Episode Synopsis -

Scene 1 Lucifer takes shape before the brothers; their plane goes down (00:00:00 - 00:03:16) view scene

Over "Thunderstruck," by AC/DC, season four is recapped with gusto, leaving us with Lucifer rising right before horrified eyes of the Winchester brothers. A high-pitched sound fills the room along with too-bright light, and they cover their ears. They try to exit the room, but find themselves locked in with the forming entity. Abruptly, there's Yosemite Sam facing Satan in a cartoon, which they're watching on a plane passing over Hillchester and Ellicott City, but the plane is going down! Ter... read more Over "Thunderstruck," by AC/DC, season four is recapped with gusto, leaving us with Lucifer rising right before horrified eyes of the Winchester brothers. A high-pitched sound fills the room along with too-bright light, and they cover their ears. They try to exit the room, but find themselves locked in with the forming entity. Abruptly, there's Yosemite Sam facing Satan in a cartoon, which they're watching on a plane passing over Hillchester and Ellicott City, but the plane is going down! Terrified, they grab for their masks, and we see Dean's scared eyes over his oxygen mask through the plane window. read less

Scene 2 New title (00:03:17 - 00:03:21) view scene

Red blood dropped into water, with the sound of a heart beating in the background.

Scene 3 Bad news on the radio; must find Castiel (00:03:22 - 00:04:25) view scene

Next second, they're in the Impala, driving in the dark, hearing on the radio about a plane crash, hurricanes, a convent being a target for terrorists, tremors, and swine flu. Dean asks Sam to turn the radio off, but doesn't want to discuss Sam's saying he's sorry again. How did they end up on soul plane? Angels? They need to find Cas, decides Dean.

Scene 4 Dean learns Castiel's sad fate; he refuses to play ball with Zack (00:04:26 - 00:08:31) view scene

Chuck's house looks like a blood bomb went off, guts strewn all over. The writer comes out of hiding and whacks Sam with plunger; Sam complains his head hurts. Chuck is glad to see Sam is OK, because the last vision he had of him, he'd gone Vader and his eyes were black. "Your eyes were black?" queries Dean. "I didn't know," says Sam defensively. Chuck reports Cas is dead, thanks to the archangels, he exploded like a water balloon of chunky soup. To Chuck's dismay, he finds a molar in his ... read more Chuck's house looks like a blood bomb went off, guts strewn all over. The writer comes out of hiding and whacks Sam with plunger; Sam complains his head hurts. Chuck is glad to see Sam is OK, because the last vision he had of him, he'd gone Vader and his eyes were black. "Your eyes were black?" queries Dean. "I didn't know," says Sam defensively. Chuck reports Cas is dead, thanks to the archangels, he exploded like a water balloon of chunky soup. To Chuck's dismay, he finds a molar in his hair. Dean is especially upset because that stupid bastard was trying to help them. Chuck feels the angels coming, and sure enough, Zachariah arrives with two minions flanking him. Dean calls him an asshat and accuses him of jump-staring Judgment Day. Zack wants Dean to come with them, they ALL started this, let's move on--it's apocalypse now. Dean doesn't trust him: "Cram it with walnuts, ugly!" Zack says they must strike NOW against Lucifer, who's very powerful--before he finds his meatsuit. When he does, it's going to be Four Horsemen, red oceans, fiery skies, the greatest hits. Dean assures this douche he wants nothing from him. Zack gets mad at Dean's rebellious attitude, then notices Dean is bleeding. "A little insurance policy in case you dicks showed up," says Dean. He flips over a wall on which he's written, in blood, the sigils Cas showed him to banish angels. "I learned that from our friend Cas,"says Dean. "This sucks ass," says Chuck. read less

Scene 5 Sam keeps hitting a sore spot; the Winchesters have a plan (00:08:32 - 00:10:41) view scene

Regent Inn - Sam joins Dean at their hotel and tosses him a hex bag he learned to make from Ruby. Dean asks if he's jonesing for bitch-blood. Sam assures him whoever put him on that plane cleaned him right up, he's fine--no shakes or fever. Supernatural methadone, says Dean. When Sam tries again to apologize, Dean becomes angry, demanding, "Why do you keep bringing it up?" We made a mess, we'll clean it up--we'll proceed as if this is any other case--we have to find the devil.

