The Best Episodes of ‘Supernatural’

In the first season, you follow Sam and Dean in their conquest to save their father. There is never a dull moment, especially in the later episodes when their search culminates into an all-out battle against the demon they’ve been fervently looking for. As the show progresses, you appreciate each character more and more, but you also get to know them more intimately, which means they frustrate you in the same way your own siblings do.

Nevertheless, you keep rooting for them, even as they fumble. Take Season 3, for example, when Sam obtains good fortune thanks to a rabbit’s foot. Of course, the good luck doesn’t last long, and soon, there’s a countdown on his life. If that’s not bad enough, two hunters set out looking for him, under the belief he’s one of the evil ones. Though he can be whiny at times, you still root for him and Dean, who comes in (like a big brother does) to save the day.

In later seasons, you watch as both characters mature. It becomes evident why they are an ideal match as they bring out the best in each other. In Season 15, for instance, you see how Sam has matured into a man instead of the typical teenager who wants to rebel against responsibility. He’s multi-dimensional (in more ways than one), and he wins you over. Fans of the show strap in for the ride with each episode, which isn’t just about the supernatural, but also about personal growth.

To determine the best episodes of Supernatural, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience reception from IMDb. Episodes were ranked based on average IMDb user rating as of March 2024. In the case of a tie, the episode with the greater number of audience ratings was ranked higher. (Read about the creepiest haunted house in every state.)

25. Do You Believe in Miracles (Season 9, Episode 23)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 5,461

24. Two Minutes to Midnight (Season 5, Episode 21)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 5,594

23. Abandon All Hope (Season 5, Episode 10)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 5,981

22. The Monster at the End of This Book (Season 4, Episode 18)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 6,604

21. In the Beginning (Season 4, Episode 3)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 6,842

20. No Rest for the Wicked (Season 3, Episode 16)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 6,856

19. Bad Day at Black Rock (Season 3, Episode 3)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,361

18. Devil’s Trap (Season 1, Episode 22)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,451

17. In My Time of Dying (Season 2, Episode 1)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.2/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,713

16. Moriah (Season 14, Episode 20)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
• IMDb user reviews: 4,008

15. Lebanon (Season 14, Episode 13)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
• IMDb user reviews: 4,480

14. Sacrifice (Season 8, Episode 23)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
• IMDb user reviews: 5,918

13. Lucifer Rising (Season 4, Episode 22)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
• IMDb user reviews: 6,602

12. Jus in Bello (Season 3, Episode 12)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,249

11. What Is and What Should Never Be (Season 2, Episode 20)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,651

10. Don’t Call Me Shurley (Season 11, Episode 20)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
• IMDb user reviews: 6,497

9. Baby (Season 11, Episode 4)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,209

8. All Hell Breaks Loose: Part 2 (Season 2, Episode 22)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
• IMDb user reviews: 7,641

7. Lazarus Rising (Season 4, Episode 1)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
• IMDb user reviews: 8,740

6. Fan Fiction (Season 10, Episode 5)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
• IMDb user reviews: 9,133

5. Mystery Spot (Season 3, Episode 11)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.4/10
• IMDb user reviews: 9,188

4. ScoobyNatural (Season 13, Episode 16)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.6/10
• IMDb user reviews: 8,697

3. Changing Channels (Season 5, Episode 8)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.6/10
• IMDb user reviews: 10,793

2. The French Mistake (Season 6, Episode 15)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.6/10
• IMDb user reviews: 11,049

1. Swan Song (Season 5, Episode 22)

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• IMDb user rating: 9.7/10
• IMDb user reviews: 11,469