However, there are several episodes where he comes close to death:
* Season 2, Episode 16 "Roadkill": Sam is badly injured in a car accident and nearly dies. Dean must use a rare herb to save his life.
* Season 4, Episode 22 "Lucifer Rising": Sam is possessed by Lucifer, and while his body survives, his soul is dragged to Hell. Dean spends the next two years trying to get his brother back.
* Season 5, Episode 22 "Swan Song": Sam willingly accepts Lucifer's Mark of Cain and becomes a vessel for the archangel. He's prepared to die to stop Lucifer, but Dean sacrifices himself instead.
While Sam faced many near-death experiences, he always managed to survive, making his resilience and determination a central part of his character throughout Supernatural's run.