[s1e20] What Is And What Should Never Be Link

Dean is initially overjoyed by this normal life, but he soon realizes the cost. Without the Winchesters as hunters, all the people they saved in the real world have died. Dean eventually decides to reject the fantasy, even as his "dream family" begs him to stay, and wakes himself up by attempting suicide within the dream. Director: Eric Kripke Writer: Raelle Tucker

Samantha Smith (Mary Winchester) and Adrianne Palicki (Jessica Moore). [S1E20] What Is And What Should Never Be

While hunting a (a genie-like creature), Dean Winchester is attacked and transported into a "wish-fulfillment" alternate reality. In this world: Mary Winchester (his mother) is alive and well. Dean is initially overjoyed by this normal life,

Michelle Borth appears as Carmen, Dean’s girlfriend in the alternate reality. Trivia & Lore Director: Eric Kripke Writer: Raelle Tucker Samantha Smith

, and Sam and Dean are estranged, barely speaking to one another.

" What Is and What Should Never Be " is a landmark episode of the series Supernatural , specifically serving as . Directed by series creator Eric Kripke in his directorial debut, it is widely considered one of the show's most emotionally profound chapters. Episode Summary