Sam and Dean Winchester suffered heavily during their long journey of fighting the supernatural. Fortunately, what they didn’t forget was to do the fighting in style while topping every awkward situation with an unforgettable joke. In all its mythical and complicated glory, Supernatural was comical at the core. The show’s satirical take on pop culture and the interesting dynamics between the brothers made for countless opportunities to offer viewers quality comedy.
Almost every Supernatural character had it in them to liven up a tough situation. However, the way Dean Winchester would turn the tables with his sharp tongue and great sense of humor is where the show’s funny side peaked. From all-time favorites like “Yellow Fever” to comedy goldmines like “The French Mistake,” these top Supernatural episodes would still crack up the audience.
“Clap Your Hands If You Believe” Is One Of The show’s Best Episodes
Season 6, Episode 9
Besides the dedicated meta ones, several Supernatural episodes have been a well-balanced mix of comedy, filler and plot progression. “Clap Your Hands If You Believe” takes place when the brothers are dealing with the Soulless Sam situation and its repercussions on their relationship. In their quest to recover Sam’s soul, the Winchesters arrive in a weird town where alien abductions are at an all-time high.
However, Dean being skeptical doesn’t pay off, and he quickly finds himself being abducted by a burning ball of light in the sky, which later turns out to be a fairy. Now, aliens and fairies are the two words Dean wouldn’t be caught dead saying in the same sentence, but nonetheless, he found himself in a situation where he was forced to confront things that are considered taboos in his books. Ultimately, the series’ hilarious take on conventional mythical beings like fairies turned the episode into a fan-favorite.
“Fan Fiction” Elaborates Chuck-Inspired Content
Season 10, Episode 5
The series made several creative extensions of Chuck’s work on the Winchesters’ lives. Evidently, the brothers were bound to come across awkward adaptations of their life’s work, including an exciting high school musical version of Chuck’s book. When Sam and Dean arrive to investigate a high school haunting, they learn that the school is putting up a drama based on the books Chuck wrote about their lives.
In the series’ outlandish attempts to glorify its superior sense of self-aware humor, the Winchesters witnessing a musical about their lives stood out the most. The episode’s best selling point is definitely Sam and Dean’s surprised reactions and sarcastic remarks over a bunch of teenagers raging around dressed up as them. Ultimately, Supernatural’s in-story parodies are more outrageously funny than mocking other shows.
“Dog Dean Afternoon” Is a New Level of Wholesomeness and Comedy
Season 9, Episode 5
Dean Winchester and dogs is the perfect entertainment combination. After having a row with fairies, getting stuck in TV shows, and dealing with imaginary friends, the only thing left to discover was Dean’s canine side. When the only murder witness is a German Shepherd, it’s up to the Winchesters to pull every spell in the book to ensure that valuable information is conveyed. However, unwanted side effects distract the brothers as Dean’s wholesome yet hilarious interaction with his new friend delivers pure entertainment.
These are exactly the kind of episodes that remind the fans of the Winchesters’ soft side and how deprived they have been of the simple joys of life. Unfortunately, that positive experience quickly turns sour when, instead of understanding dogs, Dean ends up almost turning into one.
“Ghostfacers” Brought Back the Show’s Funniest Group
Season 3, Episode 13
Ghostfacers got on the Winchesters’ last nerve every time they got into the picture. That’s because nothing annoyed Sam and Dean more than to have Ghostbusters wannabes putting their lives on the line while they did all the hard work. However, it’s not that easy to ditch one of the show’s most hilarious bunch, especially when they have their own online show and theme song. Episodes like these were the prime of the series and proved that one of Supernatural’s strongest suits was its high-caliber humor.
The episode takes the classic found footage route in this episode as the brothers find themselves in the middle of a haunting mystery invaded by a clumsy bunch of what fans can call a sad excuse for hunters. Surprisingly, if it weren’t for the Ghostfacers, viewers could never have witnessed the true impact of the “Winchester-annoyed-face.”
