61(1) "Lazarus Rising[4]" 3.96 million viewers September 18, 2008[4] 3T7501
It's four months later and Dean wakes in a pine box. He's been freed from Hell. He has a joyful reunion with Sam and Bobby, but it isn't long before the three wonder what exactly pulled Dean from Hell and what it will want in return.
62(2) "Are You There God? It's Me, Dean Winchester[4]" 3.18 million viewers September 25, 2008[4] 3T5702
Sam and Dean are stunned when the spirits of Meg and Agent Henricksen appear and accuse the Winchesters of failing them. Although rattled, the brothers must pull together to save Bobby, who is too crippled with guilt to fight off the angry ghosts of the young children he couldn't save.
63(3) "In the Beginning[4]" October 2, 2008 Unknown
Dean is transported back in time and is shocked when he lands in Lawrence, Kansas. However, that shock turns to amazement after he runs into a young John Winchester and Mary who have just fallen in love. Dean isn't sure why he was sent back, so he begins to enjoy the time with his parents and newfound grandfather (guest star Mitch Pileggi), who may be hiding a secret that is key to Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean's entire predicament.
64(4) "Metamorphosis[4]" October 9, 2008 Unknown
Sam and Dean find a man called Jack, who's becoming a Rugaru, a creature which turns from human into a monster that eats human flesh. Sam believes that Jack can learn to control himself, but Dean thinks that the only thing to do is shoot him dead.[4]
65(5) "Monster Movie[4]" October 16, 2008 Unknown
Dean and Sam investigate several murders at Oktoberfest. The first victim was found with bite marks on her neck, much like a vampire would leave, while the second victim has wounds that look like a werewolf attack. After a mummy rises from his crypt, Dean determines that a shape-shifter demon is terrorizing the town as iconic monsters from the old Hollywood movies.[4]
66(6) "Yellow Fever[4]" October 23, 2008 Unknown
Sam and Dean discover a town's darkest secret as a wave of people fall prey to a paranormal sickness that induces fear, paranoia, and finally death.[4]
67(7) "It's The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester[5]" October 30, 2008 Unknown
After exorcising a demon that was meant as a job for Dean alone, Sam gets on the bad side of two fallen angels.[4]
68(8) "Wishful Thinking[6]" November 6, 2008 Unknown
A Wishing Well begins granting wishes.
69(9) "I Know What You Did Last Summer" November 13, 2008 Unknown
The boys meet a new powerful demon named Alastair. We will learn what happened to Sam in Dean's absence. Part one of a two parter.
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