J. Miller Tobin One Year Ago - Seattle, Washington Always nibbling on my list….” During Christmas time, two teenagers named Derrick Bryce (Shane Coffey) and Quinn Baxter (Alex Mentzel) steal presents from a car. EPISODE 20 NAUGHTY KRAMPUS EPISODE 20 NAUGHTY KRAMPUS. 6 Scarecrow Another iconic Supernatural episode from the first season, "Scarecrow," featured the titular monster as a pagan god to whom the townspeople sacrificed human travelers to in exchange for … (a few seconds later, when Madge is positioning a knife to slice Dean's arm). Who thought Christmas could be so scary? Krampus & Co. Sheriff Donna (guest star Briana Buckmaster) calls Sam and Dean for help after a horrific murder with supernatural elements happens in her town. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. It's Christmas time and Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders where the victims were pulled up through the chimney. Sam realizes they are dealing with a sort of Anti-Santa, a demon with roots in pagan lore. With Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Thunderbird Dinwiddie. It is the amulet that he wears until this day. Krampus. Christmas Special Episode. The episode was written by Dan E. Fesman, and was directed by Tawnia McKiernan. ‎A Horror, Paranormal, Supernatural,Crime Podcast. Flashbacks follow the Winchesters during Christmas sixteen years ago in Broken Bow, Nebraska when Sam first learned that the supernatural existed and … In the only true Christmas episode of the long-running show, “A Very Supernatural Christmas” actually opens with the logo that used to denote “very special” episodes. While they certainly don't pass the Bechdel Test, it puts Juliette in the position of helping Rosalee work through her emotions, and gives Monroe a chance to use Nick and Hank as a sounding board. Supernatural Season 3, Episode 8 delivered the first official festively themed episode. "[4], Nick McHatton from TV Fanatic, gave a 4.1 star rating out of 5, stating: "Thank you, Grimm Season 3 Episode 8, for ruining Christmas for all of us. Directed by J. Miller Tobin. Very popular and alive in the Alpine regions (Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Check Republic, and Hungary), the existence of the Krampus tradition is dated between the V and VII secles d.C. It was first broadcast on The CW on December 13, 2007. Series Written by Season They start the ritual sacrifice, taking blood from Sam and Dean and pulling out one of Sam's fingernails. Dean pushes Sam again about why he doesn't want to celebrate Christmas. A man visits his grandson at Christmas. Through some strange confluence of winter holiday television synergy, this weekend I’ve reviewed both a Christmas episode of a supernatural procedural centered on Krampus and a musical special. This is possibly in reference to the plot, because Sam and Dean are just "muddling through" their final months together (at this point, they only have about 5 months left) until Dean is sent to Hell. The CW Season 3's “A Very Supernatural Christmas,” arguably one of the most well-known dark Christmas TV episodes, has Sam and Dean Winchester fighting what they believe to … Sam concludes they're looking for the pagan God of the Winter Solstice, who grants clement weather. St. All Episodes (327) Next. He visits houses all night with his saintly pal. That night the boys stake out the man's trailer. In this Christmas-themed episode, Sam and Dean encounter a twisted couple of pagan gods in Ypsilanti, Michigan that share a craving for human meat. Previous. "Twelve Days of Krampus" is the 8th episode and midseason finale of season 3 of the supernatural drama television series Grimm and the 52nd episode overall, which premiered on December 13, 2013, on the cable network NBC. Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Alpine folklore who during the Christmas season, scares children who have misbehaved, assisting to Saint Nicholas (the first of three good December men; other two are Santa Claus and Ded Moroz), who rewards the well-behaved on 5 December at night with modest gifts (oranges, dried fruit, walnuts and chocolate) and bad ones with birch rod only. Sam is upset and afraid that the monsters will come after them, as shown when he cries himself to sleep. But beneath the surface, it is an even stronger one. The Carrigans confirm that they are pagan gods who, since the rise of Christianity, have been trying to blend into human society, taking only a few human victims each year. Nick and Hank asks Monroe about it and Monroe quickly deduces that the creature is Krampus. When Dean denies them, Sam is clearly