[S2E8] Crossroad Blues !FULL!
The episode opens in a low-lit bar in 1938. A black bluesman is on stage playing his guitar, holding a cigarette in his mouth. He glances casually at a young black woman in the audience. Suddenly he hears growling from outside and stops. However, when he stops playing, the growling stops. He continues to play but every few seconds, the growling would start again, and each time he heard it, he would stop playing. He suddenly notices a large shadow figure dash by the window outside. He drops his cigarette to the ground and darts out the door with his guitar still in hand. The bluesman runs down a dark road, dropping his guitar in a panic. He rushes homes bolting the door and pushing a chair under the doorknob. However the chair doesn't keep hold as the door breaks open, and Sadie (the young black woman) and two other guys rush in to find the bluesman having some kind of seizure. Sadie tries to keep him alive, but the bluesman responds by whispering "black dogs".
[S2E8] Crossroad Blues
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Sam and Dean walk up to the bar. Dean notices there are yarrow flowers planted in the middle of a bunch of weeds, used for summoning rituals. They find it odd that ten years ago, two people suddenly became sudden successes where there just happens to be a crossroad. Dean starts digging a hole at the center of the crossroad and finds an old metal box buried inside. They open it up and find a bottle of graveyard dirt, a black cat bone, and other deep hoodoo items, used for summoning demons. Dean recalls that crossroads are where pacts are made and realizes that these people aren't just summoning the demon, but making deals with it. Sam says that these people aren't seeing black dogs, but rather hellhounds (demonic pit bulls).
1930: Robert Johnson's "Crossroad Blues" song is playing in the background. Robert puts his picture in the box with the other hoodoo items, and buries the box in the center of the crossroad. He turns around to find the demon and responds with a simple "Holy...". Robert tells the demon that he wants her to make him the best bluesman that ever lived. She grants him his wish with a kiss. By the time he opens up his eyes, she's vanished.
Present: Sam and Dean are discussing this hunt. Dean says that this case is like the Robert Johnson Legend, the whole selling your soul at the crossroads deal. Dean explains that Robert Johnson died choking on his own blood. He was hallucinating and muttering about "big black dogs". Sam says they need to find out if any more people made deals with this demon. Dean believes they should just forget about this case because it's their decision to make these deals. Sam still insists that they shouldn't leave these people to die. Despite how Dean feels, he agrees to continue on with the hunt.
Dean tells Sam to take the goofer dust and keep the hellhounds away from Evan and that he's going to the crossroad to summon the demon. Sam thinks it's a bad idea because of the way Dean's been acting. Sam thinks that Dean believes their dad made one of these demonic deals to save his life and that he should stay with him. Despite what Sam thinks, Dean heads for the crossroads.
In Rosedale, Mississippi, in 1930, Robert Johnson makes a deal with a demon at the crossroads, asking to be the greatest blues guitarist that ever lived. The deal is sealed with a kiss. In Greenwood, Mississippi, in August 1938, Robert Johnson is playing blues guitar at Lloyd's Bar. There is a sound outside and he leaves, running as he hears dogs chasing him until he takes refuge in a house. Soon after he is found dying, mumbling about the black dogs that are after him.
Sam and Dean go to Lloyd's Bar, which is situated near a crossroads. The intersection is surrounded by yarrow, a plant used in summoning rituals, and at its center they dig up a tin containing a vial of graveyard dirt, black cat bones, and the photo of George Darrow. They realize that the black dogs are actually hellhounds which are collecting souls due in payment for deals with a demon.
Crossroad BluesCrossroads are where pacts are made. These people are actually making deals with the damn thing. You know, 'cause that always ends good.Sam: So, it's just like the Robert Johnson legend, right? I mean, selling-your-soul-at-the-crossroads kind of deal?Dean: Yeah, except that wasn't a legend. I mean, you know his music. [Sam shrugs] You don't know Robert Johnson's songs? Sam, there's occult references all over his lyrics. I mean, "Crossroad Blues"? "Me And The Devil Blues"? "Hellhound On My Trail"? The story goes, he died choking on his own blood. He was hallucinating and muttering about big evil dogs.
They track down the man in the photo buried under the crossroad, George Darrow. He has become a talented painter, but did not achieve fame or wealth. He admits to summoning the demon, and accepts his fate of going to Hell, but is holding off the hellhound with Goofer dust until he finishes his last painting. Realizing he doesn't want their help, the brothers track down Evan Hudson, who George says also made a deal with the demon. Evan tells them that he gave his soul so that his wife would be healed of her cancer. Dean plans to summon the demon, trap it, and try to get it to call off the hellhound, while Sam defends Evan. Sam has misgivings about the plan, saying that he knows that this is, for Dean, really about their dad's death; Sam's been thinking that their dad made some kind of similar deal for Dean; he knows Dean's been thinking it, too; and he doesn't want Dean blaming himself for their dad's death. Dean says they don't really have other options at this point and leaves. Sam stays to hold off the hellhound with the Goofer dust that George gave them.
And I Must Scream: The demon claims that Dean's father's fate in hell is like this. But since the demon was trying to mess with Dean's head, it should be taken with a grain of salt.
At the Crossroads: Where the deals are made.
Big Bad: The crossroad demon that has come to collect the souls of people she made deals with ten years prior.
Convulsive Seizures: Robert Johnson has a typical Hollywood seizure with his eyes closed and start-and-stop movements.
Damn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!: Dean.Dean: What have they got on you? Sam: [quietly, worried] I'm sure they just haven't posted it yet... Dean: What, no accessory, nothing? Sam: Shut up. Dean: You're jealous. Sam: No, I'm not!
