♦ Early on in the series, Dean's cell number is given, and for a while the studio had it set up so that anyone dialing the number would hear Jensen Ackles reading the message: "This is Dean Winchester. If this is an emergency, leave a message. If you are calling about 11-2-83, page me with your coordinates." The number is 1-866-907-3235.
♦ The car Sam and Dean drive is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala, which has been nicknamed the Metallicar by fans of the show. The show uses five black Impalas.
♦ The only known sources of income for the Winchesters are credit card scams, poker games and playing pool.
♦ Dean's car, up until episode 2.20, had Kansas (the brother's origin state) plates with the number KAZ 2Y5. It currently now has Ohio (Supernatural's creator Eric Kripke's home state) plates with the number CNK 80Q3.
♦ Producers considered several methods of motivating Sam to take to the road with Dean. Turning Jessica evil was an option briefly, but in taking a page from Star Wars it was decided that her death would be the ultimate motivation for leaving home.
♦ After the first season, the show was picked up by The CW because The WB merged with UPN to form The CW.
♦ While filming season two, Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester), broke his arm after performing one of the stunts on the show.
♦ Many of the episodes are based on existing legends, myths, and ghost stories. ([Spoiler] For example the episode "Crossroads" is based in part on the legend of Robert Johnson - who in turn borrowed it from another Blues singer.)
♦ Most season two episodes are either named after movies ("Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things", "The Usual Suspects") or classic rock songs ("In My Time of Dying", "Born Under a Bad Sign", "What is and What Should Never Be").
♦ The round blue/skull sticker on the top of Sam's season one laptop is from a prominent local North Vancouver mountain bike company, Deep Cove Bike Shop.
♦ Ogdenville, North Haverbrook, and Brockway are names of cities that Dean mentions in an episode in season one. These are made up cities where Lyle Lanley from The Simpson's universe made monorails in the episode "Marge v. the Monorail"
♦ The character of "Bobby Singer" was named after executive producer Robert Singer.
♦ The original concept had a reporter going to investigate the urban legends and writing about them in his column instead of having the Dean and Sam concept.
♦ Sam's birthday is May 2nd (born in 1983).
♦ Dean's birthday is January 24th (born in 1979).
♦ Originally Jensen Ackles auditioned for the role of Sam Winchester. When Jared Padalecki came in and read for Sam a slight recasting was done. Producers called Jensen and asked if he'd rather use his charm for Dean, saying he was the Han Solo character of the duo and what kid didn't grow up wanting to be Han Solo? Jensen accepted. It became known that he was previously interested in that role, because Dean was funny.
♦ Riverview Hospital, a large mental health facility used as the main set in the season 1 episode Asylum, has also substituted for a prison, a regular hospital, and an apartment building on different episodes of the show. This is evidenced by seeing the same distinctive staircase in different episodes.
♦ The Latin inscription on the barrel of the Colt says 'non timebo mala', which translates to 'I will fear no evil'.
♦ The car Sam and Dean drive is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala, which has been nicknamed the Metallicar by fans of the show. The show uses five black Impalas.
♦ The only known sources of income for the Winchesters are credit card scams, poker games and playing pool.
♦ Dean's car, up until episode 2.20, had Kansas (the brother's origin state) plates with the number KAZ 2Y5. It currently now has Ohio (Supernatural's creator Eric Kripke's home state) plates with the number CNK 80Q3.
♦ Producers considered several methods of motivating Sam to take to the road with Dean. Turning Jessica evil was an option briefly, but in taking a page from Star Wars it was decided that her death would be the ultimate motivation for leaving home.
♦ After the first season, the show was picked up by The CW because The WB merged with UPN to form The CW.
♦ While filming season two, Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester), broke his arm after performing one of the stunts on the show.
♦ Many of the episodes are based on existing legends, myths, and ghost stories. ([Spoiler] For example the episode "Crossroads" is based in part on the legend of Robert Johnson - who in turn borrowed it from another Blues singer.)
♦ Most season two episodes are either named after movies ("Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things", "The Usual Suspects") or classic rock songs ("In My Time of Dying", "Born Under a Bad Sign", "What is and What Should Never Be").
♦ The round blue/skull sticker on the top of Sam's season one laptop is from a prominent local North Vancouver mountain bike company, Deep Cove Bike Shop.
♦ Ogdenville, North Haverbrook, and Brockway are names of cities that Dean mentions in an episode in season one. These are made up cities where Lyle Lanley from The Simpson's universe made monorails in the episode "Marge v. the Monorail"
♦ The character of "Bobby Singer" was named after executive producer Robert Singer.
♦ The original concept had a reporter going to investigate the urban legends and writing about them in his column instead of having the Dean and Sam concept.
♦ Sam's birthday is May 2nd (born in 1983).
♦ Dean's birthday is January 24th (born in 1979).
♦ Originally Jensen Ackles auditioned for the role of Sam Winchester. When Jared Padalecki came in and read for Sam a slight recasting was done. Producers called Jensen and asked if he'd rather use his charm for Dean, saying he was the Han Solo character of the duo and what kid didn't grow up wanting to be Han Solo? Jensen accepted. It became known that he was previously interested in that role, because Dean was funny.
