
The American television series Supernatural was created by Eric Kripke. The series debuted on The WB on September 13, 2005, and eventually became part of the lineup of The CW, its successor network. McG, Robert Singer, Sera Gamble, Phil Sgriccia, Jeremy Carver, John Shiban, Ben Edlund, and Adam Glass were among the executive producers of the series in addition to Kripke.
The series, which stars Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester and Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester, follows the two brothers pursuing monsters, ghosts, demons, and other supernatural creatures. The series has a total of 15 seasons spanning 327 episodes which aired from September 13, 2005 to November 19, 2020.
A spin-off series, The Winchesters, developed by Robbie Thompson, premiered on The CW on October 11, 2022, and concluded on March 7, 2023. The show was cancelled after the first season.
Main cast of Supernatural
Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester

The American actor Jared Padalecki portrays the protagonist Sam Winchester in the series. Jared Tristan Padalecki became well-known in the early 2000s after making appearances in the movies Friday the 13th (2009), Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Cry Wolf (2005), and Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), as well as the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2005).
Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester

The American actor and musician Jensen Ackles portrays Dean Winchester in the dark fantasy drama series Supernatural on The WB/CW from 2005 to 2020. He is Sam’s brother. He has also appeared in NBC's Days of Our Lives for which he has been nominated for multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.
Katie Cassidy and Genevieve Cortese as Ruby

Ruby’s character is portrayed by actresses Katie Cassidy and Genevieve Cortese. She was created by the writers to further develop the series' representation of demons, and she makes her debut in the third season, helping Sam and Dean Winchester battle their fellow demons. She gains Sam's trust during the fourth season and starts teaching him how to use his psychic abilities to defeat demons, but Dean is still suspicious of her intentions. She was killed at the end of the fourth season.
The American actress Katie Cassidy portrayed Ruby in the third season of the series. Her roles as Ruby in the third season of the horror series Supernatural (2007–2008), Kelli Presley in Black Christmas (2006), and When a Stranger Calls (2006) brought her fame as a scream queen after a string of small television parts.

The American actress Genevieve Padalecki portrays Ruby in the fourth season of the series. Genevieve played Kris Furillo in the television series Wildfire and played the demon Ruby on Supernatural. Up until 2010, she was occasionally credited as Genevieve Cortese or Jennifer Cortese in her movies and TV shows. Since a February 2011 episode of Supernatural, she has been routinely credited as Genevieve Padalecki.
Lauren Cohan as Bela Talbot

The American actress Lauren Cohan portrays Bela Talbot in the series. She only makes an appearance in the third season and, instead of using her understanding of the supernatural world to aid those in need, she uses it for her own benefit. Bela is self-centered, who makes a living by stealing occult items and reselling them to wealthy consumers.
Lauren Cohan is renowned for her role as Maggie Rhee in the AMC post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead (2011–2018; 2020–2022), a role she returns to in The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023–present).
Misha Collins as Castiel & Jimmy Novak

The American actor Misha Collins portrays Castiel, the role he is best known for, in the series. He makes his debut in the fourth season as an Angel of the Lord. In addition to rescuing Dean Winchester from Hell, Castiel regularly helps him and his brother Sam in their battles with different angels and demons. Castiel develops a friendship with both brothers while traveling with them. He has several extraordinary powers as an angel, including the capacity to kill demons. Collins also portrayed Jimmy Novak, the vessel of Castiel and a former radio ad salesman from Pontiac, Illinois.
Mark A. Sheppard as Crowley

The English actor and musician Mark A. Sheppard portrays Crowley, a character he is best-known for, in the series. In the absence of Lucifer, he is a demon referred to as the King of Hell and the King of the Crossroads. Sheppard, who was first introduced in the fifth season, made recurrent appearances in the following seasons before being promoted to series regular in the tenth. He made his final appearance in the twelfth season.
Mark Pellegrino as Lucifer

The American actor Mark Pellegrino portrays Lucifer in the series. Actor Mark Ross Pellegrino is well-known for his roles as Joe Messing in Mulholland Drive, Paul Bennett in Dexter, Jacob in Lost, Clayton Haas in Quantico, James Bishop in Being Human, Lucifer in Supernatural, and Deputy Bill Standall in 13 Reasons Why. The actor also portrayed Nick in the series.
Alexander Calvert as Jack Kline

The Canadian actor Alexander Calvert portrays Jack Kline, a Nephilim and the son of Lucifer and Kelly Kline. He is the only Nephilim known to have been born of an archangel. Sam and Dean Winchester taught Jack how to control his abilities. He had chosen Castiel as his father figure, and Jack was crucial in his revival during this time. The actor is best known for his role as Jack Kline in the series. He also portrayed Belphegor.
Samantha Smith as Mary Winchester

