[s1e20] What Is And What Should Never Be [HIGH-QUALITY ⇒]

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

" 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 [S1E20] What Is And What Should Never Be

(his father) died peacefully of a stroke a year prior, rather than being killed by demons. Dean is initially overjoyed by this normal life,

, and Sam and Dean are estranged, barely speaking to one another. Director: Eric Kripke Writer: Raelle Tucker " What

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.

is in law school and engaged to Jessica Moore , who is also alive.