After a year apart, Sam and Dean are reunited in the Eighth Season premiere. After escaping from Purgatory with the help of a vampire named Benny, Dean heads straight for Sam, but the reunion isn't exactly everything he imagined it would be. Although Sam drops everything to join his brother, leaving the life he had grown accustomed to enjoy turns out to be harder than he imagined. In the meantime, Benny’s help turns out to be more than what Dean bargained for. As the brothers struggle with their unexpected reunion, they make a shocking discovery that could lead them on a deeply personal mission to settle old scores. If only they could agree – is this a “family business” or isn’t it?
Cast
Jared Padalecki
Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles
Dean Winchester
Amanda Tapping
Naomi
Misha Collins
Castiel
Mark Sheppard
Crowley
Liane Balaban
Amelia Richardson
DJ Qualls
Garth Fitzgerald
Alaina Huffman
Abaddon
Osric Chau
Kevin Tran
Taylor Cole
Sarah Blake
Brit Sheridan
Kate
Lauren Tom
Linda Tran
Paul Campbell
Don Richardson
Gerard Plunkett
Plutus
Adam Rose
Aaron Bass
Cindy Busby
Jenny Klein
Madison McLaughlin
Krissy Chambers
Lissa Neptuno
Channing NGO / Demon
Sean Carey
Demon
Nina Kiri
Will's Girlfriend
Erin Lacourciere
Channing's Roommate
Melissa Dionisio
Roberta
Raphael Kepinski
Démon
Locky Nolan
Vampire
Tom Stevens
Will
Jonathan Walker
Beau
Alex Diakun
Mr. Vili
Tyler Johnston
Samandriel / Alfie
Rachel Aberle
Shelley
Harris Allan
Lyle
Wayne Charles Baker
Jerry
Kyra Zagorsky
Randa Moreno
Patty McCormack
Eleanor Holmes / Betsy
Alan Ackles
Detective Pike
Brent Chapman
Paul Hayes
Aaron Pearl
Officer Levitt
Paul Boyle
Arthur Swenson
Daniel Boileau
Chick
Anjali Jay
Dr. Kashi
Sean MacLean
Jogger
Darryl Quon
Jimmy Tong
Jesse Franchuk
Brick Holmes
Leigh Parker
Brian Wilcox
Brandon W. Jones
Michael Wheeler
David James Lewis
Professor Ludensky
Nneka Croal
Coroner
Frank Cassini
Cop
Ken Kirby
Evan
Eric Banerd
Scott Parker
Kinga Gorski
Scott Parker's Girlfriend
Athena Karkanis
Andrea Kormos
Patrick Stafford
The Old Man
Harrison MacDonald
Everett
Clayton James
Quentin
Luc Roderique
Sorento
Mike Carpenter
Vampire
Julian Bailey
Scott Lew
Chilton Crane
Mary Lew
Aaron Craven
Doug Wallace
Chris Nowland
Chester Lew
Vincent Dangerfield
Jeff Bult
Blair Penner
Lance Stanley
Lillie Claire
Librarian
Matthew Kevin Anderson
Karl Henry
Karen Kruper
Sara Alcott Brown
Doug Cameron
Matt Harvey
Nathan Dashwood
Vance Collins
Cyrina Fiallo
Delta Mendota
Rebecca Husain
Miss Hagar / Demon
Bruce Salomon
Aaron Webber
Mar Andersons
Future Prophet #1
Douglas Newell
Future Prophet #2
Juno Rinaldi
Future Prophet #3
Mike Farrell
Fred Jones
Catherine Lough Haggquist
Detective Glass
Greg Webb
Dwight Mahoney
Brian Markinson
Stan Thompson
Lisa Marie DiGiacinto
Mrs. Frieling
Andrew Zachar
Gary Frieling
Lisa Chandler
Nurse
Bryce Hodgson
Nurse's Boyfriend
Sarah Karst
Olivia Kobble
Maxine Miller
Sheila
Jon Gries
Martin Creaser
Kathleen Munroe
Elizabeth
Chad Rook
Desmond
Ken Roberts
Old Coot
Vincent Gale
Viggo
Rebecca Rifai
Weary Mom
Tony Alcantar
Chris Hinckley
Hank Harris
Gerry / Boltar the Furious
Tiffany Dupont
Gilda
Don Thompson
Sheriff Jake Miller
Haig Sutherland
Lance Jacobsen
Shaughnessy Redden
Ed Nelson
Richard Meen
Charlie's sparring partner
Larissa Albuquerque
Lady Elf
Andrea Brooks
Maria / Gholandria the Wicked
