Welcome back to the "Memorable Moments" series! For Supernatural 12.14, "The Raid", I once again put together a list of what I felt were the best and most memorable moments from the episode. The list varies from episode to episode depending on what transpired.  I hope you enjoy it and share what your picks would be!

Best Broment

Sam and Dean talking about mom.  

Sam is willing to forgive their Mother. 

But Dean isn't and is annoyed with Sam always trying to be the 'Peace Maker'. 

Best Sam Moment

Sam getting the upper hand on the Alpha Vampire. 

Best Dean Moment

Dean stopping Ketch from beating on the vampire.... 

.... and convincing her to tell them where the others are....        

 ... although he won't let her go, he does promise to be quick when taking her life. 

Best Mary Moment

Not giving up on trying to work things out between her and her boys......

and hoping to regain their trust. 

Best Ketch Moment

Ketch coming to the bunker to try and talk to Dean and ...... 

..... bringing a peace offering.  

Best Mick Moment

During the standoff with the Alpha Vampire ... 

Mick shows Sam that he has the bullet for the Colt...The two pretend to fight   

...so he can pass the bullet to Sam without the Alpha's knowledge. 

Best Bad Ass Moment

While Mary and Pierce get the weapons they need.... 

Sam stays behind ..... 

....... to hold back the Vampires. 

Most Startling Moment

The camera view of the empty Gates to.... 

...the guard's dead body being suddenly pushed in front of the camera.  

Most Surprising Moment

Sam telling Mick that he's on board with working with the BMOL. 

Best Nostalgic Moment

The return of the Alpha Vampire. 

Saddest Moment

Mary trying desperately to explain why she was working with the BMOL....

..... but Dean is so angry and hurt that he no longer is willing to call her Mom and tells her to go. 

Sam who is also hurt by her betrayal tells hers she should go. 

Best 'Awwwww' Moment

Dean admitting that when he thought Mary might be in danger he longer cared about their fight.

Most Awkward Moment

Sam finding out the BMOL have the Colt..... 

..... and that it was stolen....  

 ... by Mary.   

Best CGI/VFX scene

The Alpha lighting up from the Colt's bullet. 

Best Shot

The bullet shooting out of the Colt...

...and seeing Sam through the hole in the Alpha's head. 

Best Angle Shot

The down view of the family reunion, including Baby. 

And the long view of the Scotch bottles in the foreground and Ketch in the background. 

Best Family Resemblance

Sam and Mary making the same clenched face.  

I hope you enjoyed this "Memorable Moments" review! Please share what your picks would be for these categories, or offer categories of your own!