Supernatural: Season 5
Season 5 of Supernatural, consisting of 22 episodes, carries forward the ongoing saga of the Winchester brothers as they continue their work as hunters of the supernatural. The series follows Sam and Dean Winchester, who as boys began confronting otherworldly forces and as adults travel across the United States in their black 1967 Chevrolet Impala, nicknamed “Baby.” Their mission remains to protect people, investigat
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Sam and Dean Winchester are brothers who hunt supernatural beings.
- They travel across America in a black 1967 Chevrolet Impala called “Baby.”
- The series blends drama, mystery, and sci‑fi/fantasy, focusing on magic and the supernatural.
- Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes, advancing the existing mythology.
Season overview
Season 5 of Supernatural, consisting of 22 episodes, carries forward the ongoing saga of the Winchester brothers as they continue their work as hunters of the supernatural. The series follows Sam and Dean Winchester, who as boys began confronting otherworldly forces and as adults travel across the United States in their black 1967 Chevrolet Impala, nicknamed “Baby.” Their mission remains to protect people, investigate mysterious phenomena, and confront the family business of hunting demons, ghosts, and other magical entities. The season maintains the show’s blend of drama, mystery, and sci‑fi/fantasy tones that have defined the series since its debut. Throughout the episodes the brothers confront new threats while the larger narrative arc progresses, linking each case to the broader conflict that drives the series. As the fifth installment, the season builds on the established mythology of angels, demons, and the Winchester legacy, keeping the focus on the brothers’ bond, their relentless pursuit of the supernatural, and the escalating stakes that shape their journey.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Sympathy for the Devil
Sep 10, 2009
Sam, Dean, and Bobby must deal with the aftermath of the Devil's escape from Hell, and receive startling news from the Prophet Chuck.
Good God, Y'All!
Sep 17, 2009
Hunter Rufus Turner calls in Bobby, Sam, and Dean to deal with a demon infestation in his town, but they soon discover the truth is much more horrifying. Meanwhile, Castiel goes to
Free to Be You and Me
Sep 24, 2009
Sam decides to stop hunting but has a hard time after he receives a surprise visit. Dean and Castiel try to find the Archangel Raphael in their bid to stop the Apocalypse.
The End
Oct 1, 2009
Dean refuses Sam's efforts to help him battle the Devil, and then wakes up to find himself five years in the future, in a wasteland where Lucifer has begun his endgame by unleashin
Fallen Idols
Oct 8, 2009
Sam and Dean head to a small town where people are murdered by famous dead icons. However the brothers come to a dead end when two teenagers reveal they saw Paris Hilton kidnap the
I Believe the Children Are Our Future
Oct 15, 2009
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 and realize that whate
The Curious Case of Dean Winchester
Oct 29, 2009
Sam and Dean discover a witch is running a high-stakes poker game where the currency is life years vs. money. Bobby sees the game as a chance to get out of the wheelchair and bets
Changing Channels
Nov 5, 2009
When Sam and Dean find themselves living their lives on what appear to be TV shows, it makes for a whole new style of reality television and they wonder if the Trickster is to blam
The Real Ghostbusters
Nov 12, 2009
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 liv
Abandon All Hope...
Nov 19, 2009
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 and Jo for wha
Sam, Interrupted
Jan 21, 2010
A former hunter named Martin, who is currently institutionalized, calls Sam and Dean for help investigating a case in the mental hospital. The brothers get themselves admitted as p
Swap Meat
Jan 28, 2010
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
The Song Remains the Same
Feb 4, 2010
The angels send Anna back in time to kill John and Mary Winchester before they can conceive Sam knowing that if Sam was never born then Lucifer won't be able to use him as his vess
My Bloody Valentine
Feb 11, 2010
Castiel helps Sam and Dean hunt down Cupid on Valentine's Day after townspeople start to kill each other for love. However, after Cupid tells them he's innocent, they discover Fami
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Mar 25, 2010
Sam and Dean investigate Bobby's home town where the dead are rising from the grave but instead of attacking humans, they are happily reuniting with their families. The brothers tu
Dark Side of the Moon
Apr 1, 2010
Ambushed by angry hunters, Sam and Dean are shot and killed. When they wake up in heaven, Castiel tells them that they need to find an angel named Joshua, who talks directly with G
99 Problems
Apr 8, 2010
Sam and Dean are outnumbered by demons, but are saved at the last minute by Rob and his townspeople, who are aware of the Apocalypse, and have been training to fight and kill demon
Point of No Return
Apr 15, 2010
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' n
Hammer of the Gods
Apr 22, 2010
Sam and Dean are kidnapped by a group of gods, including Kali, Ganesh, and Baldur and held hostage in a small hotel. The gods want to use Sam and Dean as bargaining chips to stop t
The Devil You Know
Apr 29, 2010
The demon Crowley 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, the H
Two Minutes to Midnight
May 6, 2010
Crowley tells Bobby he will give him the location of Death, the fourth horseman, in exchange for his soul. Knowing Sam and Dean need that fourth ring to stop the Apocalypse, Bobby
Swan Song
May 13, 2010
The showdown between good and evil is at hand. With the Apocalypse looming, Sam and Dean realize they are out of options and make heart-breaking decisions that will change their l