Supernatural Advanced Thanatology (Season 13, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | 41 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Supernatural

Advanced Thanatology (Season 13, Episode 5)

TV-14

TV Episode | 41 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

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

Showrunners

Andrew Dabb | Robert Singer

Director

John F. Showalter

Writers

Eric Kripke (created by) | Steve Yockey (written by) | Davy Perez (executive story editor)

Producers

Andrew Dabb | Meredith Glynn | Robert Singer

Composer

Christopher Lennertz

Cinematographer

Serge Ladouceur

Editor

James Pickel

Casting Directors

Eric Dawson | Carol Kritzer | Alex Newman | Robert J. Ulrich

Production Designer

Robert Leader

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 9, 2017

Release date

Nov 9, 2017 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 37 wins & 123 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Jared Padalecki Sam Winchester Sam Winchester See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Jensen Ackles Dean Winchester Dean Winchester See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Misha Collins Castiel Castiel See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Seth Isaac Johnson Shawn Raider Shawn Raider See fewer	My Old Ass (2024)
Alisen Richmond-Peck Penny Raider (as Alisen Down) Penny Raider (as Alisen Down) See fewer	The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Lisa Berry Billie Billie See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Kayla Stanton Jessica / Reaper Jessica / Reaper See fewer	Amber's Descent (2020)
Sacha M. Romalo Dr. Avery Meadows Dr. Avery Meadows See fewer	It's About Love (2017)
Josh Hudniuk Evan Evan See fewer	The Terror (2018)
Micah Solis Mike Ramos Mike Ramos See fewer	Supernatural (2005)
Dan Vaida Ghost Ghost See fewer	Arrow (2012)