Recap – “All Dogs Go To Heaven”
Next is Mandy in bed and who should come join her but the trusty ole family dog. Sure it’s a creepy naked man staring at her longingly first, but it gets all better when he goes into dog mode. Lucky is certainly living by his name, isn’t he? Some found this creepy but I didn’t, for check out the look on the dog’s face. He’s truly being caring and protective. Okay, he’s licking her, but come on, dogs do that. He’s playing his role perfectly. He’s certainly showing far more emotion and affection than Sam Winchester has shown all season. Not that I’m bitter. I’m hugging the puppy again.
I’m more impressed that they were able to find a dog like this. I gotta say, this is a well shot scene. The dog stays in bed and watches over his owner, even when she gets in the shower. Sure he’s lusting for her but she doesn’t know that. She even calls him the only decent boyfriend she ever had. That’s sad but come to think of it, isn’t that true of most dogs? They are loyal to the very end. I dare a man to do that. My dog watches over me like that. I suppose I better think twice about that now.
Cal is being zipped into a body bag while Sam and Dean in full FBI mode watch. They are going out on a limb and saying it’s not Cal. Dean can’t believe a werewolf would attack in broad daylight. “Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria,” Sam says. Cool! I say that line in my household practically daily, but that’s because we have 2 dogs and 2 cats trying to peacefully coexist. It doesn’t always work. That line is from Ghostbusters BTW for those that don’t know the reference.
Sam points out they’re down to one suspect. Mandy. Start thinking outside the box guys! Dean sadly acknowledges he’s probably right. Sam wants to know if he can “do it.” Do what? Why shove her in the trunk, serve her up to Crowley. Doesn’t he want alphas? That doesn’t make sense. They don’t think she’s an alpha, do they? Also since when are you making snap judgments like that Sam? Man, this just feels so wrong. What’s even more wrong is Dean says he can do it. Luckily I don’t believe him. His hesitation was too strong. Also, see his weirded out look at Sam. Whew, he thinks this feels wrong too.
Mandy tends to her sick boy and Lucky brings the boy’s toy. Then he accidentally rips the toy, for he’s trying to get her to follow him. Then Lucky is watching the news. I think he’s trying to get her to see the report since she doesn’t know Cal became dog food. She puts on the collar and leash and decides it’s walk time. That’s when she sees the blood on the dog. She realizes it’s not his and accuses him of bird killing. Okay, if that’s what you want to call it. “Bad dog,” she says. Hee, I guess that’s one way of putting it. I’m going to start saying “bad soulless man” every time Sam ticks me off now. That’s something Dean could do. Whack Sam on the nose with a newspaper each time he shoots off his mouth. Hey, it’s an idea.
Mandy is outside talking to the neighbor with Lucky in tow and that familiar classic car pulls up. I have visions of the Impala with an ejector seat ready to kick soulless Sam out of his rear. She knows he isn’t right! Sam and Dean come up to Mandy and she wants to know what they are doing there. “Nobody called you?” Dean says. No, she’s in the dark. Good thing, for now Dean believes she’s innocent.
They’re inside and she’s upset. Dean’s sympathetic, for he at least knows she’s being genuine. Lucky of course is nearby keeping watch. Sam, who I’m really wishing Lucky would maul right about now, acknowledges that this isn’t the best time but they’d like her to come with them. She wonders why they think she has something to do with this. Dean assures her it’s just about the “i’s and t’s.” She would prefer later. “I’m afraid not,” Mr. Soulless Jerk says coldly. So Lucky rips him a new one. I know, I’m wishing again. Mandy looks at Sam wondering how he could be so heartless. Trust me lady, you’ve got a part of a fandom screaming that right now too.
Mandy goes into how her son has the flu and was up all night. She only got about a half hour of sleep. Dean asks permission to talk to her son. “Yeah, what difference does that make agent Holt,” Sam says, NOT GETTING IT AT ALL. He’s soulless, not stupid, right? Is he that so far removed from reality that he’s not giving innocent mothers the benefit of the doubt? He was doing this for a year on his own? What have you done to others Sam that hasn’t landed you in jail or something like that? Dean tells him to trust him, it’s important. Then he sicks the dog on Sam.
