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The ''Star Wars '' saga was created by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000184/ George Lucas], and consists of two three trilogies, TV series and single films. The original trilogy chronicles the war between the Rebellion and the Galactic Empire. The heroes include Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda, who are pitted against the imperial forces led by Emperor Palpatine and his agent, Darth Vader. ''Star Wars '' has had an unprecedented impact on popular culture; its popular terminology and concepts, such as that of the Jedi warrior and the Force, have become universal. The movies, listed below, explore the themes of good vs. evil, the use of power, and family. * [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/ ''Episode IV: A New Hope '' (1977)]* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/ ''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back '' (1980)]* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/ ''Episode VI: Return of the Jedi '' (1983)]The second Star Wars trilogy, which began in 1999 with [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/ Episode I: The Phantom Menace], serves as a prequel to the original trilogy that explains how the evil Galactic Empire gained power, as well as the origins of the legendary Darth Vader. To be honest a lot of it is about taxes, trade negotiations, and an annoying CGI muppet called Jar Jar.

There is now a The second ''Star Wars animated series as well'' trilogy, which began in 1999 with [http://www.imdb. On Supernaturalcom/title/tt0120915/ ''Episode I: The Phantom Menace''], references are made almost exclusively serves as a prequel to the original trilogythat explains how the evil Galactic Empire gained power, as well as the origins of the legendary Darth Vader. To be honest a lot of it is about taxes, trade negotiations, and an annoying CGI critter called Jar Jar.

There is also an extended ''Star Wars'' verse explored in animated series as well as novels. In 2015 the franchise continued with a third trilogy of movies:* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens ''Episode VII: The Force Awakens'' (2015)]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Last_Jedi ''Episode VIII: The Last Jedi'' (2017)]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Rise_of_Skywalker ''Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker'' (2019)] As well as stand-alone films:* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_One Rogue One ''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' (2016)]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solo:_A_Star_Wars_Story ''Solo: A Star Wars Story'' (2018)] ''Star Wars'' serves as more than just a source of pop culture reference points for ''Supernatural''. Creator and long-time showrunner [[Eric Kripke]] pitched the show as [http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2005-08-17-supernatural_x.htm "Star Wars In in Truck Stop America."] He also kept ''Star Wars '' firmly in mind while developing and casting his

When we started casting, we had archetypes in mind, which were Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. We were really looking for Sam to be empathetic, kind, and likeablelikable, and really the audience surrogate. The person who the audience would most see themselves as and really carry the story through their eyes. And that required a really unique likeabilitylikability. For Dean, we were looking for Han Solo. We were looking for devil-may-care, charismatic, a little rough around the edges, a little edgy, says things that are not always the kindest thing, as long as they're funny. And that was really what we started out with.

The influence of ''Star Wars '' has been brought up on several occasions during interviews of those involved in the show. When asked if she kept “Star Wars in Truck Stop America” in mind while working on the show, [[Sera Gamble]], a writer and the current former showrunner, replied:

I sometimes say it's [[The Epic Love Story of Sam and Dean|"the epic love story of Sam and Dean,"]] but that's just to tease Eric. Yes, I do keep the "Star Wars on Route 66" thing in mind. However huge the scope of Star Wars got, it never stopped being a personal story that was very simple and family-centered at its core. </blockquote>

On the Gag Reel gag reel on the [[Season 1 DVDand Blu-ray]], a scene from [[1.15 The Benders]] was digitally altered so it looks like Dean is being attacked by lightsabreslightsabers.

Two members of the crew have Writers with a direct association with the ongoing ''Star Wars '' franchise. Writer include:* [[Julie Siege]] has worked on the animated [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185834/ ''Clone Wars '' series]. Writer * [[Eric "Giz" Gerwirtz]] is a game developer behind the two most successful ''Star Wars '' video games.* [[Robbie Thompson]] has written a number of [https://www.comixology.com/search?search=Robbie+Thompson Star Wars comics].

At [[Salute to Supernatural L.A. 2011 ]] Jared said he loved playing Sam when he was under the influence of [[Demon Blooddemon blood]], because as a kid he always wanted to be a Jedi and would hold his hand out to try to see if he could get things to fly into his hand. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuhZTVkpmHI He said to the audience ], "donDon't even try to deny it, y'all. You know that you've all tried. Jensen's still trying. he'll be like on set and he'll be like (Jared stretches hand out..." Jensen responded “It's not a Jedi mind trick, I just know someone will bring it to me if I do that!” [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuhZTVkpmHI Source][[File:Boba Jared.png|right|300px|thumb|Jared in his childhood home with his Boba Fett collection]]Jared has also revealed his love for Boba Fett: <blockquote>I have an irrational childhood love of Boba Fett. (Laughs.) Ever since I watched the movie, I always wanted to be a bounty hunter; it sounded so cool to me as a child. I always remember the scene where Han Solo is dying and I just got the sense that Boba Fett was just really cool. I always wanted to dress up as him. And he had that great rocket on his back. </blockquote>

