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Supernatural S5E1 — Sympathy for the Devil
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Supernatural•Season 5•Episode 1

Sympathy for the Devil

8.6/10 · 6,748 votesSep 10, 200943 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Sam, Dean, and Bobby must deal with the aftermath of the Devil's escape from Hell, and receive startling news from the Prophet Chuck.

Directed byRobert Singer
Written byEric Kripke
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Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki

Sam Winchester

Jensen Ackles

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Dean Winchester

Misha Collins

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Episode Summary

"Sympathy for the Devil" is episode 1 of Supernatural season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 6,748 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Robert Singer and written by Eric Kripke, it aired on September 10, 2009.

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