Sympathy for the Devil (Supernatural)

"Sympathy for the Devil"
Supernatural episode
Episode no.Season 5
Episode 1
Directed byRobert Singer
Written byEric Kripke
Cinematography bySerge Ladouceur
Editing byAnthony Pinker
Production code3X5201
Original air dateSeptember 10, 2009 (2009-09-10)
Running time42 minutes
Guest appearances

"Sympathy for the Devil" is the first episode of the fifth season of paranormal drama television series Supernatural and the 83rd overall. The episode was written by showrunner and series creator Eric Kripke and directed by executive producer Robert Singer. It was first broadcast on September 10, 2009 on The CW. In the episode, Sam and Dean watch the aftermath of Lucifer being freed from the Cage while the angels plan a new strategy to stop the Apocalypse.