Supernatural

Supernatural: A History of Television’s Unearthly Road Trip is a captivating examination of the cultural phenomenon that is Supernatural, the longest running genre series in US television history. It examines the show’s predecessors, characters, major storylines, devoted fanbase, and how it has influenced other series that followed.

Erin Giannini served as an editor and contributor at PopMatters, and has written numerous articles about topics from corporate culture in genre television to production-level shifts and their effects on television texts. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Introduction:The Family Business: Supernatural's Unlikely Success PART I: IN THE BEGINNING Chapter 1: On the Road So Far: A Trip through TV History Chapter 2: Creating (and Recreating) Supernatural Chapter 3: Sam, Dean, and the Great American Road Story PART II: THE SUPERNATURAL WORLD Chapter 4: "We Saved the World. A Lot": Supernatural and Its Predecessors Chapter 5: God(s) and Monsters: Supernatural, Folklore, and Religion Chapter 6: Blasting the Fourth Wall: Supernatural's Metafictional Episodes Chapter 7: Deals With the Devil: Supernatural's Political Hell PART III: "PEOPLE WATCH THIS?" SUPERNATURAL'S CULTURAL IMPACT Chapter 8: Supernatural and the Changing Television Landscape Chapter 9: Beyond "Sam" and "Dean" Girls: Supernatural and Fan Activism Conclusion: The End of the Road? Appendix: The 30 Must-See Supernatural Episodes Bibliography Notes Index About the Author