O Brother Where Art Thou? (Supernatural)

"O Brother Where Art Thou?"
Supernatural episode
Episode no.Season 11
Episode 9
Directed byRobert Singer
Written byEugenie Ross-Leming
Brad Buckner
Cinematography bySerge Ladouceur
Editing byJames Pickel
Production code4X6259
Original air dateDecember 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)
Running time42 minutes
Guest appearances

"O Brother Where Art Thou?" is the 9th episode and midseason finale of the paranormal drama television series Supernatural's season 11, and the 227th overall. The episode was written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner and directed by Robert Singer. It was first broadcast on December 9, 2015, on The CW. In the episode, Sam decides to go with Crowley to Hell to face Lucifer in the Cage for answers about the Darkness while Dean meets with Amara, who is unleashing her power upon the world.

The episode received positive reviews with critics praising the shocking ending but some noted God's absence.