| “ | Kevin: After we talked, this place went nuts. Alright, th-there was some alarm, and all the machines were freaking out, and-and the bunker just locked down and I couldn't open the door, my cellphone stopped working, I thought the world was ending! Dean: Close. The angels fell. |
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Supernatural was renewed for a ninth season by The CW on February 11, 2013. The season consists of 23 episodes and aired on Tuesdays at 9PM EST.
The season premiered on October 8, 2013 with I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here and ended on May 20, 2014 with Do You Believe In Miracles?.
Season Summary
Immediately after the fall of the angels caused by the angel Metatron, the Scribe of God, Sam falls into a coma from the effects of the trials to close the gates of Hell and almost dies. With Castiel unable to help (having lost his grace), Dean seeks the aid of another angel named Ezekiel, whose only option to save Sam from his wounds is to possess him. Dean accepts, and helps Ezekiel trick Sam into giving his consent against his knowledge. The three of them, with Kevin (and Crowley as their prisoner), work to find a means to put the angels back in Heaven and are also forced to deal with Knight of Hell, Abaddon, who is attempting to seize control of Hell in Crowley's absence and enforce her reign of Hell on earth. Also a newly human Castiel must continue to run from the thousands of angels who blame him for their setbacks including many of whom are now lead by Bartholomew and Malachi seeking to restore themselves back to Heaven under their respective leadership's. Sam and Dean (with the help of Ezekiel) deal with regular hunting cases with help from old friends such as Charlie and Jody, but over time Sam begins to notice that something isn't right with him which Dean wants to tell Sam about but Ezekiel insists that his presence must remain secret. Eventually, Metatron returns to Earth and Ezekiel is revealed to actually be the angel Gadreel, the former protector of the Garden of Eden picked by God to protect the Garden but failed by letting Lucifer into the Garden and was then punished by being locked away in Heaven's darkest dungeon. Metatron makes a deal with Gadreel to rebuild Heaven together by allowing certain angels to return which Gadreel, seeking to redeem himself accepts. Dean discovers Gadreel's deception and tries to warn Sam, but Gadreel takes full control and kills Kevin. Meanwhile, Castiel reclaims his powers by stealing the grace of another angel. Dean and Castiel team up with Crowley to expel Gadreel from Sam's body, but are forced to let the King of Hell go in exchange for his help.
Sam is furious at Dean's deception, and their relationship becomes strained as they struggle to deal with Kevin's death. While Sam is still at the Bunker and Castiel starts a mission to find Metatron on his own and stay clear of Bartholomew, who eventually finds him and tries to convince Castiel to join him, Dean then teams up with Crowley in his hunt for Abaddon to find the only weapons that can kill a Knight of Hell, the First Blade and the Mark of Cain. Both of which Dean acquires from Cain himself, the first born son of Adam and Eve, who killed his brother Abel and became the original Knight of Hell as well as the trainer and creator of the rest of the Knights, including Abaddon. Sam helps Castiel look for Gadreel, while Castiel comes face to face with Bartholomew who wants him to join his faction of followers hunting for Metatron. Castiel disagrees with Bartholomew's ruthless methods and kills him in self-defense, causing a number of angels to ask Castiel to lead them (much to his chagrin). Dean eventually finds Abaddon and kills her, but the Mark of Cain begins to affect him, bestowing him with great strength, but also a painful desire to kill. Meanwhile, Metatron continues to play God with the power of the angel tablet and starts enacting public miracles to become a deity to mankind and they begin to slaughter and praise in Metatron's name. Gadreel grows tired of Metatron's lies and defects, teaming up with Castiel to try and stop him.
In the season finale, Sam and Castiel worry about the Mark's influence on Dean, but eventually realize that he's their best shot at defeating Metatron. Castiel and Gadreel try to infiltrate Heaven to destroy the angel tablet and cut off Metatron's power, allowing Dean to kill the angel, but they are caught and put in Heaven's dungeon. Gadreel is forced to sacrifice himself as part of a spell to free Castiel. Meanwhile, Sam arrives too late to stop Metatron from stabbing Dean through the heart and his brother dies in his arms. Castiel manages to trick Metatron and take back Heaven, but chooses to spare his life and locks him in Heaven's dungeon though is dying from his draining grace. Sam tries to summon Crowley to fix Dean, but instead Crowley shows up in the bunker of his own choice where Dean's body has been placed and puts the First Blade back into his hands, which revives Dean as a demon.
