We decided to take a look at the butt-kicking women of TV, past and present. Some have super-powers, some are cyborgs, and all are as tough as nails (and sometimes tougher).

Everyone is buzzing about the return of “Once Upon a Time” –ABC’s American fairy tale drama series that premiered back in October of 2011. Plenty of your favorite stars are making a big return to the small screen this fall! Before they start casting their enchanting spells over you and your DVR schedule, take a look back at the shows and films that brought them on the scene “once upon a time.”