> Explain Dean's surprised reaction to Sam being beardless, even though Sam is already scruffy

Jared wanted to keep his scruff in defiance of what the script demanded.

I also think Dean was surprised (and secretly disappointed) because he wasn't truly expecting Sam to shave just because Dean ribbed him.

> Sam still never mentions his own experience as an angel's/archangel's vessel

because his stoic silence emphasizes his strength and stoic heroism

> How do we feel about the potential Thelma and Louise ending for the series?

I'm troubled by the implication that it's going to happen next year :S


> Why did Dean's outfit continue to get dorkier through the episode, with the glasses and jacket showing up later?

For no logical reason other than they thought it would be funny.

> Why wouldn't they say the word bitch?

For no logical reason other than they thought it would be funny.

>Why did they think they had to remind us of the purpose of salt circles?

Suits.

> How would horror movie fans not know to avoid the hospital morgue?


For no logical reason other than they thought it would be funny.

Why would Dean even ask why Sam hates Halloween, instead of assuming it was for the obvious reasons?

For no logical reason other than they thought it would be funny. And to tease us with the idea that we're going to get a Thelma and Louse ending next year. Also, possibly, suits.

Why can't we have a MOTW episode every week?

Blame the X Files. They started this season arc crap.

> Will Sam EVER point out that he has some experience with this trauma Dean's dealing with right now?

I'm hoping they're saving it up for some BIG conversation once Michael is truly defeated. (My optimism knows no bounds!)