Supernatural – Season 13 premiered on The CW on October 2017. This season picked up immediately after the chaotic events of the season twelve finale. Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) dealt with the loss of their mother Mary Winchester and their close friend Castiel. The season was characterized by the introduction of a new, powerful being and a journey into an alternate dimension known as the Apocalypse World.
The central conflict of this season was the arrival of Jack (Alexander Calvert), the son of Lucifer. Sam and Dean had very different ideas about how to handle the newborn Nephilim. While Sam wanted to mentor the boy and believed his nature could be guided toward good, Dean saw him as a dangerous monster that needed to be eliminated. This disagreement created a wedge between the brothers as they tried to find a way to rescue their mother from the other side of a dimensional rift.
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Why You Should Watch Supernatural – Season 13
Supernatural – Season 13 changed the long-running series by introducing a permanent new member to the core group. Alexander Calvert joined the cast as Jack, bringing a father-son dynamic to the show that had not been seen before. The season also expanded the lore by showing a world where the Winchesters were never born, allowing for the return of fan-favorite characters in new, grittier forms. It balanced standalone monster-of-the-week episodes with a large-scale multiversal conflict.
The Struggle of Nurture vs Nature
The arc involving Jack was the main focus of the season. The writers used this character to test the morality of the Winchester brothers. Sam Winchester took on a protective role, seeing a bit of his own history as a “cursed” child in Jack. Dean Winchester, however, suffered from deep grief and redirected his anger toward the boy. This friction was a primary driver for the first half of the season.
As Jack learned to use his powers, he searched for a sense of purpose. He did not want to be like his father, Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino). Instead, he looked to Sam, Dean, and eventually Castiel as his true family. This journey from a dangerous entity to a member of the hunting team was a major development for the series. It gave the older characters a reason to keep fighting after so many personal losses.
The Apocalypse World and Archangel Michael
The Apocalypse World was a significant setting in this season. It was a bleak, war-torn version of Earth where the archangel Michael (Christian Keyes) had defeated Lucifer but essentially destroyed humanity in the process. Mary Winchester (Samantha Smith) was trapped in this world for much of the season. Her survival depended on her wits and an uneasy alliance with Lucifer, who was also stuck there.
This alternate reality allowed the show to bring back characters like Bobby Singer (Jim Beaver) and Charlie Bradbury (Felicia Day). These versions of the characters did not know the Winchesters, which created interesting social dynamics. The threat from the alternate Michael eventually crossed over into the main world, leading to a massive confrontation that required the brothers to seek help from unexpected sources, including the archangel Gabriel (Richard Speight Jr.).
The Resurrection of Castiel
Fans were relieved when Castiel (Misha Collins) returned early in the season. His death in the previous finale had sent him to The Empty, a void where cosmic beings go when they die. His return was triggered by Jack calling out his name, showing the deep connection between the two. Castiel became a mentor to Jack, helping him understand the burden of having immense power.
Once reunited with the brothers, Castiel helped them track down the Prince of Hell named Asmodeus. Asmodeus served as a secondary antagonist for a portion of the season, attempting to use Jack for his own gains. The season also featured the crossover episode “Scoobynatural,” where the brothers and Castiel were pulled into a cartoon. This episode became one of the most famous entries in the entire series history due to its unique animation and humor.
A Failed Spin-off Attempt
This season also included the episode titled “Wayward Sisters.” This was intended to be a backdoor pilot for a new TV show centered on Sheriff Jody Mills (Kim Rhodes) and her group of young hunters. The episode followed the women as they protected their town from monsters while the Winchesters were missing in another dimension. While The CW did not pick up the series, the characters continued to appear in the main Supernatural timeline.
The finale of the season set the stage for the final years of the show. Dean Winchester had to make a desperate choice to defeat Lucifer once and for all. He agreed to become the vessel for the alternate Michael. While they succeeded in killing Lucifer, Michael betrayed Dean and took full control of his body. The season ended with Michael walking through a city in Dean’s form, leaving the audience with a massive cliffhanger.
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| Director | Not available |
|---|---|
| Main Cast | Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins |
| Release Year | 2017 |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Supernatural – Season 13 released?
Supernatural – Season 13 was released on October 12, 2017.
What is Supernatural – Season 13 about?
Supernatural – Season 13 premiered on The CW on October 2017. This season picked up immediately after the chaotic events of the season twelve finale. Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) dealt with the loss of their mother Mary Winchester and their close friend Castiel.
Where can I watch Supernatural – Season 13?
Supernatural – Season 13 is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Video.
Episode guide
Lost and Found
Sam and Dean are left to pick up the pieces after the loss of their mother, the demise of Crowley and the heartbreaking death of Castiel. The birth of Jack leaves the Winchester brothers with differing opinions on how to deal with a Nephilim. After being dragged into the breach, Mary must learn to survive Lucifer and an apocalyptic world.
The Rising Son
Sam and Dean begin to explore what Jack is capable of doing with his powers. An unexpected visit from Donatello alerts the boys to the fact that Jack will need more protection than the Winchesters can provide. There is a new Prince of Hell in town, Asmodeus, and with Lucifer out of the picture, he sets his sights set on Jack.