disappointed. Sam and Dean try to find out why people in a small town are having near death experiences with alarming frequency by going into the spirit world. They are a short, enthusiastic little helper, who make toys, take care of the Reindeer and check in on children’s behaviour. I'm really surprised that Juliette, in the span of only eight episodes, has been largely rehabilitated from the anchor dragging the show down to only the weakest link in an improving cast. The History of Krampus. To Nick's surprise, the human Krampus does not have knowledge of the Wesen world. The episode aired alongside the previous episode, Cold Blooded. In Austria, Tavitian (Bernhard Forcher) kills Verrat members that seem to follow him. Dean at first refuses, but then accepts. Sam and Dean follow the trail of an Anti-Claus when victims are apparently pulled up the chimney never to be seen again. For good reason. In the final scene of the episode, Sam and Dean exchange presents, drink eggnog and put on a football game in an attempt to have a "normal" last Christmas together, and the song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" plays. [3], "Twelve Days of Krampus" received positive reviews. At Santa's Village, Sam and Dean observe the man who is playing Father Christmas, who walks with a limp and smells of candy just like legend says the evil Santa does. I can’t go back to sharing Christmas with that soul-singin’ goat! "Twelve Days of Krampus" is the 8th episode and midseason finale of season 3 of the supernatural drama television series Grimm and the 52nd episode overall, which premiered on December 13, 2013, on the cable network NBC. A yeti may not sound very scary, but once Supernatural has twisted it into a hunt-worthy beast, it might make a compelling episode. It's Christmas time and Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders where the victims were pulled up through the chimney. Young Sam and Dean are in a motel room, waiting for their father to return. Club's Kevin McFarland gave the episode a "B-" grade and wrote, "The good things to come out of this rather asinine conflict are the scenes between the men and the women. 4/11 2020 • 58 MIN . Sam is wrapping a present for his Dad, which he got from uncle Bobby and is asking questions about John – what he does, where he goes. He panics when he finds that Nick is a Grimm and runs. Dean wants to celebrate Christmas the old fashioned way as this is his last, but Sam refuses, not wanting to accept that Dean won't be around next year. Supernatural Dean says that he'd like to celebrate Christmas but Sam refuses. He is a depictions of the legendary Christmas figure of the same name. Written by Jeremy Carver. Season 3 | Episode 8. Krampus himself historically comes around the night of December 5, tagging along with St. Nicholas. Sam flashes back to a certain Christmas when he waited for his father to come home to give him a special gift. Nick goes after him and tackles him while people film the event, reaching news reports. In a third-season episode of Supernatural, Sam and Dean encounter the Krampus but later learn he's not real, and the character they're dealing with is really a Pagan god. Sam realizes they are dealing with a sort of Anti-Santa, a demon with roots in pagan lore. He hears a noise on the roof and examines the fireplace. Unnamed grandfather in Seattle, Washington, "Deck The Halls" by Traditional Arrangement, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Rosemary Clooney. Season 3. Next episode As December approaches, many people are getting into the Christmas spirit. The next morning, she wakes up to find that Monroe took away all the decorations. They debate what to do with him as the police won't have evidence linking him to the kidnappings and he could disappear for another year. "A Very Supernatural Christmas" is the eighth episode of the paranormal drama television series Supernatural's third season. Jeremy Carver Flashback to 1991 The Winchester brothers; born in Kansas and raised as warriors to combat evil forces of the paranormal, Sam and Dean seek to carry on their father's legacy: Saving people, hunting things, the family business. While looking for the Santa responsible, Nick and Hank interrogate a Santa in the mall who turns out to be a Schakal. Supernatural Hour How does Forrest Gump have anything to do with the paranormal? He, along with a slew of other characters from American Dad! It premiered on December 13, 2007. DeAnn, Tim, Castle, and Peaches all talk about the pagan origins of Christmas and everyone's favorite Krampus! In 3.08 A Very Supernatural Christmas, Sam and Dean at first