Group Exercise: What Episodes Would You Recommend?
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 20:41 | Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 20:59 | Written by Alice Jester | 
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I got this message today from paintgirl770 who needs our help. Here's the dilemma:
It's Hellatus, we're still buzzing from Comic Con news, so I decided that this would be the perfect group exercise. After all, we're all in this together! Which five or six would you recommend? My initial list was at twelve, and breaking it down was not fun. Here's my recommended list:
Home
In My Time of Dying
All Hell Breaks Loose Part II (Watch the last five minutes of part I. That doesn't really count as an episode)
Mystery Spot
No Rest For the Wicked
Lazarus Rising
Considering he's already seen the last two episodes of season five, he's good there. The way I figure, he'll be so hooked by then, he'll at least take one marathon weekend to burn through all of season four. Just one episode of that season is criminal.
Okay, your turn! What's your best advice?
I have been watching since season one, but my husband only very recently (last 2 episodes of season 5) started watching with me (he's not much of a tv guy, except for sports). Anyway, to my happy surprise he instantly appreciated the show! We watched the pilot and a couple of season 1 episodes so far, but he doesn't have the time (or patience) to watch all the episodes of all the seasons before Season 6 begins. What would you and yours recommend as the top say 5 or 6 episodes he should see in the next few weeks to keep him hooked (bear in mind I will be there to fill him in on storyline and events, etc..)
It's Hellatus, we're still buzzing from Comic Con news, so I decided that this would be the perfect group exercise. After all, we're all in this together! Which five or six would you recommend? My initial list was at twelve, and breaking it down was not fun. Here's my recommended list:
Home
In My Time of Dying
All Hell Breaks Loose Part II (Watch the last five minutes of part I. That doesn't really count as an episode)
Mystery Spot
No Rest For the Wicked
Lazarus Rising
Considering he's already seen the last two episodes of season five, he's good there. The way I figure, he'll be so hooked by then, he'll at least take one marathon weekend to burn through all of season four. Just one episode of that season is criminal.
Okay, your turn! What's your best advice?
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So we have to consider that you had him watch the finale of season one so I will start with season 2 and then on
Born under a bad sign
all hell breaks loose part 11
mystery spot
no rest for the wicked
lazarus rising
HONESTLY to really get it he needs at least to watch season Four and five
As I understand it, Lisa and Ben won't be around after a one or two episodes.
Tall Tales
Yellow Fever
Bad Day at Black Rock
Hell House
Monster Movie
Changing Channels
Wishful Thinking
Supernatural Christmas,
just so he knows it's not all angsty. Those episodes really bring the gallows humour to the forefront, and show the boys doing their job
S1: Devil's Trap -- background on YED and it's an all-around awesome episode.
S2: What Is and What Should Never Be -- background on the djinn (from our comic con spoilers he will be back) and also insight into Dean's weariness with the hunter lifestyle and his desire for family.
S3: The Kids Are Alright -- Great and scary MOTW, and also for the Dean/Lisa/Ben interaction.
S4: On the Head of a Pin -- An overall fantastic episode that covers a lot of both brothers' issues and also mytharc plot information.
S5: Dark Side of the Moon -- another great episode which delves into Dean and Sam's issues that will probably be touched upon next season.
Now, if he just wants to watch a kick-ass all-around great episode, then I'd suggest my favorite of all time -- Nightshifter.
Sablegreen: "As I understand it, Lisa and Ben won't be around after a one or two episodes."
No, according to Sera's most recent interviews, she will be recurring throughout the season.
Sablegreen - you got me excited when you said Lisa and Ben wouldn't be around much. Hope you are right. I just don't buy Dean all domesticated, much as he might think that is what he wants. A tiger can't change his stripes.
season 1: The Pilot & Devil's Trap - the plot episodes
season 2: Then I would pick a funny episode: Folsom Prison Blues (who doesn't love prison jokes), Tall Tales (dancing aliens) or Hollywood Babylon.
season 3: Either the classic buddy comedy 'Bad day at black Rock' or the Winchester version of Groundhog day 'Mystery Spot'
season 4: 'Lazarus rising' because that's when everything changes and we get the angels as new players in SPN.
season 5: Changing Channels. Changing Channels. Changing Channels. You don't even have to like Supernatural to love this episode. If you love your husband you must make him watch this episode. :geek:
I think 'On a Head of A Pin' is a must, and so is 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' to understand the characters' journeys, as well as 'When The Levee Breaks'.
And - as some others said - some humour is a necessity, I guess all that drama might be a lot to swallow even for the strongest guy.
