Every season of Supernatural ranked from worst to best

Very few shows, like Supernatural, can run for fifteen years and still get people riled up in debates over which season ruled and which ones limped along. It wasn’t just another paranormal series; it was part horror, part buddy road trip, part family drama, and at times, pure comedy gold.

Fans tuned in for monsters and mayhem, but stayed for the bond between Sam and Dean Winchester, a pair of brothers who fought everything from ghosts to literal gods while trying not to kill each other in the process.

Over the years, Supernatural delivered episodes that made you laugh out loud, broke your heart, and occasionally had you staring at the screen wondering, “What just happened?”

Of course, with 15 seasons, not every year could be a home run; some storylines soared, others stumbled, but they all added something to the sprawling Winchester saga. The show’s magic was that even a weaker season could still have an episode you’d rewatch ten times.

So here’s one fan’s take on how every season of Supernatural stacks up - starting from the ones that barely kept the Impala in gear, all the way up to the seasons that had it screaming down the highway.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the author's opinions. Reader discretion is advised.

All seasons of Supernatural, ranked

15) Season 7

The Leviathans had potential, but instead of feeling terrifying, they ended up being more cartoonish than creepy. Losing Bobby early in the season hit hard, and it felt like the show never fully recovered its momentum.

There were bright spots (“Death’s Door” is unforgettable), but overall, this season is one that Supernatural fans often put at the bottom. Even longtime viewers admitted they were just waiting for the main plot to move along.

14) Season 8

This one was all over the place, the trials to close Hell’s gates were interesting, and the Men of Letters lore was a neat addition, but the pacing dragged. Add in some frustrating brotherly drama, and it’s a season that has best episodes yet still feels uneven.

It had ambition, but some of its best ideas got buried under too much filler.

13) Season 14

The idea of Michael possessing Dean was pure gold on paper, but it wrapped up too quickly. Jack’s journey gave the year some emotional heft, though, and “Lebanon” was a nostalgic treat that gave fans the rare gift of seeing John Winchester again.

Even so, by this stage, you could sense the show starting to tie up loose threads for the big goodbye.

12) Season 11

The Darkness arc started with promise, and Amara had an intriguing presence, but the story sometimes drifted without direction. That said, Chuck revealing himself as God was a massive moment, and “Baby”, an entire episode shot from the Impala’s perspective, was a creative high point.

It proved that even in a middling season, the writers of Supernatural could still pull off something bold and memorable.

11) Season 9

The angel fallout from Season 8’s finale set up big changes. Crowley and Dean’s uneasy alliance was a highlight, as was the demon Abaddon, but the Gadreel possession subplot dragged things down a notch.

At least the ending gave us one of the most shocking twists in the whole series: Demon Dean! And that final shot is still burned into many Supernatural fans’ minds.

10) Season 12

A more grounded season in many ways, with fewer cosmic threats and more personal stakes. The British Men of Letters were divisive villains, but Mary Winchester’s return brought a lot of emotional tension.

Lucifer manipulating Castiel kept things interesting, even if the arc felt like it was saving its best cards for later. It also had a slightly different pacing that split fans right down the middle.

9) Season 13

Jack was the big win here; his innocence, raw power, and relationship with the Winchesters brought a fresh dynamic. The alternate universe storyline gave us fun twists on familiar characters, and “Scoobynatural” remains one of the most inventive and beloved episodes in the entire run.

The mix of humor and heart in this season of Supernatural was surprisingly notable.

8) Season 10

The Mark of Cain storyline gave Jensen Ackles some of his best material as Dean spiraled into darkness, and Rowena’s arrival added a stylish and scheming new player to the game.

It had a few too many filler episodes, but the Dean vs. Cain face-off was worth the wait. The emotional stakes here were some of the best since the earlier seasons.

7) Season 15

Ending a 15-season run is almost impossible to do perfectly, but the last year gave it an honest try. It leaned into the brothers’ bond, wrapped up God’s storyline, and gave Sam and Dean a bittersweet farewell in “Carry On.”

Not flawless, but heartfelt in all the right places. For better or worse, it felt like the ending the creators truly wanted to tell.

6) Season 4

The introduction of Castiel alone would’ve made this season memorable, but the layered apocalypse setup pushed it into classic territory.

Dean’s return from Hell, Sam’s descent into using demon blood, and the political machinations of Heaven kept fans glued to the screen. Almost every episode had a sense of momentum.

5) Season 6

Coming off the apocalypse of Season 5, many thought Supernatural would lose steam, but it pivoted brilliantly; heaven’s civil war, the Campbell family’s mysterious motives, and Castiel’s darker side gave it bite.

And of course, “The French Mistake” delivered pure meta brilliance. It’s one of those years that gets better when you revisit it.

4) Season 2

Season 2 deepened the personal stakes. The psychic kids arc tied directly into Azazel’s plan, the brothers’ relationship grew more complex, and that finale, with Dean making his fateful crossroads deal...left viewers stunned.

It’s here that the show truly found its dramatic heartbeat; you could feel the confidence in the writing.

3) Season 1

This is where it all began; the urban legend-inspired cases gave Supernatural its creepy charm, while the slow-burning mystery of John Winchester’s disappearance added tension.

Episodes like “Home” and “Bloody Mary” are still talked about years later, and the chemistry between Jared and Jensen was instant. The raw, scrappy energy here was something the later seasons couldn’t quite replicate.

2) Season 3

Short but intense thanks to the writers’ strike, this season cut the fat and kept the tension high. Ruby and Bela brought new flavors to the cast, and Dean’s looming death clock gave every episode urgency.

The finale, with Dean’s brutal fate, is still one of the most haunting in TV history. Well, what do you know, sometimes, less really is more!

1) Season 5

If Supernatural had ended here, it would have been a perfect send-off. The apocalypse arc came to a satisfying head, with Lucifer, Michael, and the Horsemen raising the stakes to epic proportions.

“Swan Song” remains a masterclass in emotional storytelling and a fitting tribute to the Winchester saga at its peak; every beat felt like it mattered.

Fifteen seasons, hundreds of episodes, and more salt circles than anyone can count; Supernatural gave fans a road trip worth taking. And whether you agree with this ranking or not, you can't deny that every season had moments that kept us coming back!