Patience
When her friend is murdered by a wraith with a taste for psychics, Missouri enlists the help of Dean and Jody to protect her granddaughter, Patience, who has no idea she shares her grandmother’s trait and could be next on the wraith’s hit list. Meanwhile, Sam continues to work with Jack on learning how to control his powers.
The Big Empty
When multiple patients of grief counselor Mia Vallens turn up dead, Dean, Sam and Jack investigate the mystery surrounding the murders and, each inadvertently, are forced to deal with unresolved grief of their own.
Advanced Thanatology
While working on a case involving the ghost of a demented doctor, Sam and Dean get assistance from an unexpected source. Castiel finds his way back to the Winchesters.
Tombstone
Castiel is reunited with Jack and together with Sam and Dean, they head to a sleepy old western town to investigate a murder. Dean gets to live out his boyhood fantasy when he comes face to face with a famous, gun-slinging outlaw.
War of the Worlds
As Sam and Dean continue their search for Jack, with Asmodeus hot on their trail, they stumble across a familiar foe. Meanwhile, Lucifer manages to escape Michael’s grasp and finds himself an unlikely and mostly unwilling ally.
The Scorpion and the Frog
Sam and Dean join the crew of a heist on behalf of a Crossroads Demon who has offered them a spell that can track Nephilim.
The Bad Place
Jack, desperate to prove to Sam and Dean that he is good and that he can control his powers, enlists the help of a dreamcatcher named Kaia to help him find Mary Winchester and save her from the alternate universe. However, when plans go awry, the Winchester brothers are the ones who need saving.
Wayward Sisters
When Sam and Dean go missing, Jody Mills calls Claire Novak, the rebellious rogue hunter, and tells her it is time to come home – they need to find the Winchesters. Claire returns and reunites with Alex Jones, who has stayed behind with Jody and tries to balance a “normal” life with being a part time hunter. While Jody is happy to have Claire home again, she’s plagued by Patience’s disturbing vision involving her adopted daughter. Claire and Alex search for Kaia Nieves, the dreamcatcher responsible for opening the rift that Sam and Dean went through, as she holds the key to their whereabouts. Jody calls her friend, Donna Hanscum, to round out the team and the women head off on the most important hunt of their lives.
Breakdown
Donna calls Sam and Dean for help after her niece, Wendy, goes missing. The three hunters discover Wendy was kidnapped by a man who sells human parts to monsters in a grotesque online auction and race to save her before it is too late.
Various & Sundry Villains
Dean falls victim to a couple of witches, sisters Jamie and Jennie Plum, who manage to steal a powerful book of spells from the Winchester brothers. When Sam and Dean go after the book, they get help from a powerful and surprising ally when Rowena, back from the dead, intervenes to assist them.
Devil's Bargain
Sam, Dean and Castiel search for Lucifer who, meanwhile, strikes an unlikely deal with a local faith healer named Sister Jo. Asmodeus inches closer to finding Jack.
Good Intentions
Jack and Mary manage to escape Michael’s clutches and end up finding an ally in “apocalyptic world” Bobby Singer. Meanwhile, Sam, Dean and Castiel continue to search for a way to open a breach, not realizing that one of their own may be working against them and costing them precious time.
A Most Holy Man
Sam and Dean are close to collecting everything they need to open a rift into the Apocalyptic World and possibly rescuing Mary and Jack. The one missing ingredient leads the Winchesters to a black market for religious relics where everything is not always as it seems.
ScoobyNatural
Sam, Dean and Castiel are transported into the animated world of Scooby Doo where they join forces with the Scooby gang to solve a ghostly mystery.
The Thing
Sam and Dean continue to collect the pieces necessary to open a rift to the other world in order to save their family. Their latest quest leads them to a Men of Letters bunker from the 1920s and a hungry God from another dimension. Meanwhile, Ketch makes a shocking decision about Gabriel after an unruly encounter with Asmodeus.
Bring 'em Back Alive
Lucifer rules over heaven but things aren’t going exactly as planned, exasperating his first lady, Jo. Sam and Castiel are perplexed by the return of Gabriel. Meanwhile, Dean gets one step closer to finding Mary and Jack.
Funeralia
Sam and Dean must stop Rowena, who is on a deadly mission. Meanwhile, Castiel looks to heaven to recruit angels for an impending invasion but is shocked by not only what he finds, but who.
Unfinished Business
Gabriel is back and drags Sam and Dean into his plot for revenge on the demigods who sold him to Asmodeus. Meanwhile, Jack's inflating confidence leads to reckless decisions that could put others in harm's way.
Beat the Devil
Sam, Dean, Castiel and Gabriel must work together if they have any hope of bringing Mary and Jack home. Meanwhile, Rowena’s encounter with Lucifer may alter the outcome of the journey for one of our heroes.
Exodus
Sam and Dean devise a plan that will save innocent lives. Meanwhile, Jack continues to wrestle with the consequences of his decisions.
Let the Good Times Roll
Our heroes, Sam and Dean Winchester, continue to be tested in the battle between good and evil, but one impulsive decision could alter the lives of one the brothers forever.
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Cast
Jared Padalecki
Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles
Dean Winchester
Misha Collins
Castiel