Season Cast
Main Cast
- Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester (23/23), Gadreel (8/23) (episodes 1-5, 8-10), and The Wicked Witch (1/23) (episode 4)
- Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester (23/23), Gadreel (1/23) (episode 1), and The Wicked Witch (1/23) (episode 4)
- Misha Collins as Castiel (11/23) (episodes 1, 3, 6, 9-11, 14, 18, 21-23)
Recurring Cast
Special Guest Stars
- Jim Beaver as Bobby Singer (1/23) (episode 1)
- Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi as Herself (1/23) (episode 16)
Guest Stars
- Mark Sheppard as Crowley (9/23) (episodes 2, 4, 6, 10-11, 16-17, 21, 23)
- Alaina Huffman as Abaddon (6/23) (episodes 2, 6, 10-11, 17, 21)
- Curtis Armstrong as Metatron (5/23) (episodes 9-10, 18, 22-23)
- Osric Chau as Kevin Tran (4/23) (episodes 2, 6, 9, 14)
- Kim Rhodes as Jody Mills (2/23) (episodes 8, 19)
- Julian Richings as Death (1/23) (episode 1)
- Felicia Day as Charlie Bradbury (1/23) (episode 4)
- DJ Qualls as Garth Fitzgerald IV (1/23) (episode 12)
- Lauren Tom as Linda Tran (1/23) (episode 14)
- A.J. Buckley as Ed Zeddmore (1/23) (episode 15)
- Travis Wester as Harry Spangler (1/23) (episode 15)
- Gil McKinney as Henry Winchester (1/23) (episode 17)
- Richard Speight Jr. as Gabriel (1/23) (episode 18)
- Lindsey McKeon as Tessa (1/23) (episode 22)
Co-Stars
- Tahmoh Penikett as Gadreel (6/23) (episodes 1, 10, 18, 21-23) and Gadreel's Vessel (3/23) (episodes 1, 10, 23)
- Erica Carroll as Hannah (3/23) (episodes 18, 22-23)
- Adam J. Harrington as Bartholomew (2/23) (episodes 3, 14)
- Danielle Kremeniuk as Ingrid (2/23) (episodes 18, 23)
- Dylan Everett as Young Dean Winchester (1/23) (episode 7)
- Anna Galvin as Abaddon and Colette Mullen (1/23) (episode 11)
- Timothy Omundson as Cain (1/23) (episode 11)
- Sarah Smyth as Bess Fitzgerald (1/23) (episode 12)
- Briana Buckmaster as Donna Hanscum (1/23) (episode 13)
- Marco Soriano as Andre Devlin and Crowley (1/23) (episode 16)
- Katherine Ramdeen as Alex Jones (1/23) (episode 19)
Supernatural: Bloodlines
One of this season's late episodes (reportedly #20) was set to serve as a backdoor pilot for a spin-off of the show. The show planned to explore the clashing hunter and monster cultures in Chicago with all new characters. Unlike "Supernatural," the spin-off would only be set in Chicago.
In the Chicago-set episode, Carver said we'll be introduced to a show that would, if picked up by the network, "explore the clashing monster and human characters" living in the city. In fact, he said, "we'll have main characters who are both human and monsters." That will include, added Singer, "families of monsters and families of hunters." "It's much more of an ensemble than Supernatural ," Singer said.
The show's official title was to be called Supernatural: Bloodlines (previously titled Supernatural: Tribes), but the backdoor pilot was not received well.
