[Considering Disobedience]

The Kids are Alright
The CW
Oct 11th 2007

Dean (Jensen Ackles) pressures Sam (Jared Padalecki) into visiting Cicero, Indiana, so he can visit an old flame named Lisa (guest star Cindy Sampson), he had a tryst nine years ago. However, Dean is stunned when he meets not only Lisa again, but also her 8-year old son Ben (guest star Nicholas Elias), who bears a striking resemblance to him.

However, Ben soon goes missing and Sam and Dean discover that a Changeling, a demonic parasite, is snatching kids from the small town and assuming their form. Meanwhile, Ruby (Katie Cassidy) makes contact with Sam and reveals some startling information about his mom.

Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Sera Gamble.

Preview


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3.02 - "The Kids are Alright" Episode Discussion Thread

The Road so Far ....

Originally Posted by Mei Zhuo (View Post) I agree, I think Dean would be the more indulgent one in answering Sam's questions, and Sam would probably badger him until he got an answer. I don't imagine John would actually answer the why questions, he'd probably get annoyed.

Originally Posted by Anla (View Post) While I can totally see little Sammy trailing along behind Big Brother Dean, asking him every question that popped into his inquisitive little mind.

Originally Posted by ~CountryBumpkin~ (View Post) I can see that too! it's a very Sam like thing to do. Adding to the fact that he thinks the world of Dean to the mix, I'm sure he was pretty annoying. Wow, this might be the first episode thread we'll need a second thread for!

Originally Posted by Anla (View Post) Well, it was a good episode. Aw, deep down I'm sure Dean loved the fact that little Sammy came to Big Brother with his questions.

Originally Posted by Mei Zhuo (View Post) I know, I can't believe we're gonna need another thread for this episode I'm sure Sammy was sometimes annoying with his endless questions and trailing after Dean, but I have a feeling that Dean secretly loved all of it

Originally Posted by Anla (View Post) Oh, definitely. Dean loves being the big brother (even if at times all that responsibility wore on him), and would have loved having his little brother come to him for answers about the world. He was probably a little sad when Sam entered his rebellious years and wasn't turning to him for all the answers.

Originally Posted by ~CountryBumpkin~ (View Post) Yup I could see that. Sam still thought the world of him durring those years, but to Dean it wasn' t the same. Probably thought Sam didn't think that anymore, or didn't care that much anymore. Even if nothing could be farther from the truth.

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[Anla]

This is a good episode for discussing the nurturing side of Dean (and wouldn't he just love hearing that description? ), what with how he steps up to help Ben, both with his bully issues and with saving him from the monster.

Sam never gave up on looking up to his big brother, expecting Dean to be able to fix things and know what to do - we see it even now that they're both adults. But yeah, during his angry rebellious years, I'm sure that Sam hurt Dean loads of times with his attitude, both intentionally (lashing out) and without meaning to (Dean just getting caught in the emotional cross-fire of Sam's war with John).

[Folie]

Thanks for the new thread, but may I make a request of possibly adding a link of the first thread to the intro post?

[Mei Zhuo]

I can't believe we needed another new thread for an episode discussion thread, how awesome!

Good idea Folie I'm sure Bee will add it when she goes online

[Considering Disobedience]

Great idea Folie. Added it.

[Mei Zhuo]

the opening post looks good, with the past discussions thanks Bee

[Considering Disobedience]

I'm still shocked we needed a second thread. and black day at red rock is catching up too!

[Folie]

Originally Posted by ~CountryBumpkin~ (View Post) Great idea Folie. Added it.

Thanks and sorry for being pesty

[Considering Disobedience]

Not pesty at all. It's something I should have thought of.

[Mei Zhuo]

Originally Posted by ~CountryBumpkin~ (View Post) I'm still shocked we needed a second thread. and black day at red rock is catching up too!

I know I'm as shocked as you But its so awesome that we have so many things to discuss about the episodes that we would need new threads

[Anla]

This is actually the only show where I've posted on specific episode threads, rather than just sticking to characters/couples-related ones. But I'm guessing this is extremely unusual?

Oh, I love the "Previously" recap of the last thread's discussion. Although maybe it should say "The Road so Far......... "

[Mei Zhuo]

the road so far, awesome Anla like SPN, totally and love your icon, so cute, hee!

This is actually the only show where I've posted on specific episode threads, rather than just sticking to characters/couples-related ones. But I'm guessing this is extremely unusual?

no, its awesome same here, this is like the only show where I posted spefically on episode threads and make essay posts about the episode

[Anla]

Originally Posted by Mei Zhuo (View Post) the road so far, awesome Anla like SPN, totally and love your icon, so cute, hee!

I've changed it again, but I just loved the whole "Teddy bear doctor" thing.

[Mei Zhuo]

me too, and I just love Sam's face there too! and the way he was waving around the badge

[Considering Disobedience]

Originally Posted by Anla (View Post) This is actually the only show where I've posted on specific episode threads, rather than just sticking to characters/couples-related ones. But I'm guessing this is extremely unusual? Oh, I love the "Previously" recap of the last thread's discussion. Although maybe it should say "The Road so Far......... "

OMG! Great idea!! I never thought of that!