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Sam and Dean infiltrate the high school—Sam posing as a janitor and Dean as a substitute gym teacher—searching for evidence of demonic activity. Tensions rise when a scenario in a cooking class spirals out of control, with a nerdy student taking brutal revenge on a bully. This incident starkly illustrates the consequences of bullying, an undercurrent that reflects the episode's core message.
Unmasking the Ghost of Dirk
As Sam and Dean continue their investigation, they discover a common thread among the possessed students: they all ride the same school bus, driven by the now-deceased Dirk’s father. Through flashbacks, the brothers recall their own high school experiences, emphasizing the painful memories of swimming against a current of bullying.