The CW is changing their repeat schedule for two weeks.
Originally, the Thursday-at-9 timeslot on the nights of February 23 and March 1 was going to be given to the slot’s usual resident, The Secret Circle, with repeats of the episodes “Fire/Ice” and “Witness.” Now, that plan has changed, with the post-Vampire Diaries spot instead taken by two encore episodes of Supernatural, “The Slice Girls” and “Plucky Pennywhistle’s Magic Menagerie.”
Here are official descriptions for both episodes:
“THE SLICE GIRLS” – DEAN’S ONE NIGHT STAND HAS SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS; “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” SARA CANNING GUEST STARS — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a case where the victims’ hands and feet have been severed and each have been branded with a strange symbol. While Sam does some research at a local university, Dean heads to one of his favorite places to investigate – the town bar. Dean strikes up a conversation with a local named Lydia (guest star Sara Canning, “The Vampire Diaries”), and the two go back to her place. Sam discovers the symbol on the bodies is a sign of Amazon warriors. Jerry Wanek directed the episode written by Eugenie Ross-Leming & Brad Buckner (#713).
“PLUCKY PENNYWHISTLE’S MAGICAL MENAGERIE” – CLOWNS, UNICORNS AND SHARKS, OH MY! — Sam (Jared Padalecki) is forced to confront a childhood fear when a case takes him and Dean (Jensen Ackles) to Kansas to investigate Plucky Pennywhistle’s Magical Menagerie, a local pizza chain that hosts children’s birthday parties. Sam and Dean discover that the victims’ children had recently been to the restaurant and drawn a picture of their worst fear, which then came to life to kill their parent. While Dean confronts the man behind the magic, Sam is left to deal with some very angry clowns. Mike Rohl directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin (#714).
Perhaps this is The CW testing how Supernatural would do back on Thursday nights? Or maybe it’s to see if Supernatural repeats better? Either way, TSC will most likely be back to Thursdays as new episodes resume in March.
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“Perhaps this is The CW testing how Supernatural would do back on Thursday nights?” Ha! I was trying to figure out why too, then it finally occurred to me: what if the CW doesn’t have an ulterior motive? What if they’re just promoting the show by giving it a chance to pick up new viewers on another night? We’re so used to the CW never giving the show support, my mind just didn’t even go there at first. But there’s a new president in town who, unlike his predecessor, does like the show. And Supernatural is currently the second-highest rated show on the network even though it’s on the graveyard slot on Fridays at 9. So maybe they are just promoting it.
It’s about time the CW did something to help promote Supernatural. The fans do a lot, but a little support from the network is a very welcome surprise. Thanks, CW! This is a great move. Hopefully Sara Canning’s fans from TVD will tune in and discover what they’ve been missing.
The two episodes are a great match with TVD and give a good snapshot of what more the viewer can expect from the Winchesters. They aren’t the absolute BEST Supernatural has to offer, but we’ll save that for once the new fans are hooked.
And if they give Supernatural a chance, then they’ll be hooked like the rest of us. There is a reason we are so devoted to our little show that could.
It is never too late to discover Supernatural and the talent and charm of Jensen and Jared.
Fantastic news! I never thought I’d see the day when the CW actually moved another show for Supernatural! Even if they are repeats, I hope they get some good exposure. These are two good MOTW episodes that just touch upon the mythology, so they’re perfect for new viewers. Maybe the new sheriff in town at the CW is truly backing one of the best shows on TV!
Squee! Squee! Squee!
I don’t recall The CW ever airing a SPN repeat in another CW show’s timestlot. You kids are right – neither episode in mythology heavy and TSG’s could attract some of “Aunt Jenna’s fans” from TVD. I don’t “cry” a lot over TV shows, but I balled like a baby when Jenna died and I’m not even a huge TVD fan.
It’s good to see that the show, cast and troupe of Supernatural are getting a little of the promotion and attention they highly deserve, from the CW network.
I hope the repeats perform well on the night and give satisfaction to cast and fans alike!
The show is highly addictive and this move might pull in new viewers for the on-going Friday episodes.
It’s Supernatural, after all! If the Winchesters can overcome angels and demons, how can the Nielsen ratings stand against them. ;P
I’m SO happy to see Supernatural getting some attention! Excellent news!
Actually, someone just pointed out to me that Supernatural’s repeats are the highest rated among the CW’s scripted shows these days, even edging past The Vampire Diaries’ latest repeats. So that’s probably another reason they are airing more Supernatural repeats.
About dag on time is all i have to say. I love my Winchester men.
Should have never left its original time slot in the first place.
So, I dont get it we get repeats Thursday AND Friday nights of our Supernatural?
I’ll be watching Supernatural repeats that night. I also watch the show on TNT and on demand.
Supernatural repeats have regularly received a 0.4 demo rating on par with what a new episode of Ringer received this week. If SPN were to get a 0.5 on a repeat on Thursday night, it would equal Nikita’s new episodes. All in all, this is a great way to show why Supernatural is still at the top of the CW pyramid. I’m glad that the new leader recognizes that. Still, they have to pair a new show with VD next season in hopes of getting another show to stick – something they have not been successful with since VD started. If the CW moves Supernatural repeats to Tuesdays, then we might be looking at a schedule change forecast.
I have to agree with those comments about lack of promotion, I saw a commercial on, I think it was NBC, showcasing all their shows and if you blinked you missed anything on the Winchesters but got a shit load of VP and all the other shows. It’s too bad because SPN is their 2nd highest rated show next to VP you would think it would rate a better effort on their part!
I don’t care when Supernatural is on I’ll watch it whenever, it’s the only show I watch on the CW… the could put it on at noon and I’d still be there.