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|timeline= Three weeks after [[3.01 The Magnificent Seven]]

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[[Sam]] tells [[Dean]] about his encounter with [[Ruby]], although not about without sharing the information she gave him about the deaths of [[Mary]]'s friends. Dean is angry that Sam didn't kill the [[demon]], while Sam insists that they can use her to get information about the demons they are battling, as well Dean's [[deal]] with the [[crossroads demon]].

A hunter called [[Kubrick]] visits [[Gordon Walker]] in prison. He informs Gordon of his discovery that, contrary to Gordon's belief, Sam was trying to keep the [[Devil's Gate in Wyoming]] from opening. Gordon states that he doesn't believe Sam is even human, and he must be killed.  A phone call on [[John's cell phone]] alerts Sam and Dean of to a break-in at a secret [[John's lock-up|lock-up]] their father kept. Upon investigating they find a weapons cache, memorabilia from their childhood, and [[curse box]]es, one of which is missing.

After Sam and Dean take the rabbit's foot, Wayne’s luck changes again -- this time for the worse -- and he is killed when he slips on a bottle and is impaled on a BBQ fork. Sam calls Bobby and tells him about the foot. [[Bobby]] reveals that the rabbit's foot brings the person who has it good luck but when it is lost, the person will die within a week. Bobby promises to research a way to destroy the curse. Sam starts getting lucky – a set of scratch and win cards yields thousands of dollars, and he finds a gold watch. When he and Dean enter a restaurant, they win a year’s worth of free food. However, when a waitress spills coffee on Sam, she uses the opportunity to steal the foot.

Sam calls Bobby Sam’s bad luck starts immediately, and he slips and tells him about falls outside the footrestaurant. [[Bobby]] reveals that They return to the thieves' apartment and interrogate Grossman about who hired them to steal the rabbit's foot brings ; he gives them the person name "Bela Lugosi." Dean phones Bobby who has it good luck but when it tells them that Bela is lost[[Bela Talbot]], a woman who knows much about the person will die within a weekworld of the supernatural and steals supernatural items for wealthy clients. Bobby promises to research Meanwhile, Sam’s bad luck continues as he steps in gum and then loses his shoe down a way to destroy the cursedrain.

Sam starts getting lucky – With a set of scratch and win cards yields thousands of dollarslead on where to find Bela, and he finds a gold watch. When he and Dean enter leaves Sam at a restaurant, they win a year’s worth of free foodmotel with strict instructions not to move. HoweverIn Queens, when a waitress spills coffee on Sam, she uses the opportunity Dean breaks into Bela’s flat and manages to steal the rabbit's footfrom her. A series of coincidences have helped Kubrick and [[Creedy]] track Sam down and they capture him, but just as Kubrick prepares to shoot him they are foiled by Dean.

Sam’s bad luck starts immediately, and he slips and falls outside the restaurant. They return to the thieves' apartment, and interrogate Grossman about who hired them to steal the rabbit's foot and he gives them the name "Bela Lugosi." Dean phones Bobby who tells them that Bela is [[Bela Talbot]], a woman who knows much about the world of the supernatural and steals supernatural items for wealthy clients. Meanwhile, Sam’s bad luck continues as he steps in gum, and then loses his shoe down a drain. With a lead on where to find Bela, Dean leaves Sam at a motel with strict instructions not to move. In Queens, Dean breaks into Bela’s flat, and manages to steal the Rabbit's Foot from her.  A series of coincidences have helped Kubrick and [[Creedy]] track Sam down and they capture him, but just as Kubrick prepares to shoot him they are foiled by Dean. Bobby has supplied the boys with a ritual to destroy the rabbit's foot and its curse. Dean scratches a few more winning tickets, and then just as they prepare to burn the foot, Bela arrives. She demonstrates she is not only a thief, but also ruthless and a good shot, when she first threatens Dean and then shoots Sam in the shoulder. Dean distracts her and then tosses the foot to her. Bela catches it, and becomes cursed. Resigned, she hands the foot over to be destroyed. She leaves -- , but not before stealing Dean's winnings.

'''Kubrick:'''God led me to him, and His will is clear.<br>

'''Kubrick:''' It's true. A Devil's Gate was opened in Wyoming. Big. St HelenaHelen's big.

[[Kubrick]]'s name is possibly a reference to movie director [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000040/ Stanley Kubrick].] Kubrick directed ''[[The Shining]]'', one of [[Dean]]'s favorite movies.

[[John's lock-up]] has many visual references to a scene in the film ''The Silence of the Lambs'' where in Clarice Starling investigates Hannibal Lecter's storage facility and discovers a severed head in a jar. Similar items can be seen in both including stuffed birds, animal skulls , and a red and blue flag draped over a coffin/hearse.

:''[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000040/ Rain Man] was a 1988 movie starring Tom Cruise as Charlie with Dustin Hoffman as his autistic-savant brother, Raymond. During the film, Charlie uses Raymond's mathematical genius to win at the casino's casinos in Vegas.''

Bela Talbot's is a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Talbot Larry Talbot], also known as the Wolf Man, the title character of the 1941 Universal film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf_Man_%281941_film%29 The Wolf Man], where he was portrayed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001033/ Lon Chaney, Jr.]

:''[http://www.dccomics.com/sites/batman/ Batman] aka the Caped Crusader is a superhero created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger for DC Comics in 1939. His secret identity is as millionaire Bruce Wayne. Unlike many superheroes, he doe does not possess any special powers, but is renowned for his physical abilities and particularly his use of gadgets and technology. Batman also featured in a 1960's camp pop TV series, and a series of blockbuster movies.''

Inside [[John]]'s storage container Sam and [[Dean]] find Sam's 1995 Division Championship soccer trophy, and the first sawed-off shotgun Dean ever made (in 6th grade).

Sam and Dean win a years year's supply of food to [[Biggerson's]]. The same chain later features in [[5.14 My Bloody Valentine]], [[6.06 You Can't Handle the Truth]], [[7.09 How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters]] and [[8.21 The Great Escapist]].

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAA5inpXyEI Episode Promo: 3.03 Bad Day at Black Rock] * [http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20071001cw10 The CW's official description for "Bad Day at Black Rock"]

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