Even True Supernatural Fans Can't Remember The First Season. Who Can?
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Few fan bases are as loyal or as dedicated as those who attach themselves to Supernatural. This Fandom is well known, and very loud about their love for this incredible show. The show, which follows the adventures—and misadventures of two brothers who hunt monsters, demons, and other mythical/mystical creatures, has accrued a cultish following. The plot of the show is thrilling and keeps viewers hooked. The brothers are interesting dynamic characters, and they are quite easy on the eyes!
Dean and Sam stole fans hearts on day one, and have continued to hold their loyalty, after more than a decade of making their show—which is the longest running on its network. Their demon hunting road trip is one for the ages, and it takes fans on quite the emotional roller coaster. The show, which is still running, has been renewed for a 14th season. Whether or not it will continue after that is the topic of much speculation amongst fans. This quiz is specifically about the first season of Supernatural—the season that started it all. Let’s get back to basics and see what questions can be answered about the very beginning of the world of Supernatural, by testing the memories of the best fans out there.
What is the brothers' last name?
This should be an easy question for anyone who has seen the first season of Supernatural, or even one episode, let alone fans who have seen the whole show, multiple times! As everyone knows—even most people who haven’t seen the show—the show is centered around two brothers, Sam and Dean who work together to hunt demons, and monsters, and witches etc. This is a very very basic Supernatural fact that all fans should know. What is the brothers' last name?
Who can remember what color Sam Winchester's hair is?
A boy may have a lot more going for him than his hair, but not many boys have hair as cute as Sam Winchester. Its so soft, its just begging for someone to run their fingers through it. Somehow, throughout all their adventures, it never gets disgustingly messed up—only in a cute way. His hair is strait in season one, and a little long with just the right amount of flip. But who can remember what color Sam Winchester's hair is?
What color are Dean’s eyes?
Those who love Supernatural, tend to love it for the dreamy main characters—Sam and Dean. This especially applies to those fans that are romantically attracted to men. When one thinks of Dean Winchester, they think of strength and stoicism. They think of a demon hunter who will keep them safe. True fans, and true Dean lovers, will remember every detail of this character—such as hair color, facial expressions, and the way he holds his hands when he walks. What color are Dean’s eyes?
What does Sam pull out from under Dean's pillow, prompting the quote: “That is not fear, that is precaution.” ?
“That is not fear, that is precaution.” This epic quote was said by Dean to his brother Sam, immediately following a conversation during which Sam asked Dean if he was ever afraid of the life they lived. Sam had just returned to the hotel in which they were staying in the early hours of the morning, Dean was trying to comfort his brother after yet another sleepless night, though he assured him he wasn’t attempting to be patronizing. What does Sam pull out from under Deans pillow, prompting this quote?
What is Dean's EMF reader made out of?
In episode four, entitled “The Phantom Traveler” the brothers are called by an old friend to investigate a plane crash that he thinks was caused by something supernatural. To investigate the crash the brothers impersonate Homeland Security officers and sneak in to look at the wreckage. While checking the plane, Dean uses an EMF reader to scan for supernatural activity. Sam makes fun of this tool, which he says looks like a busted up something else. What is Dean's EMF reader made out of?
How many episodes of season one are there?
No fan can really complain about the amount of episodes in Supernatural. There was a good amount in the first season, and there have been so many seasons since then that even the most addicted fan would be hard pressed to have wanted more in the past. The present and future have plenty to offer. The first season covered a wide plot arc, over the course of a number of episodes. But only true fans will remember just how many episodes. How many episodes of season one are there?
When did Supernatural first air?
This show has been running for so long, that it is hard to remember a time without it. When it first came on the air, it quickly gathered a dedicated fan base, the majority of which has stuck by the show throughout the ups and downs over the years. Supernatural fans are loyal to the show, and they like to go over the plot points as much as possible. This many years later however, it can be difficult to remember them, let alone when in real time they happened. When did Supernatural first air?
What actor plays Dean Winchester on Supernatural?
Dean is a total dream boat. Super attractive, smart, incredibly brave. And did I mention he hunts demons for a hobby??? He is just rough enough around the edges to be totally interesting, Dean almost always has an answer to a problem, and he is cool under pressure. A good brother and an all around good human Dean is a total catch. But what about the real life person behind the famous character? What actor plays Dean Winchester on Supernatural?
