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Season 5 – Supernatural

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This haunting series follows the thrilling yet terrifying journeys of Sam and Dean Winchester, two brothers who face an increasingly sinister landscape as they hunt monsters. After losing their mother to a supernatural force, the brothers were raised by their father as soldiers who track mysterious and demonic creatures. Violent memories and relationship-threatening secrets add additional burdens on Sam and Dean as they investigate all things that go bump in the night. As old tricks and tools are rendered useless and friends betray them, the brothers must rely on each other as they encounter new enemies.
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Supernatural continues to benefit from its charismatic leads and a solid script, creating a story that is almost supernaturally addictive.

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Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com Feb 7, 2020
4/5
With excellent production values, clever dialogue, and two incredibly-charismatic leads, "Supernatural" rises above most of its genre competition on the air right now and easily slams its lackluster brethren on The CW. Go to Full Review Zack Handlen AV Club Sep 10, 2009
B+
There's a lot to like in Sympathy, although a lot of it feels familiar as well. Go to Full Review Jessy Krupa PopMatters Mar 10, 2020
Tonight's episode was compelling, well done, and entertaining. Go to Full Review Jason Hughes CinemaBlend Feb 10, 2020
4.5/5
Had this been the final season of the show, it would have been a very satisfying conclusion to a long, epic story. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies Feb 10, 2020
3.5/5
Too often, people dismiss shows on the CW as teen soap operas filled with chick flick angst... "Supernatural" offers a strong masculine bent with some excellent supernatural drama. Go to Full Review Demian Television Without Pity Sep 16, 2013
B-
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Rowan C @RowanC3 Sep 12, 2026 Supernatural Season 5 was perfect, and every episode was fantastic. This whole plotline with Lucifer has been fantastic, and the buildup in the final episode was peak. Having Dean be Michael's vessel and having Sam as Lucifer's vessel was perfect writing, and it just made so much sense. This season was extremely emotional, and the stakes were the highest they had ever been. The Angels and the Demons interested me so much, and it just kept pulling me in. Season 5 taught that no matter how hard someone tries to escape their destiny, it will always end up happening anyway. The incorporation of the four horsemen was awesome, and that buildup with the rings was also insane. The finale episode was everything I could have asked for, but it would have been cool to see Lucifer and Michael fight just a little bit. The end of the finale was super calm, but it did end with a pretty big cliffhanger for Season 6. Overall, I thought everything about this season was phenomenal, and I loved it. See more Rafael S @RT29537273 Oct 9, 2025 Maybe it's the best season, I like the tension and atmosphere of Apocalypse, and the ending is very good See more Noah T @RT05670249 Oct 18, 2024 I love season especially swan song See more Peacemaker T @RT96855271 Jun 5, 2024 Brilliant season. 10/10 See more Fernao R @RT09230367 Sep 1, 2023 So interesting. Really enjoyed watching. Lucifer carried. Love Lucifer. The show should've ended here. See more Logan S @RT96749005 Aug 29, 2023 I mean, it's season 5 what's more to say really? This is where the show was supposed to end and as a finale nearly everything comes full circle. If you did stop here, I won't stop you. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Singer

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Phil Sgriccia

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Steve Boyum

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Charles Beeson

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James L. Conway

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John Showalter

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 2009 Sympathy for the Devil Sam, Dean and Bobby deal with the aftermath of the devil (Mark Pellegrino) rising from hell; Chuck has stunning news for the brothers. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2009 Good God, Y'all In hopes of defeating Lucifer, Castiel decides to search for God; Bobby's friend, Rufus, begs for help when demons begin attacking his town. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2009 Free to Be You and Me Sam thinks about giving up hunting; Dean and Castiel team up to search for Raphael. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2009 The End Sam wants to rejoin Dean in the battle of the apocalypse, but Dean thinks they are better off apart; Dean wakes up five years in the future and is attacked by humans infected with a demonic virus. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 2009 Fallen Idols Dean and Sam travel to a town when people are being killed by dead icons like Abraham Lincoln; two teenagers claim their friend was kidnapped by Paris Hilton. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 2009 I Believe the Children Are Our Future Dean and Sam investigate a series of murders that resemble fairy tales and urban legends; the brothers track down an 11-year-old boy that Castiel deems a serious threat. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2009 The Curious Case of Dean Winchester Dean and Sam learn that a witch is running a poker game where the currency is life years versus money; Dean tries to intervene when Bobby starts losing the game. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2009 Changing Channels Dean and Sam are thrown into an alternate universe by the Trickster where they are characters in different TV series. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2009 The Real Ghostbusters A fan tricks Dean and Sam into attending a "Supernatural" fan convention. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2009 Abandon All Hope Dean, Sam and Castiel try to find Lucifer and send him back to hell. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 21, 2010 Sam, Interrupted Dean and Sam check themselves into a mental hospital so they can investigate a monster that is attacking patients. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 28, 2010 Swap Meat A teenager creates a body-switching spell and swaps bodies with Sam. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2010 The Song Remains the Same Anna is sent back in time to kill Mary and John Winchester before Sam is conceived. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 2010 My Bloody Valentine Castiel helps Dean and Sam find Cupid after people start killing each other for love on Valentine's Day. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 25, 2010 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid Dean and Sam head to Bobby's hometown when the dead begin rising from the grave to reunite with their families. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 1, 2010 Dark Side of the Moon Ambushed by angry hunters, Sam and Dean are shot and killed and sent to heaven; Castiel warns Dean that Zachariah is looking for them in heaven. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 8, 2010 99 Problems Sam and Dean meet a woman in a small town who claims to be a prophet. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 15, 2010 Point of No Return The angels come up with a new game plan that horrifies Sam, Dean and Castiel; an old friend returns. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 22, 2010 Hammer of the Gods Sam and Dean are kidnapped by a group of gods and held hostage as bargaining chips to stop the apocalypse. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 29, 2010 The Devil You Know The demon Crowley promises to help Dean and Sam find the remaining Horseman rings so they can trap Lucifer. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 2010 Two Minutes to Midnight Crowley offers to reveal Death's location in exchange for Bobby's soul; Pestilence releases a deadly virus on Sam and Dean. Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 2010 Swan Song The looming apocalypse prompts Dean and Sam to make a devastating decision that changes their lives. Details

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Season Info

Director
Robert Singer, Philip Sgriccia, Steve Boyum, Charles Beeson, James L. Conway, John Showalter, Mike Rohl, Rick Bota
Executive Producer
Eric Kripke, McG, Robert Singer
Screenwriter
Sera Gamble, Eric Kripke, Jeremy Carver, Ben Edlund, Julie Siege, Andrew Dabb, Daniel Loflin, Jenny Klein, Harvey Fedor
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 10, 2009
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