When Pranks Meet Paranormal
Welcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast! Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nate McWhortor dive into Supernatural Season 1, Episode 17, “Hell House”—a fan-favorite episode that introduces the beloved ghost-hunting duo Ed and Harry while serving up equal parts scares and laughs. From Tibetan thought forms to ridiculous pranks between the Winchester brothers, this episode has it all, and our hosts break down every hilarious moment while playing along with their custom drinking game rules.
In this episode, Krissy and Nate explore the genius of “Hell House,” discussing how the episode perfectly captures Supernatural at its lightest and most entertaining. They analyze the Tulpa mythology, debate the questionable police work throughout the episode, and can’t stop laughing about Dean’s untouched broccoli. The hosts also dive into the escalating prank war between Sam and Dean—from harmless Spanish music surprises to dead fish in backseats—while wondering how Craig’s girlfriend survived that hanging stunt. With their custom drinking game rules in full effect (including drinks for every “Mordecai,” EMF usage, and Ghostbusters reference), this episode earns a perfect five rod-iron bullets rating.
Episode Highlights:
- The introduction of Ed Zedmore and Harry Spangler, whose nerdy enthusiasm and questionable credentials make them instant classics
- Dean’s unsafe driving habits strike again with his spoon-in-mouth photo prank on a sleeping Sam
- Craig’s elaborate haunted house hoax that accidentally manifests a real murderous ghost
- Why burning down the Hell House actually makes perfect sense (mostly)
- Preview of next episode: Season 6, Episode 4, “Weekend at Bobby’s”—as close as Supernatural gets to a bottle episode
Looking back at “Hell House” from 2006, the hosts celebrate how this episode perfectly balances humor with horror while establishing character dynamics that would define the series. Between debating funny names (Craig ranks in the top three), marveling at flip-phone technology, and appreciating the simple premise of an idea becoming real through collective belief, Krissy and Nate remind us why Season 1 remains so rewatchable.
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What’s your favorite Supernatural Season 1 episode, and which Winchester brother wins the ultimate prank war?
