The thirteenth season of ''
Supernatural
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'', an American
dark fantasy television series created by
Eric Kripke
Eric Kripke (born 1974) is an American writer and television producer. He came to prominence as the creator of the fantasy drama series ''Supernatural'' (2005–2020) which aired on The CW. He served as the showrunner during the first five seasons ...
, premiered on October 12, 2017, on
The CW
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and concluded on May 17, 2018. The season consists of 23 episodes and aired on Thursdays at 8:00 pm (ET). This is the second season with
Andrew Dabb
Andrew Dabb (born in Ogden, Utah; currently residing in Los Angeles) is an American writer, working in the field of television, movies, and graphic novels.
Career
Andrew Dabb's works include '' Ghostbusters: Legion'', ''Happydale: Devils in the ...
and
Robert Singer as
showrunner
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s.
This season featured a
backdoor pilot
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to a possible
spin-off series called ''
Wayward Sisters'', starring
Kim Rhodes
Kimberly Rhodes (born June 7, 1969) is an American actress who is known for portraying Cindy Harrison on the soap operas '' Another World'' (1996–1999) and ''As the World Turns'' (2000–2001), Carey Martin on the Disney Channel sitcoms ''The ...
as Sheriff
Jody Mills
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,
Briana Buckmaster
Briana Buckmaster (born July 15, 1982) is a Canadian actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Donna Hanscum in ''Supernatural''. She released her debut album, ''Begin'', in 2018.
Early life
Buckmaster was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatc ...
as Sheriff
Donna Hanscum,
Kathryn Newton
Kathryn Newton (born February 8, 1997) is an American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Louise Brooks in the CBS comedy series ''Gary Unmarried'' (2008–2010), Abigail Carlson in the HBO mystery drama series '' Big Little Lies' ...
as
Claire Novak, Katherine Ramdeen as Alex Jones, Clark Backo as Patience Turner and
Yadira Guevara-Prip
Yadira Helena Guevara-Prip (born May 22, 1995) is an American stage and television actress, best known for her roles in '' Star Trek: Discovery'', ''Supernatural'', ''13 Reasons Why'', and '' See''.
Career
Guevara-Prip began her work as an actres ...
as Kaia Nieves. The spin-off was ultimately not chosen to move forward as a series. The season also featured an
animated crossover episode with ''
Scooby-Doo
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''. The season follows Sam and Dean who, after locating and saving
Lucifer
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's offspring, try to use his powers to find a way back to the Apocalypse World, and save their mother, Mary.
Cast
Starring
*
Jared Padalecki
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as
Sam Winchester
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*
Jensen Ackles
Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Dean Winchester in The WB/ CW dark fantasy drama series ''Supernatural'' (2005–2020) and appearing in television series such as NBC's ''Days o ...
as
Dean Winchester
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/
Michael
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*
Mark Pellegrino
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as
Lucifer
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*
Alexander Calvert
Alexander Calvert is a Canadian actor, best known for playing the role of Jack Kline on the CW show '' Supernatural''.
Early life
A native of Vancouver, Calvert studied musical theatre and hip hop dancing until the age of 15, when he became ...
as
Jack Kline
*
Misha Collins
Dmitri "Misha" Collins "My mom went to Russia when she was in college, and €¦she had a boyfriend whose name was Mitya, which she thought was the same as Misha, which it's not. And his real name was Dmitri, so my real name, actually—my birth c ...
as
Castiel
Special guest stars
*
Loretta Devine
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as
Missouri Moseley
*
Jim Beaver
James Norman Beaver Jr. (born August 12, 1950) is an American actor, writer, and film historian. He is most familiar to worldwide audiences as Bobby Singer in ''Supernatural''. He also played Whitney Ellsworth on the HBO Western drama series '' ...
as
Bobby Singer
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*
Felicia Day
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as
Charlie Bradbury
Guest stars
Episodes
Production
''Supernatural'' was renewed for a thirteenth season by The CW on January 8, 2017. This season is the first season not to feature
Mark A. Sheppard as
Crowley
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* Crowley, Mendocino County, California, an unincorporated community
*Crowley County, Colorado
* Crowley, Colorado, a town in Crowley County
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* Crowley, Te ...
since his introduction in the fifth season, as the actor announced in May 2017 he would not be returning after his character was killed off for the last time.
Alexander Calvert
Alexander Calvert is a Canadian actor, best known for playing the role of Jack Kline on the CW show '' Supernatural''.
Early life
A native of Vancouver, Calvert studied musical theatre and hip hop dancing until the age of 15, when he became ...
, who was introduced as
Jack
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* Jack, Alabama, US, an unincorporated community
* Jack, Missouri, US, an unincorporated community
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* Jack (given name), a male given name, ...
in the twelfth season finale, was promoted to series regular for this season.
Reception
The
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website
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reports a 100% approval rating for ''Supernaturals thirteenth season, with an average rating of 7.87/10 based on 7 reviews.
Ratings
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