With 15 seasons under its belt and a loyal fandom ready to have the show on loop for years to come, there is no doubt that Supernatural is one of the most long-running shows that remains infinitely rewatchable for its fans. While many fans thought that the finale hurt the show, there are still several episodes that fans can't get enough of.
Reddit is a great place for fans to find the most rewatchable episodes, as there are plenty of Supernatural fans on there listing off their favorites to put on repeat, from hilarious meta-episodes to simply well-crafted pieces of television.
"Mystery Spot" (S3, E11)
While the season 3 episode "Mystery Spot" spends its 40-minute runtime driving Sam Winchester to the point of becoming psychotic, many fans, including Redditor X1Phoner, list it as one of the show's most rewatchable episodes.
Listing it with a couple of others, the Redditor says that they "rewatch these every few months pretty much." With so much brilliant humor, not least of all many inventive Dean deaths, and another home run for the Trickster, it is easy to see why "Mystery Spot" is so loved and so rewatchable.
"Bad Day At Black Rock" (S3, E3)
Having an episode where the monster-of-the-week is a rabbit's foot does not have any right to be as good as what "Bad Day At Black Rock" is. Alas, it is deemed very rewatchable by fans, including Redditor Yellow Underbelly.
They list the episode alongside "all the episodes with the Trickster/Gabriel," and it is easy to see why it is up there with those hilarious episodes. With iconic quotes such as one of Dean's funniest Supernatural quotes "I'm Batman" and Sam's "I lost my shoe," the episode is riddled with humor. It's such fun and has appearances from controversial characters Bela Talbot and Gordon Walker.
"Dog Dean Afternoon" (S9, E5)
Supernatural has a knack for making ridiculous concepts into their funniest episodes, as evident in "Dog Dean Afternoon," which Redditor AllWhiteInk mentioned as part of a long list of the best episodes from this popular series to revisit.
The Redditor deems it one of "My favorites," and they are not the only one who rate it that highly. The episode, which sees Dean able to communicate with animals, is brilliant to watch and some of Jensen Ackles' best comedic work in the entire show.
"The French Mistake" (S6, E15)
When it comes to Supernatural's most rewatchable episodes, it is impossible to look past the quality meta episodes, with Reddit user chamberofmeepmorp stating that, in terms of the most rewatchable, it is "French Mistake all the way, baby."
From the meta-commentary on the show itself to seeing Misha Collins playing Misha Collins to seeing Sam and Dean attempt to be the actors Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, fans can put on this episode and enjoy it anytime.
"Two Minutes To Midnight" (S5, E21)
Not all the most rewatchable episodes need to be hilarious. One that pops up in multiple lists on Reddit, including on Redditor Al1238's list along with "almost every episode from season 5," is "Two Minutes To Midnight."
Not only does the episode have Death's iconic and epic introduction to the show, but it has Sam proving his worth and his heroism, hilarious Crowley and Bobby content, and it's a wonderful precursor to the season 5 finale. Overall, it is one of the Kripke era's best episodes.
"Swan Song" (S5, E22)
"Two Minutes To Midnight" is best enjoyed when paired with what many argue to be the best Supernatural episode ever, "Swan Song." Many viewers love watching this episode over and over again, including Redditor natty_ann, who says they "pretty much love all of seasons 4 and 5."
The episode has far more much emotional weight than most funny and meta episodes, meaning that it's tough to watch this episode without any context. However, the emotional aspect is a significant factor in what makes it so good. For fans, "Swan Song" is the epitome of what Supernatural could be and can always be thoroughly enjoyable, albeit heartbreaking, as Lucifer takes control of Sam and the Winchesters try to stop the Apocolypse.
"Yellow Fever" (S4, E6)
"Yellow Fever" is an episode held in high esteem by the Supernatural fandom, not least of all Redditor Asha_Brea, who states that they "have never been able to rewatch a single episode of a TV show." in response to the question of the most rewatchable Supernatural episode, going on to say, "That said, Yellow Fever."
The episode is most famous for Dean's hilarious scream and "That was scary." However, the episode is a well-done monster-of-the-week tale involving a spirit and ghost sickness, making it more than just another funny outing for the Winchester brothers.
"Changing Channels" (S5, E8)
With the Trickster, the Kripke-era had arguably Supernatural's best monsters of the week episodes. Most responses on Reddit to the most rewatchable Supernatural episodes mention the Trickster's final episode as the Trickster, "Changing Channels. Reddit user littlegalen mentioned that it is their "all-time favorite."
The episode is not only 40-plus minutes of total hilarity and a pair of excellent comedic performances, but it also has the Gabriel twist and implications for that character and the Winchester's going forward. Fans will always remember Dean freak out at Dr. Sexy or the boys take part in a procedural cop show.
"Fan Fiction" (S10, E5)
For the show's 200th episode, fans got treated to one of the series best-ever episodes and a special that can get infinitely rewatched. Along with a bunch of others, Reddit user mynamesalwaystaken lists the season 10 episode as one of the most rewatchable.
The Redditor "disliked most of season 12" and had no episodes from season 11 that stood out as rewatchable. But they menitoned "Fan Fiction" as a solid episode and so did many Redditors. The fact that this episode was in the final third of the show's run shows how Supernatural could still produce incredible pieces of TV for its fandom no matter how long it went on.
"Baby" (S11, E4)
To many fans, season 11 is one of the best post-Kripke era seasons, and one of the best episodes to come out of it is "Baby," which many Redditors list as being rewatchable, such as BfMDevOuR who says "has a special place in my heart because I actually own a 67 impala."
The episode is so beautifully made. From the point of view of the Impala, fans see a day on the road during a hunt for the boys. It is full of emotion, beautiful dialogue, the show's best sing-song, and some badass driving from Dean. It is an important homage to the only non-Winchester constant in Supernatural, the Impala.