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− | Sam and Dean investigate a death where the wife swear her husband was killed by the Incredible Hulk. They soon work out that they are dealing with the [[Trickster]], but he manages to lure them into a trap and plant them into a series of TV shows including a hospital drama of which Dean is a fan (Dr Sexy M.D.), a Japanese game show, an ad and a sitcom. Castiel manages to appear at one point but is banished. When he reappears, Castiel is bloodied and bruised, and says he thinks it may be something more powerful than the [[Trickster]] - who appears and again banishes him. The [[Trickster]] says he is trying to drive home the lesson that they must play their roles' as [[Michael]] and [[Lucifer]]'s vessels and finish the apocalypse even though it will destroy the Earth. Dean tries to find out which side the [[Trickster]] is on, but he denies he is allied with either Heaven or Hell. | + | Sam and Dean investigate a death where the wife swear her husband was killed by the Incredible Hulk. They soon work out that they are dealing with the [[Trickster]], but he manages to lure them into a trap and plant them into a series of TV shows including a hospital drama of which Dean is a fan (Dr Sexy M.D.), a Japanese game show, an ad, and a sitcom. Castiel manages to appear at one point but is banished. When he reappears, Castiel is bloodied and bruised, and says he thinks it may be something more powerful than the [[Trickster]] - who appears and again banishes him. The [[Trickster]] says he is trying to drive home the lesson that they must play their roles' as [[Michael]] and [[Lucifer]]'s vessels and finish the apocalypse even though it will destroy the Earth. Dean tries to find out which side the [[Trickster]] is on, but he denies he is allied with either Heaven or Hell. |
Sam and Dean continue in TV until during a cop show they think they spot the [[Trickster]] and stab him with a stake dipped in blood. But while it momentarily appears things are back to normal, when Sam appears to have been transformed into the [[Impala]], it is obvious things haven't changed. Finally, acting on a hunch, Dean sets a ring of [[Holy Oil]], and entraps the [[Trickster]], who reveals himself to be an [[Archangel]] - [[Gabriel]]. | Sam and Dean continue in TV until during a cop show they think they spot the [[Trickster]] and stab him with a stake dipped in blood. But while it momentarily appears things are back to normal, when Sam appears to have been transformed into the [[Impala]], it is obvious things haven't changed. Finally, acting on a hunch, Dean sets a ring of [[Holy Oil]], and entraps the [[Trickster]], who reveals himself to be an [[Archangel]] - [[Gabriel]]. | ||
− | [[Gabriel]] reveals he left Heaven and took on the disguise as the [[Trickster]] because he couldn't bear his father ([[God]]) and brothers ([[Lucifer]], [[Michael]] and the other angels) fighting. He says that Sam and Dean are destined to be the vessels, because they mirror the relationship between [[Michael]] and [[Lucifer]]. Dean is like [[ | + | [[Gabriel]] reveals he left Heaven and took on the disguise as the [[Trickster]] because he couldn't bear his father ([[God]]) and brothers ([[Lucifer]], [[Michael]], and the other angels) fighting. He says that Sam and Dean are destined to be the vessels, because they mirror the relationship between [[Michael]] and [[Lucifer]]. Dean is like [[Michael]] - the loyal son obeying the absent father, and Sam is like [[Lucifer]] - the rebellious son. He says it has always been predestined. |
− | Dean | + | Dean gets [[Gabriel]] to bring [[Castiel]], and then they leave - setting of the fire sprinklers so [[Gabriel]] will be released. |
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'''Sam:''' What are you watching? <br> | '''Sam:''' What are you watching? <br> | ||
− | '''Dean:''' A hospital show - "Dr Sexy, M.D.". it's based on a book.<br> | + | '''Dean:''' A hospital show - "Dr Sexy, M.D.". I think it's based on a book.<br> |
'''Sam:''' When did you hit menopause?<br> | '''Sam:''' When did you hit menopause?<br> | ||
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− | '''Sam:''' I need a pen knife, some dental floss, a sewing needle and a fifth of whiskey. Stat! | + | '''Sam:''' I need a pen knife, some dental floss, a sewing needle, and a fifth of whiskey. Stat! |
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− | '''Dean:''' You | + | '''Dean:''' You might say you wouldn't like him when's he's angry?<br> |
The wife of the first victim reports seeing "The Incredible Hulk" - and the line Dean quotes is a classic from the TV show and movies. | The wife of the first victim reports seeing "The Incredible Hulk" - and the line Dean quotes is a classic from the TV show and movies. | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Ferrigno Lou Ferrigno] starred as Bruce Banner's (played by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0084642/ Bill Bixby], hulky green alter ego. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051509/ Eric Bana] played Bruce Banner in the [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051509/ 2003 movie "Hulk"], and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001570/ Ed Norton] played him in the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800080/ 2008 "Incredible Hulk"]. The actual Hulk was basically CGI in these movies. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Ferrigno Lou Ferrigno] starred as Bruce Banner's (played by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0084642/ Bill Bixby], hulky green alter ego. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051509/ Eric Bana] played Bruce Banner in the [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051509/ 2003 movie "Hulk"], and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001570/ Ed Norton] played him in the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800080/ 2008 "Incredible Hulk"]. The actual Hulk was basically CGI in these movies. | ||