Robert Sidley
Shadow Orc in Stocks
Michael Teigen
Max Hilby / Shadow King
Theo Wiersma
Shadow Orc
George Touliatos
Larry Ganem
Katie Stuart
Comic Shop Clerk
Sharon Bell
Larry's Wife / Abaddon
Adele Noronha
Hunter
James Hutson
Hotel Manager
Duncan Ollerenshaw
David Ackers
Nels Guloien
John Winchester (young)
Byron Noble
Larry Ganem (young)
Hal Linden
Rabbi Isaac Bass
John DeSantis
The Golem
Bernhard Forcher
Eckhart
Oliver Rice
Torvald
Louis Holz
SS Soldier #1
Don Knodel
SS Soldier #2
Nicole Hombrebueno
Ariel
Ryleigh Gillespie
Shannon
Andy Thompson
Librarian
Kis Yurij
Heintz
Graem Beddoes
SS Gate Guard #1
Brad Harder
SS Gate Guard #2
Danay García
Ellie
Alisen Down
Alice Cassity
Francis X. McCarthy
Noah Cassity
Tamara Braun
Cindy Cassity
John Stewart
Carl Granville
Candice May Langlois
Margot Cassity
J. Douglas Stewart
Sheriff
Christian Campbell
James Frampton
Mishael Morgan
Portia
Curtis Caravaggio
Spencer Wallis
Serge Houde
Ed Stoltz
Sebastian Stewart
Phillippe LeChat
James Pizzinato
Drexyl
Darcey Johnson
Josh
Winson Won
Miles
Britney Katelyn Miller
Hooker
Brooke Langton
Hayley
John Reardon
Shane / Prometheus
Anna Van Hooft
Artemis
John Novak
Zeus
Ken Tremblett
Deputy Jack Spradun
Callum Seagram Airlie
Oliver
Jason Burkart
Truck Driver
Ashley Alexander
Receptionist
Henry Mah
Coroner
Jennifer Clement
Wendy Rice
Alex Rose
Crowley's Demon
Adam DiMarco
Aidan
Theresa Wong
Naomi's Assistant
Megan Danso
Josephine Barnes
Adrian Hough
Victor Rogers
Cole Vigue
Seth
Paul Belsito
Sheriff
Ava Vanderstarren
Connie
Aria DeMaris
Vampire Girl
Paul Batten
Jimmy Day
Matty Finochio
Hotel Clerk
Assaf Cohen
Ajay
Doron Bell
Crossroads Demon
Elizabeth Weinstein
Démon
James R. Baylis
Guard Demon
Moishe Teichman
Blind Male Hell Prisoner
Ellen MacNevin
Praying Hell Prisoner
Emile Bertrand
Homeless Man Demon
Lynda Boyd
Jennifer O'Brien
Leanne Adachi
Béatrice
Nicholas Ekren
Teenager
Manny Jacinto
Diego
Rhea Fedorchuk
Gertrude Middleton
Jonathan Hers
Djinn Teenager
Josh Kalender
Ion
Nelson Leis
Esper
Artin John
Demon Technician
Jenn MacLean-Angus
Kara
Aiden Longworth
Tyler
Myles McCarthy
Perry
Ingo M. Holst
Lance
Clint Andrew
Hotel Manager
Donnelly Rhodes
Father Simon
Warren Kimmel
Max Thompson
Kavandeep Hayre
Store Clerk
Annette Ducharme
Possessed Woman
Alessandro Miro
Young Simon
Diana Pavlovská
Gail
Courtney Hojenski
Nancy
Devin Pihlainen
Nathaniel
Bruce Blain
Dwight Charles
Mike Wasko
Rod
Avery Taylor
Homeless Man / Angel Spy
Adrian Neblett
Blind Victim
Michael Vairo
John
Stephanie Bennett
Shelly
Ty Olsson
Eli / Benny Lafitte
Ruth Connell
Rowena MacLeod
Felicia Day
Charlie Bradbury
Rachel Miner
Meg Masters
Graham Wardle
Tommy Collins
Kim Rhodes
Jody Mills
Curtis Armstrong
Metatron
David Franco
Mr. Morton
Episodes
We Need to Talk About Kevin
One Year Later Dean’s escaped from Purgatory, though Castiel is nowhere to be found. However, Dean isn’t alone. He’s returned with a mysterious comrade-in-arms whose reason for escape is perhaps more than Dean bargained for. Meanwhile, Sam finds himself reconciling the life he discovered while Dean was gone with Dean’s sudden reappearance. As the boys struggle with their unexpected reunion, they make a shocking discovery that could lead them on a deeply personal mission to settle old scores. If only they could agree – is this a “family business” or isn’t it?
