I did a full recap of “Faith” during the last hiatus because it’s one of those early episodes that had a deep impact on season four. It’s the first episode to introduce Dean’s issues with God, something that went from the background to foreground in a big way. I think Castiel had something to do with that. Still,…
Any episode that starts with a brutal hacking by scarecrow is memorable for me. Forget the intense brotherly drama, likely intensified by Sam’s crazy moment the episode before. Leatherface is cool. The horror scenes are top notch, but that’s because Kim Manners knows how to scare the crap out of people.
After a heavy episode like “Home” something lighter but entertaining is required. “Asylum” fits the bill perfectly. I don’t know about you, but to me insane asylums are creepy as hell. Lots of bad karma. After getting my professional start at a mental health facility, I can attest that the therapists are often wackier than the patients…
Love, love, love, love! this episode. “Home” is one of my personal favorites; my blue funk, down in the dumps, reaching for pint of Haagen-Dazs and settling in for a long night of comfort episodes. It’s the episode that put season one back on course in a major way. It’s the game changer that helped define the rest…
“Bugs” is quite a monumental episode you know. Even to this day, when we switch off a weak effort like “Fallen Idols” or “Family Remains,” our instant reaction is “Ah well, it wasn’t Bugs.” I’ve said it before and I say it again. Welcome to not only the worst episode of the entire series, but I think they…
Ugh. I remember after watching “Red Sky At Morning” in repeats I did a review claiming it was one of the worst episodes ever. There were only four others worse. Guess what made that exclusive list? Yep, “Hookman.” Granted number one on that list is tomorrow’s episode, but I’m getting ahead of myself. This episode just stinks. Who knew the hookman…
Oh, this one’s a doozy. You’ve got to admit, when trying to pick memorable episodes, “Skin” comes to mind. Upon watching this again, I forgot how much I liked it. It’s not one I watch often. It’s just too gross. However, there are some big bonuses. First, this is one of the best music selections for an episode. Forget how cool “In-Gadda-Da-Vida”…
It’s interesting how I’ll easily cite the first half of season one as the weakest part of the series yet find two early episodes in a row I adore. Going for creep factor instead of emotional drama of “Phantom Traveler” serves “Blood Mary” very well. As I said in a previous article, I think this is…
I LOVE “Phantom Traveler.” Is it flawless? Of course not. But still, this episode sets so many precedents. First appearance of demons and demonic possession. First appearance of Dean’s homemade EMF reader. First time the boys put on suits to “look the part.” The first time sulfur is found. The first exorcism performed and we learn for the first time how dreamy Sam’s…
“Dead In The Water” is an “on the fence” episode for me. There is plenty of good, but there is also plenty of bad. This is the debut for the series of Kim Manners as director and Sera Gamble and Raelle Tucker as writers. Even though this is the creative team that has taken the show to amazing…
As far as episodes go, “Wendigo” for any other show out there today would end up being a mediocre effort. When compared to the 92 episodes that have aired for Supernatural so far though, it actually sucks. Not really bad, but bad enough where it makes the “What was Kripke thinking” files. The first clue that the monster…
In honor of Supernatural starting in US second run syndication on TNT today, I thought that since I didn’t start writing reviews until season three, when I actually started watching the show, for each season one and two episode aired I’ll write a quick 500 word review. It’s a nifty little challenge because once I get…
