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Supernatural S7E2 — Hello, Cruel World
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Supernatural•Season 7•Episode 2

Hello, Cruel World

8.3/10 · 4,922 votesSep 30, 201142 min

Ranked #12 of 23 in Season 7•matches the season avg

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The broken wall in Sam's head causes him to have hallucinations, and he has difficulty discerning what's real and what's not. Bobby worries that Dean is beginning to stumble under the weight of fighting and keeping an eye on Sam.

Directed byGuy Norman Bee
Written byBen Edlund
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Episode Summary

"Hello, Cruel World" is episode 2 of Supernatural season 7. It scored 8.3/10 from 4,922 votes, ranking #12 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Guy Norman Bee and written by Ben Edlund, it aired on September 30, 2011.

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