| "Keep Calm and Carry On" | |
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| Supernatural episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 12 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Phil Sgriccia |
| Written by | Andrew Dabb |
| Production code | T13.19951 |
| Original air date | October 13, 2016 |
| Running time | 41 minutes |
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"Keep Calm and Carry On" is the first episode and season premiere of the paranormal drama television series Supernatural's season 12, and the 242nd overall. The episode was written by new showrunner Andrew Dabb and directed by executive producer Phil Sgriccia. It was first broadcast on October 13, 2016, on The CW. In the episode, Dean finds that his mom was resurrected by Amara and along with Castiel, discover that Sam has been kidnapped and set off to find him. Meanwhile, Crowley goes with him to find Lucifer, who was exiled from Castiel's vessel and is looking to find a new one.
The episode received positive reviews, with critics praising the new character development and writing of the episode although the slow pace received criticism.