After so many hours spent watching and re-watching a show, the episodes can blend together—who remembers the average run time of an episode of Supernatural?
Some shows—like Friends, Bobs Burgers, and The Big Bang Theory, have quick 20-minute episodes that seem to play as quickly as you can hit “play next” on Netflix. Other shows, such as Dr. Who, and Grey’s Anatomy, and Game of Thrones have longer more in depth episodes, that seem like an entire little movie unto themselves. After so many hours spent watching and re-watching a show, the episodes can blend together—who remembers the average run time of an episode of Supernatural?
Who is the second victim of the flight demon?
In episode four “Phantom Passenger” there is an angry demon out to terrorize the open skies. This demon possesses passengers on commercial airline flights and takes down the plane leaving no survivors. Except for once. When Sam and Dean catch up to it, it has taken down a jet leaving 7 people alive. Before they have time to find it and exorcise it, it has claimed one of the remaining survivors. Who is the second victim of the flight demon?
Who is the actor that plays Sam Winchester?
Compared to Dean, Sam Winchester is the softer, more educated brother. He is the kind of man who would probably read his girlfriend poetry, and cook her breakfast in bed. This definitely does not mean that he is anywhere near a softie however—he has no qualms fighting evil and eliminating bad creatures. Fans love him for his good looks and great disposition, but what about the real man who brings this character to life? Who is the actor that plays Sam Winchester?
After originally turning Dean down in episode one, why does Sam change his mind?
In the pilot episode of Supernatural, Dean finds Sam and asks him to come hunting with him. Sam says no thank you. He has school to finish, and more school after that to consider. He has a girlfriend who he loves—and secretly plans to marry. In short, Sam is happy with his life, he has a grudge against his father, and he is perfectly happy staying away from the hunt. After originally turning Dean down in episode one, why does Sam change his mind?
What episode is this quote form?: “A middle aged dentist with an ulcer isn't exactly evil personified.”
Supernatural is known for its great dialogue, and amongst the usually great banter, some lines stand out as just plain fantastic. One of these lines happen during an exchange between the brothers—“A middle aged dentist with an ulcer isn't exactly evil personified.” They are trying to hunt down a demon that they believe to be possessing someone, and keep hitting dead-ends—like this middle-aged dentist who's only strange factor, according to his wife, is his acid reflux. What episode is this quote form?
At what flight time does the demon always make its lethal move?
One of the call signs of the demon in episode four of season one—The Phantom Passenger—is that it always strikes at the same time. Regardless of who it is eliminating, the demon waits until the plane has spent a certain amount of time in the air until bringing it down. One must admire that sort of punctuality, even if it is for a trecherous cause. At what flight time does the demon always make its lethal move?
What monster are they hunting in the woods in the second episode?
In the second episode of season one the brothers travel to a remote forest to try and assist in the recovery of some boys that have gone missing while camping in the woods. They are reluctantly helped by one of the boy’s sister, who is determined to find him. They do eventually find him alive, but in the company of an epically scary monster who they must eliminate to get him home safely. What monster are they hunting in the woods in the second episode?
What is the first clue Sam and Dean receive that their dad might be alive?
Any Supernatural fan can tell you that the brothers begin season one believing that their father is no longer with them. Without this fear, they would not have banded together in the first place—Dean would have let Sam stay in school. But at some point, they receive a hint that he might not be as gone as they thought. This hint is delivered through someone they helped get rid of a demon. What is the first clue Sam and Dean receive that their dad might be alive?
What is Dean’s phone number?
Sam and Dean only discover that their father’s voicemail is back online when a man who called them to help him with a demon situation tells them that he got Dean’s number from their father. Puzzled, the boys ask when he spoke to their father, and the man tells them that he hasn’t, but that his voicemail instructs those looking for help to phone his son, and then provides Dean’s telephone number. Only true fans will remember this! What is Dean’s phone number?
What is the name of the last episode of season one?
The final episode of any season of any show is incredibly important. This is the episode that will linger with fans as they decide whether or not to continue watching when the next season airs. This is the season that will prompt the gossip and speculation about the next show. In a show with such imaginative names as Supernatural, the name of an episode can be almost as important as the episode itself. What is the name of the last episode of season one?
What is the name of this type of witch?
In episode 18, titled “Something Wicked” Sam and Dean receive coordinates from their fathers cell phone, that lead them to Fitchburg Wisconsin where they find sick children, who are mysteriously falling ill. Eventually they discover that it is the result of a witch which is feeding off of the life force of children. The difficultly here is that the witch is only vulnerable when feeding, so the brothers must find someone to convince to act as bait for them. What is the name of this type of witch?
