The thirteenth season of ''

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'', an American

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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 seaso ...

, premiered on October 12, 2017, on

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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

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and Robert Singer as

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s. This season featured a

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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 '' Th ...

as Sheriff

Jody Mills '' Supernatural'' is an American television drama series created by writer and producer Eric Kripke. It was initially broadcast by The WB network from September 13, 2005, but after the first season, the WB and UPN networks merged to form The CW ...

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 actre ...

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 ''

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''. The season follows Sam and Dean who, after locating and saving

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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 Jared Tristan Padalecki (born July 19, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Sam Winchester in the TV series ''Supernatural''. He grew up in Texas and rose to fame in the early 2000s after appearing on the televis ...

Sam Winchester Samuel "Sam" Winchester is a fictional character and one of the two protagonists of the American drama television series ''Supernatural'' along with his older brother, Dean. He is portrayed primarily by Jared Padalecki. Other versions of the ch ...

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 ...

Dean Winchester Dean Winchester is one of the two protagonists from the American drama television series ''Supernatural'', along with his younger brother Sam. He is portrayed primarily by Jensen Ackles. Other versions of the character having been portrayed by ...

/ Michael *

Mark Pellegrino Mark Ross Pellegrino (born April 9, 1965) is an American actor of film and television. He is best known for his work as Lucifer in ''Supernatural'', Paul Bennett in ''Dexter'', Jacob in '' Lost'', James Bishop in '' Being Human'', Clayton Haas ...

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 as Castiel

Special guest stars

Loretta Devine Loretta Devine (born August 21, 1949) is an American actress, singer and voice actor. She is known for numerous roles across stage and screen. Her most high profile roles include Lorrell Robinson in the original Broadway production of ''Dreamgir ...

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 ' ...

Bobby Singer Robert Steven Singer is a fictional character in The CW Television Network's horror-drama television series ''Supernatural (U.S. TV series), Supernatural'' portrayed by Jim Beaver. Named after Robert Singer (producer), the show's executive produ ...

* Felicia Day 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 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.

, who was introduced as Jack in the twelfth season finale, was promoted to series regular for this season.

Reception

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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

Notes

References

External links

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