Season 1's most rewatchable episode: and the winner is...

[caranfindel]

Which episode won?

This was a difficult decision for me. So many good episodes. The Benders has adorable Deputy Kathleen, boys in uniform with hats, and Sam saving himself (!!!). Devil's Trap has Demon!John, "you're not my dad," and Sam running past his father - who he just shot - to check on Dean. :D And I think alexisjane described the charms of Skin pretty well when she said:

This is just cruel! They're all good and although I think Devil's Trap is probably my favourite and technically better, in terms of watchability I voted Skins because...

a) Dean gets naked

b) it''s the start of the Dean getting on the law enforcement radar storyline which I love

c) Dean gets naked

d) the show generally has excellent music but the soundtrack for this ep is just epic!

e) Dean gets naked

f) Sam is tied to a fucking pole with Dean all up in his face and OMG how hot is that

f) Dean gets naked

g) shifter!Dean is really really hot

h) I think this feels like the first ep that really used the MotW premise but without that Scooby-Doo "yes we do this every week but we remain the same and nothing affects our lives" thing that the previous eps started to do. For me any way

i) Dean…ah, you get the idea

But in the end, the one I voted on ended up being the winner: Faith.

Faith gives us...

• Pale, fragile Dean wearing the hoodie


• "Just watch me" and "I'm not going to let you die, period"


• "Hey Dad, it's Sam" and fingernail biting


• Dean buckling under Roy's hand


• "Don't Fear the Reaper"


• Julie Benz as Layla


• Lots of tasty, tasty angst

Thanks to everyone who participated! Are we up for a season 2 vote, or would that be impossible?

Comments

[septembers-coda.livejournal.com]

Season 2 would be SO HARD. We'd just have to re-watch the whole thing, as I am nearly done doing-- just watched the delicious Hollywood Babylon on Sunday!

Faith-- yes. That was the episode where I knew-- KNEW-- this was a truly exceptional show I had started watching. Somehow it changed everything. And Julie Benz was so great to see here; glad you shouted her out. And YEAH! a little Blue Oyster Cult never hurt anyone! Another great song choice.

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

Oddly enough, Hollywood Babylon is the one I never rewatch. I need to give it a shot.

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

Yay I voted for Faith! That was when I knew my life would never be the same! I liked Jensen in smallville and thought he was lovely in SPN then his acting in Faith was so good and so heartfelt I was and am completely in love! A S2 one would be good too!

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

I don't remember at what point I realized this show had my in its clutches, but Faith is definitely a milestone!

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

I'm very happy with that, as the hoodie moment it's just so perfect. I'm not a massive H/C girl but that was so awesome and esp. with current canon stuff it's nice to be reminded of just how far Sam was willing to go for Dean. Also BOC, hard to beat!
Can't believe you used my embarrassing comment *blushes* : )

Yay for polls! \0/

Season 2 next? x

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

Can't believe you used my embarrassing comment *blushes* : )

Are you kidding? That's one of the best and most accurate ep reviews I've ever read. ;->

Ii

[mdlaw.livejournal.com]

The season started new on TNT Monday.. That means I have to get through Hookman and Bugs before I get to Home. I won't get to see Thursday because I'll be in a car. Sigh... That means no Asylum or Faith.... m. :)

Re: Ii

[tabaqui]

You needs you some Netflix. They have all the early seasons.

Re: Ii

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

Sadly, Netflix season 1 doesn't have all the original music (unless you get the DVDs).

Re: Ii

[tabaqui]

It doesn't? Homg, what crap is *that*? I tend to rewatch with my dvds at my desk.

Wow, lame. I just don't get that at *all*.

Re: Ii

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's a licensing thing. They saved money by not getting the rights to all the music for all distribution options, apparently. That's why I bought S1 in the first place - because I'd never seen Faith with "Don't Fear the Reaper," or Devil's Trap with "Bad Moon Rising." Which sucks!!!

Re: Ii

[tabaqui]

NO kidding! Sheesh.

Dean does not approve.

Re: Ii

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, those are bad episodes to miss! :(

[brightly-lit.livejournal.com]

Dean buckling under Roy's hand

This never fails to get me, mm mm mmm. Jensen is just SOOO good.

I say yea to a S2 poll!

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

This never fails to get me, mm mm mmm. Jensen is just SOOO good.

IKR????? One of those little scenes I always have to rewind and watch a couple of times. Just to make sure I didn't miss anything.

[tabaqui]

YES!
Awesome, excellent episode. I love Dean all hunched and chilly looking, pissed off and scared, and *snarky*, but when Roy calls him on it, he's totally polite *and* tries to give up his 'turn' at being healed.

Oh, Dean.

And SAMMY. So pissed at his dad, terrified but fiercely determined, *not* giving up on Dean. And trying to help him every step of the way, even when he's being pushed away, excited to have him called up...and when he finds out the price...he doesn't care. He's just as ruthless about Dean's life as Dean is about his.

Excellent! Time for a rewatch. :)

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

Fiercely determined Sam is SO awesome.