[[File:Boba Jared.png|right|300px|thumb|Jared in his childhood home with his Boba Fett collection.]]Jared has also revealed his love for Boba Fett:<blockquote>I have an irrational childhood love of Boba Fett. (Laughs.) Ever since I watched the movie, I always wanted to be a bounty hunter; it sounded so cool to me as a child. I always remember the scene where Han Solo is dying and I just got the sense that Boba Fett was just really cool. I always wanted to dress up as him. And he had that great rocket on his back.</blockquote> [http://www.blog.supernaturalwiki.com/?p=80 And who he'd queue all day to see at Comic -Con:]<blockquote>I’m a big Star Wars fan and grew up watching the movies. I read all the books and have read ''Star Wars '' fiction that went between the newest trilogy and the original trilogy and it was part of my childhood. I’d love to see George Lucas’ take on the last three decades of fandom that he largely inspired. So Lucas and all the producers from the original ''Star Wars '' movies.[http://www.blog.supernaturalwiki.com/?p=80 Source]</blockquote>

At the [[Salute To Supernatural Chicago 2012|Supernatural Convention in Chicago]] in October 2012, Jared said he planned to dress son Thomas as Yoda for Halloween [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH05EMvN0vo sourceJared said he planned to dress son Thomas as Yoda for Halloween.].

Writer * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5LoDJ3UZs4 Jared talks about his love of Star Wars] at [[Robbie ThompsonComic-Con 2018]] has as his Twitter handle @rthompson1138. George Lucas first short film was Electronic Labyrinth* [https: THX 1138 4EB, which was later later remade as the feature film THX 1138//reviewnation. The number 1138 features in many of net/supernaturals-jared-padalecki-gets-surprised-with-his-own-fan-moment/ Jared meets his films.favorite "Star Wars" author] at [[Comic-Con 2019]]

In 2019, Emily Swallow who plays [[Amara]] had a recurring role in the new Star Wars TV series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian The Mandalorian]. Emily plays the Armorer, aMandalorian woman who forges the the eponymous character's new armor with Beskar steel. In January 2020, it came to Mark Hamill's attention that he had been mentioned on the show and [https://twitter.com/i/events/1214683197830656000 a Twitter exchange including Jared ensued.]  ==Episodes References==

:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford Harrison Ford] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hamill Mark Hamill] are the actors who played [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_Solo Han Solo] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Skywalker Luke Skywalker] in the original ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' trilogy. This is the first of several ''Star Wars'' references throughout the series.

'''Dean:''' [''to Sam about John''] I love the guy, but I swear he writes like friggin' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoda Yoda.].

:Yoda is a character in the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' who speaks in an unusual manner by placing verbs (and more frequently, auxiliary verbs) after the object and subject. In linguistic typology this is the "Object Subject Verb" format. A typical example of Yoda's speech pattern is from ''Return of the Jedi'': "When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not."

:Dean's conversation with the reverend calls to mind Yoda's words to Luke in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]'':

 The [[Hunterhunter's Funeral Pyrefuneral pyre]] for [[John ]] (and in later episodes for other hunters) may be a reference to the Jedi funeral ceremony, recalling the famous scene of the funeral pyre of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIaYfLkpCdg Darth Vader] in ''Return of the Jedi''.

:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obi-wan_Kenobi Obi-Wan Kenobi] is a character from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars] who can use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_%28Star_Wars%29 the Force] for telekinesis as well as mind control (Jedi mind tricks).

:This is a reference from the first Star Wars movie "''A New Hope"''. The words are muttered by Obi-Wan Kenobi while performing a Jedi mind trick to get passed a security guard when he and Luke Skywalker, accompanied by the droids R2D2 and C3PO, try to get into the town of Mos Eisley. Obi-Wan is referenced a second time by the license plate of Andy's van, which is "RU-OBI-1", or "Are you Obi Wan".

:[[Jo]]'s comment to Teresa is a direct quote from Luke to Leia in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Hope Episode IV: A New Hope.].''

:When [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leia Princess Leia] is captured by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabba_the_Hutt Jabba the Hutt] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_jedi Return of the Jedi] she is forced to wear a golden bikini while serving as a slave-girl.

'''Sam:''' Am I supposed to go Dark side Side or something?

:To go [[Dark sideSide]] is a Star Wars reference that means to become evil. It is listed on the [[Pad of Definitions]].