Episode List
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I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here | Writer: Jeremy Carver | Director: John F. Showalter | 10/08/13 | #173 901 |
| FALLEN ANGELS - Dean (Jensen Ackles) is frantic after Sam (Jared Padalecki) collapses and the doctor tells Dean his brother won't make it. Desperate, Dean sends out an all points bulletin via prayer to every angel in the area, asking them to help his brother. In exchange, Dean will owe that angel a favor. Numerous angry angels race to find and kill Dean, but one, Ezekiel (guest star Tahmoh Penikett), gets to him first. Meanwhile, Sam fights for his life and must face some familiar demons to do so. Castiel (Misha Collins) struggles to survive without powers. | |||||
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Devil May Care | Writer: Andrew Dabb | Director: Guy Bee | 10/15/13 | #174 902 |
| ABADDON RISES - Dean (Jensen Ackles) shocks Sam (Jared Padalecki) by popping open the trunk of the Impala and showing him that he has kidnapped Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard). Kevin (guest star Osric Chau) freaks out when he sees the King of Hell, but Sam and Dean convince him that they need Crowley to find the demons on Earth. Meanwhile, Abaddon (guest star Alaina Huffman) re-emerges and plans to take over Hell.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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I'm No Angel | Writer: Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming | Director: Kevin Hooks | 10/22/13 | #175 903 |
| CASTIEL IS HUNTED BY THE ANGELS - Ezekiel tells Dean (Jensen Ackles) a group of angels is hunting Castiel (Misha Collins). Dean and Sam (Jared Padalecki) race to find their friend before the angels do. Meanwhile, a homeless Castiel is trying to make his way through the city and comes across some unexpected surprises. | |||||
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Slumber Party | Writer: Robbie Thompson | Director: Robert Singer | 10/29/13 | #176 904 |
| FELICIA DAY RETURNS AS CHARLIE/SAM, DEAN AND CHARLIE MEET DOROTHY FROM OZ - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) discover that the table in the Men of Letters house (the one that lit up like a Christmas Tree when the angels fell), has an ancient computer attached to it. They figure if they can get the computer on, they can track the angels. Who better to call for help than the best IT girl there is? Charlie (guest star Felicia Day). While moving the massive computer, they dislodge a hidden hexbag that unleashes a magical green-webbed wall. Sam and Dean break through it and discover the one and only Dorothy (guest star Tiio Horn) from Oz. She had trapped herself and the wicked witch (guest star Maya Massar) in the web years ago to stop the witch from finding the key that would open the gate that connected their world with Oz. With the wall broken, a massive and magical fight ensues that threatens to destroy the Men of Letters house.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Dog Dean Afternoon | Writer: Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder | Director: Tim Andrew | 11/5/13 | #177 905 |
| DOGGIE DEANLITTLE - While investigating two bizarre murders, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) realize there is an eyewitness to both gruesome deaths - a German Sheppard. Anxious to find out if they are dealing with a witch, a skinwalker or other supernatural monster, the guys look up a spell that could let Dean "communicate" with the dog. Unfortunately, the spell comes with side effects that no one saw coming.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Heaven Can't Wait | Writer: Robert Berens | Director: Rob Spera | 11/12/13 | #178 906 |
| CASTIEL GETS A JOB - Castiel (Misha Collins) gets a job at a Gas-N-Sip and actually starts to enjoy life as a human. A headline in the local newspaper about some disappearances in the area catches his eye, so he calls Dean (Jensen Ackles) to help him investigate the case. Dean knows he needs to keep Sam/Ezekiel (Jared Padalecki) away from Castiel, so he tells Sam that he and Kevin (guest star Osric Chau) need to stay and work with Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) to decipher the tablet. Crowley agrees to help Sam and Kevin but in return he wants one phone call to hell. | |||||
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Bad Boys | Writer: Adam Glass | Director: Kevin Parks | 11/19/13 | #179 907 |
| YOUNG DEAN - Dean (Jensen Ackles) gets a call from an old friend named Sonny (guest star Blake Gibbons) asking for help with a ghost. Sonny runs a home for delinquent boys, and Dean was sent there for stealing food when he was younger. Sam (Jared Padalecki) is stunned he never knew this about his brother and asks for more information, but Dean dodges his questions. Another murder occurs while Sam and Dean are at the house, so they scramble to find the culprit before anyone else dies. Meanwhile, Dean looks up an old girlfriend (guest star Erin Karpluk) and recalls his time at the house.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Rock and a Hard Place | Writer: Jenny Klein | Director: John MacCarthy | 11/26/13 | #180 908 |
| SAM AND DEAN REUNITE WITH SHERIFF MILLS - Sheriff Mills (guest star Kim Rhodes) calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help investigating multiple murders in her small town. Discovering all four victims belonged to the same church chastity group, Sam and Dean decide to infiltrate by joining the group themselves. When Dean disappears, Sam and Sheriff Mills realize whatever they are hunting has taken Dean too and team up to rescue him.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Holy Terror | Writer: Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming | Director: Thomas J. Wright | 12/03/13 | #181 909 |
