Eric Kripke created Supernatural, an American dark fantasy television series. It first aired on The WB on September 13, 2005. The series was later added to the lineup by The CW. The series stars Jared Padalecki playing Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles playing Dean Winchester. It follows their adventures as they hunt demons and ghosts, monsters and other supernatural beings. Warner Bros. Television produced the series in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision. Kripke was also an executive producer. Other producers included Robert Singer, McG, Phil Sgriccia and Sera Gamble. Kim Manners, an ex-executive producer and director, died from lung cancer while producing the fourth season.
The series was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding areas. It was in development for almost ten years. Kripke, who unsuccessfully pitched it, spent many years pitching it. The pilot was seen by 5.69 million viewers. The ratings for the first four episodes led to The WB acquiring the series for a full-season. The series was originally planned by Kripke for three seasons, but it was later extended to five. Original plans for the series were for three seasons, but Kripke expanded it to five.