10 Important Things That Were Going on When Supernatural Premiered in 2005

The year is 2005. The day? Tuesday, Sept. 13. The pilot episode little show called Supernatural premiered on The WB, cleverly placed after the season six premiere of Gilmore Girls. Little did anyone know the behemoth of a fan favorite it would grow to be, continuing to air for 12 seasons — and counting. Things were different then! The brothers, and the world, have changed. Here's a look back at some of the pop culture events you may have forgotten about from that lost time.

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The 40-Year-Old Virgin Was at the Top of the Box Office
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin Was at the Top of the Box Office

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"We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey Was the No. 1 Song

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Bones Premiered on the Same Night as Supernatural
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Bones Premiered on the Same Night as Supernatural

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While Meerkat Manor Premiered the Night Before
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While Meerkat Manor Premiered the Night Before

Remember Meerkat Manor?!

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The Corpse Bride Opened 3 Days After the Premiere
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The Corpse Bride Opened 3 Days After the Premiere

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. . . So Did Lord of War and Just Like Heaven
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. . . So Did Lord of War and Just Like Heaven

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As For Our Stars, Jared Padalecki Had Just Starred in House of Wax
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As For Our Stars, Jared Padalecki Had Just Starred in House of Wax

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And Finished His Stint as Dean on Gilmore Girls
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And Finished His Stint as Dean on Gilmore Girls

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While Jensen Ackles Was Coming Off His Time on Smallville
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While Jensen Ackles Was Coming Off His Time on Smallville

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It truly was the beginning of something wonderful.