[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, 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 [S1E20] What Is And What Should Never Be

Samantha Smith (Mary Winchester) and Adrianne Palicki (Jessica Moore). (his father) died peacefully of a stroke a

Michelle Borth appears as Carmen, Dean’s girlfriend in the alternate reality. Trivia & Lore Dean eventually decides to reject the fantasy, even

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.

" 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