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We're so smitten with elements of the episode that we're tempted to just transcribe it... but we'll restrain ourselves. (Mostly) Here are some of our high points:

Meet the parents, part 1
Dean had already gone through the discombobulation of meeting his parents when they were young, so he dealt with the time travel pretty well. But how heartbreaking was it to see Sam meet Mary for the first time? He has no real memory of his mom (except when she was an anti-poltergeist flame ghost), so seeing her young and vibrant and alive.. off. No wonder he spent most of the time with tears welling up.

And then there was Sam talking to John after the monster was out of the bag. John was livid that Sam had been raised a Hunter. "Who the hell does that to a kid? What kind of irresponsible bastard lets a child anywhere near... you could have been killed!" And yes, the John = Bad Dad element among us was thrilled and amused that even John was anti-John.

There's more after the jump -- read on!

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We knew there was a reason we loved the folks behing Supernatural -- and it's not just for the thrilling plots, the fabulous lines, the incredible relationships, the amazing characters, and the actors we adore. Nope, it's because everyone involved in the show seems to be just as smitten with the fans as we are with them.

Need proof? Check out our visit to the 100th episode party. No sooner would we congratulate them on making it that far than they would tell us... well, see for yourself!

What do you think? Are you feeling just as warm and snuggly towards the show as we are? Tell us about it in the comments!

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We do want to call foul on one aspect -- no way would Dean have taken so long to twig to the fact that Sam wasn't himself. Hell, no way should Gary have survived backing the Metallicar into a dumpster! We're sure the collective hate from a gazillion fans should have dissolved him on the spot!

Still, we loved the parallel story of Gary-in-Sam (henceforth known a Gam) reveling in his new freedom, while Sam-in-Gary (let's call him Sary) experiences the some of the downsides of a close nuclear family. Gam was loving every minute of his new life -- flexing in the mirror, picking up chicks, cranking the tunes and even vanquishing ghosts. Sary, meanwhile, was afflicted with an overbearing father, gluten allergies, asthma, and a seriously dorky fast-food uniform. We almost can't blame Gary for wanting to make the switch... except he had more nefarious motives than just strutting around with a fiiiiiiiine meat suit.

There's more -- read on!

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Oh, we're really looking forward to this one! This week on Supernatural, Sam wakes up feeling... different. His body is going through some changes... in that it's changed with a 13-year-old boy's! Check out the clips:

What do you think? Talk about it in the comments!

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Supernatural will be filming its 100th episode soon -- and we're going to be there to help them celebrate! The good folks behind our fave show are throwing a shindig, and we'll be there talking to the actors, the behind-the-scenes folks, and, well, anyone else we can track down!

Do you have a question you're dying to ask the boys? Leave it in the comments, and we'll do our best to get it answered!

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We adored how the guys made it into the asylum. The boys met the head of the mental hospital and told him the God's-honest truth -- which they knew would get them committed faster than any made-up crazy act.

Along those lines, we loved meeting Martin, a Hunter casualty. It stands to reason that not all Hunters succumb to physical injuries. Some of them have to fall victim to the mental effects of fighting something that no one believes in.

It's actually surprising to us that we haven't had more monsters hunting lunatics. Come on, it's brilliant! Who's going to believe a bunch of crazy people when they talk about monsters? Our favorite evidence of that? Poor Ted in group therapy:

Ted: I'd very calmly like to talk about the monster that's hunting us.
The doctor: We're not going to have that discussion again. It's not good for group.
Ted: I agree! You know what else isn't good for group? A monster eating all our faces off!

There's more -- read on!

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Eeeee! Supernatural is almost back! And we've got a couple of clips that make us ridiculously happy. It seems the boys are recuperating from their recent dance with the Devil by going to a nice, relaxing, safe place.... ok, it's actually a lunatic asylum, and you know how well trips there tend to go!

Check out the clips and see what we mean!

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The heartbreak
So, so much heartbreak this episode. There was the group gathering at Bobby's and taking the last picture, with everyone going from glib and spite-the-Devil carefree to somber when they realized that yes, this really could be it. There was Jo getting mauled by Hellhounds, and telling her mom that it was too late, and she might as well be able to go out in a blaze of glory.

