Ep 1. Lazarus Rising

In the fourth season premiere of Supernatural, titled "Lazarus Rising," the Winchester brothers return after the dramatic conclusion of season three. Fans of the show will remember that Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) was dragged to hell by a horde of demonic spirits, while his brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) was left shattered and alone.

But as the episode begins, we see that Dean has miraculously returned from the fiery depths of hell. He awakens in his coffin, clawing his way out of the ground in a truly iconic scene. From there, we follow Dean as he stumbles around in confusion, trying to piece together what has happened to him in the past four months.

Sam, meanwhile, has not been taking Dean's absence well. He has been hunting alone, much to the dismay of his new girlfriend, Ruby (Genevieve Cortese). Despite her attempts to keep him focused, Sam is haunted by nightmares of his brother's time in hell, and wonders if he will ever see him again.

As the episode progresses, we get glimpses into what happened to Dean while he was in hell. He is haunted by visions of a young boy, who he later realizes is a demonic manifestation of his own guilt. We also learn that Dean was rescued from hell by an unknown force - but was it an angel, a demon, or something else entirely?

The episode is packed with tense, emotional moments as the Winchester brothers try to reconnect in the wake of Dean's return. There are plenty of exciting action scenes as well, including a thrilling showdown with a group of demons in a hardware store.

Overall, "Lazarus Rising" is an excellent season premiere that sets the stage for another thrilling season of Supernatural. The episode is a masterclass in pacing and storytelling, effortlessly blending horror, action, and heart. Fans of the show will be left on the edge of their seats, eager to see where the Winchester brothers will go next.