The Best Supernatural Episode From Every Season

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From the start, Supernatural was a popular horror show, but its impressive 15-season run proves just how good it was. The show began as a ‘Monster of the Week’ series, following brothers Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) as they hunted monsters and protected people. The initial mystery revolved around their missing father, John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), but the story evolved into a large-scale conflict between angels and demons – neither side being truly ‘good’ – and a distant, uninvolved God. This complex storyline fueled an incredible 327 episodes.

Throughout its many seasons, Supernatural delivered some truly memorable episodes. Here’s a look at the best one from each season.

15) Season 1 – Faith

The first season of Supernatural featured many strong episodes, most of which focused on self-contained monster hunts. The main ongoing storylines revolved around the demon responsible for Sam and Dean’s mother’s death and the mystery of their father’s whereabouts. A standout episode was “Faith,” which starred Julie Benz from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It tells the story of a seemingly benevolent preacher who actually controls a dangerous entity. The episode explores themes of good intentions being exploited, and while it has a sad ending, it feels fitting for the narrative.

14) Season 2 – All Hell Breaks Loose

Season two of Supernatural delves deeper into the show’s demon lore, setting the stage for the angels who would appear later. The standout episode of the season is the two-part finale, “All Hell Breaks Loose.” In it, Azazel manipulates Sam into a deadly battle with other psychically gifted individuals, all to amplify his own power. This episode really highlighted the bond between the brothers and culminated in a pivotal moment: the unleashing of countless demons, which propelled the series into a more thrilling and expansive phase.

13) Season 3 – Mystery Spot

The Supernatural episode “Mystery Spot” is famous for having an unusually high number of deaths – more than any other episode in the series. What makes it truly remarkable is that Dean Winchester dies repeatedly, over 100 times, each time in a different way, due to a time loop. Sam is the only one who remembers each death and must find a way to break the cycle. The episode centers around the Trickster, later revealed to be the archangel Gabriel, who is using the loop to teach Dean a lesson in this funny and original story.

12) Season 4 – Lazarus Rising

The fourth season of Supernatural begins with the episode “Lazarus Rising,” which introduces the fan-favorite character Castiel, played by Misha Collins. Though seemingly dead at the end of season three, he’s brought back, and must investigate whether Sam made a deal with a demon to return. The episode explores how Sam’s developing psychic abilities help him battle demons independently, and also brings Castiel into the mix – he reveals to Dean that he’s on a mission from God.

11) Season 5 – Swan Song

The brilliance of the Supernatural episode “Swan Song” lies in its ability to stand alone as a perfect series finale – one that could have satisfyingly concluded the show after five seasons. Facing the apocalypse, Sam and Dean made the difficult decision for Sam to become Lucifer’s vessel, hoping to destroy the threat permanently. The episode delivered a powerful conclusion, with Sam seemingly sacrificing himself to not only defeat Lucifer but also imprison the archangel Michael alongside him in Hell. Castiel managed to heal Dean and even bring Bobby back to life, explaining that while they had won, the victory came at a tremendous cost. It was a masterful ending, though The CW unexpectedly renewed the show a year later.

10) Season 6 – The French Mistake

After a fantastic fifth season, The CW continued Supernatural with a sixth season, but its creator, Eric Kripke, stepped down. The standout episode of that season was the fifteenth, titled “The French Mistake.” This episode was a comedy where the angel Balthazar transported Sam and Dean to a parallel universe. There, they discovered actors Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki portraying them in a TV show also called Supernatural. It was the first time the show broke the fourth wall, letting Ackles and Padalecki play exaggerated versions of themselves and playfully comment on their fame and careers.

9) Season 7 – Death’s Door

The seventh season of Supernatural featured an especially moving episode titled “Death’s Door.” Throughout the series, characters like John Winchester and both Dean and Sam faced death, but Bobby Singer’s death in this episode truly resonated with viewers. It was a particularly heartbreaking moment, made even more poignant by the fact that it marked Jim Beaver’s final appearance as the beloved character. Though Bobby later returned as a ghost, this episode served as his emotional farewell, as he bravely fought to finish one last task before passing on.

