Supernatural

2005
4.9
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Season 5 episodes (22)

1 Sympathy for the Devil
9/10/09
Twenty-six years ago, Sam Winchester (series star JARED PADALECKI) and Dean Winchester (series star JENSEN ACKLES) lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. Now, the Winchester brothers crisscross the lonely and mysterious back roads of the country in their '67 Chevy Impala hunting down every evil supernatural force they encounter along the way.

Picking up where last season's finale left off, Dean and Sam watch as the Devil (guest star MARK PELLEGRINO -- Lost) emerges from Hell. In the fifth season premiere, the Winchester brothers and Bobby (series star JIM BEAVER) must deal with the aftermath of Lucifer rising and the stunning news from Chuck the Prophet (guest star ROB BENEDICT) that Castiel (series star MISHA COLLINS) was blown to bits by the archangels.
2 Good God, Y'all!
9/17/09
Castiel tells Sam and Dean that he is going to search for God -- who will be able to defeat Lucifer. Bobby's old hunter friend, Rufus (guest star STEVEN WILLIAMS), is panicked about demons attacking his town, and begs Bobby for help. Sam and Dean arrive at the town and realize there is a spell over the townspeople, making them hallucinate that they are demons and causing them to kill one another.
3 Free to Be You and Me
9/24/09
Not sure he trusts himself anymore, Sam decides to give up hunting, but a latenight visit from Jessica (guest star ADRIANNE PALICKI) won't let him off the hook that easily. Meanwhile, Dean, intent on stopping the Apocalypse, continues hunting on his own and teams up with Castiel to find the Archangel Raphael -- as Castiel believes Raphael knows God's location.
4 The End
10/1/09
Sam tells Dean he wants to rejoin with him in the battle of the Apocalypse, but Dean tells Sam that they are better off apart. Later, Dean awakens five years in the future in an abandoned city and is attacked by humans who have been infected with a demonic virus that turns humans into Zombies. Zachariah (guest star KURT FULLER) appears to Dean and explains that this is the world that exists as a result of Dean saying no to helping the angels fight Lucifer. Dean meets up with the “Future Dean,” who tells him that the virus is the Devil’s endgame for destroying mankind.
5 Fallen Idols
10/8/09
Sam and Dean decide to start hunting together again and their first case leads them to a small town whose inhabitants are being killed by famous dead icons like Abraham Lincoln and James Dean's car. However, after two teenage girls come forward and claim their friend was kidnapped by PARIS HILTON (in a cameo role as herself), the brothers aren't sure what they are hunting anymore.
6 I Believe the Children Are Our Future
10/15/09
Fairy tales do come true! Sam and Dean investigate a series of odd murders that strangely resemble fairytales and urban legends. The brothers track down an 11-year-old boy named Jesse (guest star GATTLIN GRIFFITH) and realize that whatever Jesse believes is coming true. Castiel tells Sam and Dean that Jesse is a serious threat and needs to be eliminated.
7 The Curious Case of Dean Winchester
10/29/09
Sam and Dean discover a witch (guest star HAL OZSAN) is running a high-stakes poker game where the currency is life years -- not money. Bobby sees the game as a chance to get out of the wheelchair and bets 25 years, but loses. As Bobby begins to age rapidly, Dean steps in to save him but also ends up turning into an old man, leaving Sam holding the bag for their survival.
8 Changing Channels
11/5/09
Sam and Dean get stuck in TV Hell, when The Trickster (guest star RICHARD SPEIGHT JR.) imprisons them in an alternate universe where they are characters in different television series -- including a sexy medical show, a Japanese game show, a forensics show and a sitcom. The brothers realize the only way to get out of this world is to play along and become the characters in the shows. However, Castiel appears and warns them this universe is dangerous and they must get out before they become forever trapped.
9 The Real Ghostbusters
11/12/09
Super fan Becky (guest star EMILY PERKINS) uses Chuck's (guest star CHUCK BENEDICT) phone to trick Sam and Dean into attending a "Supernatural" fan convention -- complete with fans dressed up as Sam and Dean. One of the activities is a live-action role-playing game, but things quickly turn scary after a real ghost appears on the scene.
10 Abandon All Hope
11/19/09
Sam, Dean and Castiel track down the Colt and head off to find Lucifer to send him back to Hell. It's a hunters' reunion when the crew joins forces with Bobby, Ellen (guest star SAMANTHA FERRIS) and Jo (guest star ALONA TAL) for what could be their last night on Earth.
11 Sam, Interrupted
11/26/09
A former hunter named Martin (guest star JON GRIES), who is currently institutionalized, calls Sam and Dean for help investigating a case in the mental hospital. The brothers get themselves admitted as patients to check out the mysterious monster that is attacking the patients, but their incarceration pushes both to the breaking point as they unleash their inner demons against each other.
12 Swap Meat
1/28/10
