After a short break, Supernatural is back with a new episode tonight. If you’re looking for a sneak peek before the episode airs, we have a photo gallery and videos from “Goodbye Stranger.”

Supernatural Episode 8.17: Goodbye Stranger– "Castiel reappears in Sam and Dean’s life and tells them Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) has unleashed several demons into a small town. The demons are looking for Lucifer’s Crypt, which holds a valuable asset, but Castiel lies to Sam and Dean about what it is. While interrogating a demon, the three discover Crowley has been torturing Meg (guest star Rachel Miner), who knows the exact location of the crypt. Sam and Meg fight to hold Crowley off while Dean and Castiel go in search of the crypt. Thomas J. Wright directed the episode written by Robbie Thompson."

For those that missed the recent news, The CW officially renewed Supernatural for a 9th season. Here’s the official announcement:

“February 11, 2013 (Burbank, California) – The CW Network has given early pickups to three of its hit series for next season, including freshman hit ARROW, its top-rated drama THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. All three shows will return in Fall 2013.

The Winchester brothers of SUPERNATURAL will continue to fight the forces of evil for a ninth season. Since being paired with ARROW on Wednesday this year, SUPERNATURAL has seen a dramatic uptick in its ratings from last season, rising 15% among total viewers, 10% in adults 18-34 and 18% in adults 18-49.”

It has also confirmed that Misha Collins will be back as a series regular in the ninth season. Read more about it at: http://dailydead.com/misha-collins-back-as-series-regular-on-supernatural/