But the part that got us the most was Ellen.... oh, Ellen! She let Jo sacrifice herself, but she wouldn't let her do it alone. She stayed in that building and lured the hellhounds in, then sat next to her dead daughter as the beasts closed in. Only when they were literally breathing down her neck did she set off the bomb that ripped them -- and her -- to shreds. Sob! We'll miss you most of all, Ellen!

There's more -- read on!

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What we loved
Fun with Cons
The unbridled glee. The bizarre questions. The joy of being surrounded by people who get it. This episode got that part down cold. We loved Chuck dealing with a room full of rabid fans -- and being utterly unprepared for their devotion. Plus, it gave the guys ideas -- "Maybe weshould put those things on a bungee," Dean muses after yet another weapon gets knocked from their hands. Thanks, German fan!

The harsh reality
The boys are appalled that people are reveling in their pain -- and Dean finally snaps: "I think that the Dean and Sam story sucks. It is not fun, it is not entertaining, it is a river of crap that would send most people howling to the nuthouse. So you listen to me -- their pain is not for your amusement. Do you think that they enjoy being treated like circus freaks?" We have to admit -- we almost felt a little guilty there.

Likewise, we loved how the civilians reacted when they were confronted with the guys' real work. An actual skeleton in a real grave? Gah! Gravedigging? It's not so easy! Hell, they can't even make a lighter work the way the boys do!

There's more -- read on!

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We're thrilled that two of our favorite CW hotties, Supernatural's Jensen Ackles and One Tree Hill's Danneel Harris, have announced that they're engaged. The couple has been dating since they worked together on the indie film Ten Inch Hero, and they're both such sweethearts that we couldn't be happier. According to The Hollywood Gossip, Danneel flashed her ring when the couple attended the Breeders Cup horse race this weekend.

Now, of course, we're wondering if they'll appear on each other's shows. Can you imagine Danneel as a warrior angel, or Jensen as a rival basketball player who takes on Nate? Or maybe Danneel can be a fellow Hunter, while Jensen is the sportscaster who takes Mouth's spot on the air. So many possibilities!

Leave your best wishes for the couple in the comments!

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300 channels of WInchestery goodness
Oh, the TV takeoffs! How we loved them! There were so many moments of bliss to choose from, but here are some of of favorites:

• The sitcom opening, complete with cheesy theme song, wacky hijinks form the boys (That bicycle built for two! The scooters!), and the reaction of the "live studio audience." Plus, we got to see Dean play his heartfelt "Son of a bitch!" as a sitcom catchphrase.
• The Grey's Anatomy knock-off, "Dr. Sexy M.D.", which even has a ghost. We loved Dean revealing his in-depth knowledge of the show, squeeing over Dr. Sexy, then justifying it as a guilty pleasure. But possibly our favorite bit was Sam preparing to operate on Dean and demanding "a penife, some dental floss, a sewing needle and a fifth of whiskey. Stat!"
• The whacked-out Japanese games how had comely advertising wenches wearing little devil horns and white go-go boots.
• The commercial, watching Sam's discomfort as he shilled a remedy for genital herpes.
• Dean's rant about the cop show: "Calm down? I'm wearing sunglasses at night! You know you does that? No-talent douchebags. I hate this game. I hate that we're in a procedural cop shop and you want to know why? Because I hate procedural cop shows. There's like 300 of them on television and they're all the freaking same!"
• MetalliKITT! With Sam as the car! And him getting deeply uncomfortable when Dean dug around in his trunk! HAH!

There's more -- read on!

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Urban Legends Come to Life
We loved the premise behind this -- that when the world starts behaving by childhood rules, you could be in big trouble. Itching powder makes you scratch your brains out, joy buzzers turn into powerful electrocution machines, Pop Rocks + Coke = exploding stomach, playing with yourself leads to hairy palms, your face really can freeze that way, and the tooth fairy is a burly bearded guy in a pink tutu who will happily steal all your teeth -- but leave you with quarters. We'd heard about all the other bits, but the bear-like tooth fairy? We kind of think that's special to the show.