Scene 6 Nick has some supernatural experiences (00:10:42 - 00:12:40) view scene

Pike Creek, Delaware - A man arrives at his home, where wind blows as if in a hurricane, causing his gate to blow back and forth way too much and in a too-scary way. The same man, awakens in his bed to find his hands covered with blood. Lifting up his bedclothes, he sees his entire body is soaked with blood, too, but when he looks again, everything is clean. "Keep it together, man," he urges himself, and returns to bed. He rolls over and a woman with a scratched, bloody face says, "It's you... read more Pike Creek, Delaware - A man arrives at his home, where wind blows as if in a hurricane, causing his gate to blow back and forth way too much and in a too-scary way. The same man, awakens in his bed to find his hands covered with blood. Lifting up his bedclothes, he sees his entire body is soaked with blood, too, but when he looks again, everything is clean. "Keep it together, man," he urges himself, and returns to bed. He rolls over and a woman with a scratched, bloody face says, "It's you, Nick, "you're special--you're chosen." Then she, too, is gone. read less

Scene 7 Meet Becky, Chuck's #1 fan (00:12:41 - 00:14:18) view scene

A passionate young woman, Becky, is at her computer, writing of Sam caressing Dean's clavicle. When Chuck contacts her, she goes into spasms of delirious pleasure; she's sent him letters and marzipan! She's his #1 fan and apparently a huge fan of Sam's, too. He's being watched and needs her to do him a favor--get a message to Sam and Dean. Disappointed, she says she knows they are only book characters, not real. They ARE real, he reveals. "I KNEW IT!" she squeals, ecstatic.

Scene 8 Becky can't keep her hands off Sam (00:12:42 - 00:15:59) view scene

Hotel room - On TV, a newscaster asks, "How would you then explain an earthquake, a hurricane and several tornadoes, all around the globe?" Sam answers Becky's knock at the door. "Sam, is it really you?" she cries. She immediately touches his chest. "And you're so firm!" "Do I know you?" he asks, uncomfortable. "No, but I know you," she bubbles. "You're Sam Winchester, and. . .she glances at Dean. "Not what I pictured. "I know all about you guys, and I've even written a few. . . She make... read more Hotel room - On TV, a newscaster asks, "How would you then explain an earthquake, a hurricane and several tornadoes, all around the globe?" Sam answers Becky's knock at the door. "Sam, is it really you?" she cries. She immediately touches his chest. "And you're so firm!" "Do I know you?" he asks, uncomfortable. "No, but I know you," she bubbles. "You're Sam Winchester, and. . .she glances at Dean. "Not what I pictured. "I know all about you guys, and I've even written a few. . . She makes an orgasmic sound. "Mr. Edlund had a vision (angels!--nice changeup to the mythology, by the way, the demon stuff was getting old), the Michael sword is on earth in a castle on a hill made of 42 dogs. It doesn't make sense, but I memorized every word. . .for you." She's got her hand on Sam again, gazing worshipfully into his eyes. "Becky, can you quit touchin' me?" asks Sam. "No," she replies, making that orgasmic sound again. read less

Scene 9 Bobby comes to help; Sam confesses he did it (00:16:00 - 00:19:30) view scene

