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Supernatural: Scarecrow (2006)
Somewhat creepy
This episode is pretty creepy and bonds the Winchesters a tad more. It introduces Meg and attempts to involve their father more into the season arc. If watching the DVD, I would not suggest missing it.
This episode picks up right where Asylum left off. After speaking with their father, they get information on a new investigation that he wants them to look into. On the way to the next place of investigation, Dean and Sam have a falling out. Sam leaves the car and decides to hitch hike to California, the Sacramento area, because that is the area code John is calling from. Dean decides to investigate the disappearances of some couples at a local nearby town. Apparently this town worships this Scarecrow god that does a ritual sacrifice every year. As a result of the sacrifice, the crops flourish and the town doesn't die as many of the other towns have.
Dean saves the lives of a couple and investigates the scarecrow at a local college. He discovers the power of the Scarecrow is in a sacred tree, however before Dean can go and torch the tree, he ends up in a cellar as the intended sacrifice for the god along with a local girl from town.
On the road, Sam meets Meg, another hitchhiker. They get split up and meet again at a nearby bus station. Sam goes after Dean due to not being able to get hold of him and saves Dean and the local girl from the Scarecrow. They torch the old tree and the local girl gets on a bus to start a new life.
We see Meg at the end of the episode in a van she has obviously gotten into due to hitchhiking. She kills the driver and collects his blood in some sort of special chalice. She begins talking to something and getting further instruction on what to do with the Winchesters.
This episode has similar qualities as Jeepers Creepers and it's sequel. The scarecrow itself is really spooky looking and really sets the mood of terror quite well. X-Files fans will take delight in seeing the cigarette smoking man in a very brief scene.
Favorite part of the episode: Dean's plan, whatever that was.