handsome passenger (guest star Goran Visnjic), but things get more complicated when Kate learns the sexy stranger is involved in her next covert mission; and Dean gambles with his career when an attractive, wealthy woman (guest star Erin Cummings) on the flight tempts him — and he later discovers who her flying companion is.

Against the Wall – 10/9c Lifetime
“Second Chances” – Abby and Lina investigate allegations of dangerous hazing at a Chicago police-recruitment academy. Meanwhile, Sheila hires reformed convicts to work at her bakery, but her decision worries Don.

Against the Wall – 11/10c – SEASON FINALE
“We Protect Our Own” – The wife of Don’s former partner is shot and the husband is the chief suspect. Meanwhile, Lina worries that her relationship with Abby will change after her baby is born.