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Oh, the TV takeoffs! How we loved them! There were so many moments of bliss to choose from, but here are some of of favorites:

• The sitcom opening, complete with cheesy theme song, wacky hijinks form the boys (That bicycle built for two! The scooters!), and the reaction of the "live studio audience." Plus, we got to see Dean play his heartfelt "Son of a bitch!" as a sitcom catchphrase.
• The Grey's Anatomy knock-off, "Dr. Sexy M.D.", which even has a ghost. We loved Dean revealing his in-depth knowledge of the show, squeeing over Dr. Sexy, then justifying it as a guilty pleasure. But possibly our favorite bit was Sam preparing to operate on Dean and demanding "a penife, some dental floss, a sewing needle and a fifth of whiskey. Stat!"
• The whacked-out Japanese games how had comely advertising wenches wearing little devil horns and white go-go boots.
• The commercial, watching Sam's discomfort as he shilled a remedy for genital herpes.
• Dean's rant about the cop show: "Calm down? I'm wearing sunglasses at night! You know you does that? No-talent douchebags. I hate this game. I hate that we're in a procedural cop shop and you want to know why? Because I hate procedural cop shows. There's like 300 of them on television and they're all the freaking same!"
• MetalliKITT! With Sam as the car! And him getting deeply uncomfortable when Dean dug around in his trunk! HAH!

There's more -- read on!

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Urban Legends Come to Life
We loved the premise behind this -- that when the world starts behaving by childhood rules, you could be in big trouble. Itching powder makes you scratch your brains out, joy buzzers turn into powerful electrocution machines, Pop Rocks + Coke = exploding stomach, playing with yourself leads to hairy palms, your face really can freeze that way, and the tooth fairy is a burly bearded guy in a pink tutu who will happily steal all your teeth -- but leave you with quarters. We'd heard about all the other bits, but the bear-like tooth fairy? We kind of think that's special to the show.

The Comedy
The humor worked much better in this episode than the last, seemed more genuine. The boys hearts seemed more into it. Of course, it's possible that we, like Dean, have the sense of humor of a 9-year-old.

There's more -- read on!

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What Worked:

The Ick
OK, we're STILL squicked out by the windshield-sliced-halfway-through-the-guy's-FACE image, but that was just the beginning of the EW! How about Sam fishing around in a corpse's stomach (thank you, foley artist for those squelching noises...) or Sam's face liberally spattered with Paris Hilton's blood? THey seriously brought the ick this week!

The funny
The show was having WAY too much fun with the various wax-sculptures-turned killers. From "Si! El Presidente Lincoln!" to man-of-peace Gandhi trying to munch on Sam's neck, we were giggling. Then there were the lines:

"Hey, world's smallest violin, pal. I spent the day up Christine's skirt. I needed a drink."

"Gandhi, the real Gandhi ..." "Spit it out!" "He was a fruitarian." "Let me get this straight -- your ultimate hero was not only a short man in diapers, but he was also a fruitarian. Even for you, that is good!"

"They're unlike any other seed I've ever seen before, Dean." "Wow, just when I thought you couldn't get any geekier...."

"You can't eat me. I've never even seen House of Wax!"

Hee!

There's more -- keep reading after the break!

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Separate ways
Of course, it takes a while for Dean to get to that point. In fact, when Sam calls Dean with the news that he's Lucifer's preferred vessel, Dean tells him that's even more reason for them to stay separate. "Were not stronger when we're together, Sam. I think we're weaker, because whatever we have between us - love family whatever- they are always going to use it against us." Sob!

Future shock
We do have to hand it to the angels -- they know how to sell a nightmare scenario! In five years, the Croatoan virus has broken out all over the globe, and humanity is on the ropes. Bobby is dead (at least, that's what the blood-spattered wheelchair in his house implied), Lucifer is wearing Sam, and Future Dean is cursing that he didn't say yes to Michael. But is it the real future, or just one of many possible futures? Is it something the angels devised, or what's fated to happened? Lucifer-in-Sam (Slucifer?) says that there's nothing he can do to change this -- in five years, they'll be standing in that place.

Read on -- there's more after the jump!

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What we loved
Castiel
Every moment with Castiel was gold. There's his personal space problem ("My apologies"), his bad-assery in the face of Raphael ("Today you're my little bitch."), his inability to lie ("No, it'll be much worse for you"), and, most deliciously, his complete and utter terror in the bordello. Hee!

Lucifer
We admit it -- we're a bit dim sometimes. Even though we saw Lucifer use a dead loved one to seduce his first vessel, we were still shocked when Jess turned out to be the Archfiend himself. He's crafty! And once again, he was sympathetic, sincere, and utterly implacable. "I will never lie to you. I will never trick you. But you will say yes to me." We completely buy it.

There's more after the break -- read on!

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Normally we'd start off with What We Loved, but let's face -- we loved almost everything! So instead, let's just lay out the love right here:

Finally! An Answer!
You know that amulet Dean's been wearing since day one? The one Li'l Sammy gave him for Christmas years ago? It turns out it does have a purpose -- it's a God Detector. So Dean (reluctantly) gives it to Cas -- but demands that he take care of it. We have to admit -- we were so busy being thrilled that a question finally got answered that we didn't realize it was a harbinger of what was to come.

