Episode 11: Appointment In Samarra Guide

: Played by horror legend Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), he is an old friend of John Winchester who helps Dean "die" temporarily to meet Death.

: Sam does not want his soul back because of the trauma it suffered in Hell. He attempts a "soul-proofing" ritual provided by Balthazar that requires the "blood of the father." Since John Winchester is dead, Sam targets Bobby Singer.

: Sebastian Roché assists Sam in his attempt to remain soulless. Episode 11: Appointment in Samarra

: Despite Dean failing the 24-hour test, Death retrieves Sam's soul anyway, noting that he wants the Winchesters to continue investigating "souls" and Purgatory. He places a "mental wall" in Sam's mind to block the memories of Hell. Key Characters & Guest Stars

In the TV series Supernatural , " Appointment in Samarra " is the . It is a pivotal episode where Dean makes a bargain with Death to retrieve Sam's missing soul. Episode Summary : Played by horror legend Robert Englund (Freddy

: Dean fails the challenge after sparing a young girl's life, which causes a ripple effect of unintended deaths. This teaches him that the natural order cannot be subverted without consequences.

: Dean strikes a bargain with Death (Julian Richings). If Dean can act as "Death" for 24 hours without removing his ring, Death will retrieve Sam's soul from Lucifer’s Cage. : Sebastian Roché assists Sam in his attempt

: Julian Richings returns in his iconic role as the Horseman.