Sam's bodysnatched! Gary (guest star COLTON JAMES), a teenage nerd, conjures up a body-switching spell and changes bodies with Sam. Thrilled by his new handsome and built body, Gary (now Sam) investigates a case with Dean and takes advantage of his good looks and age by hitting on women and getting drunk. Meanwhile, Sam is stuck in Gary's teenage body, dealing with intrusive parents and high school.
13 The Song Remains the Same
2/4/10
John Winchester is back! The angels send Anna (guest star JULIE MCNIVEN) back in time to kill John (guest star MATTHEW COHEN) and Mary (guest star AMY GUMENICK) Winchester before they can conceive Sam -- knowing that if Sam was never born, then Lucifer won't be able to use him as his vessel. Castiel sends Sam and Dean back to 1978 so they can stop Anna -- and the two brothers are reunited with their parents. Mary recognizes Dean as a hunter since he visited her in the past once before but tries to keep the truth from John.
14 My Bloody Valentine
2/11/10
Castiel helps Sam and Dean hunt down Cupid (guest star LEX MEDLIN) on Valentine's Day after townspeople start to kill each other for love. However, after Cupid tells them he's innocent, they discover Famine (guest star JAMES OTIS), the second of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, has arrived in town.
15 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
3/25/10
Sam and Dean investigate Bobby's hometown where the dead are rising from the grave -- but instead of attacking humans, they are happily reuniting with their families. The brothers turn to Bobby for help but he tells them not to worry about it and to leave town. Suspicious, Dean investigates and comes face to face with Bobby's dead wife (guest star CARRIE ANNE FLEMING) who has no memory of what happened to her. Once the zombies start turning evil, however, the boys tell Bobby he has to kill his wife -- but he refuses.
16 Dark Side of the Moon
4/1/10
Ambushed by angry hunters, Sam and Dean are shot and killed and sent to Heaven. Castiel warns Dean that Zachariah (guest star KURT FULLER) is looking for them in Heaven so they need to lay low while searching for an angel named Joshua (guest star ROGER AARON BROWN) who can help them since he talks directly to God. While searching for Joshua, the Winchester brothers run into some old friends and family members.
17 99 Problems
4/8/10
Outnumbered by demons, Sam and Dean are saved at the last minute by a hunter named Rob (guest star MICHAEL SHANKS) and his townspeople -- all of them aware of the Apocalypse and trained to fight and kill demons. The small town is very religious and Sam and Dean meet Pastor Gideon (guest star LARRY POINDEXTER), who introduces them to his daughter Leah (guest star KAYLA MAE MALONEY), whom he claims is a prophet. Leah tells the townspeople they must obey her orders if they want a spot in Heaven -- but when she starts turning the townspeople against each other in the name of the Lord, the brothers realize they must kill her.
18 Point of No Return
4/15/10
In the series' 100th episode, Dean begins to think the only way to stop Lucifer is to say yes to Michael -- but the angels decide they don't need him anymore. Dean, Sam and Castiel are horrified at the angels' new game plan and take on Zachariah (guest star KURT FULLER) to prevent an all out war on Earth. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns.
19 Hammer of the Gods
4/22/10
Sam and Dean are kidnapped by a group of gods, including Kali (guest star REKHA SHARMA), Ganesh (guest star KEITH BLACKMAN DALLAS) and Bladur (guest star ADAM CROASDELL) and held hostage in a small hotel. The gods want to use Sam and Dean as bargaining chips to stop the Apocalypse, but Gabriel (guest star RICHARD SPEIGHT, JR.) shows up and warns them that if Lucifer finds them he will kill them all. Unfortunately, one of the gods turns on the rest and Lucifer (guest star MARK PELLEGRINO) appears.
20 The Devil You Know
4/29/10
Sam and Dean face off against the Horsemen! The demon Crowley (guest star MARK SHEPPARD) tells Sam and Dean he can help them find the remaining Horsemen rings so they can trap Lucifer. The brothers are doubtful until Crowley leads them to Brady (guest star ERIC JOHNSON), the Handler for Pestilence (guest star MATT FREWER) and Death. However, Brady refuses to give up their locations and sets Pestilence after the Winchesters.
21 Two Minutes to Midnight
5/6/10
Crowley (guest star MARK SHEPPARD) tells Bobby he will give him the location of Death (guest star JULIAN RICHINGS), the fourth horseman, in exchange for his soul. Knowing Sam and Dean need that fourth ring to stop the Apocalypse, Bobby reluctantly agrees. Sam and Dean confront Pestilence (guest star MATT FREWER), but he unleashes a deadly virus upon them -- so Castiel must intervene on their behalf. Dean has a meeting with Death to discuss Lucifer, and an unholy alliance is formed at a very high price for Dean.
22 Swan Song
5/13/10
The Apocalypse arrives in the season five finale! The entire season has been leading up to this showdown between good and evil. With the Apocalypse looming, Sam and Dean realize they are out of options and make heartbreaking decisions that will change their lives forever. In the epic struggle, a beloved character is killed.

