If there is one episode that perfectly captures the "meta" charm of Supernatural , it’s " Ghostfacers " (Season 3, Episode 13) . Originally aired on April 24, 2008, this episode traded the show's usual cinematic polish for a grainy, chaotic, handheld "reality TV" aesthetic. The Setup: Reality TV Meets Real Danger

The real humor comes from seeing Sam and Dean through the Ghostfacers' lenses. To Ed and Harry, the Winchesters are just "those [bleeps] from Texas" who keep getting in the way of their shots.

: Because this is a "broadcast" pilot, the show uses little skull icons to censor Sam and Dean’s frequent (and understandable) swearing.

Their mission? Investigate the , a legendary haunted estate in Appleton, Wisconsin, where spirits supposedly appear every four years on February 29th (Leap Year). Sam and Dean: The "Unwilling" Guest Stars