| AN ANGEL WAR BEGINS - After a massive angel slaughter occurs, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) arrive at the scene to investigate and are surprised to run into Castiel (Misha Collins). While investigating, Castiel is captured and tortured. Meanwhile, Dean questions Ezekiel's demands and wonders if it might be time to tell Sam the truth. | |||||
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Road Trip | Writer: Andrew Dabb | Director: Robert Singer | 01/14/14 | #182 910 |
| DEAN'S BEST CHANCE OF SAVING SAM LIES WITH CROWLEY - Dean (Jensen Ackles) is devastated after Kevin's death and vows to find the angel that killed him, not only to free Sam (Jared Padalecki), but to seek revenge. Castiel (Misha Collins) arrives at the bunker and suggests they try to separate Sam's brain from the angel's so they can talk to Sam and have him expel Gadreel. However, there's one small problem: the only person who knows how to do that is Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard). | |||||
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First Born | Writer: Robbie Thompson | Director: John Badham | 01/21/14 | #183 911 |
| TIM OMUNDSON ("PSYCH") GUEST STARS AS CAIN - Looking to reclaim his place as King of Hell, Crowley (Mark Sheppard) asks Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help finding "The First Blade", the only blade that can kill Abbadon (guest star Alaina Huffman). Knowing he owes Crowley a favor for helping Sam (Jared Padalecki), and also wanting Abaddon dead himself, Dean reluctantly agrees and the two set off on a road trip. However, Dean and Crowley are completely unprepared when they find out who has the blade - Cain (guest star Tim Omundson), the first son. Meanwhile, Sam is back at the bunker with Castiel (Misha Collins) who notices there is some leftover grace inside Sam. If they can extract it, they can use the grace to track Gadreel. The only problem is the procedure may do permanent damage to Sam. | |||||
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Sharp Teeth | Writer: Adam Glass | Director: John F. Showalter | 01/28/14 | #184 912 |
| GARTH RETURNS - After finding out that Garth (guest star DJ Qualls) is in the hospital, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go to check on him. Still carrying the guilt over Kevin, Dean lays into Garth about disappearing and demands to know where he's been. Garth makes an excuse and then hightails it away from the guys. Confused as to why Garth would run from them, Sam and Dean do some investigating and are stunned by what they find.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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The Purge | Writer: Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder | Director: Phil Sgriccia | 02/04/14 | #185 913 |
| SAM AND DEAN GO UNDERCOVER AT A SPA - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate recent murders where the victims were hundreds of pounds lighter after their deaths. Suspecting witches, the two go undercover at a fancy day spa that all of the victims had attended for weight loss. While Sam is hired as a fitness instructor, Dean takes kitchen duty. After Dean swipes some tainted food and passes out, the guys realize someone is drugging the guests and literally sucking all of the fat out of them until they die.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Captives | Writer: Robert Berens | Director: Jerry Wanek | 02/25/14 | #186 914 |
| THE BUNKER IS HAUNTED - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) are stunned to discover the Men of Letters' bunker is haunted. Their investigation leads them to a storage facility where the demons have been keeping a prize possession. Meanwhile, Castiel (Misha Collins) is captured by Bartholomew (guest star Adam Harrington). | |||||
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Thinman | Writer: Jenny Klein | Director: Jeannot Szwarc | 03/04/14 | #187 915 |
| THE GHOSTFACERS RETURN - A teenage girl (guest star Ali Webb) is killed and the final selfie she took before the attack shows a ghostly figure in the background. Looking for something to keep them busy, Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) head to Washington to find the ghost. While the two interview the girl's mother, Betty (guest star Maria Marlow), they are surprised when she starts talking about cold spots and fritzing. When they ask her about bringing up paranormal signs, Betty replies that the "supernaturalists" who called earlier brought it up. Enter Harry (guest star Travis Wester) and Ed (guest star A.J. Buckley), the famous supernaturalists.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Blade Runners | Writer: Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming | Director: Serge Ladouceur | 03/18/14 | #188 916 |
| CROWLEY SINKS DEEPER INTO HIS ADDICTION; NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI APPEARS IN A CAMEO ROLE - Dean (Jensen Ackles) is frustrated when he can't reach Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard), who has promised to find The First Blade. When Crowley finally calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean, he tells them he fell off the wagon and has been injecting human blood and needs their help. To make matters worse, he had a demon (guest star Rebecca Marshall) helping him find blood, but she sold him out and told Abaddon that he and the Winchesters were searching for The First Blade. The brothers need to find the blade before Abaddon does, so they enlist the help of a former member of the Men of Letters (guest star Kavan Smith). Meanwhile, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi appears in a cameo role.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Mother's Little Helper | Writer: Adam Glass | Director: Misha Collins | 03/25/14 | #189 917 |
