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S5·E9 The Real Ghostbusters

Episode
Season 5, Episode 9
Air Date
November 12, 2009
Runtime
42 minutes
Director
James L. Conway
Writer
Eric Kripke
Score
8.3/10 (38 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 12, 2009 42 min ★ 8.3/10 · 38 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Super fan Becky uses Chuck’s 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 sour after a real ghost appears on the scene.

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Episode recap

In this episode of Supernatural, a Supernatural fan convention is being held, where attendees are dressed up as the show's characters. A live action role playing game is also taking place, but things quickly turn sour when a real ghost appears on the scene.

The convention is attended by Sam and Dean, who have been tricked into going by a fan named Becky using Chuck's phone. The fan convention is filled with people dressed as the characters from the show, including Sam and Dean.

The appearance of the real ghost disrupts the convention and causes chaos among the attendees. The episode's events are centered around the supernatural occurrence at the convention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 9 of Supernatural air?

Season 5, Episode 9 ('The Real Ghostbusters') originally aired on November 12, 2009.

How long is Season 5 Episode 9 ('The Real Ghostbusters')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.

What happens in Supernatural Season 5 Episode 9?

Super fan Becky uses Chuck’s 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 sour after a real ghost appears on the scene....

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