Motels: Season 9
The places Sam and Dean stay during each episode provides a very important backdrop to each episode. Whether they stay in a motel, squat, stay at Bobby's, or sleep in the car, we are reminded of their nomadic existence. The sets are always excellent, with wonderful attention to detail, the work of Production Designer Jerry Wanek and Art Director John Marcynuk.
The motels in particular have become a signature of the show with each one having a different theme and the set detail often containing in-jokes that only the most dedicated fan will get. Jensen said of the motel rooms:
- "Jerry Wanek's just a crazy guy, and likes to use his talents when he gets the ability to, and the motel rooms are his passion."source
From season 8, the introduction of the Men of Letters bunker allows Sam and Dean to be less nomadic and there are fewer motels/hotels in each season. The bunker is now Sam and Dean's home base. However, they still have opportunities to stay in other places when they are out on a hunt.
- “Get a Room!” Supernatural’s Season 9 Motel Rooms - Part 1 by Wednesday for The Winchester Family Business.
- “Get a Room!” Supernatural’s Season 9 Motel Rooms - Part 2 by Wednesday for The Winchester Family Business.
See also Motels: Season 1, Motels: Season 2, Motels: Season 3, Motels: Season 4, Motels: Season 5, Motels: Season 6, Motels: Season 7, Motels: Season 8, Motels: Season 10, Motels: Season 11, Motels: Season 12, Motels: Season 13 and Motels: Season 14.
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| 9.01 I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here |
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| 9.02 Devil May Care | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.03 I'm No Angel | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.04 Slumber Party | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.05 Dog Dean Afternoon | Men of Letters Bunker
Diamond Tim's Motor Inn (Room 10) |
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The name "Diamond Tim's" motel is a shout-out to episode director, Tim Andrew. | |
| 9.06 Heaven Can't Wait | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.07 Bad Boys | Men of Letters Bunker
Sonny's Home for Boys (1995) |
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The address of Sonny's Home for Boys can be seen on Timmy's records as: Sonny's Farm, 42901 Dugg Road, Hurleyville, N.Y.. | |
| 9.08 Rock and a Hard Place | Men of Letters Bunker
MacCarthy's Scottish Motel |
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The name of the motel (MacCarthy's Scottish Motel) is a shout-out to the episode's director, Johnny MacCarthy. The crest which can be seen on the wall is the McCarthy family crest (however, it's Irish, not Scottish). The motto above is 'Fortis ferox et celer' (Bravery is fierce and swift). The tartan pattern used as wallpaper is possibly McCarthy tartan too. |
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| 9.09 Holy Terror | Men of Letters Bunker
The Huron Motel (Room 28) |
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| 9.10 Road Trip | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.11 First Born | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.12 Sharp Teeth |
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| 9.13 The Purge | Men of Letters Bunker
The Stillwater Inn |
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| 9.14 Captives | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.15 thinman | Men of Letters Bunker
Paul's Old Mill Inn (Room 9) |
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Paul's Old Mill was inspired by the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, Paul Bunyan. | |
| 9.16 Blade Runners | Men of Letters Bunker
Unnamed hotel (Room 1318) |
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The establishing shot of the exterior of the hotel is the US Grant located in downtown San Diego, CA.
The hotel's logo is a crown. |
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| 9.17 Mother's Little Helper | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.18 Meta Fiction | Men of Letters Bunker
Maggie's Cedar Lodge (Room 7) |
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| 9.19 Alex Annie Alexis Ann | Jody Mills' cabin |
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| 9.20 Bloodlines |
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| 9.21 King of the Damned | Humboldt Hotel |
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Jerry Wanek posted two pictures of this set on his Twitter (#1, #2) | |
| 9.22 Stairway to Heaven | Men of Letters Bunker |
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| 9.23 Do You Believe in Miracles? | Men of Letters Bunker |
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