Supernatural: All 15 seasons ranked from worst to best

14. Supernatural season 14

Repeating the same storylines over and over again is a sign that perhaps a TV show has gone on for too long, and Supernatural began to suffer from this in its fourteenth season. Fans knew that Sam and Dean serving as vessels for the archangels Michael and Lucifer became a persistent and enthralling thread in Supernatural‘s intricately woven narrative tapestry. A notion so profound that it intermittently echoed through the show’s arcs, resurfacing dramatically in the fourteenth season.

Yet, this season’s exploration of this enduring storyline left a lot to be desired and that was reflected in the viewing figures as the show. Known for pulling in around 2 million viewers on the night, the show fell to around 1.3 million viewers by the end of the season, suggesting that the constant revisitation of this familiar narrative may have played a role in viewers’ waning engagement.

This season delves deeper into the lives of Lucifer’s former vessel Nick, as he embarks on a tumultuous quest to avenge his family’s murder. Similarly, we see Dean grappling with the far-reaching consequences of discarding Michael’s possession, manifesting in a series of internal changes. And as all of this is going on, both Winchesters, Castiel, and Jack must stop Michael.

There was a lot to like in season 14, including the show’s 300th episode and the returns of beloved characters like Jody Mills, Bobby Singer, and even a returning Jeffrey Dean Morgan as John Winchester. But this season was a step down from most of its predecessors. The lukewarm fan reception underscores the tricky balance that long-running shows like Supernatural have to strike — innovating while remaining faithful to its cherished core themes and characters.