About this show

Supernatural takes viewers on a journey into the dark world of the unexplained. More than 20 years ago, Sam and Dean lost their mother to a demonic force. Now, searching for the demon who destroyed their family, they encounter creatures that most believe exist only in folklore or superstition – vampires, spirits, and even bloody clowns.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
24.7K reviews
Layla Dee
December 13, 2015
Supernatural has put on the greatest show of family bond and other worldly ideas I have ever seen. As well as should the rest of humanity, I immensely enjoy the experience that is Jensen and Jared together. These two men are undoubtedly excellence in the sense of bringing two people together and forming a bond that isn't easy to form but is impossible to unmold. Jensen Ackles has brought and untold greatness to a warm but stone soul of a real man in becoming the fantastic Dean Winchester. I wound undoubtedly follow this mans career to the ends of the earth. I'm sure I would more than enjoy any piece of artwork this marvelous man has or will have a hand in creating, directing and or staring in. I am crawling out of my skin in excitement for his next move no matter what that may be. Ode to any and all past, present, and future crew of this entertainment heaven, Supernatural.
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Kyle Kyla
November 29, 2017
Actually the best show I have ever encountered in my life. I'm only in season 5, but I swear, this show. AMAZING. ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING. You will not want to function as a normal human being once you start this. You will be ADDICTED. I spend HOURS watching episodes, and sometimes, if it's an ESPECIALLY good streak of episodes, I don't sleep. Instead, I watch through the night. That's how great this show is. The acting is phenomenal, and the further into the show you get, the better the effects. Speaking of effects, I love the way that the crew who worked on this show knew when they couldn't create an effective effect, and used the cameras accordingly. For example, with Castiel(<3), instead of showing the angels flying away, they aim the camera away and we are clued in with sound. Also, instead of cruddy animated wings, we see shadows, which are actually MORE effective, giving us a feeling of otherworldly dimension. I love it. I swear though, the Winchesters are the most amazing beings in the world of fiction that I have ever seen. BEEAUUTIFUL <3. This show brings out my strongest emotions. I recommend this to EVERYONE.
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Nancy Christian
April 8, 2014
This has been one of my all time favorite shows that tv has to offer!! My late husband and I watch every show everyday since the pilot first aired. When I get home from work, I say time to watch my boy's. I'm in my fifties and I would say "if I was 20 years younger,I would give Dean a night to remember"! But seriously, supernatural, is and will always have a cult following. Great cast,crew,writer,director and the best realist effects of any show I've ever watch. I think that's why the show has such a huge dedicated following.this show should go on pass season 10. How can you ever end the series when the whole cast is like your family and you are always gonna wonder how are they doing. (Unless there could possible be a spin off with the Winchesters).Love, love this show. We are one of your most favorite fans! Good luck in the future hopefully with more than season 10 :-)
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