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− | The character Johnny Drake "Dr Sexy, M.D" is a take-off of the patient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denny_Duquette Denny Duquette] on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey%27s_anatomy Grey's Anatomy]. He had a romance with intern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izzie_Stevens Izzie], but then died. Denny was played by none other [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] aka [[John Winchester]]. In a classic case of [[Surprise JDM]], he later returned twice to Grey's Anatomy as a ghost! | + | The character Johnny Drake on "Dr Sexy, M.D" is a take-off of the patient [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denny_Duquette Denny Duquette] on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey%27s_anatomy Grey's Anatomy]. He had a romance with intern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izzie_Stevens Izzie], but then died. Denny was played by none other than [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] aka [[John Winchester]]. In a classic case of [[Surprise JDM]], he later returned twice to Grey's Anatomy as a ghost! |
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− | The 'procedural cop shows" Dean | + | The 'procedural cop shows" Dean refers to includes shows like the CSI and Law and Order franchises. They specifically reference David Caruso's character, crime lab lieutenant [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Caine Horatio Caine]. Sam and Dean mimic his mannerisms ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sarYH0z948 demonstrated in this video clip], of taking his sunglasses on and off and turns to profile (and/or looks into the middle-distance] as he makes makes pithy observation about the crime. |
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− | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Rider_%281982_TV_series%29 Knight Rider] was a 1908s series (recently unsuccessfully revived) about crime fighter Michael Knight played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hasselhoff David Hasselhoff] and his intelligent car [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KITT | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Rider_%281982_TV_series%29 Knight Rider] was a 1908s series (recently unsuccessfully revived) about crime fighter Michael Knight played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hasselhoff David Hasselhoff] and his intelligent car [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KITT KITT]. |
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The mini bikes the boys are seen riding in the opening credits are actually mini bikes they ride around on set. [http://photos.latimes.com/backlot/gallery/supernatural/2008/10/19/Supernatural_jared_mini_bike See pics of them] during the filming of [[4.06 Yellow Fever]].}} | The mini bikes the boys are seen riding in the opening credits are actually mini bikes they ride around on set. [http://photos.latimes.com/backlot/gallery/supernatural/2008/10/19/Supernatural_jared_mini_bike See pics of them] during the filming of [[4.06 Yellow Fever]].}} | ||
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* [[5.08 Changing Channels (transcript)]] | * [[5.08 Changing Channels (transcript)]] |
Revision as of 12:48, 6 November 2009
Title | Changing Channels |
Episode # | Season 5, Episode 8 |
First aired | October 15, 2009 |
Directed by | Charles Beeson |
Written by | Jeremy Carver |
On IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1511910/ |
Outline | When Sam and Dean get trapped in a series of TV shows, they suspect the work of the Trickster |
Monster | Gabriel |
Timeline | |
Location(s) | Wellington, Ohio |
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Contents
Synopsis
Sam and Dean investigate a death where the wife swear her husband was killed by the Incredible Hulk. They soon work out that they are dealing with the Trickster, but he manages to lure them into a trap and plant them into a series of TV shows including a hospital drama of which Dean is a fan (Dr Sexy M.D.), a Japanese game show, an ad, and a sitcom. Castiel manages to appear at one point but is banished. When he reappears, Castiel is bloodied and bruised, and says he thinks it may be something more powerful than the Trickster - who appears and again banishes him. The Trickster says he is trying to drive home the lesson that they must play their roles' as Michael and Lucifer's vessels and finish the apocalypse even though it will destroy the Earth. Dean tries to find out which side the Trickster is on, but he denies he is allied with either Heaven or Hell. Sam and Dean continue in TV until during a cop show they think they spot the Trickster and stab him with a stake dipped in blood. But while it momentarily appears things are back to normal, when Sam appears to have been transformed into the Impala, it is obvious things haven't changed. Finally, acting on a hunch, Dean sets a ring of Holy Oil, and entraps the Trickster, who reveals himself to be an Archangel - Gabriel. Gabriel reveals he left Heaven and took on the disguise as the Trickster because he couldn't bear his father (God) and brothers (Lucifer, Michael, and the other angels) fighting. He says that Sam and Dean are destined to be the vessels, because they mirror the relationship between Michael and Lucifer. Dean is like Michael - the loyal son obeying the absent father, and Sam is like Lucifer - the rebellious son. He says it has always been predestined. Dean gets Gabriel to bring Castiel, and then they leave - setting of the fire sprinklers so Gabriel will be released.
Characters
Definitions
Music
The lyrics were:
Town to town, two-lane roads
Family biz, two hunting bros -
Living the lie, just to get by.
As long as we're movin' forward
There's nothing we can't do
Together we'll face the day
You and I won't run away
When demons come out to play
Together we'll face the day!
Quotes
Dean: A hospital show - "Dr Sexy, M.D.". I think it's based on a book.
Dean: I guess you could say we pulled it out of Sam's ass.
Trivia & References
The wife of the first victim reports seeing "The Incredible Hulk" - and the line Dean quotes is a classic from the TV show and movies.
Lou Ferrigno starred as Bruce Banner's (played by Bill Bixby, hulky green alter ego. Eric Bana played Bruce Banner in the 2003 movie "Hulk", and Ed Norton played him in the 2008 "Incredible Hulk". The actual Hulk was basically CGI in these movies.Dean has come a long way since a girl gave him her MySpace address in 2.08 Crossroad Blues and Dean asked Sam "Yeah, MySpace, what the hell is that? Seriously, is that like some sort of porn site?"
Minutiae
Sides, Scripts & Transcripts
Promotion
- "Soon" promo contains spoilers for 5.06, 5.07 and 5.08
- Promo pic and synopsis by Ausiello
- Promo pics
- Promo clip
- Clip from ep
- Some more teasers about the episode particularly the music from Matt Mitovich
- Interview with Richard Speight Jr.
- Space TV promo clip
- Second clip from ep
- A third clip from ep