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Supernatural S12E4 — American Nightmare
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Supernatural•Season 12•Episode 4

American Nightmare

8.0/10 · 3,743 votesNov 3, 201643 min

Ranked #13 of 23 in Season 12•−0.1 vs season avg

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Sam and Dean investigate a case that leads them to a devout religious family that lives off the grid. The brothers realize that the parents are hiding a huge secret that could destroy them all. Meanwhile, Dean struggles to accept Mary’s latest decision.

Directed byJohn F. Showalter
Written byDavy Perez
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Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki

Sam Winchester

Jensen Ackles

Jensen Ackles

Dean Winchester

Misha Collins

Misha Collins

Castiel

Mark Sheppard

Mark Sheppard

Crowley

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Davy Perez

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John F. Showalter

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Zachary W. Sowinski

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Episode Summary

"American Nightmare" is episode 4 of Supernatural season 12. It scored 8.0/10 from 3,743 votes, ranking #13 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by John F. Showalter and written by Davy Perez, it aired on November 3, 2016.

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