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Supernatural TV Show Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Supernatural in order

Last updated: July 6 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Supernatural ran for 15 seasons, making it one of the longest-running American fantasy series ever. Following brothers Sam and Dean Winchester as they hunt demons, angels, and everything in between, it's a massive but deeply rewarding watch.

When Supernatural premiered in 2005, few expected a show about two brothers driving a 1967 Chevy Impala and hunting monsters to last more than a season. Fifteen seasons later, it had become one of the most beloved genre shows in television history. With 327 episodes, two animated specials, and a prequel series, knowing how to approach the franchise can feel daunting—but this guide makes it manageable.

🕐 Release Order

The main series aired in sequential order with no spinoffs until the recent prequel. Here's everything in release order.

  1. Supernatural Season 1 (2005–2006) — 22 episodes
  2. Supernatural Season 2 (2006–2007) — 22 episodes
  3. Supernatural Season 3 (2007–2008) — 16 episodes
  4. Supernatural Season 4 (2008–2009) — 22 episodes
  5. Supernatural Season 5 (2009–2010) — 22 episodes
  6. Supernatural Season 6 (2010–2011) — 22 episodes
  7. Supernatural Season 7 (2011–2012) — 23 episodes
  8. Supernatural Season 8 (2012–2013) — 23 episodes
  9. Supernatural Season 9 (2013–2014) — 23 episodes
  10. Supernatural Season 10 (2014–2015) — 23 episodes
  11. Supernatural Season 11 (2015–2016) — 23 episodes
  12. Supernatural Season 12 (2016–2017) — 23 episodes
  13. Supernatural Season 13 (2017–2018) — 23 episodes
  14. Supernatural Season 14 (2018–2019) — 20 episodes
  15. Supernatural Season 15 (2019–2020) — 20 episodes
  16. The Winchesters (2022–2023) — prequel series, 13 episodes

The Winchesters is a prequel/spinoff focusing on Sam and Dean's parents. It can be watched after completing the main series for full context.

📖 Story Chronology

The main 15-season series is a continuous story best watched start to finish. The Winchesters is set before the events of Supernatural but works better as a companion piece after you've seen the main series.

  1. Supernatural Seasons 1–5 (2005–2010) — the original epic arc
  2. Supernatural Seasons 6–15 (2010–2020) — the extended saga
  3. The Winchesters (2022–2023) — prequel, best enjoyed after the main series

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch the main series straight through, Season 1 to Season 15. Many fans consider Seasons 1–5 to be the show's perfect original arc, but the later seasons have their own devoted fans. Watch The Winchesters after finishing the main series—references and reveals hit much harder with the full context of all 15 seasons behind you.

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