S4·E16 On the Head of a Pin
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 16
- Air Date
- March 19, 2009
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Mike Rohl
- Writer
- Ben Edlund
- Score
- 8.6/10 (42 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Contains pivotal narrative twists, canonical lore revelations, or major character shifts.
Synopsis
Can torture be God's work? After seven angels are mysteriously murdered, Castiel and Uriel demand that Dean use the agony-inducing skills he learned in Hell to extract information from Alastair.
Episode recap
In this episode of Supernatural, seven angels are mysteriously murdered. Castiel and Uriel demand that Dean use the skills he learned in Hell to extract information from Alastair. Dean is tasked with using his knowledge of torture to obtain information from Alastair, who has experience in this area. This situation raises questions about whether torture can be considered God's work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 16 of Supernatural air?
Season 4, Episode 16 ('On the Head of a Pin') originally aired on March 19, 2009.
How long is Season 4 Episode 16 ('On the Head of a Pin')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Supernatural Season 4 Episode 16?
Can torture be God's work? After seven angels are mysteriously murdered, Castiel and Uriel demand that Dean use the agony-inducing skills he learned in Hell to extract information from Alastair....
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