They leave, Dean claiming it wasn’t her. He knows because he has this thing called instinct. BASIC HUMAN INSTINCT. Sam still thinks its her. Dean points out she’s got an alibi. Sam says she’s lying. Dean reminds him the kid backs her story. “She still had time to wolf out Dean. Last werewolf was in bed with me and she wolfed out.” Oh, so great of you to casually bring up that tragic memory Sam. I’m sorry, but this was the point I grabbed the remote and almost turned this off. I can’t take Sam like this anymore. It was interesting 3 episodes ago. Now it’s just killing me. The things I do to support my show. The MOTW plot is actually going well, why does Sam have to ruin it by being so insufferable? He’s making this impossible to watch. So in my mind, Dean shoves Sam in the trunk, serves Sam up to Crowley and finishes the case by himself. There, better. Happy thoughts, happy thoughts. I also have a puppy in one arm and kitty in the other. Group hug!
Dean tells Sam not to make this personal. You know, I don’t think he is. That’s probably why I’m bothered by all this. Taking it personally would be good. Dean isn’t going to hand Mandy over to Crowley until all of this makes sense. Sam sighs and agrees, and I still think this is all an act. I think his mind has impatiently concluded she’s guilty and he’s eager to move onto the next case. I suppose this is meant to show how misguided and reckless he is. Yeah, great job. Sam proposes Dean check out Cal’s crime scene and he’ll come back and check on Amanda. Dean so hates that idea, rightfully so. Sam insists he still knows how to do his job and he’ll watch her. “Trust me.” Dean gives him a very good “I so don’t trust you dude” look and then goes ahead with the plan anyway? Seriously? Now that I don’t buy at all. Why would he do that? I swear, this episode scores an A with me on MOTW and a D in brotherly dynamics.
I already knew I had a warped sense of humor, so I’m not surprised that I’ve been enjoying a snarky Sam who get to say things we might think but not dare say. Plus, Jared’s never looked better, not a bad hair day yet!
Hi Alice , picking up a subtle vibe that you found this recap a little tricky.
Can I have a geek out moment , I think that Holt and Wilson are in fact members of a pretty obscure early `70s British band `Warhorse`. They were a bit in the Deep Purpleish mode.
There were some pretty hard bits to watch in this one and I have already rambled on about it after Jas` article but briefly, again I cannot understand how some people find Robosam funny I find his comments cold mean and cruel. I thought the dog who `played` Lucky was absolutely beautiful ( and so are your adorable kittems) and the last shot of him wandering off alone was so sad.
Now to be totally shallow , thank you for the sleeping and sniper shots, they were very much appreciated, and I dont think I will be alone there 😀
Still keeping the faith it will all be Ok in the end !
I just hope that now Cas is big boss with extra powers when we do eventually re unite Sam and soul he has the clout to wipe all the bad memories away – I know what show have I been watching — no chance, but I am happy with my vain little delusion . thanks again Ju
Loved the recap, Alice.
Loved the idea of a (r)ejecter seat in the Impala. 😀
Not loving the soulless Sam.
Now that he has stopped pretending to have feelings, he has become a major dick.
I wanted a happier end for Lucky. Maybe a car passes by and picks him up.
What I really want is Sam to get his soul back and spend the rest of the season feeling some major guilt.
Here’s an idea: time travel Sam from season three to now, and let him kick soulless!Sam’s ass. 😀 😀
I too loved your recap Alice. And everything you wanted done to Sam I can remember yelling at the TV. Bite him Lucky! Shoot him Dean! And I love your idea of Dean smacking him on the nose with a newspaper. You were so in sync with me that I laughed all the way through reading your recap. Its either that or keep weeping over robo/Sam.
I too don’t find any of his snark or remarks amusing in the least and his “I don’t care about you” was the lowest.
I found Lucky utterly endearing in comparison with robo/Sam and his mean cruelty. I was wishing Dean could send Sam away like Mandy did to poor Lucky. Is this thing that Dean has wasted his life with raising and protecting and loving what is left of his Sammy? It cannot be. I won’t believe the writers would rip down that awesome relationship forever. There has to be a pay off in the future. Just hope it doesn’t last all season as I can’t take much more depression watching it.
I like nancyL’s idea. Bring season 3 Sam back to kick this soulless/Sam’s ass. Somebody kick his ass, please! 👿
I’m thinking this was the most difficult recap you’ve had to write yet, eh Alice? I was definitely bummed out by the end of this show and Sam’s callous remark about how he didn’t care at all about Dean really did me in. But that said, I’m feeling a more optimistic that we’ll have our re-souled Sam back in the not too distant future from a tweet that Jim Beaver made on Twitter. Faint hope on the horizon…
On a trivia note, I was happy to see Canadian actress Janet Kidder in the role of Mandy. She is the niece of Margot Kidder (alias Lois Lane of the Superman movies).
In the meantime, chin up. We got that reprieve we were all looking for in “Clap Your Hands if You Believe”!