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The Best Episodes of The Winchesters Season 1

Every episode of The Winchesters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Winchesters Season 1!

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Before Sam and Dean, there was John and Mary. Told from the perspective of narrator Dean Winchester, this is the epic, untold love story of how John met Mary, and how they put it all

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 13 - Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
    7.8/10(1409 votes)

    S1:E13

    John receives a message from a mysterious stranger. Meanwhile, Carlos, Latika and Ada work together to find answers, but time is running out. Lastly, Mary and John have a warm but awkward reunion. There is a lot to unpack, but they realize this isn't the time or place.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writer:Robbie Thompson

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  2. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 8 - Hang On to Your Life
    7.2/10(1322 votes)

    S1:E8

    With some intense emotions still lingering after their high stakes recovery mission, Mary and John stay close to home to watch over a newly returned Samuel Campbell. When Latika and Carlos split off to investigate the death of a musician, Carlos is forced to face a part of his past he has been avoiding. Millie spends time helping Samuel recover from his injuries and learns a little more about the Men of Letters.

    Director:Amyn Kaderali
    Writer:Nic Chatree Sridej

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  3. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(2580 votes)

    S1:E1

    Before Sam and Dean, there were their parents, John and Mary. This is the untold love story of how they met and put it all on the line to save the entire world.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:Robbie Thompson

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  4. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 4 - Masters of War
    7.1/10(1623 votes)

    S1:E4

    After the details of a veteran's death don't add up, Carlos brings everyone in to investigate and he shares a detail about his past that makes John see him in a new light. Mary finds an unexpected ally who has been hot on the trail of this monster and Latika tries to help Mary heal and find closure with someone she lost. Meanwhile, John's habit of running headfirst into danger leaves Millie worried for her son.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Julia Cooperman

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  5. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 12 - The Tears of a Clown
    7.0/10(1187 votes)

    S1:E12

    Mary and John's tense discussion is interrupted when Carlos and Latika arrive to discuss a mystery involving a creepy clown. Meanwhile, Ada makes an interesting discovery.

    Director:Menhaj Huda
    Writer:David H. Goodman

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  6. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 3 - You're Lost Little Girl
    6.9/10(1664 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Mary's next-door neighbor mysteriously goes missing, she and John start digging into the disappearance. During their investigation, John unexpectedly reunites with someone from his past. Carlos and Ada bond as they stakeout a potential lead for the demon's partner. Meanwhile, Latika taps into old folklore passed down from her family in hopes it helps Mary and John.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy
    Writer:Gabriel Garza

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  7. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 7 - Reflections
    6.9/10(1363 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Hunt heats up and Mary and John find trails that lead back to their fathers. Carlos helps Mary investigate where the Akrida might be hiding but they discover more than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Millie steps in to help Latika, Ada, and John to decipher notes left behind and they stumble upon a way to get some answers.

    Director:Richard Speight Jr.
    Writers:Robbie Thompson, David H. Goodman

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  8. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 2 - Teach Your Children Well
    6.8/10(1961 votes)

    S1:E2

    John and Millie are on different pages about his new interest in hunting and Ada tries to bridge the gap. Mary follows a trail from her father that points to the disappearance of a teenage boy in Topeka. Meanwhile, Carlos has a heart to heart with Mary as Latika dives into her books to identify the monster.

    Director:John F. Showalter
    Writers:Robbie Thompson, David H. Goodman

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  9. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 10 - Suspicious Minds
    6.8/10(1141 votes)

    S1:E10

    While Carlos talks through a problem in his personal life, it gives Latika a new idea about how to find the Akrida Queen. Millie's new security system for the Clubhouse proves helpful when Mary and John find an unexpected guest inside. Meanwhile, Latika's idea brings her and Carlos face to face with an unexpected ally.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Gabriel Garza, Julia Cooperman

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  10. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 5 - Legend of a Mind
    6.7/10(1397 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hidden secrets from Ada's past comes to light when the gang goes undercover to look into a suspicious death. Still reeling from the last Hunt, Millie asks Mary to keep an eye on John as they split off from the others to get intel on the new case. Carlos and Ada's stakeout connects the victim to the next target. Latika's research comes up with some interesting results that lead John to be Mary's lifeline out of a sticky situation.

    Director:Lisa Soper
    Writer:Sehaj Sethi

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  11. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 6 - Art of Dying
    6.7/10(1350 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mary gets a call from an old family friend who's looking for some help but when the team arrives, they learn that some crucial details were left out. While Latika struggles with being a Hunter and questions her future with it, John's eagerness, and commitment to the Hunt worries Mary. Carlos finds himself in a situation he's never experienced before and doesn't know what to do with himself.

    Director:Geary McLeod
    Writer:Jess Kardos

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  12. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 9 - Cast Your Fate to the Wind
    6.7/10(1231 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Vampires make their way into Lawrence, Carlos corrals the gang to find out why. Latika's weeks of sorting through the Men of Letters clubhouse provides vital information when John gets a scary glimpse into the future and enlists Millie's help with his plan. Meanwhile, Mary struggles with the tedious balance between feelings and action when it comes to John.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writer:Rachel Lynett

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  13. The Winchesters Season 1 Episode 11 - You've Got a Friend
    6.7/10(1117 votes)

    S1:E11

    In the aftermath of the fight with Golem, Carlos, Mary and Latika are cleaning the clubhouse when they hear a noise from outside. They creep out to investigate and spot a figure but can't quite make it out until it turns, and they are shocked to see John standing before them, covered in blood. Meanwhile, Carlos and Latika set out in search of something important.

    Director:Lisa Soper
    Writer:Nicole Desperito

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye" is the best rated episode of "The Winchesters" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1409 votes. Directed by John F. Showalter and written by Robbie Thompson, it aired on 3/7/2023. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Hang On to Your Life".