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The Benders

  • Episode aired Feb 14, 2006
  • TV-14
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Jensen Ackles, John Dennis Johnston, Ken Kirzinger, and Alexia Fast in Supernatural (2005)
Supernatural: The Benders
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After following a history of disappearances in Hibbing, Minnesota, Sam finds himself locked in a cage and Dean must team up with a by the book sheriff to find him......before the hunt begins... Read allAfter following a history of disappearances in Hibbing, Minnesota, Sam finds himself locked in a cage and Dean must team up with a by the book sheriff to find him......before the hunt begins.After following a history of disappearances in Hibbing, Minnesota, Sam finds himself locked in a cage and Dean must team up with a by the book sheriff to find him......before the hunt begins.

  • Director
    • Peter Ellis
  • Writers
    • Eric Kripke
    • John Shiban
    • Sera Gamble
  • Stars
    • Jared Padalecki
    • Jensen Ackles
    • John Dennis Johnston
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Ellis
    • Writers
      • Eric Kripke
      • John Shiban
      • Sera Gamble
    • Stars
      • Jared Padalecki
      • Jensen Ackles
      • John Dennis Johnston
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Supernatural: The Benders
    Trailer 1:11
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    Jensen Ackles in Supernatural (2005)
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    Jensen Ackles in Supernatural (2005)
    Jensen Ackles in Supernatural (2005)
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    Jensen Ackles in Supernatural (2005)
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    Supernatural (2005)
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    Jared Padalecki
    Jared Padalecki
    • Sam Winchester
    Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles
    • Dean Winchester
    John Dennis Johnston
    John Dennis Johnston
    • Pa Bender
    Jessica Steen
    Jessica Steen
    • Officer Kathleen
    Johnny Cuthbert
    Johnny Cuthbert
    • Alvin Jenkins
    • (as Jon Cuthbert)
    Ken Kirzinger
    Ken Kirzinger
    • Jared Bender
    Shawn Reis
    • Lee Bender
    Ryan Drescher
    • Evan McKay
    Alexia Fast
    Alexia Fast
    • Missy Bender
    Sandra Steier
    • Dispatcher
    • (voice)
    Sadie Lawrence
    • Mrs. McKay
    John Specogna
    John Specogna
    • Coroner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Ellis
    • Writers
      • Eric Kripke
      • John Shiban
      • Sera Gamble
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Police Station in this episode is the same Police Station used in Season 1 Episode 3 Dead in the Water (2005). This Station has also been used in other episodes as well.
    • Goofs
      When Dean is picking the handcuff lock to get away; we see him pick the lock on the cuff around his wrist, however when the camera shows the door once Dean has escaped the handcuffs are not hanging from the handle.
    • Quotes

      Dean Winchester: Well, I'll say it again. Demons I get. People are crazy.

    • Connections
      References Godzilla (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      Rocky Mountain Way
      Written by Joe Walsh, Joe Vitale, Rocke Grace and Kenny Passarelli

      Performed by Joe Walsh

    User reviews12

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    5/10
    Too darn trope driven
    It was inevitable that the show would eventually explore the cult murderous family that makes up a lot of the horror genre. This episode fits in with dozens of other "dangerous game" stories and nothing sets it apart. Of note, the Benders' characterization is utterly banal and predictable. Of course they hunt because it is fun. This is wasted potential.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Deer Lake, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Television
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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