Ep 1. Pilot
- TV-14
- September 13, 2005
- 43 min
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8.5 (11,542)
In the series opener of Supernatural, viewers are introduced to the Winchester brothers – Sam and Dean. Sam Winchester is currently a college student with a bright future ahead of him, while his older brother, Dean, is a skilled hunter who has been on the road for years. The episode begins with a flashback to when the brothers were younger and their mother was killed by a demon, which set their father on a path to hunt supernatural creatures.
In the present day, Sam is living a normal life with his girlfriend, Jessica, when he receives a call from his father, John, asking for help in finding their missing father. Sam initially refuses, wanting to move on from his hunter past and focus on his future with Jessica. However, when he wakes up to find Jessica killed in the same way his mother was, Sam joins forces with Dean to find their father and seek vengeance.
As the brothers hit the road, it becomes clear that they have very different personalities and approaches to hunting. Sam is initially hesitant and wants to find a more peaceful life, while Dean is more hardened and focused solely on the mission at hand. However, as they encounter various supernatural creatures and attempt to solve the mystery of their father's disappearance, the brothers begin to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for one another.
The episode also introduces some key supporting characters, such as Bobby Singer, an old friend of the Winchester family who provides them with information and assistance, and Meg Masters, a woman the brothers encounter who may have ties to their father's disappearance.
Overall, the pilot episode of Supernatural sets the stage for the series as a whole, establishing the Winchester brothers as the protagonists and introducing the concept of hunting supernatural creatures. It also lays the foundation for the character development and exploration of themes such as family, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil that the show is known for.