8) Season 8 – We Need to Talk About Kevin

The latest episode of “Supernatural,” “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” was strong, but continued the show’s soft reboot after Dean’s time in Purgatory following the defeat of the Leviathans. The episode begins with Dean escaping Purgatory with a vampire ally named Benny. While Dean was gone, Sam had put down hunting demons and was enjoying a normal life. But when Dean discovers Sam ignored a plea for help from Kevin Tran, they’re both drawn back into the dangerous world of hunting, and Sam loses his newfound happiness.

7) Season 9 – First Born

In the ninth season of Supernatural, episode 11 revealed the return of Cain, a powerful and ancient demon who had trained all the Knights of Hell. Cain was unable to take revenge on Abaddon for his wife’s death because of a unique inability to kill. The episode deepened the bond between Sam and Dean with a heartfelt conversation, but also burdened Dean with the Mark of Cain and the First Blade—a weapon capable of killing almost any being.

6) Season 10- Fan Fiction

Season ten of Supernatural included a particularly clever episode that built on the show’s established meta-humor. Titled “Fan Fiction,” the fifth episode featured Sam and Dean stumbling upon a high school musical based on the books written about their lives by Chuck Shurley – who was later revealed to be God. When they discovered the goddess Calliope was manipulating the musical and intended to harm the writer, they intervened. Seeing a young cast perform the show’s version of the “Kansas” theme song was a truly bizarre and memorable moment.

5) Season 11 – Baby

Season 11 of Supernatural introduced a powerful new enemy. When Sam and Dean killed Death, it unleashed the Darkness, leading to a season-long story about the consequences of God’s past. While the season explored this large storyline, many fans consider the episode “Baby” (Season 11, Episode 4) to be the best. Uniquely, the entire episode is filmed from the perspective of Dean’s beloved car, nicknamed Baby. The episode focuses on the action seen through the car, and the damage it sustains, offering a fresh and entertaining experience.

4) Season 12 – Celebrating the Life of Asa Fox

The Supernatural Season 12 episode, “Celebrating the Life of Asa Fox,” is an enjoyable mystery. It follows Sam and Dean as they team up with their mother, Mary, and Sheriff Jody Mills to solve the murders of two hunters. This ‘Monster of the Week’ episode features a demon seeking revenge for an exorcism that happened years ago. What’s unique about this episode is that the demon isn’t actually the villain, which creates a surprising and compelling story.

3) Season 13 – ScoobyNatural

Season 13 of Supernatural featured an incredibly memorable episode that many fans consider the best of both the season and the entire series. The episode, titled “Scoobynatural,” is a crossover with the classic cartoon Scooby-Doo. It’s not just a themed episode, though – Dean, Sam, and Castiel are actually turned into animated characters and dropped into a real Scooby-Doo mystery! The episode was hugely entertaining, particularly because of Dean’s enthusiastic love for the cartoon, and its clever references to a specific Scooby-Doo episode from the 1970s.

2) Season 14 – Lebanon

Season 14 of Supernatural was a milestone, bringing the show past 300 episodes – a rare achievement for any series. This season focuses on Sam, Dean, Castiel, and Jack’s fight against Michael, a powerful and destructive archangel who threatens to destroy the world. The standout episode was the 300th, titled “Lebanon,” which brought back Jeffrey Dean Morgan as John Winchester. It was a poignant moment, finally allowing Dean and Sam to share a family dinner with both their parents. However, this version of John was from 2003, and his arrival from the past created unforeseen and negative consequences, ultimately forcing the family to sacrifice their brief happiness in a heartbreaking scene.

1) Season 15 – Our Father, Who Aren’t in Heaven

The final season of Supernatural culminates in a showdown between Dean and Sam and God, who is revealed as the ultimate enemy. The season features powerful moments, like Jack fully realizing his abilities, and ultimately brings Dean and Sam’s story to a close. Though the ending is controversial among fans, many consider the eighth episode, “Our Father, Who Aren’t in Heaven,” to be the strongest. In it, Sam and Dean search for God’s weakness, leading them to seek information from Michael. While God acting as the villain was unexpected, this episode kicked off the desperate fight against him, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.

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2026-03-02 02:42