The Supernatural fans get your seat belts on as the Winchesters will be facing a host of new challenges, with the King of Hell currently held captive — leaving demonkind without a leader — and all the angels banished to earth without their wings. Our heroes are also looking a little worse for wear, with Sam (Jared Padalecki) on death’s door following the aborted trial to close the gates of Hell. Dean (Jensen Ackles) is frantic and sends out an all points bulletin via prayer to every angel in the area, asking them to help his brother. In exchange, Dean will owe that angel a favor.

The new season also features a first glimpse of fallen angel Ezekiel, a disoriented Castiel, and the return of both demonic knight Abaddon and Death himself. Also returning this season are the beloved Bobby Singer and fan-favorite Charlie Bradbury.

Will Sam fully recover from his ordeal - and what will Dean have to do to ensure he does? Find out when “Supernatural” Season 9 premieres on October 11 at 9 pm exclusively on AXN.