Supernatural season 9, episode 12 “Sharp Teeth” will see the return of DJ Qualls’ quirky hunter, Garth, one of the Winchesters’ few remaining friends.

The Winchesters are currently separated. Dean went on a solo mission to hunt down Gadreel, though he took a detour with Crowley to find the First Blade, the only weapon that can kill a Knight of Hell. Dean took the mark of Cain from Cain himself in order to wield the First Blade against Abaddon.

Meanwhile, Castiel and Sam returned to the bunker where Castiel continued healing Sam’s lingering trial damage. Read our recap of last week’s episode, “First Born,” here.

However, it looks like the brothers will be reuniting in the January 28 episode to help an old friend.

The official synopsis for Supernatural season 9, episode 12 “Sharp Teeth” reads:

GARTH RETURNS — After finding out that Garth (guest star DJ Qualls) is in the hospital, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) go to check on him. Still carrying the guilt over Kevin, Dean lays into Garth about disappearing and demands to know where he’s been. Garth makes an excuse and then hightails it away from the guys. Confused as to why Garth would run from them, Sam and Dean do some investigating and are stunned by what they find. John Showalter directed the episode written by Adam Glass (912).

Promotional stills from the episode show Dean and Garth reuniting, while it looks like Sam has gotten himself into some trouble.

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And finally, watch a promo for the episode:

Supernatural season 9, episode 12 “Sharp Teeth” airs Tuesday, January 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET on The CW.

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