What's Up, Tiger Mommy?
Kevin talks Sam and Dean into checking in on his mother. When they arrive, they see that Crowley has surrounded her with demons so they rescue her and take her along on their quest to find the tablet. However, they soon discover Kevin wasn’t kidding when he said his mother was a strong-willed woman after she tries to take on Crowley.
Heartache
Sam and Dean investigate a string of unusual murders where the victims were all recipients of organs from the same donor. The killer is captured, but things become even more complicated when the brothers find their killer in a trance mumbling an ancient prayer.
Bitten
Sam and Dean investigate a bizarre murder in a college town. Close on the tail of their suspect, they bust into an apartment to find two dead bodies and a laptop cued up to some disturbing video footage. The footage begins with Brian, Mike and Kate hearing about an unusual animal attack in their town and the rest of the story is revealed through their eyes. Sam and Dean become unknowing participants in a unique student film.
Blood Brother
After Benny gets brutally beat up by some vampires, he calls Dean for help. Dean abruptly packs up and tells a confused Sam that he’s taking a "personal day." Benny confesses that he’s going after his Maker so Dean offers to help, flashing back on the many times Benny helped him and Castiel in Purgatory. Meanwhile, Sam uses his solo time to reflect on the life he left behind with Amelia. However, when things go bad for Dean and Benny, Dean calls Sam for help, which makes everything very complicated.
Southern Comfort
Sam and Dean investigate a murder and find Garth is already on the case. Dean is not happy to learn that Garth has assumed Bobby’s duties, but Garth points out that both Sam and Dean have been missing for the last year and someone needed to do it. They guys discover an "avenging ghost" is responsible for the murders and they need to find the source before the killings starts again.
A Little Slice of Kevin
Sam and Dean are stunned when Castiel suddenly appears back on Earth with no memory of how he escaped from Purgatory. Meanwhile, Mrs. Tran enlists a witch to concoct a demon bomb, but the witch double crosses Mrs. Tran and turns her and Kevin over to Crowley.
Hunteri Heroici
Castiel tells Sam and Dean that he’s decided to become a hunter like them. Sam and Dean aren’t sold on the idea but agree to investigate a case Cas found where a man’s heart literally burst through his chest. The guys discover there has been more than one odd murder in the small town and all of them resemble cartoon deaths.
Citizen Fang
Sam asks a hunter named Martin to keep an eye on Benny without telling Dean. However, when Martin tells Sam there was a vampire kill and he thinks Benny is responsible, Dean defends his friend. When Martin decides to take things into his own hands, things get messy and Dean is forced to make a very hard decision.
Torn and Frayed
Naomi tells Castiel that Crowley is holding an angel captive and Castiel must rescue him before Crowley finds out their secrets. Castiel turns to Dean for help. Meanwhile, Sam meets with Amelia who asks him to make a choice: stay with her or leave and never contact her again.
LARP and the Real Girl
Sam and Dean investigate the mysterious deaths of two LARPers (Live Action Role Playing) who were playing a game entitled Moondoor. The guys are thrilled to discover the Queen of Moondoor is none other than Charlie. The three learn that a fairy has been commandeered to harm people and the only way to stop her is to find her master.
