Released in 2005 and followed by fifteen seasons and over three hundred episodes, the first season of Supernatural feels like it came a lifetime ago. Despite its age and the technical disadvantage it had, the fandom looks back on and rewatches the season fondly. It has so much to adore, so many elements that have been made better by the time that has passed.

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From character relationships to storylines to singular moments, season 1 of Supernatural has many awesome aspects that helped fans fall in love with the show, and that can be appreciated even more now, nearly two decades later.

The Mythology & Atmosphere

The Woman in White Constance Welch in Supernatural

When audiences get past season 5 in their rewatch of the show, it veers further and further away from the horror show clad in gray tones and scary mythology of the first season, and many fans miss this.

Going back and getting absorbed by the tone and atmosphere of season 1 is made even better after a long time away from it. Despite knowing what is to come in the episodes and series, it is easier to appreciate how great the overall setup of season 1 is when the audience knows how limited their time is with it.

The Pranks

Dean pranks Sam in the Impala in Supernatural

Throughout season 1, and in the early days of Supernatural in general, Sam and Dean are a lot younger and more immature. They are happy to engage in very brotherly prank wars with one another.

These practical jokes are only a small, fun aspect of the season from two of the show's funniest characters, but seeing them never gets old. Fans who love Sam and Dean know that happy moments in their lives are few and far between. The pranks may not mean much, but they help make Sam and Dean more relatable as brothers, more likable as characters, and are moments of laughter that fans who know how much they suffer can appreciate.

The Opening Sequence

Mary burning on the ceiling in Supernatural pilot

Many moments and sequences in the early days of Supernatural are made better when the audience knows the whole story, the deep history behind the moment, even if, at first, there does not appear to be any. Mary's death, one of Supernatural's best deaths, is an example of this.

Season 1 focuses on finding John, who is finding Mary's killer, and knowing about Azazel makes the death better on its own. But going back in time to learn about Mary's history as a hunter, about her deal with Azazel, and then getting to meet her properly in season 12, there is far more depth and meaning behind her death in the show's opening sequence.

"Saving People, Hunting Things, The Family Business."

Dean says the iconic quote "saving people hunting things the family business" in Wendigo in Supernatural

For years of Supernatural, there was one quote that popped up over and over again, acting as almost a tagline for the show, and a quick way to sum up who Sam and Dean were and what they do, it comes in the show's second episode "Wendigo."

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"Saving people, hunting things, the family business." It is not only one of the best and most iconic quotes in the series but one that fans will never get sick of. Every rewatch from fans leads to a smile and a mouth along with Dean when he utters these words. At the very least, it is as great as the first time audiences heard and watched it.

Dean's Shock At Fighting A Demon

Supernatural - Dean wakes up as a demon after being killed by Metatron

Even though it took a little while for the concepts of angels and other mythological powerhouses to get introduced into Supernatural, demons were there from the get-go. Back then, though, they were a lot scarier to the Winchesters.

In "Phantom Traveler," Dean exclaims, "I don't know, man. This isn't our normal gig. I mean, demons, they don't want anything, just death, and destruction for its own sake. This is big. And I wish Dad was here." This moment got better the longer the show went on. Dean not only kills and faces off against hundreds of demons, but he becomes one himself, fights Lucifer, fights God, visits Hell numerous times, and completes several other feats that make facing off with a singular demon look like nothing. It is a hilarious moment in hindsight.

Certain Episodes

Dean holds a mirror up to the Bloody Mary in Supernatural

As just standalone pieces of television, Supernatural has some incredible monster-of-the-week episodes in season 1 that remain an absolute joy to watch nearly twenty years later.

Episodes like "Bloody Mary," "Devil's Trap," "Dead In The Water," "Pilot," "Faith," "Home," "Salvation," and even a couple of others aged brilliantly despite the financial and technological limits of the show. Viewing them through the lens of knowing the whole Supernatural story too only makes them easier to appreciate.

"B*tch." "Jerk."

Sam and Dean at their motel in the Supernatural pilot

Some genuinely timeless aspects of Supernatural help make the show what it is to its fans. One such aspect is Sam and Dean's personal little "B*ch" "Jerk" exchange, which is more prominent in the show's first five seasons.

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There is never an instance of the exchange that does not make fans happy. It is one of those distinctive Sam and Dean things that could not be replicated in the same manner by anyone who does not have their chemistry. Hearing it on the rare occasions it is used post-season 5 is a joy, but seeing it come from the fresh-faced versions of the protagonist makes it better.

The Serious Emotional Moments

Sam and Dean at an assembly for a faith healer in Supernatural

Supernatural is built on the relationship of Sam and Dean, and while the funny moments between the two are fantastic, the serious, touching moments are the emotional backbone of the series, and season 1 has a couple of them.

"Faith" as an entire episode relies on Sam's unwavering love for his brother to work at all. As individuals, though, the two have moments to showcase how affecting they can be for audiences. Dean's phone call to John, pleading for his help, is one of his saddest quotes of the show. Then there is Sam dealing with the trauma of what happened to Jess. The season is full of little haunting moments that help make up the Winchester story.

The Dean/Sam/John Dynamic

Dean stops John and Sam from arguing in Superntural

The whole of season 1 revolves around Sam and Dean hunting for their father, saving people, and hunting things along the way. While the three rarely share the screen, it is incredible when they do.

The way Sam and John fight, the way Dean respects his father, the way John treats the boys, and the way Dean has to keep the peace or choose sides, are all ideas and moments that are explored and fleshed out later in the show, making them all the better in hindsight. It helps that the actors involved are great and mesh so well together on-screen.

Sam & Dean's Reunion

Sam and Dean are reunited in supernatural

Season 1 of Supernatural has so many fantastic moments, from Bobby's introduction to the Impala getting totaled to the opening sequence, but arguably the one that leaves fans the happiest is the reunion between Sam and Dean.

It is a moment that kicks off the story of the show for real. "Dad's on a hunting trip, and he hasn't been home in a few days" sets in motion the season, and the rest is history. For all of its flaws, the finale helped improve this moment through Dean's admission that he spent hours outside Sam's dorm. There are many moments in Supernatural's early seasons that have aged brilliantly, and this is one of the best.

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