Great news, Supernatural Fanatics: the series makes its long-awaited return next Wednesday night.

This might not be such great news for Sam, however.

In just-released photos from Supernatural Season Episode 10, we see this Winchester brother in a lot of pain, some inflicted by Crowley, who is brought in to help separate Sam from Gadreel.

Will they he be successful? What sort of problems will arise from this endeavor? We can't wait to find out.

Click through pictures now from "Road Trip" and watch Supernatural online to catch up prior to the January 14th return:

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