As Time Goes By
Sam and Dean are stunned when a man who claims to be Henry Winchester, their grandfather, suddenly appears in their hotel room demanding to know where he can find John Winchester. Henry has time-traveled to stop a demon named Abbadon and was looking for John’s help. Through Henry, Sam and Dean learn more about their father and the Winchester blood line.
Everybody Hates Hitler
Sam and Dean investigate the death of Rabbi Bass, who spontaneously combusted. The case becomes ever more confusing when they learn that the Rabbi was researching Nazi Necromancers. Sam and Dean are attacked by a Golem who turns out to belong to the Rabbi’s grandson, Aaron. The key to the case lies with the Golem but Aaron doesn’t know how to control him, which leaves everyone in danger.
Trial and Error
Kevin deciphers the tablet and figures out how to close the gates of Hell. He tells Sam and Dean that according to the tablet one person must face a series of three tests designed by God. The first one – kill a hellhound. Sam and Dean argue over who should complete the trials.
Man's Best Friend with Benefits
A police officer named James, who turned to witchcraft after working a case with Sam and Dean, is plagued by nightmares in which he murders innocent people. However, when the murders actually happen, Sam and Dean are called in by James’s "familiar" to help -- but the brothers aren’t sure they want to save a witch.
Remember the Titans
Sam and Dean are stumped when they investigate a possible zombie case where an amnesiac man dies and then revives himself once a day. After the guy is attacked by the goddess Artemis, Sam and Dean realize he’s not a zombie but instead a God, more specifically, Prometheus.
Goodbye, Stranger
Castiel reappears in Sam and Dean’s life and tells them Crowley has unleashed several demons into a small town. The demons are looking for Lucifer’s Crypt, which holds a valuable asset, but Castiel lies to Sam and Dean about what it is. While interrogating a demon, the three discover Crowley has been torturing Meg, who knows the exact location of the crypt. Sam and Meg fight to hold Crowley off while Dean and Castiel go in search of the crypt.
Freaks and Geeks
Sam and Dean investigate some recent vampire kills and are surprised to learn Krissy Chambers is involved. They find Krissy and learn her father was killed and she’s been taken in by a man named Victor, who has taken in a group of orphan kids to teach them how to hunt. Victor is helping the teenagers find the vampires who took their parents so they can get revenge. Sam is intrigued by Victor’s method of giving the teenagers a home life as well as a hunting life, but Dean is suspicious of Victor’s motives.
Taxi Driver
Sam and Dean respond to a call from Kevin, who is terrified after hearing Crowley's voice in his head. After hearing Kevin's news, Sam and Dean team up with a reaper named Ajay, who helps them deal with the second trial from the Tablet. Meanwhile, Dean receives a visit from Naomi and realizes he must find Benny and ask for a huge favor.
Pac-Man Fever
Concerned about the physical toll the second trial took on Sam, Dean benches his brother from hunting until he heals up. So, when geektastic hacker Charlie stumbles upon a case and finds the boys, Dean decides it's time to teach Charlie how to be a hunter-in-training. While happy to see "her highness," the boys suspect Charlie is hiding something; a secret that could get her killed.
The Great Escapist
When Sam and Dean receive a distressing video message from Kevin Tran, they set about trying to uncover the Third Trial. The boys make a discovery that sends them to a casino in Colorado, to find a mysterious recluse who may be able to fill in the holes in Kevin’s research. Meanwhile, Crowley is on a winning streak. Castiel tries to elude Naomi and the angels hunting him.
Clip Show
Sam and Dean reunite with Castiel. Digging through the Men of Letters' files, they stumble upon an undiscovered film which could be the key to the third trial. Metatron enlists Cass to mull over problems at home. Meanwhile, Crowley digs into Sam and Dean's past.
Sacrifice
With Crowley poised to undo all the good they’ve ever done as hunters, Sam and Dean find themselves cornered. But with Kevin's help, the Winchester brothers bound into one last play against The Demon King. Metatron initiates a plan with Castiel to take on Naomi and the bureaucracy of Heaven.
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