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Every TV Episode Directed by John F. showalter Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 15 Episode 19 - Inherit the Earth
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Inherit the Earth

    S15:E19

    Everything is on the line as the battle against God continues. A familiar face returns to join the fight.

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  2. undefined Season 12 Episode 22 - Who We Are
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Who We Are

    S12:E22

    Caught in a dangerous situation, Sam and Dean only have each other to rely on. Meanwhile, the fight between the American Hunters and the British Hunters comes to a head.

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Let It Bleed
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Let It Bleed

    S6:E21

    A demon kidnaps Ben and Lisa to get to Dean. Sam and Dean are forced to join with an unlikely ally to free them.

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Mommy Dearest
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Mommy Dearest

    S6:E19

    Sam, Dean, Bobby and Castiel track Eve to a small town in Oregon. The guys discover the townspeople have been converted to demons, but surprisingly, they all appear to be dying. When they finally do meet Eve, she decides to torture the brothers by bringing back their mother.

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  5. undefined Season 13 Episode 5 - Advanced Thanatology
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Advanced Thanatology

    S13:E5

    While working on a case involving the ghost of a demented doctor, Sam and Dean get assistance from an unexpected source. Castiel finds his way back to the Winchesters.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Spacewalker
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #6 - Spacewalker

    S2:E8

    Clarke comes back to Camp Jaha with some shocking news. Finn has to face the consequences of his actions.

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

    S5:E15

    Sam and Dean investigate Bobby's home town where the dead are rising from the grave but instead of attacking humans, they are happily reuniting with their families. The brothers turn to Bobby for help but he tells them not to worry about it and to leave town. Suspicious, Dean investigates and comes face to face with Bobby's dead wife, who has no memory of what happened to her. Once the zombies start turning evil, the boys tell Bobby he has to kill his wife but he refuses.

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Clap Your Hands If You Believe...
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Clap Your Hands If You Believe...

    S6:E9

    While Sam and Dean are investigating a UFO sighting, Dean is abducted from a crop circle. However, when he awakens, he discovers he isn't dealing with aliens, but fairies! Unfortunately, only Dean can see the fairy that keeps attacking him which makes tracing and stopping them difficult. The brothers become even more perplexed when Sam's investigation leads them to a world full of elves, gnomes and a leprechaun.

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - What's Up, Tiger Mommy?
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #9 - What's Up, Tiger Mommy?

    S8:E2

    Kevin talks Sam and Dean into checking in on his mother. When they arrive, they see that Crowley has surrounded her with demons so they rescue her and take her along on their quest to find the tablet. However, they soon discover Kevin wasn’t kidding when he said his mother was a strong-willed woman after she tries to take on Crowley.

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  10. undefined Season 13 Episode 17 - The Thing
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #10 - The Thing

    S13:E17

    Sam and Dean continue to collect the pieces necessary to open a rift to the other world in order to save their family. Their latest quest leads them to a Men of Letters bunker from the 1920s and a hungry God from another dimension. Meanwhile, Ketch makes a shocking decision about Gabriel after an unruly encounter with Asmodeus.

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  11. undefined Season 15 Episode 10 - The Heroes' Journey
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #11 - The Heroes' Journey

    S15:E10

    Sam and Dean hit the road to help an old friend, but it appears that their luck may have finally run out and they are the ones who may be in need of rescue.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - House vs. God
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #12 - House vs. God

    S2:E19

    House treats a 15 year old faith healer, while Wilson feels left out when he finds out House has a weekly poker game.

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - The Tinder Box
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #13 - The Tinder Box

    S4:E5

    Clarke makes a desperate plea with a former allied force in an attempt to avoid a war and ensure the survival of her people.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Inclement Weather
    7.7/10(54 votes)

    #14 - Inclement Weather

    S2:E2

    Clarke wants answers from the President. Abby performs emergency surgery. Octavia will do anything to find Lincoln.

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  15. undefined Season 12 Episode 4 - American Nightmare
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #15 - American Nightmare

    S12:E4

    Sam and Dean investigate a case that leads them to a devout religious family that lives off the grid. The brothers realize that the parents are hiding a huge secret that could destroy them all. Meanwhile, Dean struggles to accept Mary’s latest decision.

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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - Out with the Old
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #16 - Out with the Old

    S7:E16

    After a ballerina is found dead from dancing herself to death, Sam and Dean look into the case and discover the ballet slippers she wore were cursed. When Dean accidentally touches the shoes the power of the curse starts to take hold of him.

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  17. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #17 - I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here

    S9:E1

    With Sam's life on the knife-edge, Dean appeals to the fallen angels for help. Unfortunately, most of them only see Dean as a means to get to Castiel and exact vengeance on the one who caused them to Fall.

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  18. undefined Season 11 Episode 6 - Our Little World
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Our Little World

    S11:E6

    Castiel seeks out Metatron’s help to stop the Darkness. However, Metatron is pretty happy with his new life as a freelance videographer for the local news and isn’t inclined to help the Winchesters or Castiel. Meanwhile, Crowley is losing his hold on Amara.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Contents Under Pressure
    7.4/10(54 votes)

    #19 - Contents Under Pressure

    S1:E7

    While Bellamy tortures the Grounder, Raven and Clarke make contact with the Ark and ask Abby to help them save Finn. On the Ark, Kane deals with his guilt, and Jaha surprises the council with a shocking revelation.

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  20. undefined Season 12 Episode 17 - The British Invasion
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #20 - The British Invasion

    S12:E17

    Sam and Dean get a lead on Kelly Kline’s whereabouts. Mick drops by the bunker unexpectedly and decides to join the hunt.

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - Slash Fiction
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Slash Fiction

    S7:E6

    Sam and Dean are once again on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list when two Leviathans clone the brothers and go on a killing spree. The subject of a nationwide manhunt, Sam and Dean need to drop off the grid so Bobby sends them to Frank Deveraux, a quirky surveillance expert, for help. Meanwhile, Bobby continues to search for a way to kill the Levianthans, or at least slow them down, so the real Winchesters can stop their evil doppelgangers.

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Terms and Conditions
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #22 - Terms and Conditions

    S3:E8

    Kane is searching for a peaceful way to handle things but soon realizes he may be forced to resort to drastic measures. Meanwhile, Pike suspects that there may be a leak within the walls of Arkadia. Lastly, Raven has a plan and reaches out to Jasper for help.

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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - Sharp Teeth
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Sharp Teeth

    S9:E12

    Six months after his disappearance, Garth turns up injured in a hospital. Sam and Dean arrive separately to investigate and soon discover that their friend has undergone a startling transformation.

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Two and a Half Men
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Two and a Half Men

    S6:E2

    Sam investigates a case about missing babies whose parents are being murdered. At one of the crime scenes, he discovers a baby that was left behind and calls Dean for help. Reluctant to leave Lisa and Ben, Dean finally agrees to meet Sam and surprises his brother with how parental he has become. The brothers take the baby to Samuel, who decides to raise it as a hunter, which infuriates Dean. However, before they can decide the baby's future, a shape-shifter breaks in and attempts to kidnap the baby.

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  25. undefined Season 14 Episode 7 - Unhuman Nature
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Unhuman Nature

    S14:E7

    Sam and Castiel track down a Shaman, who may be able to help a friend. Nick continues to spiral down a dark path as he looks for answers surrounding the deaths of his wife and son. Jack turns to Dean for help enjoying the human experience.

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John F. Showalter Ratings Summary

"Inherit the Earth" is the best rated episode directed by John F. Showalter. It scored 8.4/10 based on 26 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/12/2020 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Who We Are".