The American actress Samantha Smith portrays Mary Winchester in the series. She is the mother of Sam and Dean Winchester. Born in 1954 to hunter parents Samuel and Deanna Campbell, she grew up surrounded by hunting. The younger version of Mary Winchester is played by the American actress Meg Donnelly.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan as John Winchester

The American actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays John Winchester in the series. He is the husband of Mary Winchester and father to Sam and Dean Winchester. John Winchester became a hunter and raised his two boys to fight the paranormal in an attempt to exact revenge for the death of his wife Mary at the hands of the demon Azazel. Sam and Dean's search for John, who vanishes early in Supernatural, takes up most of the first season. The younger version of John Winchester is portrayed by actor Drake Rodger.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is well-known for his role as Negan in the critically acclaimed AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2016–2022) and its spin-off, The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023–present).
Recurring cast of Supernatural
Given below is a list of all the recurring cast of the series:
Serial no. | Cast | Character |
1 | Frederic Lehne | Azazel |
2 | Nicki Aycox | Meg Masters |
3 | Rachel Miner | Rachel Miner, Meg Masters |
4 | Jim Beaver | Bobby Singer |
5 | Samantha Ferris | Ellen Harvelle |
6 | Alona Tal | Jo Harvelle |
7 | Chad Lindberg | Ash |
8 | Kurt Fuller | Zachariah |
9 | Traci Dinwiddie | Pamela Barnes |
10 | Julie McNiven | Anna Milton |
11 | Robert Wisdom | Uriel |
12 | Katherine Boecher | Lilith |
13 | Christopher Heyerdahl | Alastair |
14 | Mitch Pileggi, Tom Welling | Samuel Campbell |
15 | Cindy Sampson | Lisa Braeden |
16 | Nicholas Elia | Ben Braeden |
17 | Demore Barnes | Raphael |
18 | Jessica Heafey | Gwen Campbell |
19 | Corin Nemec | Christian Campbell |
20 | Sebastian Roché | Balthazar |
21 | Kim Johnston Ulrich | Eleanor Visyak |
22 | Julia Maxwell | Eve |
23 | Osric Chau | Kevin Tran |
24 | Kim Rhodes | Jody Mills |
25 | Kevin McNally | Frank Devereaux |
26 | Benito Martinez | Edgar |
27 | Cameron Bancroft | Dr. Gaines |
28 | Sean Owen Roberts | Chet |
29 | James Patrick Stuart | Dick Roman |
30 | Olivia Cheng | Susan |
31 | Curtis Armstrong | Metatron |
32 | Alaina Huffman | Abaddon |
33 | Ty Olsson | Benny Lafitte |
34 | Amanda Tapping | Naomi |
35 | Liane Balaban | Amelia Richardson |
36 | Tyler Johnston | Samandriel |
37 | Erica Carroll | Hannah |
38 | Tahmoh Penikett | Gadreel |
39 | Ruth Connell | Rowena MacLeod |
40 | Kathryn Newton | Claire Novak |
41 | Felicia Day | Charlie Bradbury |
42 | Travis Aaron Wade | Cole Trenton |
43 | Lisa Berry | Billie / Death |
44 | Emily Swallow | Amara / The Darkness |
45 | David Haydn-Jones | Arthur Ketch |
46 | Courtney Ford | Kelly Kline |
47 | Elizabeth Blackmore | Lady Toni Bevell |
48 | Rick Springfield | Vince Vincente |
49 | Woody Jeffreys | Tommy |
50 | Adam Fergus | Mick Davies |
51 | Ali Ahn | Dagon |
52 | Gillian Barber | Doctor Hess |
53 | Christian Keyes | Michael |
54 | Danneel Ackles | Sister Jo / Anael |
55 | Richard Speight Jr. | Loki, Gabriel |
56 | Clark Backo | Patience Turner |
57 | Jeffrey Vincent Parise | Asmodeus |
58 | Katherine Evans | Maggie |
59 | Shoshannah Stern | Eileen Leahy |
60 | Gil McKinney | Henry Winchester |
FAQs about Supernatural
There are several hunters in the American fantasy horror series Supernatural. There isn’t an exact number but there are about 17 different groups of hunters in the series.
The Supernatural series began airing on The WB on September 13, 2005, and later became part of the lineup of The CW, its successor network. It concluded on November 19, 2020.
Supernatural was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and surrounding areas.
Yes, Dean died in the final season of the series.
The American fantasy horror series Supernatural is available to stream on Netflix and TNT. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.