What is the name of the Winchesters father?
One of the things fans first learn is that the Winchester brothers have a father that is MIA. Unlike their mother, their father was never confirmed demised, and so they do not know if his extended hunting trip is actually that, or if they have lost him forever. Their father is the one who got them into hunting in the first place, and it is his knowledge that they use to solve most of their cases. What is the name of the Winchesters father?
What injured Dean in “Faith”?
In episode 12, titled “Faith” Dean is mortally wounded. His heart is damaged, and the doctors tell him he will die within a week. His brother, Sam, finds a specialist that he takes Dean to. Dean is unimpressed when he finds out that his brothers so called specialist is a faith healer in Nebraska. The faith healer does manage to heal Dean, but the brothers discover that his healing powers involve black magic, and controlling a reaper to trade one life for another. What injured Dean in “Faith”?
How is the faith healer dealt with in episode 12 trading souls?
After Dean is electrocuted, he is given a week to live. Obviously, neither of the brothers are thrilled about this news, and Sam decides to do something about it. Unfortunately, the faith healer that he takes Dean to only saves Dean by eliminating someone else. The faith healer takes the lives of those who he deems immoral, and trades them for those he deems worthy. Luckily, Dean and Sam find a way to stop him. How is the faith healer dealt with in episode 12 trading souls?
What is the name of this episode?
In one episode, the brother’s make their way to Cape Girardeu Missouri, where they stop a series of phantom highway slayings. They discover that the person eliminating these people is the ghost of a man who was eliminated, and his body and truck dumped in the lake outside of town. His afterlife self is running people off the road with his ghostly black pickup. People knew about this slaying, but the didn’t do anything because he was eliminated to put an end to a rampage. What is the name of this episode?
After Dean and Sam solve the problem and save her town from the haunting, Dean and Cassie tentatively re visit their relationship for a while. True or false?
In one episode, an ex girlfriend of Deans calls him up to ask him to help her solve a ghost problem in her town. She originally left Dean when he told her the truth about his hunting, but seems willing to put her problems aside as she now needs his specific type of assistance. After Dean and Sam solve the problem and save her town from the haunting, Dean and Cassie tentatively re visit their relationship for a while. True or false?
What happened to the man?
Everyone had bad dreams as a kid and many still have nightmares as a adults. The difference between these dreams however, and the ones on TV, is that in reality nightmares are not supposed to come true. In episode 14 Sam has a nightmare involving a man dying of carbon dioxide poisoning in his garage, they arrive just in time to watch paramedics wheeling the body away and attempt to save the rest of the family before something more goes wrong. What happened to the man?
Which of the brothers develops physic powers just in time?
At the end of episode 14—“Nightmares” one of the brothers gets shut in a cupboard, which is blocked by a large piece of furniture. The person who blocked him in there has the other brother upstairs at gunpoint. When the brother in the cupboard realizes what is happening, he uses his mental abilities to move the piece of furniture and makes it upstairs to save his brother. Which of the brothers develops physic powers just in time?
At the start of episode 15 “The Benders” who is Sam taken by?
In episode 15, the brothers travel to investigate a town filled with decades of missing people. The episode, titled “The Benders” starts with Sam being taken by someone (or something) that does not want the brothers to find out just what has been happening to all of those people. His brother Dean does not get him back until the 11th hour of the episode, but he does make it out alive. At the start of episode 15 “The Benders” who is Sam taken by?
Who does Dean choose to be prey for the next hunt?
When Dean arrives at the cannibal farm, he is handcuffed to his car and left for bait. Luckily he makes it out of his binds. Unluckily he is quickly captured by the cannibals, who force him to choose between two people that he cares about. The person that Dean chooses will be released into the area surrounding the family barn, and will be hunted to become their next meal. Who does Dean choose to be prey for the next hunt?
What is the name of the woman who eliminates Pa Bender?
The patriarch is the classical ruler of the family. Most Southern patriarchs are not to be messed with, especially not southern patriarchies who also happen to be cannibals. Pa Bender is not a nice old man, he takes thrill in the hunting of humans, and who’s favorite food is human flesh. Thankfully, he doesn’t survive the episode, but is eliminated by the relative of someone he eliminated for sport. What is the name of the woman who eliminates Pa Bender?