♦ Riverview Hospital, a large mental health facility used as the main set in the season 1 episode Asylum, has also substituted for a prison, a regular hospital, and an apartment building on different episodes of the show. This is evidenced by seeing the same distinctive staircase in different episodes.
♦ The Latin inscription on the barrel of the Colt says 'non timebo mala', which translates to 'I will fear no evil'.
♦ Trade Mark: Bright blue eyes
♦ Once worked as a White House intern.
♦ Once worked at National Public Radio in the U.S.
♦ He is a published poet. Two of his poems; "Baby Pants" and "Old Bones", can be found in the 2008 edition of the Columbia Poetry Review #21.
♦ Spent time at a monastery in Nepal. Still practices Buddhist meditation and goes on a 10 day retreat once a year.
♦ Started his own software company.
♦ Built his own home, and almost all the furniture in it, save for a couple chairs on the deck.
♦ Worked as a carpenter to put himself through college.
♦ Went to University of Chicago and studied Social Theory.
♦ Read Revelation as preparation for role as Castiel.
♦ House burned down when he was in high school.
♦ Mother went to Russia when she was in college. She had a boyfriend at the time named Misha and she named Misha after him.
♦ Brother's name is Sasha.
♦ Once worked as a White House intern.
♦ Once worked at National Public Radio in the U.S.
♦ He is a published poet. Two of his poems; "Baby Pants" and "Old Bones", can be found in the 2008 edition of the Columbia Poetry Review #21.
♦ Spent time at a monastery in Nepal. Still practices Buddhist meditation and goes on a 10 day retreat once a year.
♦ Started his own software company.
♦ Built his own home, and almost all the furniture in it, save for a couple chairs on the deck.
♦ Worked as a carpenter to put himself through college.
♦ Went to University of Chicago and studied Social Theory.
♦ Read Revelation as preparation for role as Castiel.
♦ House burned down when he was in high school.
♦ Mother went to Russia when she was in college. She had a boyfriend at the time named Misha and she named Misha after him.
♦ Brother's name is Sasha.
Daytime Emmy Awards
♦ 2000 - Nominated - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
♦ 1999 - Nominated - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
♦ 1998 - Nominated - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
Soap Opera Digest Awards
♦ 1998 - Won - Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Male Newcomer for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
Teen Choice Awards
♦ 2006 - Nominated - Teen Choice Award - TV Choice Breakout Star for: "Supernatural" (2005).
♦ 2000 - Nominated - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
♦ 1999 - Nominated - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
♦ 1998 - Nominated - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
Soap Opera Digest Awards
♦ 1998 - Won - Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Male Newcomer for: "Days of Our Lives" (1965).
Teen Choice Awards
♦ 2006 - Nominated - Teen Choice Award - TV Choice Breakout Star for: "Supernatural" (2005).
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Titan Books (September 25, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1845765354
ISBN-13: 978-1845765354
Supernatural is the cult CW show from the producers of The O.C. and The X-FiIes, starring Jared Padalecki (Gilmore Girls) and Jensen Ackles (Smallville). Prepare for a spooky roadtrip through the dark heart of America!
Brothers Sam and Dean Winchester cruise America's back roads in their 1967 Chevy Impala, searching for their father. Raised to fight paranormal evil, along the way they confront creatures most people believe exist only in folklore and nightmares, including wendigos, ghosts, pagan gods and demons.
This official companion is packed with exclusive interviews, photos, behind the scenes secrets, a complete episode guide, plus a color portrait gallery of the stars.
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Benbella Books (March 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933771631
ISBN-13: 978-1933771632
A relative newcomer to the paranormal-teen drama scene, the hit TV show Supernatural has already developed a rabid and deeply committed fan base since its debut in the fall of 2005. When their dad mysteriously disappears, brothers Dean and Sam Winchester join forces to bring him home and are pulled headlong into the world he knew best-one full of demons, spirits, monsters, and ghouls. Featuring essays from three lucky fans as well as leading writers and pop culture experts, this insightful anthology sheds light on a variety of issues, including why such a male-centric show has such a large female fan base, "Wincest" and homoeroticism, how Supernatural can be interpreted as a modern-day Brothers Grimm, and the questionable nature of John Winchester's parenting habits.
Sheriff: Listen, you and your brother...
Dean Winchester: Oh, don't worry, we're leaving town.
Dean Winchester: Your, uh, half-caff double vanilla latte is getting cold over here, Francis.
Sam Winchester: Bite me.
Dean falls on top of Sam as they sneak through a half open window
Dean Winchester: Oh, sorry!
Sam Winchester: OK, be quiet!
Dean Winchester: Me be quiet? You be quiet!
Dean Winchester: So you believe her.
Sam Winchester: I do.
Dean Winchester: Yea, I think she's hot too.
Dean Winchester: Dude, you fugly!
Dean Winchester: Oh, don't worry, we're leaving town.
Dean Winchester: Your, uh, half-caff double vanilla latte is getting cold over here, Francis.
Sam Winchester: Bite me.
Dean falls on top of Sam as they sneak through a half open window
Dean Winchester: Oh, sorry!
Sam Winchester: OK, be quiet!
Dean Winchester: Me be quiet? You be quiet!
Dean Winchester: So you believe her.
Sam Winchester: I do.
Dean Winchester: Yea, I think she's hot too.
Dean Winchester: Dude, you fugly!