Everybody Loves a Clown (5 Oct. 2006)

Sam and Dean listen to a message on John's cell phone from a woman named Ellen (guest star Samantha Ferris)and decide to track her down. They are shocked to discover Ellen runs a road house... See full summary »

Director:

Philip Sgriccia

Writers:

Eric Kripke (creator), John Shiban

Stars:

Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Alona Tal

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jared Padalecki	...	Sam Winchester
Jensen Ackles	...	Dean Winchester
Alona Tal	...	Jo Harvelle
Chad Lindberg	...	Ash
Samantha Ferris	...	Ellen Harvelle
Alec Willows	...	Barry Papazian / Clown
Ken Kramer	...	Mr. Cooper
Nicole Muñoz	...	Nora
Julius Chapple	...	Nora's Father
Lexie Huber	...	Nora's Mom
Quinn Lord	...	Evan
David Stuart	...	Evan's Dad
Alexis Llewellyn	...	Second Little Girl
Dean Redman	...	Second Girl's Father
Kirsten Williamson	...	Second Girl's Mother

Storyline

Sam and Dean listen to a message on John's cell phone from a woman named Ellen (guest star Samantha Ferris)and decide to track her down. They are shocked to discover Ellen runs a road house that also serves as a gathering place for hunters like themselves. Meanwhile, at a small town carnival, a demonic clown is persuading children to let them into their home so he can murder their parents.

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Plot Keywords:

carnival | evil clown | medford wisconsin | cremation | helium balloon | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2006 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kripke Enterprises, Warner Bros. Television, Wonderland Sound and Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min 55 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode ends with "In memory of our friend Peter Ellis, who directed two episodes in season one.

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Goofs

When Dean "turns on" the steam in the fun-house, he is actually turning the line off. When you have a handle on a pipe like that pulling it perpendicular to the pipe shuts it off.

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Quotes

Dean Winchester: You still bust out crying whenever you see Ronald McDonald on the television.
Sam Winchester: At least I'm not afraid of flying.
Dean Winchester: Planes crash!
Sam Winchester: And apparently clowns kill.

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Crazy Credits

At the end before the end credits, "In Memory of Our Friend Peter Ellis" appears on screen.

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Connections

References Road House (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Do That To Me One More Time"
Performed by Captain & Tennille

User Reviews

Like Clowns?

This week's episode took place a week after John Winchester's death. Both Winchester boys are devastated, and both are handling it in different ways. Dean tries to hide his pain, but it's obvious he isn't 'okay' as he's telling everyone.

I didn't care much for this episode because the premise just seemed kind of odd and a little cheesy. However, the acting made it watchable. This is the first time we meet Ellen, Jo, and Ash. Ash is hilarious, I have to say. And it's sad that he's not in a lot of episodes because he is just off-the-wall funny.

I think that "Everybody Likes a Clown" focused more on Dean's character than anyone else's. It's so hard to see someone go through someone's death like this. It's hard and he's not handling it.

The episode ends with Dean taking a crowbar to his car. It's a deep moment as he finally expresses himself. Did anyone else want to just hold him after he did that? *Raises Hand* Excellent performance, Jensen Ackles, excellent.