Bobby joins the boys in their hotel room, assuring them he wasn't followed by angels, demons or Sam's new superfan. He hugs them both, glad to see them, and teasingly calls Sam Romeo. They discuss the Sword of Michael--could this be the real deal? Bobby shows them a picture in a book, and Dean remarks that it looks like Cate Blanchett. Michael booted Lucifer's ass to the pavement, says Bobby, with that sword--and he points to it in the book. Bobby suggests they divvy up and start reading, t... read more Bobby joins the boys in their hotel room, assuring them he wasn't followed by angels, demons or Sam's new superfan. He hugs them both, glad to see them, and teasingly calls Sam Romeo. They discuss the Sword of Michael--could this be the real deal? Bobby shows them a picture in a book, and Dean remarks that it looks like Cate Blanchett. Michael booted Lucifer's ass to the pavement, says Bobby, with that sword--and he points to it in the book. Bobby suggests they divvy up and start reading, try to make sense of Chuck's nonsense. Although Dean tries to stop him, Sam confesses that HE, not Lilith, broke the final seal and set Lucifer free. Bobby is rip-roaring angry, calls him reckless, arrogant and selfish. There is no forgiving this--if they pull this off, he wants Sam to forget his number. Sam decides to read some of the lore books in a church nearby. Bobby agrees. Sam leaves, clearly depressed. read less

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Scene 16 Meg has returned to party; The Winchesters are beaten, not bested (00:19:32 - 00:23:52) view scene

Bobby holds Dean in a firm grip. A woman and male demon enter. She taunts Dean about being dim and dumb, yet so VIP, he raised the devil? If she'd known that, she'd have ripped his pretty face off ages ago. He guesses she's Ruby first, then Meg, and he's right on the latter. She takes the demon-killing knife from the nightstand. and says that with their Father is back, they're dreaming for the first time since they were human,;they really owe Sam a fruit basket, but every single demon wants a... read more Bobby holds Dean in a firm grip. A woman and male demon enter. She taunts Dean about being dim and dumb, yet so VIP, he raised the devil? If she'd known that, she'd have ripped his pretty face off ages ago. He guesses she's Ruby first, then Meg, and he's right on the latter. She takes the demon-killing knife from the nightstand. and says that with their Father is back, they're dreaming for the first time since they were human,;they really owe Sam a fruit basket, but every single demon wants a piece of Dean. She gives him a sloppy French kiss. What is that, peanut butter? he asks. Handing the knife to Bobby, she explains that his surrogate Daddy is still awake, screaming in there, so she's going to let him kill Dean. Bobby presses the knife to Dean's throat, but as Bobby draws the knife back to kill Dean, the latter calls to the man battling with the demon in Bobby's body. Bobby ends up shoving the knife into his own belly instead, killing the demon inside. Dean goes after Meg and her companion demon. Sam enters, surveys the scene and joins in, but Meg not only seems stronger than he is, she taunts him about how difficult it is without his super-powers. Dean gets hold of the demon-killing knife and stabs the male demon, but Meg escapes her meat suit before he can do the same to her. Her host body falls to the floor. read less

Scene 10 Nick cries over a lost child (00:19:32 - 00:25:51) view scene

Pike Creek, DE - Nick sadly packs up baby toys, clothes and stuffed animals in a box. The baby swing begins to play music and sway back and forth by itself. He stops the swinging, but then he hears a baby crying. He wildly pushes aside everything in the box; at the bottom is a monitor, which is lighting up, emitting the sound of a baby crying. He checks the crib, but it's empty. To his horror, blood begins to drip from the crib onto the floor. "No!" he cries, kneeling, his hands over his ... read more Pike Creek, DE - Nick sadly packs up baby toys, clothes and stuffed animals in a box. The baby swing begins to play music and sway back and forth by itself. He stops the swinging, but then he hears a baby crying. He wildly pushes aside everything in the box; at the bottom is a monitor, which is lighting up, emitting the sound of a baby crying. He checks the crib, but it's empty. To his horror, blood begins to drip from the crib onto the floor. "No!" he cries, kneeling, his hands over his face. He looks up, but the blood is gone, only pristine white blankets there now. Nick, still kneeling, weeps. read less

Scene 11 Dean finds out his true role in all this mess (00:25:52 - 00:27:42) view scene