“Bad Day at Black Rock” Is One of the Show’s Earliest Attempt at Well-Crafted Humor
Season 3, Episode 3
It’s safe to say that good fortune has always favored Dean in Supernatural while giving the shorter end of the stick to Sam has always been done for comical purposes. However, this exclusive Supernatural trope is best experienced in “Bad Day at Black Rock” when luck puts Sam’s life in danger. It all started with a call received on John’s phone revealing that someone had broken into his private storage and stolen something called a rabbit’s foot.
Once in contact with the cursed object, a person’s luck changes for the better, but if lost, the change of fate ends up in absolute death. From there on starts a hilarious streak of the Winchester brothers’ cat and mouse game with luck, with Sam experiencing the full force of “just having a bad day.” Comedy gems like these are prime examples of the show’s knack for sophisticated satire and good filler content.
“Mystery Spot” Makes Sam Relive His Brother’s Death Countless Time
Season 3, Episode 11
While “Mystery Spot” isn’t a complete comedy, it does manage to change the tone and pace to accommodate humor into an otherwise serious episode. What makes the episode funny is the calculated use of well-directed comedy, especially the way Sam deals with reliving his day. The episode starts with Sam waking up in a motel, but a seemingly ordinary day ends with Dean dying.
Surprisingly, whenever his brother bites the dust, the day begins again, and no matter how hard Sam tries, Dean always ends up getting killed one way or the other. Although Dean’s death is a serious matter, the episode makes it a point that the audience does not take his demise at face value. It’s hard not to laugh when the mighty Dean Winchester ends up dying as easily as slipping in the shower.
“Changing Channels” Makes Fun of Popular TV Shows
Season 5, Episode 8
Supernatural never restrains from poking fun at popular pop culture references or exaggerated television trends. That’s why when the brothers encounter the Trickster once again, he makes it a point to force the Winchesters to become part of his twisted agenda. During their murder investigation, the brothers are somehow trapped in the world of television, where they have to perform the role no matter how embarrassing in order to get out of the loop.
From waltzing through cliché commercial sequences to starring in a Grey’s Anatomy rip-off, Sam and Dean really dedicated themselves to making the spoof versions stand out. Seeing the Winchesters in a different light than the ones in which they are mostly on life-threatening missions is always a treat for the fans. Moreover, such episodes are the viewers’ chance to appreciate the show’s knack for roasting popular substance.
“The French Mistake” Is an Unforgettable Experience
Season 6, Episode 15
Supernatural has always known how to utilize the alternate reality trope the best. Instead of intertwining timelines and introducing multiple variants, the series would rather glorify its own process and popularity. That’s why when Balthazar sends Sam and Dean Winchester to an alternate reality to protect them, they end up as the versions of the real actors playing the brothers on the show. In this alternate world, Sam and Dean are actors Jared and Jensen on a show called Supernatural, where the original actors portray every character as the actual actors.
“The French Mistake” was a genius attempt at inserting an unforgettable comedic arc, all the while progressing the plot in the background. The episode is a hilarious glimpse into the real lives of Jensen and Jared as they navigate a day as stars and contemplate the irony that the show, based on their lives, is actually a hit.
“Yellow Fever” Is Dean Winchester’s Finest Performance
Season 4, Episode 6
“Yellow Fever” proved Supernatural’s limitless potential to transform a serious ghost situation into a comedy fest. This particular episode is where the show’s comical side peaked, and fans saw Dean Winchester in his true colors. When the brothers go to investigate a man’s death caused by intense paranoia and fear, they discover that the victim was infected by “Ghost Sickness,” which causes a person to die out of fear literally.
Surprisingly, the disease itself wasn’t even the funniest part because when Dean is infected, his personality becomes the equivalent of a plush toy. He becomes so afraid and paranoid that even his own shadow seems like a monster out of a horror movie to him. Jensen Ackles as the scaredy-cat Dean is phenomenal, registering one of his most memorable performances. To top all the hysterical drama off, viewers are treated to an exclusive gag reel of Dean Winchester performing the iconic Eye of the Tiger song.
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