Deal with the Devil: The victims made deals with a demon at a crossroads ten years ago, and their deals are coming due. Dean makes his own deal and learns about his father's deal.Crossroad Demon: [bargaining with Dean] You're lucky I've got a soft spot for lost puppies and long faces. I just can't leave you like this. Besides. You didn't call me here to bargain for Evan. Not really.
Eye of Newt: Yarrow flowers; graveyard dirt; black cat bones.
Did You Just Scam Cthulhu?: Dean releases Evan from his contract by trapping the crossroad demon.
Fate Worse than Death: Damnation in Hell.
Fire and Brimstone Hell:Crossroad Demon: See, people talk about Hell, but it's just a word. It doesn't even come close to describing the real thing.
A Form You Are Comfortable With: When Robert Johnson summons the demon, it appears in the vessel of a beautiful black woman. When Dean summons it, the demon takes a white woman as a vessel.
Geometric Magic: The devil's trap.
Guilt Complex: The Crossroad Demon recognizes this in Dean.Crossroad Demon: Because your misery's the whole point. It's too much fun to watch. Knowing how your daddy died for you, how he sold his soul. I mean, that's gotta hurt. It's all you ever think about. You wake up and your first thought is "I can't do this anymore". You're all lit up with pain. I mean, you loved him so much. And it's all your fault.
Hellhound: How the contracts are enforced. Sam says they're "demonic pit bulls".
Hero with Bad Publicity: Dean is in the federal criminal database for the events in "Skin" (S01, Ep06) and "The Usual Suspects" (S02, Ep07).
Hollywood Voodoo: Hoodoo, actually.
Hot as Hell: The Crossroad Demon.Crossroad Demon: Well, I heard you were handsome. But you're just edible. What can I do for you, Dean?
How Dare You Die on Me!: The woman holding Robert Johnson as he dies.
Invisible to Normals: The hellhounds are only seen and heard by the humans they are pursuing.
I Want My Beloved to Be Happy: Evan Hudson is willing to die or go to hell for his wife.
The Last Dance: George Darrow is using Goofer dust to hold off the hellhound until he finishes his last painting.
Like Father, Like Son: The Crossroad Demon uses this phrase when Dean offers his soul to release Evan Hudson from his contract, implying John Winchester also gave his soul for someone.
Literal Genie: George Darrow asked for artistic talent but not for fame. Now he's a brilliant unknown painter.
Magically-Binding Contract: Enforced by hellhounds.
A Magic Contract Comes with a Kiss:Dean: What the hell was that for? Crossroad Demon: Sealing the deal. Dean: I usually like to be warned before I'm violated with demon tongue.
Musicalis Interruptus: Robert Johnson starts to play "Hellhound on My Trail", but then hears a growling noise and sees a dark shape through the window. He tries to keep playing but, as the growling gets louder, stops and runs outside.
Natural Spotlight: The light shines on the golden cross of the woman holding Robert Johnson as he dies. This is combined with a zoom in on the cross. This may suggest the salvation denied to him, or it could signify the crossroad.
Nightmare Face: Silvia and Evan both hallucinate people's faces turning into zombie-like monstrosities as a sign that their time is almost up.
Not Afraid to Die: George Darrow.
No Sympathy: Justified: See Took a Level in Jerkass below.
"Open!" Says Me: Dean kicks in Evan Hudson's front door, but Sam stops him before he kicks in the unlocked door to his study.
Power at a Price: Success and talent for the person's soul.
Redemption Equals Death: George Darrow feels he needs to face the hellhounds as he feels guilty for summoning the demon who then stayed for a week and made bargains with the others at Lloyd's Bar.
Red Eyes, Take Warning: The crossroad demons have eyes that flash red instead of the more common black.
Shout-Out: Dean compares himself to John Dillinger.Sam: So much for our low profile. You've got a warrant out in St. Louis and now you're officially in the feds' database. Dean: Dude, I'm like Dillinger or something.
Dr. Silvia Pearlman stays at the Baskerville Motel.
Dean says that George's house probably is not up next on MTV Cribs.
Dean suggests that George's house is full of "babes in Princess Leia bikinis".
Smoking Is Cool: Robert Johnson has a cigarette dangling from his lip while playing.
Something Blues: The episode is named using a method commonly seen in blues music.
Starving Artist: George Darrow is still broke. He received talent from the demon, but his paintings are not appreciated.
Summoning Ritual: Robert Johnson, George Darrow, and Dean all do one at the crossroad.
Super Window Jump: How the hellhound enters Dr. Pearlman's hotel room.
Super Smoke: When the Crossroad Demon leaves its vessel.
Survivor Guilt: Dean feels he should have died and is angry that his father sacrificed himself for Dean.Dean: I think you did it for yourself. So you wouldn't have to live without her. But guess what? She's going to have to live without you now. But what if she knew how much it cost? What if she knew it cost your soul? How do you think she'd feel?
Take That!: "MySpace, what's that? Some kind of porn site?"
This Is for Emphasis, Bitch!:Dean: Shut your mouth, bitch.
Titled After the Song: "Cross Road Blues" by Robert Johnson.
Understatement: Evan Hudson, who knows the hellhounds are after him for the deal he made ten years ago.Julie: Well, what are you going to do all weekend? Evan: Um, not much, I-I got some bills to pay.
Took a Level in Jerkass: Dean has no sympathy for the people who made a Deal with the Devil and accuses Evan Hudson of making the deal to cure his wife's cancer out of selfishness, because he couldn't stand the thought of having to live without her. Justified in that Dean is angry at his father for making a deal to bring him back, because he thinks that he should've died.
Urban Legend: The teaser is based on the story of how Robert Johnson became such an awesome guitarist by making a deal with the devil.
Your Days Are Numbered: Those who make a contract with the demon.
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