| Supernatural | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 DVD cover art | |
| Showrunner | Eric Kripke |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | The CW |
| Original release | September 10, 2009 – May 13, 2010 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifth season of Supernatural, an American dark fantasy television series created by Eric Kripke, premiered September 10, 2009, and concluded on May 13, 2010, on The CW. Season five regular cast members include Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins, who was promoted to series regular this season. After the conclusion of this season, Kripke stepped down as showrunner.[1] The fifth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on September 7, 2010.[2] The season follows Sam and Dean as they set out to take down Lucifer, whom Sam had inadvertently released from Hell at the end of the previous season.[3]
Mark Pellegrino plays the role of Lucifer. Paris Hilton guest stars in the episode "Fallen Idols", in which she plays Leshi, a god that takes the form of various well-known faces including herself.[4] The season also features the return of Jo and her mother Ellen Harvelle, as well as hunter Rufus Turner, the Trickster and the prophet Chuck Shurley.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 16, 2010). "'Supernatural' exclusive: Eric Kripke stepping down as showrunner". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ Lambert, David (June 16, 2010). "Supernatural - The Complete 5th Season DVD and Blu-ray Announced: Extras, 3D Box Art, More!". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 26, 2009). "Exclusive: 'Lost' star finds hellish 'Supernatural' gig". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2009.
- ^ "Supernatural' snags Paris Hilton to play 'demonic creature". Chicago Tribune. August 6, 2009. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2014.