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Best Supernatural Episodes To Scratch That Annual Winchester Itch

Best Supernatural Episodes To Scratch That Annual Winchester Itch
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They are like a breath of nostalgia in an all-consuming daily routine.

If you're a devoted Supernatural fan who's yearning to revisit the show but doesn’t have the time for a full 15-season rewatch, we're here to save you.

Here are the best episodes to scratch that Winchester itch without having to rewatch the entire series.

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

The episode that blossomed our love for the Winchester brothers. Revisit the beginning of Sam and Dean's journey as they set out to hunt monsters, find their missing father, and avenge their mother's death.

The episode that started it all is, without a doubt, a perfect reintroduction to the world of Supernatural.

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Mystery Spot (Season 3, Episode 11)

This fan-favorite Groundhog Day-themed episode combines humor and tragedy as Sam, trapped in a time loop, relives the same day and experiences Dean's comically tragic death over and over again.

The episode showcases the show's ability to blend humor and darkness and is sure to make you feel the heat of the moment.

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Yellow Fever (Season 4, Episode 6)

Filled with hilarious moments that make this episode highly memorable and rewatchable for fans, this is the episode where Dean is stricken with ghost sickness and becomes afraid of everything.

From Dean screaming at the cat in the locker to Jensen's hilarious lip-synching to Eye of the Tiger at the end of the episode, Yellow Fever is a great choice if you want to relive the Winchester's unique adventures.

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Changing Channels (Season 5, Episode 8)

The first episode to feature a departure from the show's usual format. Trapped in a TV land by the Trickster, Sam and Dean experience parodies of various TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy and Knight Rider, along with some hilarious and absurd moments like a game show and a genital herpes commercial.

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The French Mistake (Season 6, Episode 15)

In this meta and surreal episode, Sam and Dean are transported to an alternate reality where they are actors named Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles on a TV show called Supernatural.

Despite the mixed reception of Supernatural's sixth season, this episode is a masterpiece, humorously breaking the fourth wall with chaotic moments like Sam and Dean's hilariously bad acting attempts and the death of Misha Collins ' character.

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Dog Dean Afternoon (Season 9, Episode 5)

Dog Dean Afternoon is a wacky and hilarious episode in which Dean gains the ability to talk to animals and starts acting like a dog, leading to hilarious situations like barking at the mailman, playing fetch, and having beef with pigeons.

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Fanfiction (Season 10, Episode 5)

Celebrating its anniversary with a musical twist, the 200th episode delves into fandom when Sam and Dean stumble upon a high school musical based on their lives. A tribute to the show's dedicated fan base, the episode explores themes of fan culture, storytelling, and the impact of the Winchester brothers' adventures on their loyal audience.

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Lebanon (Season 14, Episode 13)

In contrast to the more comedic tone of all the episodes on this list, this 300 episode took a more heartbreaking route, marking the return of the boys ' father, John Winchester, twelve years after his death. John and Mary's reunion scene and heartbreaking goodbye will not leave a dry eye in the house.

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