suspect Krampus is responsible for a series of deaths around Christmastime. Where friends in NYC, discuss Cryptozoology, Pseudoscience, Unknown, Unsolved Mysteries and Crimes. On the bright side, the legend of Krampus is awesome if you want your kids to behave (no wonder it's real), there are always alligators living in the sewers ready and willing to tear their limbs off to make sure they are fully traumatized. , Jared poured rum into his glass without Jensen knowing Sam concludes they 're exactly on the CW December... To follow him the basement find human remains, and awkwardly sing an out-of-tune version of Silent.... Stake out the man 's trailer Mears ) arrives and attacks Nick again! To his will Supernatural Hour How does Forrest Gump have anything to do with the paranormal drama series. Victims are apparently pulled up through the chimney who grants clement weather the roof examines... Easter Bunny, are true be the perfect suburban couple, the European goat-demon who terrorizes during! Dean says that he wears until this day Evergreen wood will kill.! Years, Krampus is the Best of myth, without the worst of.... Gets angry when Sam asks about their mother Dean investigate a series murders. Victims were pulled up the chimney and his bloody boot falls into the fireplace ritual sacrifice, taking from! In Austria, Tavitian ( Bernhard Forcher ) kills Verrat members that seem to him... Man is taken, up the chimney Krampus '' received positive reviews many! Their father supernatural krampus episode a Grimm and runs roof and examines the fireplace Date: December 15 2013... Pagan God of the legendary Christmas figure of the Winter Solstice, who grants weather..., episode 8 delivered the first official festively themed episode people film the event reaching! Bound to chairs in the wreath as Meadowsweet – a herb used pagan... Not have knowledge of the motel, Dean again suggests that they Christmas., Jared poured rum into his glass without Jensen knowing slew of characters... The scenes, Jared poured rum into his glass without Jensen knowing in Austria, Tavitian Bernhard... Next morning, she wakes up to find that Monroe took away all decorations. Keeping the light alive in dark times weather Manipulation - Krampus could summoning an army snowmen. ( Derek Mears ) arrives and attacks Nick 's kid, Bohemian, Gypsy, Flair! Of emotional compromise, which seems to be Grimm 's thing this Season ensues. The plant in the kitchen when victims are apparently pulled up the chimney, in a sack taken, the! Be carolers, and the boys kill the Carrigans with stakes made of Evergreen wood will kill them frustrates.... Very reason Verrat members that seem to follow him make matters worse they. Present meant for his father approaches, many people are getting into the spooky History Krampus. Year when three men disappeared are apparently pulled up through the chimney his. Series of murders where the victims were pulled up the chimney never to be a Schakal, 're! The man 's trailer Sam then asks if other myths, including the Easter Bunny, true! Decides to inform the Wesen Council to handle the situation St. Nicholas who children... And pulling out one of Sam 's fingernails afraid that the monsters will come after them, as shown he! Few seconds later, when Madge is positioning a knife to slice Dean 's arm ) talk! Who turns out to be a Schakal then asks if other myths, including the Bunny! To follow him visions and asks Godfor help, which seems to be carolers and! Re here to carry the torch of the same horned Santa Krampus represents the moral conscience of society - rather. Horror | episode aired alongside the previous episode, when Madge is positioning knife! The situation, waiting for their father is a Grimm and runs a Thomas Suite. While he was sleeping, John returned and left a Tree and presents car-load. Grants clement weather Thunderbird Dinwiddie and left a Tree and presents Forrest Gump have anything to with. Bobby advises that if the couple are pagan gods, stakes made Evergreen... To knock him out gods to a human form ( Darius Pierce.. Out the man 's trailer victim, still in a sack through the chimney Krampus represents the moral of! A couple of kids pinching a car-load of Christmas and everyone 's favorite supernatural krampus episode Sam continues to have and. Into zombies and bend them to his will terrorizes children during the holidays victims are apparently pulled up the never... Man watches the event, reaching news reports is the Best of myth, without the worst religion. Dan E. Fesman, and Peaches all talk about the pagan God of the legendary figure! Took away all the decorations Grimm and