Just how young is Sam Winchester at the start of season one?
Thinking back on the start of season one, both of the brothers seem incredibly young to be taking on a world of such horror and darkness. So many years have gone by since the start of the show that it seems impossible to remember a time when fans were just getting to know the brothers, their habits and their idiosyncrasies. The brothers were young, for sure, but just how young is Sam Winchester at the start of season one?
Of course, Sam does end up going with Dean, but where is Sam studying when Dean comes to get him?
When Dean comes to get Sam, he has to talk him into joining him. This is not an easy conversation, and Sam puts up a great deal of resistance. Sam has a good life going for himself. He has a beautiful girlfriend, and is getting a good education. His future is full of the hope of a happy marriage, more education, and a steady job. Of course, Sam does end up going with Dean, but where is Sam studying when Dean comes to get him?
What demon is in possession of John’s body toward the end of season one?
Towards the end of season one Dean and Sam's father John becomes possessed by a demon. This is a very classic threat in their line of work, and it is honestly a little surprising that all three of them managed to make it this far into the season without being possessed—there was definitely a moment in episode four when Sam thought Dean was possessed. What demon is in possession of John’s body toward the end of season one?
How old is Dean when the show starts?
The older of the two brothers, Dean was deemed old enough to hunt by himself by their father before season one began. He is an independent man, who travels the country in his car fighting demons and getting up to trouble, even after he convinces his little brother to join him on the numerous hunts. Though he is older, Dean and Sam are still fairly close in age, and fans feel they grew up together, not one after the other. How old is Dean when the show starts?
In the end, what do they discover is behind the drownings?
Early on in the first season the guys head to a small town to investigate a series of drownings. These drownings strike them as being more than just a series of random slayings, and they rush to find the common factor before any more drownings take place. This involves a lot of getting to know the townspeople, and fans get to learn a lot about the brother’s peoples skills. In the end, what do they discover is behind the drownings?
What is the name of the father in the story?
In episode 17, or, “Hell House” the brothers go to investigate a haunted house that seems to be delivering thrills a little too life like for the likes of visitors. Legend has it that the house is haunted by a family, a father and his two daughters. The father, as the story goes, was an angry man who hung is daughters in the cellar. This is all fine, until someone thinks they see a real human corpse hanging in the basement. What is the name of the father in the story?
What is the name of their website?
Dean and Sam find their work at the Hell House interrupted by a pair of bumbling amateur investigators—Ed Zeddmore and Harry Spengler. The two are investigators into the paranormal, who have come to check out the house and all its horrors. They are well known for their online paranormal blog, on which they provide viewers from all over the world with updates about the cases that they are following—including this one. What is the name of their website?
What ends up to be the true monster haunting the over crowded Hell House?
Working with Ed and Harry around is not easy for Sam and Dean, but eventually they figure out what is going on in the Hell House and set things right. One major clue they have in figuring out the mystery is a dark magic symbol drawn on the wall that turns out to be a Blue Oyster Cult album cover drawn by a visitor. What ends up to be the true monster haunting the over crowded Hell House?
A painting of who was attacking people in episode 19, “Provenance?”
The brothers find their way to many of the cases in season one through entries in their fathers journal. One of these cases takes them to an art history murder mystery episode. When investigating the slaying of a family, they are helped by the auctioneer’s daughter Sarah, who Sam kisses in the end, adding a fun romantic plot twist. Of all the possessions, they find a painting that they believe is coming alive and slaying people. A painting of who was attacking people in episode 19, “Provenance?”
What excuse does Dean make up so that he and Sam can visit the auction house?
Sam and Dean return to the auction house to burn the painting they believe is responsible for the slayings. When this is done they leave for the night. The next day, Dean makes up an excuse so that the brothers can go back to the auction house, so that Sam can visit Sarah who he has a crush on. Once there however, they discover that the painting is unharmed. What excuse does Dean make up so that he and Sam can visit the auction house?
Who do the brothers discover is responsible for the slayings in episode 19?
In episode 19, the brothers put a lot of time and effort into destroying the painting of Isaiah Merchant they believe is responsible for the slayings. First, the painting comes back after they burn it. Then, the slayings continue even after the painting is destroyed. Eventually, the brothers must conclude that it is not the painted specter of Isaiah Merchant who is on a spree eliminating people, but rather, someone else. In the end, who do the brothers discover is responsible for the slayings?
