Season 8



Season 8 of Supernatural was announced by The CW Television Network on May 3rd, 2012. Showrunner Sera Gamble stepped down, leaving Jeremy Carver as showrunner. This season, like Season 7, had 23 episodes. In addition, Supernatural began to air on 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.

Main

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

Supporting

 * Misha Collins as Castiel (9/23)
 * Mark Sheppard as Crowley (9/23)
 * Osric Chau as Kevin Tran (8/23)
 * Liane Balaban as Amelia Richardson (8/23)
 * Ty Olsson as Benny Lafitte (7/23)
 * Amanda Tapping as Naomi (7/23)
 * Curtis Armstrong as Metatron (3/23)
 * Alaina Huffman as Abaddon (3/23)
 * Tyler Johnston as Samandriel (3/23)
 * Felicia Day as Charlie Bradbury (2/23)
 * Lauren Tom as Linda Tran (2/23)

Notes/Trivia

 * Singer stated 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.
 * Jensen Ackles directed the first episode to be produced for this season, but the third to air. Trial and Error was the thirteenth episode to be produced, but was aired as the fourteenth.