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Supernatural
Season 5
DVD cover art
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseSeptember 10, 2009 (2009-09-10) –
May 13, 2010 (2010-05-13)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The fifth season of Supernatural, an American dark fantasy television series created by Eric Kripke, premiered September 10, 2009, and concluded on May 13, 2010, on The CW. Season five regular cast members include Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins, who was promoted to series regular this season. After the conclusion of this season, series creator Eric Kripke stepped down as showrunner.[1] The fifth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on September 7, 2010.[2] The season follows Sam and Dean as they set out to take down Lucifer, whom Sam had inadvertently released from Hell at the end of the previous season.

Mark Pellegrino plays the role of Lucifer, who was freed from Hell at the end of Season 4.[3] Paris Hilton guest starred in the episode "Fallen Idols", in which she played Leshii, a pagan god that takes the form of various well-known faces including herself.[4] The season also features the return of Jo and her mother Ellen Harvelle, as well as hunter Rufus Turner, the Trickster and the prophet Chuck Shurley.

Cast

Starring

Special guest star

Guest stars

Episodes

See also: List of Supernatural episodes

In this table, the number in the first column refers to the episode's number within the entire series, whereas the number in the second column indicates the episode's number within that particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to how many Americans who watched the episode live or on the day of broadcast.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
831"Sympathy for the Devil"Robert SingerEric KripkeSeptember 10, 2009 (2009-09-10)3X52013.40[5]
842"Good God, Y'All!"Phil SgricciaSera GambleSeptember 17, 2009 (2009-09-17)3X52022.80[6]
853"Free to Be You and Me"J. Miller TobinJeremy CarverSeptember 24, 2009 (2009-09-24)3X52032.66[7]
864"The End"Steve BoyumBen EdlundOctober 1, 2009 (2009-10-01)3X52042.62[8]
875"Fallen Idols"James L. ConwayJulie SiegeOctober 8, 2009 (2009-10-08)3X52052.47[9]
886"I Believe the Children Are Our Future"Charles BeesonAndrew Dabb & Daniel LoflinOctober 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)3X52062.59[10]
897"The Curious Case of Dean Winchester"Robert SingerStory by: Sera Gamble & Jenny Klein
Teleplay by: Sera Gamble		October 29, 2009 (2009-10-29)3X52072.90[11]
908"Changing Channels"Charles BeesonJeremy CarverNovember 5, 2009 (2009-11-05)3X52082.65[12]
919"The Real Ghostbusters"James L. ConwayStory by: Nancy Weiner
Teleplay by: Eric Kripke		November 12, 2009 (2009-11-12)3X52092.69[13]
9210"Abandon All Hope..."Phil SgricciaBen EdlundNovember 19, 2009 (2009-11-19)3X52102.51[14]
9311"Sam, Interrupted"James L. ConwayAndrew Dabb & Daniel LoflinJanuary 21, 2010 (2010-01-21)3X52112.79[15]
9412"Swap Meat"Robert SingerStory by: Julie Siege & Rebecca Dessertine & Harvey Fedor
Teleplay by: Julie Siege		January 28, 2010 (2010-01-28)3X52122.65[16]
9513"The Song Remains the Same"Steve BoyumSera Gamble & Nancy WeinerFebruary 4, 2010 (2010-02-04)3X52132.28[17]
9614"My Bloody Valentine"Mike RohlBen EdlundFebruary 11, 2010 (2010-02-11)3X52152.51[18]
9715"Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid"John ShowalterJeremy CarverMarch 25, 2010 (2010-03-25)3X52142.95[19]
9816"Dark Side of the Moon"Jeff WoolnoughAndrew Dabb & Daniel LoflinApril 1, 2010 (2010-04-01)3X52162.40[20]
9917"99 Problems"Charles BeesonJulie SiegeApril 8, 2010 (2010-04-08)3X52172.78[21]
10018"Point of No Return"Phil SgricciaJeremy CarverApril 15, 2010 (2010-04-15)3X52182.45[22]
10119"Hammer of the Gods"Rick BotaStory by: David Reed
Teleplay by: Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin		April 22, 2010 (2010-04-22)3X52192.82[23]
10220"The Devil You Know"Robert SingerBen EdlundApril 29, 2010 (2010-04-29)3X52202.38[24]
10321"Two Minutes to Midnight"Phil SgricciaSera GambleMay 6, 2010 (2010-05-06)3X52212.53[25]
10422"Swan Song"Steve BoyumStory by: Eric Gewitz
Teleplay by: Eric Kripke		May 13, 2010 (2010-05-13)3X52222.84[26]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating for Supernatural's fifth season, with an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 5 reviews.[27]

