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Supernatural S8E21 — The Great Escapist
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Supernatural•Season 8•Episode 21

The Great Escapist

8.5/10 · 4,656 votesMay 1, 201343 min

Ranked #7 of 23 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

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When Sam and Dean receive a distressing video message from Kevin Tran, they set out trying to uncover the third trial. The boys make a discovery that sends them to a casino in Colorado where they find a mysterious recluse who may be able to

Directed byRobert Duncan McNeill
Written byBen Edlund
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Episode Summary

"The Great Escapist" is episode 21 of Supernatural season 8. It scored 8.5/10 from 4,656 votes, ranking #7 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill and written by Ben Edlund, it aired on May 1, 2013.

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