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Supernatural S2E4 — Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things
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Supernatural•Season 2•Episode 4

Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things

7.8/10 · 7,775 votesOct 19, 200642 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 2•−0.8 vs season avg

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Dean and Sam investigate the death of a young college student who died in a car accident, but whose grave is now surrounded by a circle of dead plants.

Directed byKim Manners
Written byRaelle Tucker
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Episode Summary

"Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things" is episode 4 of Supernatural season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 7,775 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Kim Manners and written by Raelle Tucker, it aired on October 19, 2006.

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