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Supernatural will always be the story
of Sam ( Jared Padalecki ) and Dean
( Jensen Ackles ), but over the years
the series has introduced dozens of
other characters who have found
beloved homes in the fandom. And
on Tuesday's episode (9/8c, The
CW), Sheriff Jody Mills ( Kim Rhodes )
returns again when she calls on the
Winchesters to help investigate four
missing virgins. (Hey, at least it's a
step up from dating Crowley!)
Characters like Sheriff Mills add an
extra element of excitement to an
already stimulating series, and the
following list represents the best of
the best additions to the Supernatural
world. This is a personal ranking, and
while there are so many characters I
wanted to include (Jo, Linda Tran,
Meg, Tessa and Pam all spring to
mind) if Sam and Dean taught us
anything, it's that sometimes you
have to make sacrifices.
(Note: As the third member of Team
Free Will, Castiel ( Misha Collins )
wasn't included in this ranking
because it would just be unfair to
everyone else. He's obviously right
up there with the Winchesters in
terms of perfection.)
10. Chuck Shurley ( Rob Benedict ):
God or no God, Chuck Shurley is
great. Not only did he give us the
meta-greatness that is the
Winchester Gospel, but Chuck's
affable, easygoing nature was a nice
change of pace from the stress of
stopping the apocalypse. Of course,
he was also an alcoholic who wasn't
above spending a buck or two on
Mistress Magda, but everyone has
their demons (even God).
9. Lucifer ( Mark Pellegrino): There's
no doubt Lucifer was a bad dude, but
in his own mind, he was making the
world a better place. However, his
whole victim act and false sense of
altruism is just "one great big temper
tantrum," as Gabriel put it, after
humans replaced him as God's
favorite creation. But while Lucifer
may be delusional, cruel and
barbaric, he was a whole lot of fun to
watch! It was nice to see Sam and
Dean come up against someone
who's as charismatic as they are
even if he is the Devil.
8. Benny ( Ty Olsson ): Dean was
already busy juggling two bromances
with Sam and Cas when he met
Benny, but there was something
about this charming Southern vamp
that made him realize there's always
room for one more. Sure, Benny's
introduction further drove a wedge
between my beloved Sam and Dean,
but Dean doesn't give bear hugs to
just anyone. That embrace made it
clear that Benny was something
special, and I couldn't help but be
happy Dean had found a friend who
could understand what he went
through in Purgatory.
7. Balthazar ( Sebastian Roche): Even
though he was an angel, there was
always something very human about
Balthazar. He was jaded, bitter,
impetuous, hedonistic and had major
daddy issues " not exactly the
things angels are typically made of
(okay, maybe the daddy issues part).
And while Balthazar played around
with moral ambiguity, in the end he
did want to do good. Unfortunately,
this cost him his life " and our
access to his amazing quips.
6. Jody Mills: Bobby might be gone,
but every time Jody returns it feels
like part of him does too. The Sheriff
brought out a different side of Bobby,
and it's a shame their relationship
was cut off before we got to see
more of them together. But potential
romance aside, Sheriff Mills is a
great character in her own right. In
the man's world that is Supernatural,
it's nice to see a strong, funny living
woman who's nearly as as tough as
the brothers.
5. Kevin Tran ( Osric Chau ): We all
know family doesn't end with blood,
and we were ecstatic when Dean
finally made Kevin an honorary
Winchester this season. Though the
overachieving student-turned-
prophet initially never wanted a part
of this world, Kevin has since
adapted and proved he has
everything it takes to be part of the
Winchester family: wit, courage,
honor and most of all, loyalty. Plus,
he's nice to look at!
4. Charlie Bradbury ( Felicia Day):
Supernatural has such a dedicated
following, and thereforeit's nice to
see a fangirl positively represented in
the series (Becky wasn't exactly the
things heroes are made of). Charlie
is smart, passionate, funny and
incredibly brave. And she isn't just
content to watch adventures play out
in front of her. Charlie loves to just
jump right in the action! I think Dean
said it best: Charlie's the little sister
we never knew we wanted. Aww!
3. Bobby Singer ( Jim Beaver ): Bobby
is a near-perfect human being. His
love for Sam and Dean makes every
fans' heart Grinch (grow three sizes,
that is). The fellow hunter, friend and
father figure may be rough around
the edges, but inside Bobby's one
big lovable marshmallow. Ever since
his heartbreaking death in Season 7
though, all of Bobby's beyond-the-
grave appearances are verging on
overkill (pun totally intended).
Sometimes, what's dead should stay
dead. At least for a full season.
2. Gabriel ( Richard Speight Jr.): The
Trickster, Loki, Gabriel " I don't care
what you call this archangel, this
prankster puts Jimmy Kimmel to
shame. He's also given us some
ofSupernatural's most memorable
episodes ("Mystery Spot," "Changing
Channels"). And though the way
Gabriel mischievously antagonizes
the brothers borders on sadism, he
drops some serious knowledge along
the way. Who can forget when he told
a tearful Sam that his love for Dean
is gonna be the death of him. Oh,
and need I mention the costumes?!
1. Crowley ( Mark Sheppard ): It's
crazy to imagine that we didn't know
Crowley until Season 5. While Azazel
and Lilith were admirable Big Bads, it
wasn't until we got the one-two-
punch of Lucifer and Crowley that I
really became enamored with
Supernatural's foes (though Crowley
has since been partially neutered by
the trials). But even before Crowley
came down with a bad case of the
feels, he had an integrity, insecurity
and wit about him that are hard not
to love. Yet just when Crowley's
banter lulls me into a false sense of
security " and attraction " he does
something so cruel, so merciless that
I'm forced to remember he's the King
of Hell. It's this unpredictability that
keeps me on my toes and totally
enamored with him.