For 12 seasons, no demon, ghost nor monster has been safe from Sam and Dean Winchester, the daring brothers and heroes of hit television show Supernatural. Combining elements of horror, thriller, drama and comedy, this fan favorite explores the world of the paranormal, with brief forays into heaven and hell—and family relationships—every week. As the longtime hit from the CW enters its lucky 13th season, now is the time to time to catch up with an all-new special edition from Entertainment Weekly, The Ultimate Guide to Supernatural. Packed with photographs from each season, a who’s who of heaven and hell, and a full episode guide to all 12 seasons—plus exclusive interviews with stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins, along with a guide to the guest stars, the top 10 guests, and our expert ranking of each and every episode, this is a must-have for all Supernatural fans. There’s even a superfan set-visit diary from S.E. Hinton, the renowned author of The Outsiders. You should pick up your copy now . . . because you always have a choice.
The Ultimate Guide to Supernatural
It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye • On the surface, Supernatural was a show about hunting monsters—you know, the family business. But the reason why audiences fell in love with it? Its poignant message of brotherly love.
What’s Left for the Winchesters
These Wayward Sons • SAM AND DEAN HAVE SPENT 15 YEARS ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, TRAVELING INTO HELL, HEAVEN, PURGATORY AND BEYOND. BUT IN THEIR FINAL SEASON, THEY ARE FACING THEIR BIGGEST ANTAGONIST YET—AND PREPARING FOR THE END.
You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet • In these candid on-set shots, we catch glimpses of the affable ensemble goofing off, pranking one another and even taking turns directing episodes.
Life in the Fast Lane • Stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins have rolled with rapid changes and some surprising detours during the series’ remarkable run.
They Will Rock You • SUPERNATURAL IS A SHOW KNOWN FOR TAKING RISKS, WHICH IS WHY WE’RE LOOKING BACK AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CREATIVE EPISODES FROM THE CW SERIES’ RUN.
Inside the Show’s Complex Mythology
They’re on the Highway to Hell • EW EXPLORES THE LONG ROAD SO FAR WITH SUPERNATURAL’S HEARTTHROB STARS AND TAKES THE PULSE OF ITS EXTRAORDINARY 15-SEASON RUN.
Born to Be Wild • THE BROTHERS WOULD GO TO HELL FOR EACH OTHER, AND HAVE. BUT THE WINCHESTER CLAN EXTENDS BEYOND DEAN AND SAM—MEET THE MEMBERS OF THE WORLD’S MOST DEADLY FAMILY BUSINESS.
Tools of the Trade • When only the right weapon will finish the job, it takes an ever-expanding arsenal to slay mythical monsters. Fortunately the boys have plenty at their disposal.
Paint It Black • God called the brothers’ Impala ‘the most important object in pretty much the whole universe.’ It has been totaled, rebuilt and totaled again. But for the Winchesters, one thing remains constant: It’s home sweet home.
Here There Be Monsters • The Winchesters have spent 15 years on the road and put an alarmingly large number of miles on their 1967 Impala.
People Are Strange • More than a few famous faces have turned up over the course of Supernatural’s 15 seasons, often as the monster of the week, sometimes as a terrified victim, more rarely as a new ally to the Winchesters.
Sympathy for the Devil • EVERY HERO NEEDS A HEEL, BUT SUPERNATURAL HAS JUST TWO PROTAGONISTS AND HUNDREDS OF VILLAINS. HERE’S HOW THE SHOWRUNNERS APPROACHED SAM AND DEAN’S MANY FOES, FROM WELL-KNOWN URBAN LEGENDS TO SATAN HIMSELF.
Who’s Who… in Hell • Regardless of the color of their eyes, the demonic horde created by Lucifer faced the Winchesters as implacable adversaries—and, more rarely, allies.
Stairway to Heaven • SAM AND DEAN MET CASTIEL, AN ANGEL OF THE LORD, IN SEASON 4, AND IT CHANGED THE COURSE OF...
