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Changing Channels • Rebroadcast
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- Mar 25, 2026
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Welcome to TV Land: Gank That Drank Takes on "Changing Channels"REBROADCASTWelcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast. Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nate McWhortor dive into one of Supernatural's most beloved meta episodes—Season 5, Episode 8, "Changing Channels." This November 2009 gem throws Sam and Dean Winchester through a whirlwind of TV genres, from sitcoms to medical dramas, as they face off against the Trickster (spoiler: he's actually the archangel Gabriel). It's a brilliant showcase of Supernatural's ability to blend humor, heart, and mythology while paying homage to classic television.Krissy and Nate break down why "Changing Channels" works so well as both a standalone monster-of-the-week episode and a crucial piece of Season 5's apocalyptic arc. They discuss the show's masterful parodies—from the Full House-style opening to the Grey's Anatomy-inspired Dr. Sexy MD sequences, complete with ridiculous cowboy boots and dramatic back-stabbings. The hosts share their thoughts on which TV genre sequences hit hardest (CSI's pun-heavy crime scene is a particular favorite) and debate whether the episode deserves a spot in Supernatural's top 10. They also explore the deeper themes: Gabriel's plea for Sam and Dean to "play your part," the Cain and Abel allegory that runs throughout the series, and why this episode proved Supernatural deserved to survive beyond Season 5.The drinking game rules for "Changing Channels" are as wild as the episode itself: take two drinks every time the channel changes, sip for "doctor," drink for "nutcracker," and waterfall during the CSI pun-fest. Special shots are reserved for "son of a bitch" and "stat." Additional highlights from this episode: Why showing someone the "weird one-off" episodes is the best way…