You know, when your hubby sees some of the episodes, perhaps you will get him hooked in a magical way that will make him change his mind or simply make time to watch the whole story...
Wishing you the best of luck with your hooking-hubby-to-Supernatural-project! Jas
However, Sera Gamble said in one of her interviews that it's not so much about Lisa (no matter how great she is) as it's about Dean's need to be part of a family unit. And THAT, yes, makes much more sense. Dean went to her in the first place because he thought he had lost Sam's affection (Dark Side of the Moon). So let's see how this situation will be dealt with in season 6.
If you're expecting Lisa to die a fiery death in the season premiere as a throwback to the pilot, think again. "Lisa will be recurring in the first half of the season," Sera confirms. "She's not just a one-off thing."
The entire interview is here (spoilery, of course):
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/07/supernatural-ep-sera-gamble-lisa-will-recur-plus-deans-amulet-and-is-this-the-final-season.html
Nightmare (Season 1)
Crossroad Blues (Season 2)
Jus in Bello (Season 3)
On The Head of a Pin (Season 4)
Point of No Return (Season 5)
Of course, if you reall get him interested then definitely make sure to feed in the season opener and season finale of each season (well, I still think in a crunch you can skip Magnificent Seven) and then if he really wants to see the lighter side treat him to a marathon of the funnies:
Hell House (Season 1)
Tall Tales (Season 2)
Mystery Spot (Season 3)
Monster Movie (Season 4)
Changing Channels (Season 5)
Can't go wrong there, of course all told that's 17 episodes but see what sparks his interest, he may decide several marathons are in order.
Have fun and welcome to TWFB's group consultation service...no fees necessary.
A side note: what's with all the Lisa/Dean hatred? Man, I like her and what she represents for Dean. A family, someone that loves and cares for him unconditionally. After all, isn't that what Dean deserves, after all the crap he has been through these last several years. He deserves and has every right to have a strong woman care for and love him. All through S4 and S5 we learned that Dean secretly harbored a desire for a family, why can't we let him have that - albeit in a Supernatural kind of way.
5 episodes to get started is really hard. Came up with 6 with a couple honorable mentions. Plus an extra 7 for a little humor. So here are my starter episodes and why I chose them:
Devils Trap (1:22) - We meet Bobby, have the big Meg showdown, rescue John, and the Impala gets crunched. Which broke my heart by the way.
Nightshifter (2:12) - Ronald (loved him...to bad he's dead) Victor Henriksen (just started to like him thanks to Jus in Bello... to bad he's dead too) I see a pattern here. Plus the Great Escape to classic rock music in SWAT gear, need I say more.
All Hell Breaks Loose II (2:22) - Dean's deal for Sam's resurrection sets the stage for Dean's trip to Hell.
Dream a Little Dream of Me (3:10) - Insight into what Dean dreams about(a family/picnics/baseball games). Why Bobby got into hunting and Sam's dirty dream of Angelina Jolie...Brad Pitt... Oh wait... Bela? Oh Crap!
Lazarus Rising (4:01) - Dean's back from Hell, Sam is in a hotel with Ruby, then there is the best entrance of an Angel of the Lord ever.....HELLO CASTIEL!
When the Levee Breaks (4:21) - Poor Sam, Poor Dean, and oh yeah, apocalypse here we come.
Honorable mentions:
Bloodlust ((2:03) - The Impala is back and Dean, as well as the rest of us, comes to the realization that not all supernatural things are evil.
Roadkill (2:16) - This is the first episode I saw and was hooked from the get go. So it holds a soft spot with me.
For a little humor:
Hell House (1:17) - "I think I'm allergic to our soap" "bring it on baldy"
Tall Tales (2:15) - "I've had it up to here with you" "Right back at ya"
Bad Day at Black Rock (3:03) - "I lost my shoe" "I'm Batman"
Mystery Spot (3:11) - "Do these tacos taste funny?" "You'll thank me when it's Wednesday"
It's a Terrible Life (4:17) - Dean in a tie, Sam in a cubicle. You can't fight ghosts without health insurance. "Angel or not I will stab you in your face." Sorry Zach, Dean keeps his promises. Just ask Yellow Eyes... oh wait, he's dead too.
Monster at the End of This Book (4:18) - Chuck the prophet...Love him - not dead but possibly God, open to personal interpretation and much debate.
Changing Channels (5:08) - Dr. Sexy, procedural cop shows, Herpexia, and HELLO GABRIEL!
Holy Crap! How did that happen...I'm totally long winded as usual. Thanks for your kind indulgence of my ramblings...
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