References

  1. ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 16, 2010). "'Supernatural' exclusive: Eric Kripke stepping down as showrunner". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  2. ^ Lambert, David (June 16, 2010). "Supernatural - The Complete 5th Season DVD and Blu-ray Announced: Extras, 3D Box Art, More!". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 26, 2009). "Exclusive: 'Lost' star finds hellish 'Supernatural' gig". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
  4. ^ "Supernatural' snags Paris Hilton to play 'demonic creature". Chicago Tribune. August 6, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  5. ^ Kubicek, John (November 9, 2009). "'The Vampire Diaries' Makes a Killing with Viewers". BuddyTV. Retrieved October 27, 2009.
  6. ^ Lyons, Margaret (September 18, 2009). "Thursday ratings: 'Survivor,' 'Bones' battle it out". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  7. ^ Gorman, Bill (October 12, 2009). "Dollhouse Premiere 18-49 Rating Increases To A 1.5 Via DVR; Hopeful or Futile?". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  8. ^ Berman, Marc (October 20, 2009). "ABC Wins Monday Overnights; Fox the Network to Beat Among Adults 18-49". Adweek. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  9. ^ Seidman, Robert (October 9, 2009). "Thursday broadcast finals: The Office, Bones, Grey's, Supernatural up; Community, Private Practice down a tick". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  10. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 2, 2009). "Smallville sees HUGE DVR increases DVR viewer increases: House most DVR'd; Fringe biggest % increase". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
  11. ^ Lyons, Margaret (October 30, 2009). "Thursday ratings: The World Series dominates, but 'Vampires' comes up big". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  12. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 6, 2009). "Broadcast Finals: Grey's, CSI, The Office, 30 Rock, The Mentalist, Bones up in finals". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 9, 2009.
  13. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 6, 2009). "Broadcast Finals: Grey's Anatomy, 30 Rock, The Office, CSI, The Mentalist up; The Vampire Diaries down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 13, 2009.
  14. ^ Seidman, Robert (November 20, 2009). "Thursday broadcast finals: Grey's Anatomy up; The Vampire Diaries, 30 Rock down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
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  16. ^ Gorman, Bill (January 29, 2010). "TV Ratings: Bones, Fringe, Vampire Diares [sic] Up; The Deep End Sinks On Topsy Turvy Thursday". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  17. ^ Gorman, Bill (February 5, 2010). "Thursday Broadcast Final Ratings; Vampire Diaries, Community Tick Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
  18. ^ Seidman, Robert (February 12, 2010). "Thursday Broadcast Finals: Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist Tick Up, Private Practice, 30 Rock Tick Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
  19. ^ Seidman, Robert (March 25, 2010). "Broadcast Finals: The Middle, Modern Family, Idol, Survivor, ANTM Rise". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  20. ^ Seidman, Robert (April 3, 2010). "Thursday Finals: "FlashForward," "Marriage Ref" Inch Up; "The Mentalist" Inches Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  21. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 9, 2010). "Thursday Broadcast Finals: Survivor, Bones, Vampire Diaries Adjusted Up; CSI Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
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  23. ^ Gorman, Bill (April 23, 2010). "Thursday Broadcast Finals: Vampire Diaries, Supernatural Adjusted Up; Community, Office Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  24. ^ Seidman, Robert (April 30, 2010). "Thursday Finals FlashForward, Survivor, Bones Adjusted Up; Community, Parks & Rec, Private Practice Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  25. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 7, 2010). "Thursday Finals: "Survivor," "Bones," Adjusted Up; "30 Rock" Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
  26. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 14, 2010). "Thursday Finals: Survivor, Grey's Anatomy, CSI, Mentalist, Community Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
  27. ^ "Supernatural: Season 5 (2009-2010)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 17, 2015.

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