The Librarians... and the Fables of Doom

If it helps, that abnormally large wolf was not good.

The Librarians are called to a small town where the third and largest of three vehicles crossing a bridge has been attacked by a troll. It soon becomes apparent that town is under a spell which is causing fairy tales to displace reality. As they investigate, they become aware that whatever it is is beginning to affect them too, with Eve becoming a princess, Stone the huntsman, and Cassandra for some reason Prince Charming. Soon the effect is everywhere, and with the whole town against them only the one character immune to harm can save them; the reckless, roguish Jack.

Rene Auberjonois guest stars as a small 'l' librarian.

Once more, The Librarians scores over other, higher budget shows in terms of pure fun. The characters' transformations, and their reactions to them, are hilarious, from Jacob spontaneously manifesting a falconer's glove and owl (Baird: "You've got bird on you.") to Ezekiel's gleeful acceptance of his preternatural luck. Baird's frustration with going from the team's protector to a helpless damsel is especially effective (Baird: "Why am I in heels?") The episode also represents an interesting twist in the Jacob and Cassandra double act, with the implications of her role as an initially bashful Prince Charming potentially foxing the earlier shippy overtones.

Perhaps it's the fairy tale content, but this is one of my favourite episodes of the series to date.