The brothers rush Bobby to the hospital. Sam wants to stay with him, and a nurse insists they have questions to answer, but Dean says they must go find the sword of Michael before the demons do. They hustle off in the Impala to the Castle storage locker, where they find dead bodies lying in a Devil's Trap on the floor. Inside, they find Zachariah. "Oh, thank God, the angels are here," says Dean sarcastically. After some beating around the bush, Zachariah reveals, "It's YOU, Chucklehead! Yo... read more The brothers rush Bobby to the hospital. Sam wants to stay with him, and a nurse insists they have questions to answer, but Dean says they must go find the sword of Michael before the demons do. They hustle off in the Impala to the Castle storage locker, where they find dead bodies lying in a Devil's Trap on the floor. Inside, they find Zachariah. "Oh, thank God, the angels are here," says Dean sarcastically. After some beating around the bush, Zachariah reveals, "It's YOU, Chucklehead! You're the Michael sword." read less

Scene 12 Zachariah is really an SOB; Castiel returns to help out (00:27:43 - 00:32:49) view scene

You thought you could kill Lucifer, you simpering wad of insecurity and self-loathing? demands Zack. You're just a human, Dean, and not much of one. You're Michael's weapon, or rather his receptacle--because you're chosen! It's a great honor, Dean" "Life as an angel condom," says Dean, "that's real fun! I think I'll pass!" (LMAO!) Irritated by all Dean's jokes, Zack points his finger at Sam and breaks both his legs, promising to do worse if Dean keeps mouthing off. Zach is done screwing ... read more You thought you could kill Lucifer, you simpering wad of insecurity and self-loathing? demands Zack. You're just a human, Dean, and not much of one. You're Michael's weapon, or rather his receptacle--because you're chosen! It's a great honor, Dean" "Life as an angel condom," says Dean, "that's real fun! I think I'll pass!" (LMAO!) Irritated by all Dean's jokes, Zack points his finger at Sam and breaks both his legs, promising to do worse if Dean keeps mouthing off. Zach is done screwing around; they need their general! Michael is going to take his vessel and lead the final charge against the adversary--do you understand me? Dean wants to know how many humans die in the crossfire--millions? If Lucifer goes unchecked, warns Zack, ALL of them; he'll roast the planet alive. You need my consent, realizes Dean--Michael needs my say-so to ride around in my skin. That's right, says Zack, and there's no other way--Michael must battle and defeat the serpent. "Eat me," invites Dean, "the answer is no!" Zack threatens to paralyze Bobby, then gives Dean stage 4 stomach cancer that has him spitting up blood. Zack removes Sam's lungs, leaving him gasping, and asks, "Are we having fun yet?" "You're going to say yes, Dean," promises Zack, cupping Dean's chin in his hand. "Just kill us," gasps Dean. "Kill you?" says Zach. "Oh, no, I'm just getting started. The room fills with a bright white light. One of Zack's minion angels suddenly has a red hole in his throat. Castiel fights and overcomes the other, killing him by plunging a dagger-like knife through his throat. Cas, speaking with an authority we've never heard from him before, has no idea how he's alive anymore than he knows how Sam and Dean ended up on that airplane. If the angels didn't do it, then who? The possibilities scare Zack, a lot. "Now put these boys back together and GO!" orders Castiel. "I won't ask twice!" Zach leaves, in the flutter of wings. "You two need to be more careful," says Cas. "I get that," says Dean, "your frat brothers are bigger dicks than we thought." Cas is speaking of Lucifer, who is circling his vessel, and once he takes it, those hex bags won't be enough to protect them. Cas touches their chests, carving Enochian symbols into their ribs. (ouch!) It will even hide them from Lucifer. Sam asks if Cas was really dead. Castiel responds yes, but when asked how he was resurrected, no answer is given. read less

