Season 8



Season 8 of Supernatural was announced by The CW Television Network on May 3rd, 2012. Showrunner Sera Gamble is stepping down, leaving Jeremy Carver as showrunner. This season, like Season 7, will have 23 episodes. In addition, Supernatural will air Wednesday nights at 9pm on CW. Season 8 premiered on October 3, 2012.

Summary
Season Eight begins with Dean’s seemingly impossible escape from Purgatory, though Castiel is nowhere to be found. However, Dean isn’t alone. He’s returned with a mysterious comrade-in-arms whose reason for escape is perhaps more than Dean bargained for. Meanwhile, Sam finds himself reconciling the life he discovered while Dean was gone with Dean’s sudden reappearance. As the boys struggle with their unexpected reunion, they make a shocking discovery that could lead them on a deeply personal mission to settle old scores. If only they could agree – is this a “family business” or isn’t it?

Main

 * Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester (23/23)
 * Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester (23/23)

Supporting

 * Liane Balaban as Amelia Richardson (7/23)
 * Ty Olsson as Benny Lafitte (6/23)
 * Misha Collins as Castiel (5/23)
 * Mark Sheppard as Crowley (4/23)
 * Osric Chau as Kevin Tran (5/23)
 * Amanda Tapping as Naomi (3/23)
 * Tyler Johnston as Samandriel (3/23)
 * Lauren Tom as Linda Tran (2/23)

Notes and Trivia

 * WARNING: This section contains potential SPOILERS for Season 8. Read at your own risk.


 * According to Robert Singer, Castiel will appear in an unspecified number of episodes.
 * UPDATE: Castiel will appear in at least eight episodes this season.
 * According to an interview with Rick Worthy, there's a good chance the Alpha Vampire will return this season.
 * Furthermore, Singer states that the main storyline of this season will concern the remaining tablets holding The Word of God. This chase will also establish a new storyline that Carver believes will set up the show well for years to come
 * Richard Speight Jr. was seen on set, possibly implying Gabriel returns this season. Source