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Supernatural · Season 13

Supernatural season 13 episode 5: Advanced Thanatology

Aired 9 November 201742 minRated TV-14

8.1TMDB · 27 votesMark watched

Where to watch Supernatural Season 13 in Australia

Supernatural season 13 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99 and Fetch TV from $44.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Advanced Thanatology”

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

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 23 of season 13, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by John F. Showalter, written by Steve Yockey.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (27 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
John F. Showalter
Writer
Steve Yockey
Guest stars
Seth Isaac Johnson as Shawn RaiderAlisen Richmond-Peck as Penny RaiderKayla Stanton as JessicaSacha M. Romalo as Dr. Avery MeadowsLisa Berry as Billie

Credits: TMDB.

More from Supernatural Season 13

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  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.