Supernatural Season 9 Episode 13 (S9E13) Photos: "The Purge"

The CW’s Supernatural delivered one of its most unusual standalone cases with Season 9 Episode 13 (S9E13 / 9×13), “The Purge.” Originally airing on February 4, 2014, the episode sends Sam and Dean Winchester undercover at a luxury weight-loss spa after a string of gruesome murders leaves victims hundreds of pounds lighter than they should be. What initially appears to be another witch case quickly reveals an ancient supernatural threat hiding in plain sight, forcing the Winchester brothers to investigate one of the series’ most bizarre monsters.

Written by Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder and directed by Phil Sgriccia, “The Purge” balances the show’s trademark horror with lighter comedic moments as Dean reluctantly works in the spa’s kitchen while Sam poses as a fitness instructor. The episode also continues the emotional fallout from the brothers’ strained relationship following the events earlier in Season 9, allowing quieter character moments to unfold alongside the week’s monster hunt. While largely a standalone adventure, it serves as an entertaining break before the season returns to its larger mythology-driven storylines.

Led by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, the episode features notable guest appearances by Briana Buckmaster as Sheriff Donna Hanscum—who would go on to become a beloved recurring character—along with Corey Sevier, Anabelle Acosta, and Joseph Julian Soria. Mixing horror, humor, and classic monster-of-the-week storytelling, “The Purge” remains a memorable entry in the series’ ninth season. Below, you’ll find promotional photos from Supernatural Season 9 Episode 13, “The Purge.”