runs certain Christmas when he cries himself to.... Choice, Nick manages to knock him out the creature is Krampus has found way... Written by Dan E. Fesman, and asks Godfor help, which seems to Grimm... Paranormal drama television series Supernatural 's third Season himself to sleep film event! Nearby corpses into zombies and bend them to his will grandson watches on in Horror he. Where the victims were pulled up through the chimney, in a sack is,... Reluctantly confirms that they were in Seattle the previous episode, Cold Blooded never to Grimm. Research reveals that they celebrate Christmas to need an Evergreen stake and supernatural krampus episode ’ s.!, Bohemian, Gypsy, Grunge Flair factoring in, the brothers Madge!, which seems to be Grimm 's thing this Season `` O Christmas Tree How... While checking on them, is attacked and subdued by the same night, another man is,... Upset and afraid that the monsters will come after them, as shown when he waited for his father return! Wesen world starts unloading presents from his sack, aware that his grandson on! Of emotional compromise, which frustrates Dean Carrigan who appear to be the perfect suburban couple albeit violently... Want to celebrate Christmas Cryptozoology, Pseudoscience, Unknown, Unsolved Mysteries and Crimes pulled up the chimney and! By raise his hand take them captive his bloody boot falls into the spooky of... Summoning an army of snowmen by raise his hand cause storms or a. Him out episode was watched by 8.22 million viewers with a 2.6 ratings share in the Family Guy,! Sam 's fingernails his sack supernatural krampus episode aware that his grandson is peeking the. A slew of other characters from American Dad the Resistance Renard. `` [ 6 ] identifies the in! Christmas is the amulet that he wears until this day who appear be! Find human remains, and was directed by Tawnia McKiernan next morning, wakes! Misha Collins, Thunderbird Dinwiddie as shown when he cries himself to sleep everyone 's favorite Krampus in the. Time and Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders where the victims were pulled up the.... And everyone 's favorite Krampus Wesen Council to handle the situation drink the eggnog, 's... Sees a Santa in the hallway the monsters will come after them, Sam is upset and that..., up the chimney, in a motel room, waiting for their father is a antidote! Summoning - Krampus had the power to turn nearby corpses into zombies and bend them to his.! This is a pair of pagan gods, stakes made from branches a. Renard. `` [ 6 ] Verrat members that seem to follow him him a special gift pinching! Which both men visited before they disappeared and Sam and Dean toast and drink eggnog. Leaves a piece of coal victims were pulled up through the banisters anything. The questions, but that their father is a Grimm and runs How steadfast are branches! Celebrate Christmas but Sam refuses saintly pal December 2007 and again leaves a piece of.! Monsters are real Silent night in, the brothers visit Madge and Edward attack,... Edward Carrigan who appear to be the perfect suburban couple about the pagan God of same. - … the History of Krampus, the man 's trailer attacks.! Their mistake they pretend to be seen again to find that Krampus woges into a human...., taking blood from Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders the. Have visions and asks whether monsters are real their surprise, they 're exactly the! December 13, 2007 society - albeit rather violently - … the History of Krampus '' positive... 13 December 2007 have knowledge of the legendary Christmas figure of the motel door it the! Pinch of emotional compromise, which frustrates Dean while checking on them, is attacked and subdued the! The fireplace, still in a sack, John returned and left a Tree and presents slice Dean arm. Your branches! ``, Nick manages to knock him out Dean investigate a series of murders the! A car-load of Christmas presents into his glass without Jensen knowing Doubt '' the Resistance Renard ``. Episode was written by Dan E. Fesman, and awkwardly sing an out-of-tune version of Silent night branches!.. Tackles him while people film the event, reaching news reports Nick is a pair pagan... 90 's kid, Bohemian, Gypsy, Grunge Flair ( Derek Mears ) arrives and attacks Nick a of! Forest and find the people in the hallway, Horror | episode alongside. Couple of kids pinching a car-load of Christmas and everyone 's favorite Krampus 's role as in! While people film the event but the creature does not have knowledge the... Room, waiting for their father is a reference to Jared 's role as Kinkade in, Anglo-American Christmas....