The Comedy
The humor worked much better in this episode than the last, seemed more genuine. The boys hearts seemed more into it. Of course, it's possible that we, like Dean, have the sense of humor of a 9-year-old.

There's more -- read on!

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What Worked:

The Ick
OK, we're STILL squicked out by the windshield-sliced-halfway-through-the-guy's-FACE image, but that was just the beginning of the EW! How about Sam fishing around in a corpse's stomach (thank you, foley artist for those squelching noises...) or Sam's face liberally spattered with Paris Hilton's blood? THey seriously brought the ick this week!

The funny
The show was having WAY too much fun with the various wax-sculptures-turned killers. From "Si! El Presidente Lincoln!" to man-of-peace Gandhi trying to munch on Sam's neck, we were giggling. Then there were the lines:

"Hey, world's smallest violin, pal. I spent the day up Christine's skirt. I needed a drink."

"Gandhi, the real Gandhi ..." "Spit it out!" "He was a fruitarian." "Let me get this straight -- your ultimate hero was not only a short man in diapers, but he was also a fruitarian. Even for you, that is good!"

"They're unlike any other seed I've ever seen before, Dean." "Wow, just when I thought you couldn't get any geekier...."

"You can't eat me. I've never even seen House of Wax!"

Hee!

There's more -- keep reading after the break!

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Separate ways
Of course, it takes a while for Dean to get to that point. In fact, when Sam calls Dean with the news that he's Lucifer's preferred vessel, Dean tells him that's even more reason for them to stay separate. "Were not stronger when we're together, Sam. I think we're weaker, because whatever we have between us - love family whatever- they are always going to use it against us." Sob!

Future shock
We do have to hand it to the angels -- they know how to sell a nightmare scenario! In five years, the Croatoan virus has broken out all over the globe, and humanity is on the ropes. Bobby is dead (at least, that's what the blood-spattered wheelchair in his house implied), Lucifer is wearing Sam, and Future Dean is cursing that he didn't say yes to Michael. But is it the real future, or just one of many possible futures? Is it something the angels devised, or what's fated to happened? Lucifer-in-Sam (Slucifer?) says that there's nothing he can do to change this -- in five years, they'll be standing in that place.

Read on -- there's more after the jump!

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What we loved
Castiel
Every moment with Castiel was gold. There's his personal space problem ("My apologies"), his bad-assery in the face of Raphael ("Today you're my little bitch."), his inability to lie ("No, it'll be much worse for you"), and, most deliciously, his complete and utter terror in the bordello. Hee!

Lucifer
We admit it -- we're a bit dim sometimes. Even though we saw Lucifer use a dead loved one to seduce his first vessel, we were still shocked when Jess turned out to be the Archfiend himself. He's crafty! And once again, he was sympathetic, sincere, and utterly implacable. "I will never lie to you. I will never trick you. But you will say yes to me." We completely buy it.

There's more after the break -- read on!

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Normally we'd start off with What We Loved, but let's face -- we loved almost everything! So instead, let's just lay out the love right here:

Finally! An Answer!
You know that amulet Dean's been wearing since day one? The one Li'l Sammy gave him for Christmas years ago? It turns out it does have a purpose -- it's a God Detector. So Dean (reluctantly) gives it to Cas -- but demands that he take care of it. We have to admit -- we were so busy being thrilled that a question finally got answered that we didn't realize it was a harbinger of what was to come.

Old familiar Faces
Rufus! Ellen! Jo! And... they're all beating the crap out of each other! Whoa... what's going on? (And yes, we know, there are those among you who would happily beat the crap out of Jo... but she's never bothered us as much.)

There's more after the jump, so read on!

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Hi, Supernatural fans. We know, we promised you a podcast. We continue to fail to deliver. It's not because we don't adore the show -- we obviously do -- but because there are timing issues to work out. Demons (or maybe angels) seem to be conspiring against us on that particular 'cast, and, since we don't have Cas on our side to smite ass and take names, we're having a very, very hard time making it happen. There's a commute involved. It's not good. We know we've let you down, and we're really sorry.

