| "Hello, Cruel World" | |
|---|---|
| Supernatural episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Guy Bee |
| Written by | Ben Edlund |
| Production code | 3X7053 |
| Original air date | September 30, 2011 |
| Running time | 41 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Hello, Cruel World" is the 2nd episode of the paranormal drama television series Supernatural's season 7, and the 128th overall. The episode was written by Ben Edlund and directed by Guy Bee. It was first broadcast on September 30, 2011 on The CW. In the episode, the Leviathans find that they can't stay in Castiel's body as it's rapidly declining his mental state and decide to spread through a water supply so they can find new vessels for themselves.