Sam meets with Amelia, who gives him an ultimatum: stay with her or commit to hunting for good. By the end of the episode, Sam chooses to return to the life of hunting with Dean, symbolizing a major shift back to the series' core status quo.
Their dynamic is strained as Dean senses something is wrong with Cas, but Castiel's memory-wiping by Naomi prevents him from explaining his erratic behavior. [S8E10] Torn and Frayed
Castiel is ordered by the angel Naomi to rescue Samandriel (Alfie), who is being tortured by Crowley for information on the "Angel Tablet." Cas recruits Dean to help, and eventually Sam joins after a tense confrontation about their recent paths. Sam meets with Amelia, who gives him an