 [[Sam]]'s FBI ID names him as '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_solo Han Solo]', even though Han Solo served as a partial inspiration for the character of [[Dean]], and Sam was partly inspired by Luke Skywalker.

 During the movie shoot, the '"actors' " on set recite the famous exchange between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_leia Princess Leia] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_solo Han Solo] when they say

:A reference to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedi Jedi], who can use the Force for mind control. Jabba the Hutt refers to this ability as an "old Jedi mind trick" in ''Return of the Jedi''. ===[[3.01 The Magnificent Seven]]===<blockquote>'''Tamara:''' I love you.<br>'''Isaac:''' I know.</blockquote> :A reference of the scene in ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back]'' where Han Solo has one last conversation with Princess Leia before being frozen in carbonite by stormtroopers.

:[[Dean ]] refers to Ruby as Yoda, who taught Luke Skywalker the ways of the Force in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back.].''

:[[Dean ]] calls the phone company to locate [[Sam ]] through his cell phone. Sam’s phone alias, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge_Antilles Wedge Antilles], is the name of a character from ''Star Wars''.

:Having trouble with lessons on how to move objects on the astral plane, Dean calls [[Cole Griffith]], who is teaching him, Yoda. This is a reference to the ''Star Wars '' character's ability to move objects with the Force, and his role as a teacher.

:A reference to the final battle in ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_IV:_A_New_Hope Star Wars]'', in which Luke Skywalker uses his powers to make the crucial shot that destroys the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_star Death Star], and saves the Rebellion.

:A reference to Anakin Skywalker's final descent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darth_Vader Darth Vader] in ''Star Wars''. ===[[5.07 The Curious Case of Dean Winchester]]===Sam calls old Dean "Emperor Palpatine" a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Palpatine the ancient, wizened villain] in the ''Star Wars'' films.

'''Hotel Manager:''' Look, I don't have time to play ''Star Wars'' guys. Go ask the guy in the ascot.

:The manager says this to [[Sam ]] and [[Dean ]] thinking they are involved in a [[LARP|LARPING]] ing game. ===[[5.07 The Curious Case of Dean Winchester]]=== Sam calls old Dean "Emperor Palpatine" a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Palpatine the ancient, wizened villain] in the Star Wars films.

 Sam discovers a number of ''Star Wars '' t-shirts in Gary's wardrobe. Upon seeing them, Sam dismisses Gary as a “virgin”“virgin.”

 The scene where [[Kali ]] chokes [[Mercury ]] during the meeting is very similar to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4T7_XI7WM Darth Vader's choking scenes] in the ''Star Wars '' movies.

:In ''Star Wars'', Yoda had a reputation for knowledge and wisdom, not unlike [[Bobby ]] in ''Supernatural''.

:This conversation hearkens back to the confrontation between Emperor Palpatine and Luke Skywalker in "''Return of the Jedi"'', when the Emperor tries to convert Luke to the Dark Side.

:This line is said many times, by several characters, in the ''Star Wars '' movies.

:[[Bobby ]] uses the Dark Side metaphor to illustrate the dangers of [[Castiel]]'s partnership with [[Crowley]]. ===[[7.09 How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters]]===<blockquote>'''Dean:''' Of course, the sketch looks more like a [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Chewbacca Chewbacca] head.</blockquote>

'''Dean:''' ''(referring to Bobby's coordinates)'' Relax, it's a field not the Death Star.

:The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_star Death Star] is a giant space station, so large that it can be mistaken for a moon, and is capable of destroying a planet.

'''Dean:''' ''(to Sam)'' Quit being Dalai-friggin-Yoda about this. Get pissed!<br></blockquote> :[[Dean]] has mashed up the names of two individuals known for their equanimity in the face of challenges -- the spiritual leader of Tibet [http://www.dalailama.com/ Dalai Lama] (whose name he mispronounces) and Jedi master [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Yoda Yoda.] ===[[7.18 Party On, Garth]]===<blockquote>'''Dean:''' All right, well, if it wasn't Bobby, then what Jedi'd that sword into my hand?

:While fighting the [[Shojo|shojo]], Dean has mashed up the names of two individuals known loses his samurai sword. When he reaches for their equanimity in the face of challenges - sword, it slides across the spiritual leader of Tibet [http://wwwfloor towards him.dalailama.com/ Dalai Lama] (whose name he mispronounces) He picks it up and Jedi master [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Yoda Yoda]defeats the shojo.

'''Dean''': ''(To Bobby)'' Great. It's in the middle of the Death Star. ''(About Frank's Flash Drive.)''

