But if any show knows longform storytelling, its one thats been on the air for 11 seasons.
We start the hour by traveling back in time.
Thirty years ago in Ireland, some poor husband was attacked by a banshee.
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So yeah, that banshee is about as rude as she looks.
Back in present day, Sam cant sleep.
and spends the rest of his night/morning cleaning weapons and just generally brooding.
Plus, its only 15 minutes away!
As Dean tells him, they havent heard from Cas, but Cas is fine…because Cas isalwaysfine.
Well, I guess that depends on your definition of fine.
I still have no idea where Cas actually is.
Casifer tries to explain that hes their only hope when it comes to defeating the Darkness.
And then he snaps, and that angel explodes.
And dont think Dean wont bring that up later.
But first, they have to figure out who/what killed Harold.
And thats when we get this:
Sam:Turns out, Harold was stealing the other residents Viagra.
Dean:I know.
Its a real dick move.
So proud of himself.
But the Viagra leads to something else Harold stole: Jake Townsends pension checks.
Can we talk about how these two are so lucky theyre tall?
Can you imagine being a short hunter?
How would you get in and out of graves so easily?
Those things are likeSix Feet Under… Get it?
This show isnt the only one that can make pop culture references!
Okay, Ill stop.
Lets get back to the brother bonding.
As Sam digs, Dean brings up his comment from earlier.
Why does Dean get the feeling that Sam thinks their time on this earth is limited?
Long story short, seeing Lucifer again really messed Sam up.
He brought up some things Sam thought hed successfully forgotten about.
(Well, lets hope one of those things is true.)
This time, Arthur, the manager at the retirement home is the banshees victim.
And Mildred, a particularly spry resident, sees the entire thing.
Not only that, but shes more than happy to hold Deans hand and tell him all about it.
(I feel like Mildred is everySupernaturalfan, no?)
Sam speaks briefly with one of the maids whos hearing impaired but gets nothing from it.
However, even without much help, the guys quickly figure out that theyre dealing with a banshee.
Maybe you guys can get yourWalking Deadon later.
But he might not be the only one trying to stop it.
In the laundry room, Sam comes face-to-face with the maid from earlier only shes not a maid.
Shes a hunter, and furthermore, shes the baby from the start of the episode.
Translation: This banshee killed her parents, and shes out for revenge.
While Sam bonds with the women of the hour, Dean runs into Casifer at the bunker.
Personally, I think Dean shouldve realized it wasnt Cas when he wasnt wearing his jacket, but whatever.
Casifer says hes looking for a spell to draw Amara out, but its Dean who ends up spilling.
Dean tells Casifer about his connection and er, attraction to Amara.
Hes not sure he can resist it.
But for now, Deans got to get back to the case.
So now, they just have to wait for the banshee to attack and trap it.
And here is where we break down the many amazing things happening in this scene.
First, theres Mildred and Eileen using sign language to talk about the guys.
Mildred, referencing Dean:I got dibs on the other guy.
you might have the tall one.
Im not much of a mountain climber anymore.
Eileen:You sure you dont want both?
And then, when Sam says they can use Mildred as bait, Dean gets a little protective.
Dean:Hey, dont judge what you dont understand, Sammy.
Sam:No, Im not judging.
I just always had a thing for Sophia.
Dean:Yeah, I can see that.
To that, Ionly have one thought.
NEXT: Sam owes his brother an apology
Another great interaction?
Dean:Your hand is still on my knee.
Mildred:I could move it up.
MILDRED FOR THE WIN.
I love this woman!
Too bad her moment is interrupted with the banshee shows up…and is targeting Dean.
Mildred is ready to protect her man.
Then theres Mildred, who informs Dean that they wouldnt work because hes busy pining for somebody else.
Because thats probably the worst advice thats ever been given.
As the boys leave, Mildred gives us one final gem: They look even cuter walking away.
WE ARE ALL MILDRED.
Sam then tells Dean about his trip down memory lane with Lucifer.
Finally apologizing, Sam tells his brother, I shouldve looked for you when you were in purgatory.
Sam never forgave himself for that.
But Deans forgiven him.
As Dean says, Whats done is done.
All that matters now, all thats ever mattered, is that were together.
So shut up, and drink your beer, which is I love you in Winchester.
Ending the episode just as we began, the boys get in bed.
But now, its Dean who cant sleep.
Ive said it before, and Ill say it again: This is such a solid season ofSupernatural.
This episode was funny while still maintaining that heavy, dramatic undertone.
After all, with both Lucifer and Amara walking the earth, things can only be so light-hearted.
