17 Times Dean and Sam from Supernatural had a hard time surviving

Throughout the show, we see Sam and Dean take on challenges and come out victorious with their resourcefulness and bravery. From battling demons to angels, they did it all. Their strength, resilience, and unwavering bond of brotherhood have allowed them to survive even the most harrowing situations. So, in this list, we will talk about 17 Times Dean and Sam from Supernatural had a hard time surviving.

1) Sam breaks the loop

This is one of the most difficult situations that Sam and Dean experienced. Sam and Dean got stuck in a time loop in season 3, episode 11, where Sam was witnessing Dean’s death over and over again. Sam’s sharp observation eventually led them to understand the situation they were in and finally break free from it.

2) Wendigo attacks

In the second episode of the 1st season, when Sam and Dean were still having a hard time working together, they faced the Wendigo. Their situation becomes dire when they come across the campers in the forest who have fallen prey to the Wendigo. Although Sam and Dean can eventually survive and defeat the Wendigo, they have a hard time doing it.

3) Hook Man

When Sam and Dean come to investigate a series of gruesome murders in a small town in season 1, they encounter the Hookman. The Hookman is revealed to be a vengeful spirit whose spirit was bound to a hook. Despite the odds, Dean and Sam overcome the danger and destroy the remains of the Hookman.

4) Sam getting captured by the Yellow-Eyed Demon

The Yellow-Eyed Demon, Azazel, captures Sam along with other special children and forces them to fight each other in season 2. However, Sam gets killed by Jake. This was a pivotal point in the show as we see Dean making a deal with the Crossroads demon to get Sam back. This was a difficult situation for both of them and showed the brotherly bond they had.

5) Confrontation with Castiel

This has been one of the most difficult moments for Sam and Dean in season 4. After Dean is revived from Hell, he is struggling to understand his resurrection, while Sam is struggling with the guilt of moving on without Dean. When Castiel announces that he has been the one who raised Dean from hell, a threat arises. It showcases the overwhelming power of the angels.

6) Sam’s possession by Lucifer

Sam has been destined to be Lucifer’s vessel on Earth. Sam had been battling with his inner demons all these years, which eventually made him vulnerable to Lucifer’s manipulations. Lucifer’s takeover of Sam’s body in season 5 has been one of the hardest situations that Sam and Dean faced, considering the power imbalance.

7) Their fight with Leviathans

The Leviathans in season 7 were cunning and intelligent. So, when Sam and Dean had to face them, they had a hard time surviving. The Leviathan, under Dick Roman’s control, took over positions of power to control humanity through media and corporations. Decapitation being the only way to kill them, Sam and Dean were forced to their limits while fighting them.

8) Mark of Cain’s influence on Dean

The mark of Cain’s influence in season 9 on Dean has been a difficult time for them. The mark of Cain is linked to the First Blade, which could kill anything. Dean needed the mark to kill Abaddon, but the mark heightened Dean’s rage and aggression, turning him violent and unpredictable. Sam’s unwavering loyalty to Dean was crucial during this time.

9) Michael’s possession of Dean

Michael sought to use Dean as a vessel to gain control of the world in season 14. Dean’s fight against Michael and Sam’s desperation to save Dean from Michael’s control was a difficult time for them. Dean’s resilience and his love for his brother were his greatest weapons, which eventually helped him survive.

10) The culmination of Dean’s deal

When Dean made a deal with the Crossroads demon to bring back Sam, he was given only one year to live. With the time almost up and all their desperate search for a remedy to break the curse being over, it was one of the hardest times for them in season 3. Sam was consumed by grief, and Dean was brutally tortured in hell.

11) Struggling with the ruthlessness of the Angels

The introduction of the angels in season 4 shattered Sam and Dean’s understanding of the supernatural world, forcing them to reevaluate everything. The methods that these angels followed often conflicted with Sam and Dean’s way of working. The angels were willing to sacrifice innocent lives to achieve their goals, which hindered Sam and Dean’s way of work.

12) Sam’s reliance on demonic power

Dean’s death had forced Sam to take a different route. He was manipulated by Ruby, a demon, who convinced him to drink her blood to power up. Dean eventually discovered the truth and refused to give up on Sam in season 4. Even though Sam had taken the wrong path, he eventually understood and faced the consequences.

13) Sam and Dean captured by Vampires

When Sam and Dean were lured into a nest of vampires and captured by the group in season 6, they were at their mercy. It was difficult for them, though not the most difficult one. However, Dean used his wit to rile up the vampires and team up to overpower the vampire and eventually escape.

14) Sealing the gates of hell

To seal the gates of hell in season 8, Sam had to go through three trials, each one more difficult than the one before. Dean was torn between his desire to seal the gates of hell and the fear of losing his beloved brother. Although Sam eventually was not able to seal the gates of hell, he was left in a weakened and fragile state.

15) Dean becomes a demon

When Dean was turned into a demon in season 10, he was torn between his demonic impulses and his lingering humanity. Sam was determined to save Dean and turn him back into a human. Dean’s struggle to deal with the trauma of his demonic transformation and the guilt of his actions had a lasting impact on both of them.

16) Dean realizes Sam’s ideal life does not include him

When Dean realized that Sam was better off without him in season 5, it hit him hard emotionally. He felt an existential crisis as his entire identity was wrapped up in being protective of Sam and his big brother. It was a powerful exploration of Sam and Dean’s relationship with a hurdle that could affect the bond.

17) When Sam and Dean got stuck in the bunker

When Sam and Dean got stuck in the bunker in season 12, they tried to override the lockdown system by any means that were possible. It was one of the most difficult situations that they encountered. The bunker, which was usually a haven, turned into a trap. However, with Dean and Sam’s teamwork, they eventually overcame the challenges.