Scene 13 Nick invites Lucifer into his vessel (00:32:50 - 00:37:03) view scene

A beautiful woman appears to Nick, claiming to be Lucifer. She tells him he's special, a powerful vessel. "I need to take control of your mind and body," she explains. "It will be unpleasant for you, but it is necessary." He asks to wake up now, but she reminds him this is real. "Don't be afraid," she says, sitting on the bed beside him, "you need to invite me in." "Why the hell would I do something like that?" asks Nick. She explains that he crime was to love God too much, and for that ... read more A beautiful woman appears to Nick, claiming to be Lucifer. She tells him he's special, a powerful vessel. "I need to take control of your mind and body," she explains. "It will be unpleasant for you, but it is necessary." He asks to wake up now, but she reminds him this is real. "Don't be afraid," she says, sitting on the bed beside him, "you need to invite me in." "Why the hell would I do something like that?" asks Nick. She explains that he crime was to love God too much, and for that she was betrayed and punished, just as Nick was--how could God stand idly by and allow Nick's family to be butchered in their beds? There are only two answers--either God is sadistic or he doesn't care. Since they're both angry about it, they should find him, hold him accountable for his actions--just because he created us doesn't mean he can toy with us like playthings! "If I help you," asks Nick, "will you bring back my family?" No, she replies, but I can give you justice, peace. She assures him she doesn't lie, she doesn't need to, but she does need him to say yes. He thinks about the baby swing, the blood, and whispers, "Yes." From our view outside the house, we see the brightest light imaginable filtering through the windows, filling the night with an unholy glow as Lucifer fills his vessel. read less

Scene 14 A plan for saving the world; a confession that breaks hearts everywhere (00:37:04 - 00:41:46) view scene

A doctor tells Bobby he might not walk again, and Mr. Singer sends the medico running out in terror when threatening to kick his ass. "Screw him, you'll be fine, says Dean. "What do we do now?" asks Sam. "Save as many as we can as long as we can," says Bobby. "It's bad! Whoever wins, heaven or hell." "What if we win?" asks Dean. "We screw the angels the demons and their crap apocalypse--if they want to fight a war, they can find their own planet--this one's ours, and I say they get the hel... read more A doctor tells Bobby he might not walk again, and Mr. Singer sends the medico running out in terror when threatening to kick his ass. "Screw him, you'll be fine, says Dean. "What do we do now?" asks Sam. "Save as many as we can as long as we can," says Bobby. "It's bad! Whoever wins, heaven or hell." "What if we win?" asks Dean. "We screw the angels the demons and their crap apocalypse--if they want to fight a war, they can find their own planet--this one's ours, and I say they get the hell off it! We take 'em all on, we kill the devil, we kill Michael if we have to, but we do it our own damn selves!" Dean has no idea how, but he has a GED and a give-em-hell attitude, and he'll figure it out. Bobby and Sam exchange "That's our Dean!" looks. "You're nine kinds of crazy," says Bobby fondly. "It's been said," agrees Dean, and tells him to stay on the mend. Bobby assures Sam that what was said back there was all the demon talking, "I ain't cuttin' you out, boy." Sam thanks him. "I deserve a damn medal for this," grouses Bobby, "but you're welcome." Outside, to Sam, Dean talks differently: "We don't stand a snowball's chance in hell." "Dean," says Sam hesitantly, "is there somethin' you want to say to me?" Dean, breaking my heart: I really tried, Sammy, but I just can't keep pretending that everything's all right, because it's not and never going to be. You chose a demon over your own brother, and look what happened." Sam: "I would give anything--anything--to take it all back." Dean: "I know you would, and I know how sorry you are, I do, but man, you were the person I depended on most, and you let me down in ways I can't even. . .I'm just havin' a hard time forgivin' and forgettin' here, ya know?" Sam: "What can I do?" "Dean: "Honestly? Nothin'. I just don't think we can ever be what we were. I just don't think I can trust you." Dean gets into the Impala, leaving a forlorn Sam standing there. read less

Scene 15 Credits (00:41:47 - 00:42:03) view scene

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