* On her desk, Charlie has bobblehead Darth Vader, C3P0 and a stormtrooper dolls, a <blockquote>'''Bobby:''' Okay. Let's Yoda Pez dispenser, and at least one Star Wars Comic. She has a similar collection in her apartmentthis.</blockquote>

* :[[Charlie Bradbury]] is wearing a Princess Leia t-shirt with the slogan "Rebel" on it. On her desk, Charlie has bobblehead Darth Vader, C3P0 and a stormtrooper dolls, a Yoda Pez dispenser, and at least one Star Wars Comic. She has a similar collection in her apartment. Charlie's coworker Harry says "I love you" and she responds "I know". This exchange is a quote from ''The Empire Strikes Back'', between Han and Leia just before Han is frozen in carbonite.

* :Charlie reveals she has a [[Tattoos|Tattootattoo]] is of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Slave_Leia_costume Princess Leia in her slave girl bikini] astride a 20-sided dice (which are used in RPGs). In a scenario familiar to many fans, she claims she got it while drunk at [[Comic -Con]].

:This a reference to the ''Star Wars '' movie ''The Empire Strikes Back''. When Luke leaves his training with Yoda prematurely, the spirit of Obi Wan says to Yoda: "That boy is our last hope." However, in ''Star Wars'', Luke is the hope of the Rebellion, rather than the evil Empire.

<blockquote>'''LARPer:''' I love you. <br>

<br>The lines are spoken between Leia and Han Solo as he is about to be frozen in carbonite at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO-KR-14uXM Watch It here]. It is also said between Charlie and one of her co-workers in [[7.20 The Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons Tattoo]].<br>Also<brblockquote>

Dean refers to Charlie as "Your Worshipfulness" which is a :The lines are spoken between Leia and Han Solo line from Star Wars, where as he says is about to Leia "Look, Your Worshipfulness, letbe frozen in carbonite at the end of ''The Empire Strikes Back''s get one thing straight. I take orders from just one person[http: me//www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO-KR-14uXM Watch it here." to which she replies "] It's a wonder you're still alive!"is also said between Charlie and one of her co-workers in [[7.20 The Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons Tattoo]].

<br/blockquote> :This line was originally spoken by Luke to Leia in Star Wars "I'm Luke Skywalker. I'm here to rescue you." [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sAvjX5EMcE Watch It it here.].

<blockquote>'''Dean:''' So you're like Yodas to our Jedis. <br/blockquote>

:In [[''Star Wars]]'', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoda Yoda] is a powerful Jedi master who trains other [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedi Jedi.].

<blockquote>'''Meg:''' Aren't you a little short for a Stormtrooper?. <br/blockquote>

:This line was originally spoken by Leia to Luke in ''Star Wars''.

As she leaves, [[Charlie ]] says "I love you" to Dean and he replies "I know", another reference tot he to the Han and Leia scene described above.

The case marked "weird" by the [[Men Of of Letters]] was case 1138. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1138_%28number%29 1138] has special significance to George Lucas fans. His first short film was ''Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB'', which was later later remade as the feature film ''THX 1138''. Subsequently the number 1138 occurs in many Lucas films including ''Star Wars''.

<blockquote>'''Sam:''' You want to sneak onto the Death Star, take out the emperor? <br>

'''Dean:''' [exchanging confused looks with SAM] Wait, did you... did you just understand a Death Star reference?<br>

Frustrated with Castiel's lack of pop culture knowledge''Eliot:''' Dude, Metatron implants are you like a Jedi or something?<br>'''Jack:''' Kinda.: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedi Jedi] are an ancient order in his mind the contents of every book, movie, and TV show he has consumedStar Wars universe who wield much power.

===[[914.21 King of the Damed17 Game Night]]===The climactic scene between Dean and Abaddon contains an elements which is reminiscent of an iconic '''Sam:''' You're trying to communicate with someone? Who?<br>'''Nick:''' Search your feelings, Sam.:''A reference [[Star Wars moment. When ]] where the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi gives this advice to Luke Skywalker is on the ice planet of Hoth and has been captured by a creature called a Wampa. when he is strung upside, and asks who his lightsabre sister is on the other side of the cave. He uses the force to make the weapon fly into his hand, just as Dean gets the first blade to fly to him. in [httphttps://wwwen.youtubewikipedia.comorg/wiki/watch?v=OOvJOV0PxHg You can watch the scene with Luke here.The_Empire_Strikes_Back The Empire Strikes Back]''

Not surprisingly, fans have also seen the parallels and used them in works combining the epic tales of ''Star Wars '' and ''Supernatural''.

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4U14Z-KUD4 Supernatural menaceMenace] video by frickangel* [http://users.livejournal.com/__tiana__/125042.html Do Or or Do Not] fic by __tiana__ with a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71k5kHjO6w4 Star Wars style] video by pearvodka