I have to say that last night's episode, Time After Time, was a breath of fresh air. While it didn't go into any more about the Leviathan threat, other than a warning at the end of the episode, it did harken back to the more classic Supernatural of seasons past. Plus, the time travel episodes never fail to rock.
Throughout the show, Sam and Dean are continuing to figure out how to go on without Bobby having their backs. And while it's still weird to not have that consistent support, I was pleased that this was a Frank-free episode, because, let's face it, Frank is just no Bobby.
I'm wondering if my fears that Bobby will be replaced can rest in peace or if they're just looking for a good fit to see who makes hardcore Supernatural fans the happiest. Or, will the boys continue to meet up with and learn techniques from other past characters, so they can finally walk the cold and scary Supernatural world on their own?
This week, Sheriff Jodie Mills came back, not only to give them a lead, but work side by side with Sam to help find a solution to conquering the boys' creature of the week, Kronos, a time traveling, life force sucking, God—who accidentally warps Dean into 1944.
On Dean's end, his saving grace came in the form of Elliot Ness, who was also a hunter. The boys worked from both times to come up with a way to end old Zappy McTimerton and get Dean back in one piece.
Besides the very funny Untouchables references and overall Back to the Future flair, the episode was a great one and was just what the doctor ordered. At the risk of being stoned by other Supernatural fans who've been there from the beginning, I have to say I've been less than impressed with this season's flavor and am hoping that the remainder of season seven is as enjoyable as last night's episode.