Supernatural season 9, episode 17, “Mother’s Little Helper,” airs tonight, featuring a look back at the Men of Letters in 1958.
The Road So Far
The Winchester brothers remain at odds. However, after Crowley went on a human blood bender, they were forced to intervene. The king of Hell pointed them to a still living member of the Men of Letters who had The First Blade — the only weapon capable of killing a knight of Hell.
Dean found the combination of The First Blade and the Mark of Cain overwhelming, and only Sam was able to break through the blade-induced bloodlust. Crowley then stole The First Blade and told them he would only give it up when they were ready to kill Abaddon.
Meanwhile, Castiel refused Bartholomew’s offer to work together to find Metatron and return the angels to Heaven. After being forced to kill Bartholomew, he was later faced by a number of angels asking to follow him.
Catch up on Supernatural season 9 with our recap of the last episode, “Blade Runners.”
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‘Supernatural’ season 9, episode 17, ‘Mother’s Little Helper,’ synopsis
If that promo has whet your appetite, make sure to read the official synopsis for the seventeenth episode of the season:
MISHA COLLINS MAKES HIS DIRECTING DEBUT — Dean (Jensen Ackles) struggles with the after effects of the Mark of Cain. Meanwhile, Sam (Jared Padalecki) hears about a case where straight-laced people are turning into violent murderers. Sam suspects possession and suggests to Dean that they investigate, but Dean tells him to go without him. While interviewing the local townsfolk, Sam meets an elderly woman named Julia (guest star Jenny O’Hara), who tells him the Men of Letters came to town in 1958. Josie tells Sam the story of a young man named Henry Winchester (guest star Gil McKinney) and his female companion, Josie Sands (guest star Alaina Huffman). While Sam is away, Crowley (Mark Sheppard) tests Dean. Misha Collins directed the episode written by Adam Glass (#917).
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Watch ‘Supernatural’ season 9 online
If you’re unable to catch Supernatural season 9, episode 17, “Mother’s Little Helper,” live tonight, you’re not out of luck. If you want to watch online, The CW posts new episodes of the show to its site the day after they air.
You can also find new episodes within 24 hours on iTunes and Amazon. The last five episodes to air on The CW are available eight days after broadcast on Hulu as well.
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