: Sam and Ruby track down Lilith to prevent her from breaking the 66th seal. Sam believes his demon-blood-enhanced powers are the only way to kill her and stop the Apocalypse.
: After Dean finally breaks into the chapel and kills Ruby with Sam's help, a blinding beam of white light erupts from the floor. The brothers clutch each other as Lucifer begins to emerge. 🗝️ Key Revelations & Themes Review: Supernatural Season 4, Episode 22: Lucifer Rising [S4E22] Lucifer Rising
: Castiel rebels, helping Dean escape to reach Sam. However, they are too late. Sam kills Lilith, only for Ruby to reveal that Lilith was the final seal . Her death is the key that opens Lucifer’s cage. : Sam and Ruby track down Lilith to
: Dean is held in "angel lockdown" by Zachariah, who reveals that the angels want the Apocalypse to happen so Michael can defeat Lucifer in a final battle. The brothers clutch each other as Lucifer begins to emerge
" Lucifer Rising " is the Season 4 finale of Supernatural , directed by Charles Beeson and written by Sera Gamble . It is a pivotal "Wham Episode" that shifts the series from hunting monsters to preventing—and ultimately starting—the Apocalypse. 🎬 Plot Summary