We're at the point where we're going to stop promising because we keep failing to deliver. Until the podcasting gods/demons/other supernatural beasties smile upon us, we're not going to mention a Supernatural podcast again. We're really, really sorry. Now please put the salt-loaded shotguns away -- we promise it's not on purpose!

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The shocks
The boys are all set to meet Lucifer -- and probably die -- when they're whisked onto an airplane. Wha? Cas is dead (sob!), blown into a million pieces ("Like a water balloon of chunky soup") -- until he shows up to save the boys from Zachariah. Is this divine intervention, malign influence, or what? We can't wait to find out.

Bad-ass Cas
Speaking of Cas... oooh, boy, he's turned into one ass-kicking smiter of all things evil -- even when those evil things are theoretically good guys. We can't wait to see what's going to happen with him now that he's a free-agent agent of hte Lord -- and now that he's got butt-kicking on his mind!

The angst
Oh, BOBBY! When he finds out that Sam unleashed the apocalypse and says "Lose my number," we almost wept. Thank goodness he was possessed at the time... although he made us cry again when he told Sam "I ain't cutting you out, boy -- not ever." Wibble!

And then there was Dean's reaction to Sam. He spent the entire episode telling him not to talk about the whole apocalypse thing, then finally admitted what was going on in his head: "I Just can't keep pretending that everything's all right. Because it's not, and it's never going to be. You chose a demon over your own brother and look what happened.... You're the one who I depended on the most, and you let me down in way that I can't even... I'm just having a hard time forgiving and forgetting here.... I don't think that we can ever be what we were. I just don't think I can trust you." Oh, BOYS!

The funny
Becky the fangirl who wouldn't stop touching Sam? Hah! Dean describing vessels as being angel condoms? Hee! The boys being confronted by Yosemite Sam confronting a cartoon devil on the in-flight entertainment system? Snort! Nick telling Satan to remind him not to drink before bed! Giggle! Even in the midst of the end of the world, the writers continue to bring the funny.

The menace
But despite the funny, they made sure we remembered that yes, this could spell the end of humanity. Zachariah giving Dean stage-4 stomach cancer and removing Sam's lungs. Bobby choosing to stab himself rather than kill Dean (Oh, BOBBY!). Nick being confronted by a bed full of blood, a crib overflowing with gore, the carved-up ghost of his wife. That's got to remind us just how high the stakes really are here.

The Devil
We're loving Lucifer so far. The way the fallen angel is written -- sympathetic, reasonable, all-too-persuasive -- just brings it all home. We could almost understand why Nick decided to invite Lucifer in. (Plus, the writers put Lucifer's vessel in Delaware, and as that's my home state, I'm taking it as a direct shout-out to me. Me, I tell you!)

The defiance
Here's what Dean tells Bobby: "Screw the angels and the demons and their crap apocalypse. They want to fight a war, they can find their own planet. This one's ours, and I say they get the hell off it... [I have] a GED and a give 'em hell attitude and I'll figure it out." Yes, that was bravado talking, and yes, Dean tells Sam they don't have a hope. But we know our boys -- if anyone can save the world from demons, angels, and the Devil himself, it's the Winchesters. And we can't wait.

What about you? What were your high points and low points? Are you looking forward to this season after that premiere? What do you hope will happen?

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We're reaching the end of the summer, and that means we're wrapping up the Sourcies! Welcome to our final Sourcies category - Best Cliffhanger. We had plenty to choose from this year, what with Big Bads promising to bring the pain, and foolish actions promising to provide blackmail fodder this season. Take a look:

This final poll is open until Sept. 4, so get voting!

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We all need a friend who tells it like it is. You know the one: The one who tells you that yes, your butt does look big in those jeans, or no, that callous hottie you met isn't going to call. The truth hurts sometimes, but it's better to know, right? That's why The Sourcies nominate the following folks for The Voice of Wisdom Award. The truth may hurt sometimes, but that doesn't make it any less true. The nominees are:

Who's the wisest of them all? Your votes decide! The poll is open until Sept. 4, so get to it!

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