| MISHA COLLINS MAKES HIS DIRECTING DEBUT - Dean (Jensen Ackles) struggles with the after effects of the Mark of Cain. Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki) hears about a case where straight-laced people are turning into violent murderers. Sam suspects possession and suggests to Dean that they investigate, but Dean tells him to go without him. While interviewing the local townsfolk, Sam meets an elderly woman named Julia (guest star Jenny O'Hara), who tells him the Men of Letters came to town in 1958. Josie tells Sam the story of a young man named Henry Winchester (guest star Gil McKinney) and his female companion, Josie Sands (guest star Alaina Huffman). While Sam is away, Crowley (Mark Sheppard) tests Dean.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Meta Fiction | Writer: Robbie Thompson | Director: Thomas J. Wright | 04/15/14 | #190 918 |
| METATRON OFFERS CASTIEL A DEAL - Metatron (guest star Curtis Armstrong) attempts to get Castiel (Misha Collins) to join forces with him. Still furious with Metatron, Castiel refuses, which sets a surprising plan in motion. Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) capture Gadreel (guest star Tahmoh Penikett). | |||||
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Alex Annie Alexis Ann | Writer: Robert Berens | Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | 04/22/14 | #191 919 |
| SHERIFF MILLS TRIES TO SAVE A YOUNG GIRL FROM A VAMPIRE NEST - Sheriff Mills (guest star Kim Rhodes) calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) after she kills a vampire who attacked a prisoner named Annie (guest star Katherine Ramdeen). They discover Annie was kidnapped by a family of vampires who use her as bait to lure in humans they can then feed on. Sheriff Mills tries to rescue Annie from her captors, but finds out the hard way that family always comes first.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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Bloodlines | Writer: Andrew Dabb | Director: Robert Singer | 04/29/14 | #192 920 |
| SAM AND DEAN INVESTIGATE MONSTER FAMILIES IN CHICAGO - Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a case in Chicago, where they discover that various mafia-esque monster families are, unknown to humans, running the underbelly of Chicago. One is a family of shapeshifters run by Margo Lassiter (guest stars Danielle Savre), whose leadership is thrown into question when her brother David (guest star Nathaniel Buzolic) returns home. The other reigning family in town is made up of werewolves, lead by Julian Duval (guest star Sean Faris). While in Chicago, Sam and Dean meet Ennis (guest star Lucien Laviscount), a man with a personal vendetta against the monsters. The Winchesters warn Ennis about heading into the hunter lifestyle, but Ennis refuses to listen and starts down a dangerous path.
Absent: Misha Collins | |||||
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King of the Damned | Writer: Brad Buckner and Eugenie Ross-Leming | Director: P.J. Pesce | 05/06/14 | #193 921 |
| ABADDON BLACKMAILS CROWLEY - Castiel (Misha Collins) captures one of Metatron's angels (guest star Gordon Woolvet) and asks Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help with the interrogation. Dean eagerly accepts, which doesn't go unnoticed by Sam. Meanwhile, Abaddon (guest star Alaina Huffman) demands Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) help her kill Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles). When he refuses, she reveals her shocking bargaining chip. Also, Castiel sets a meeting with Gadreel (guest star Tahmoh Penikett). | |||||
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Stairway to Heaven | Writer: Andrew Dabb | Director: Guy Bee | 05/13/14 | #194 922 |
| TESSA THE REAPER RETURNS - After a massive attack on the angels, Castiel (Misha Collins) calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help. As they leave, Dean's eagerness to bring the First Blade doesn't go unnoticed by Sam who is worried about the cost to his brother whenever he uses the Blade. Meanwhile, Castiel is shocked when he learns the angel that caused the attack was one of his followers and did it in his name. Dean discovers there is a conspiracy amongst Castiel's angel followers and at the heart of it is Tessa, the Reaper. | |||||
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Do You Believe In Miracles? | Writer: Jeremy Carver | Director: Thomas J. Wright | 05/20/14 | #195 923 |
| THE SHOCKING SEASON FINALE - Dean (Jensen Ackles) feels the effects of the First Blade, and Metatron (guest star Curtis Armstrong) makes his move against humanity. Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean and Castiel (Misha Collins) face shocking consequences when taking the fight to Metatron. | |||||
Trivia
- The season had an average of 2.81 million viewers and 1.3 rating.
- The main antagonists of season nine are Metatron and Abaddon while the secondary antagonists are Gadreel and Bartholomew.
- This season marks the first appearances of Pishtaco and Rit Zien.
- This is the first season to feature a Horseman and an Archangel since Season 7.
- This is the first season to feature a Shapeshifter since Season 6.
- This is the second season to feature Castiel on DVD / Blu-ray with Season 4 being the first one.
- This is the fourth consecutive season to have a cast member direct an episode.
- Misha Collins has been promoted to main cast again this season.
- Misha Collins makes his directorial debut this season. This makes him the second cast member to direct an episode with Jensen Ackles being the first one.
- Jensen Ackles was supposed to direct an episode this season but wasn't able to due to the birth of his and Danneel's first daughter, Justice Jay Ackles.
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