S05E01Supernatural season 5 episode 1: Sympathy for the Devil
Aired 10 September 200943 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Sympathy for the Devil”
Sam, Dean, and Bobby must deal with the aftermath of the Devil's escape from Hell, and receive startling news from the Prophet Chuck.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 5.
- It runs about 43 minutes.
- Directed by Robert Singer, written by Eric Kripke.
- TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 (42 votes).
Supernatural trailer
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Robert Singer
- Writer
- Eric Kripke
- Guest stars
- Mark Pellegrino as LuciferBellamy Young as SarahMarci T. House as NurseFrank Topol as PilotKurt Fuller as ZachariahEmily Perkins as Becky RosenRachel Miner as Meg MastersJim Beaver as Bobby Singer
Credits: TMDB.
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