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S5·E12 Swap Meat

Episode
Season 5, Episode 12
Air Date
January 28, 2010
Runtime
42 minutes
Director
Robert Singer
Writer
Julie Siege
Score
7.7/10 (35 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 28, 2010 42 min ★ 7.7/10 · 35 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Gary, 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.

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Episode recap

In this episode of Supernatural, a teenage boy named Gary conjures up a body-switching spell, resulting in him and Sam switching bodies. Gary, now in Sam's body, is thrilled by his new appearance and joins Dean on a case. He takes advantage of his good looks and age, hitting on women and getting drunk. Meanwhile, Sam is stuck in Gary's teenage body, dealing with his intrusive parents and high school life.

Gary, in Sam's body, is initially excited about his new life, but his actions soon cause problems. He struggles to keep up with Dean's expectations and his new body's limitations. Dean, however, is unaware of the body switch and continues to work with Gary, who is now in Sam's body.

Sam, on the other hand, is stuck in Gary's teenage body and must navigate his new surroundings. He faces challenges from his parents and peers, who are unaware of the body switch. Sam's experience in Gary's body provides a unique perspective on the difficulties of being a teenager.

As the episode progresses, Gary's actions in Sam's body become increasingly reckless, causing tension between him and Dean. Meanwhile, Sam must find a way to switch back into his own body, navigating the complexities of Gary's life and the supernatural case they are investigating.

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Director & writers

Robert SingerDirectorJulie SiegeTeleplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 12 of Supernatural air?

Season 5, Episode 12 ('Swap Meat') originally aired on January 28, 2010.

How long is Season 5 Episode 12 ('Swap Meat')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.

What happens in Supernatural Season 5 Episode 12?

Gary, 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 teen...

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