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 (4/23)
 * Ty Olsson as Benny (4/23)
 * Misha Collins as Castiel (3/23)
 * Mark Sheppard as Crowley (3/23)
 * Osric Chau as Kevin Tran (3/23)
 * Lauren Tom as Linda Tran (2/23)
 * Tyler Johnson as Samandriel (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
 * Also according to the same interview, there is a possibility that Jody Mills, Charlie Bradbury, and Garth Fitzgerald IV will return.
 * It has been confirmed that Garth will be returning in Season 8 for an episode. Source
 * According to Robert Singer, Dean's time in Purgatory will be told in flashbacks throughout the season.“There are meetings and conflicts. … It affects the future in all these different ways.
 * Richard Speight Jr. was seen on set, possibly implying Gabriel returns this season. Source
 * A new recurring character called Naomi will be introduced in the seventh episode of this season. Source
 * UPDATE: Amanda Tapping has been cast as Naomi. The character is reported to be an Angel, but from a group never seen before. Source
 * The eighth episode of this season is titled "Dean Amuck" Source
 * UPDATE: The title of this episode has been changed to "Hunteri Heroici" SourceEpisode 7-Naomi is an efficient bureaucrat in a business suit, but she's more emotional than she looks. The guest role of Delta Mondata is a young and flirtatious witch-for-hire.
 * Episode 8-Mike Farrell has also been cast for a guesting spot on episode 808 as 'an aging mentalist with a slippery grasp on reality.
 * Episode 7-Stefan Beach has been cast as "Demon Guard"
 * Felicia Day has confirmed she will be returning to Supernatural in episode 11, "LARP and the Real Girl". Source