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23 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Season 9 of the supernatural series begins with the fallout from heaven's angels descending to earth. Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) suddenly find themselves living in a world that is now inhabited by thousands of powerful, angelic beings, some of whom want them dead. The brothers then embark on a journey to reopen the gates of heaven. Meanwhile, Castiel (Misha Collins) struggles to survive without his powers and embarks on living as a human; Crowley (Mark Sheppard), the King of Hell, is kidnapped by Dean in order to find demons on earth; and Abaddon (Alaina Huffman), the Knight of Hell, reappears with plans to take over hell once and for all.
Episode 1
Tue, Oct 8, 2013 60 mins
Sam collapses as Season 9 begins and Dean sends out an emergency plea via prayer to every angel in the area to help Sam. In exchange, Dean agrees to owe that angel a favor. But his request is answered by numerous angry angels who want to kill him. Meanwhile, Castiel struggles to survive without his powers.
Episode 2
Tue, Oct 15, 2013 60 mins
Dean kidnaps Crowley in order to find the demons on earth. Meanwhile, Abaddon reappears and plans to take over hell.
Episode 3
Tue, Oct 22, 2013 60 mins
A group of angels hunts Castiel. Dean and Sam race to find their friend before the angels do. Homeless, Castiel tries to make his way through the city and comes across some unexpected surprises.
Episode 4
Tue, Oct 29, 2013 60 mins
Sam and Dean meet Dorothy from Oz and the wicked witch when they locate an ancient computer in the Men of Letters house that dislodges a hidden hex bag that in turn unleashes a magical green-webbed wall. Dorothy became trapped in the web years ago to stop the witch from finding the key that would open the gate that connected their world to Oz.
Episode 5
Tue, Nov 5, 2013 60 mins
Sam and Dean investigate two gruesome murders and realize that a German shepherd witnessed both deaths, so they use a spell that allows Dean to communicate with the dog. Unfortunately, the spell comes with unexpected side effects.
Episode 6
Tue, Nov 12, 2013 60 mins
Castiel gets a job and starts enjoying life as a human, but when he learns about some local disappearances he asks Dean to help him investigate. Meanwhile, Crowley agrees to help decipher the tablet in return for one phone call to hell.
Episode 7
Tue, Nov 19, 2013 60 mins
Dean helps an old friend with a ghost problem at a home for delinquent boys. Dean was sent there years before for stealing food. When Sam learns about Dean's past he is stunned and asks for more information, which Dean is reluctant to give.
Episode 8
Tue, Nov 26, 2013 60 mins
Sheriff Mills asks Sam and Dean to help her investigate the murders of four members of a church chastity group. Dean disappears shortly after the brothers join the group; and Sam and the sheriff team up to rescue him.
Episode 9
Tue, Dec 3, 2013 60 mins
An angel war begins and a massive number of angels are slaughtered. Sam and Dean investigate and run into Castiel who is soon captured and tortured. Meanwhile, Dean questions Ezekiel's demands and wonders if it is time to tell Sam the truth.
Episode 10
Tue, Jan 14, 2014 60 mins
Dean hunts the angel who killed Kevin and tries to separate Sam's brain from an angel's mind in order to expel Gadreel. However, the only person who knows how to do that is Crowley.
Episode 11
Tue, Jan 21, 2014 60 mins
Crowley, who wants to reclaim his place as king of hell, seeks Dean's help to find the "First Blade", the only blade that can kill Abbadon. Unfortunately, Cain, the first-born son, controls it. Meanwhile, Castiel tries to extract some grace from Sam to track Gadreel.
Episode 12
Tue, Jan 28, 2014 60 mins
Sam and Dean visit Garth in the hospital and demand to know where he has been. Garth runs away and the guys investigate why he fled and are stunned by what they uncover.
Episode 13
Tue, Feb 4, 2014 60 mins
Sam and Dean work undercover at a spa to investigate murders in which the victims were hundreds of kilos lighter after their deaths. All of the victims attended the spa for weight loss; and the brothers suspect that witches are to blame.
Episode 14
Tue, Feb 25, 2014 60 mins
Sam and Dean are shocked to discover that the Men of Letters' bunker is haunted. Their investigation leads them to a storage facility where the demons are keeping a prize possession. Meanwhile, Castiel is captured by Bartholomew.
Episode 15
Tue, Mar 4, 2014 60 mins
Sam and Dean investigate a girl's death that may be linked to a ghost. Their probe leads them to encounter Harry and Ed, two famous supernaturalists, who are also on the case.
Episode 16
Tue, Mar 18, 2014 60 mins
Sam and Dean get help from a former member of the Men of Letters to locate the First Blade, after Crowley falls off the wagon and starts injecting himself with human blood. To make matters worse, a demon betrays Crowley and tells Abaddon that the Winchesters are searching for the First Blade.
Episode 17
Tue, Mar 25, 2014 60 mins
Sam visits a town where ordinary people are turning into violent murderers. His investigation reveals that the Men of Letters came to the town in 1958. Meanwhile, Dean struggles with effects from the Mark of Cain and is tested by Crowley.
Episode 18
Tue, Apr 15, 2014 60 mins
Metatron tries to get Castiel to join forces with him. Meanwhile, Sam and Dean capture Gadreel.
Episode 19
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 60 mins
Sheriff Mills tries to save a girl from a family of vampires who are using her as bait to lure in humans they can feed on.
Episode 20
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 60 mins
Sam and Dean look into monster families that are running Chicago's underbelly, including a clan of shape-shifters and a group of werewolves. Meanwhile, they meet someone who holds a personal grudge against the creatures.
Episode 21
Tue, May 6, 2014 60 mins
Abaddon demands that Crowley help her kill Sam and Dean. When he refuses, she reveals a shocking bargaining chip to change his mind. Meanwhile, Castiel captures one of Metatron's angels, and gets Sam and Dean to help him with the interrogation.
Episode 22
Tue, May 13, 2014 60 mins
Tessa the Reaper returns and leads a conspiracy against Castiel's angel followers. Meanwhile, Dean is eager to use the First Blade when the angels are attacked, but Sam worries about the cost to his brother whenever he uses it.
Episode 23
Tue, May 20, 2014 60 mins
Season 9 ends with Dean feeling the effects of the First Blade. Meanwhile, Metatron makes his move against humanity, as Sam, Dean and Castiel try to stop him.