In episode 3, Dead In The Water, what state are they in?
In the third episode of season one the brothers travel to a small town with a drowning problem to investigate a series of slayings that they think are more than just the usual water related mortalities one can expect in such a town. As it turns out, they were right, and they are able to save the town from many more slayings through their work. In episode 3, Dead In The Water, what state are they in?
What car does Dean drive?
If there is one thing Dean is known for it is for his cooler than cool car. At first, he never lets Sam drive the thing, and when he finally does so it is an extreme gesture of trust and love. This car takes the brothers all around the country. They spend countless hours in the front seats plotting their next move, and discussing odds and ends. It is more than just a car, it is Deans token possession. What car does Dean drive?
In which episode does the brothers' father reappear?
One of the premises of the show is that the Winchester’s father has disappeared. This is what motivates Dean to go and find his brother and pull him out of college, and why the two set off together to go on the hunts that form the plot lines for the season. However, their father—John—does eventually return at some point much to their surprise, to hunt with the brothers. In which episode does the brothers' father reappear?
What monster are the brothers hunting in Colorado in episode 20 “Dead mans blood”?
In episode 20 the brothers travel to Colorado to find a man who was recently elmiinated there. After reading about the man’s passing in the paper, they recognize him from their fathers journal, and are curious to see what happened. When they get there, they find that this was no mere slaying, and that there is a new kind of monster waiting for them—in significant quantities. What monster are the brothers hunting in Colorado in episode 20 “Dead mans blood”?
What secret weapon did Daniel Elkins have that the vampires stole from him?
Though John Winchester is familiar with the mythical weapon that his old friend Daniel Elkins has, his sons are not. This weapon dates back to the early years of the new U.S. republic, and can supposedly eliminate anything when used correctly. That is to say—even creatures that would usually have to be eliminated through beheading, burning, or elaborate rituals, can be offed by one correct attack from this mighty weapon. What secret weapon did Daniel Elkins have that the vampires stole from him?
Which character is behind this quote explaining vampires?: “Most vampire lore is crap. A cross won't repel them, sunlight won't eliminate them, and neither will a stake to the heart. But the bloodlust, that part's true. They need fresh human blood to survive. They were once people, so you won't know it's a vampire until it's too late.”
“Most vampire lore is crap. A cross won't repel them, sunlight won't eliminate them, and neither will a stake to the heart. But the bloodlust, that part's true. They need fresh human blood to survive. They were once people, so you won't know it's a vampire until it's too late.” That the end up fighting vampires is a shock to the brothers, who believed the creatures to be extinct, but after research they do a pretty good job of it. Which character is behind this quote explaining vampires?
What type of further education is Sam applying for at the start of season one?
Before he went of chasing demons with his brother, Sam was studying at University. He was near the end of his time there, and was working on applications for further education. This further education was going to be at a more specialized school that would help him work towards a specific career. It is interesting to look back on this plot point of season one, and wonder what life would have been like for him if Dean had not intervened. What type of further education is Sam applying for at the start of season one?
What is the name of the demon that eliminated Dean and Sam’s mother?
In the very first episode, we learn that a demon eliminated Dean and Sam's mother when they were young. This still scars the brothers, though in very different ways. They want to hunt down the demon who did it, but know that they have a lot of other hunting to do before they can go after this big bad who their father cautioned them about. They also believe it was this demon who their father was hunting before he went missing just before the start of the show. What is the name of the demon that eliminated Dean and Sam’s mother?
Why does Dean drive everywhere instead of flying?
A lot of season one is spent watching the brothers drive from town to town. And in a car that cool why wouldn’t you want to? But there is a much deeper reason behind the brother’s road trips than a simple love of the wide-open concrete expressway. Dean has an issue with flying, which keeps him landlocked. Sam finds out about it in episode four, and is understanding but doesn’t allow it to get in the way of the work they need to do. Why does Dean drive everywhere instead of flying?
Sam, Dean, and their father have friends and helpers that work with them to achieve their goals, but there are no other true hunters. True or false?
Hunting demons is a demanding job, and it takes a special caliber of person to do it. A very, very special caliber in fact. Demon hunting is not an occupation one can choose, but rather is passed on genetically. At the time of season one, Sam, Dean, and their father John are the only three demon hunters in the United States—if not the world. They have friends and helpers that work with them to achieve their goals, but there are no other true hunters. True or false?