The WORST episodes of Supernatural
Every episode of Supernatural ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Supernatural!
Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons and gods that roam the earth.
#1 - Bloodlines
Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2014
Sam and Dean investigate a case in Chicago, where they discover that various mafia-esque monster families are, unknown to humans, running the underbelly of Chicago. One is a family of shapeshifters run by Margo Lassiter, whose leadership is thrown into question when her brother David returns home. The other reigning family in town is made up of werewolves, lead by Julian Duval. While in Chicago, Sam and Dean meet Ennis, a man with a personal vendetta against the monsters. The Winchesters warn Ennis about heading into the hunter lifestyle, but Ennis refuses to listen and starts down a dangerous path.
#2 - The Chitters
Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/27/2016
In a small town in Colorado, mysterious disappearances happen every 27 years. Sam and Dean head to the town to investigate and meet two hunters who have a personal vendetta against these once-in-a-generation monsters.
#3 - Ghostfacers!
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/24/2008
In a change of pace, Sam and Dean decide to star in a violent, profane reality show named Ghostfacers. The show takes them to the haunted Morton Mansion, and they soon realize they're in over their heads.
#4 - Bugs
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2005
Dean and Sam arrive in a town checking up a report of a mysterious death, and stop at a realtor's open house barbecue. Sam meets the realtor's son Matt, who is fascinated with bugs. Soon the town is invaded by swarms of deadly bugs, and there may be no way out.
#5 - Paper Moon
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2014
A recent string of werewolf attacks points to a surprising culprit – Kate, the werewolf Sam and Dean let live.
#6 - Paint It Black
Season 10 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/25/2015
Sam and Dean investigate a string of suicides committed by people with little in common other than the identical, grisly method of death – slow, self-administered disembowlment. All of the victims were members of a Catholic church and had recently given confession, leading the brothers to suspect the priest is somehow involved. Meanwhile, when Crowley captures Olivette, the leader of the Grand Coven, Rowena pleads her case to be allowed to practice magic freely again.
#7 - Monster Movie
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2008
In a black-and-white world reminiscent of classic horror flicks, the brothers tangle with a vampire, a werewolf and a mummy who are thinning the crowds at a quaint Oktoberfest.
#8 - Exile on Main Street
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2010
Sam is mysteriously released from Hell and seeks out his brother, trying to have a normal life. Together the brothers must join forces with their maternal grandfather, Samuel, and begin the fight anew.
#9 - Red Meat
Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/30/2016
Sam and Dean battle a pair of werewolves who have captured two victims. Just as the brothers are about to win, one of the werewolves shoots Sam. Dean gets his brother and the victims out of the house but learns a pack of werewolves are hot on their tail, hoping to kill them all.
#10 - Halt & Catch Fire
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2015
A ghost starts killing people through various electronic devices. Sam and Dean discover who was killed and why this ghost is seeking revenge on a group of college students but what they can’t figure out is how he’s doing it. With three dead, the brothers must stop the ghost before he claims his next victim.
#11 - Swap Meat
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/28/2010
Gary, a teenage nerd, conjures up a body-switching spell and changes bodies with Sam. Thrilled by his new handsome and built body, Gary (now Sam) investigates a case with Dean and takes advantage of his good looks and age by hitting on women and getting drunk. Meanwhile, Sam is stuck in Gary's teenage body, dealing with intrusive parents and high school.
#12 - Rock Never Dies
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/1/2016
Lucifer realizes that as rock star Vince Vincente, he can get his fans to do whatever he wants. Thrilled with this power, Lucifer arranges to play a secret VIP concert in order to kill all of them. Sam, Dean and Castiel enter the underbelly of the music industry to try to stop him.
#13 - Family Remains
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2009
Dad, Mom, two kids and a dog. An all-American family doesn't stand a ghost of a chance against the bloodthirsty force that turns their new home-sweet-home into a haunted house.
#14 - The Things They Carried
Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/18/2015
Despite Dean's directive to forget about looking for a cure for the Mark of Cain, Sam continues to do research. Dean suspects Sam is hiding something but decides to focus on a new murder case where they run into Cole. The three team up and learn a Khan worm is infecting men and turning them into murderers. Unfortunately, the worm makes its way into Cole.
#15 - Beyond the Mat
Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2016
Dean sees an obituary notice for a wrestler he and Sam used to watch when they were kids. Deciding they need a break from tracking the Darkness, the brothers decide to attend the funeral to pay their respects. The funeral is full of wrestlers, including Shawn Harley, a hot shot new wrestler with a fiery temper who pushes everyone’s buttons, and veteran wrestler Gunner Lawless. Sam and Dean attend the next match to re-live one of their fondest childhood memories but when another wrestler turns up dead, play time quickly turns to work.
#16 - Long-Distance Call
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/1/2008
Sam and Dean search for a Crocotta that uses the phone and computer as a means to communicate with people. Its goal is to get people to commit suicide and take their soul. Dean gets some news from an unlikely source about a demon holding the contract to his soul.
#17 - Plush
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2015
Sheriff Donna calls Sam and Dean for help after a horrific murder with supernatural elements happens in her town. Sam continues to have visions and asks God for help, which frustrates Dean.
#18 - Into the Mystic
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2016
Sam and Dean investigate a case where people are suffering violent deaths after hearing a mysterious song.
#19 - Thin Lizzie
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2015
Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders at a local B&B that also happens to be Lizzie Borden’s old home. When a local man, Len, tells them he saw a little girl around the B&B around the time of the murders, the brothers realize Amara may be responsible.
#20 - Criss Angel Is a Douchebag
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2009
Aging magician The Incredible Jay performs the dangerous Table of Death trick and emerges unscathed. Jay cheated the Grim Reaper, but one of his rivals didn't. He checked out while Jay was doing his act.
#21 - Two and a Half Men
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2010
Sam investigates a case about missing babies whose parents are being murdered. At one of the crime scenes, he discovers a baby that was left behind and calls Dean for help. Reluctant to leave Lisa and Ben, Dean finally agrees to meet Sam and surprises his brother with how parental he has become. The brothers take the baby to Samuel, who decides to raise it as a hunter, which infuriates Dean. However, before they can decide the baby's future, a shape-shifter breaks in and attempts to kidnap the baby.
#22 - Love Hurts
Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2016
Sam and Dean investigate a set of murders on Valentine’s Day and discover they are dealing with an ancient curse. Once kissed by the curse, the person is marked to die.
#23 - Fallen Idols
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2009
Sam and Dean head to a small town where people are murdered by famous dead icons. However the brothers come to a dead end when two teenagers reveal they saw Paris Hilton kidnap their friend.
#24 - The One You've Been Waiting For
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2016
After learning that the soul of Adolf Hitler has been trapped in a 1930’s gold pocket watch, Sam and Dean must act quickly to prevent a group of Nazi necromancers from resurrecting the Führer.
#25 - Route 666
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2006
Sam and Dean head to Missouri to investigate mysterious car accidents involving black men.