Episode
Supernatural: American Nightmare
Overview
Sam and Dean investigate a case that leads them to a devout religious family that lives off the grid. The brothers realize that the parents are hiding a huge secret that could destroy them all. Meanwhile, Dean struggles to accept Mary’s latest decision.
Details
- Series
- Supernatural
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2016-11-03
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
American Nightmare is Episode 4 in Season 12 of Supernatural. It aired on 2016-11-03. The runtime is 43 min.
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