Old familiar Faces
Rufus! Ellen! Jo! And... they're all beating the crap out of each other! Whoa... what's going on? (And yes, we know, there are those among you who would happily beat the crap out of Jo... but she's never bothered us as much.)

There's more after the jump, so read on!

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Hi, Supernatural fans. We know, we promised you a podcast. We continue to fail to deliver. It's not because we don't adore the show -- we obviously do -- but because there are timing issues to work out. Demons (or maybe angels) seem to be conspiring against us on that particular 'cast, and, since we don't have Cas on our side to smite ass and take names, we're having a very, very hard time making it happen. There's a commute involved. It's not good. We know we've let you down, and we're really sorry.

We're at the point where we're going to stop promising because we keep failing to deliver. Until the podcasting gods/demons/other supernatural beasties smile upon us, we're not going to mention a Supernatural podcast again. We're really, really sorry. Now please put the salt-loaded shotguns away -- we promise it's not on purpose!

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The shocks
The boys are all set to meet Lucifer -- and probably die -- when they're whisked onto an airplane. Wha? Cas is dead (sob!), blown into a million pieces ("Like a water balloon of chunky soup") -- until he shows up to save the boys from Zachariah. Is this divine intervention, malign influence, or what? We can't wait to find out.

Bad-ass Cas
Speaking of Cas... oooh, boy, he's turned into one ass-kicking smiter of all things evil -- even when those evil things are theoretically good guys. We can't wait to see what's going to happen with him now that he's a free-agent agent of hte Lord -- and now that he's got butt-kicking on his mind!

The angst
Oh, BOBBY! When he finds out that Sam unleashed the apocalypse and says "Lose my number," we almost wept. Thank goodness he was possessed at the time... although he made us cry again when he told Sam "I ain't cutting you out, boy -- not ever." Wibble!

And then there was Dean's reaction to Sam. He spent the entire episode telling him not to talk about the whole apocalypse thing, then finally admitted what was going on in his head: "I Just can't keep pretending that everything's all right. Because it's not, and it's never going to be. You chose a demon over your own brother and look what happened.... You're the one who I depended on the most, and you let me down in way that I can't even... I'm just having a hard time forgiving and forgetting here.... I don't think that we can ever be what we were. I just don't think I can trust you." Oh, BOYS!

The funny
Becky the fangirl who wouldn't stop touching Sam? Hah! Dean describing vessels as being angel condoms? Hee! The boys being confronted by Yosemite Sam confronting a cartoon devil on the in-flight entertainment system? Snort! Nick telling Satan to remind him not to drink before bed! Giggle! Even in the midst of the end of the world, the writers continue to bring the funny.

The menace
But despite the funny, they made sure we remembered that yes, this could spell the end of humanity. Zachariah giving Dean stage-4 stomach cancer and removing Sam's lungs. Bobby choosing to stab himself rather than kill Dean (Oh, BOBBY!). Nick being confronted by a bed full of blood, a crib overflowing with gore, the carved-up ghost of his wife. That's got to remind us just how high the stakes really are here.

The Devil
We're loving Lucifer so far. The way the fallen angel is written -- sympathetic, reasonable, all-too-persuasive -- just brings it all home. We could almost understand why Nick decided to invite Lucifer in. (Plus, the writers put Lucifer's vessel in Delaware, and as that's my home state, I'm taking it as a direct shout-out to me. Me, I tell you!)

The defiance
Here's what Dean tells Bobby: "Screw the angels and the demons and their crap apocalypse. They want to fight a war, they can find their own planet. This one's ours, and I say they get the hell off it... [I have] a GED and a give 'em hell attitude and I'll figure it out." Yes, that was bravado talking, and yes, Dean tells Sam they don't have a hope. But we know our boys -- if anyone can save the world from demons, angels, and the Devil himself, it's the Winchesters. And we can't wait.

What about you? What were your high points and low points? Are you looking forward to this season after that premiere? What do you hope will happen?

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We're reaching the end of the summer, and that means we're wrapping up the Sourcies! Welcome to our final Sourcies category - Best Cliffhanger. We had plenty to choose from this year, what with Big Bads promising to bring the pain, and foolish actions promising to provide blackmail fodder this season. Take a look:

This final poll is open until Sept. 4, so get voting!

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We all need a friend who tells it like it is. You know the one: The one who tells you that yes, your butt does look big in those jeans, or no, that callous hottie you met isn't going to call. The truth hurts sometimes, but it's better to know, right? That's why The Sourcies nominate the following folks for The Voice of Wisdom Award. The truth may hurt sometimes, but that doesn't make it any less true. The nominees are:

Who's the wisest of them all? Your votes decide! The poll is open until Sept. 4, so get to it!

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Sometimes very, very bad things happen to the folks on The CW -- and that leads to some very, very good television. Whether they're completely freaking out, exhibiting an icy calm that belies the turmoil underneath, or doing their best to burn every last bridge, we love watching these characters react -- and that's why this Sourcie celebrates the Most Dramatic Meltdowns this season. Check it out:

The poll closes on September 3, so get voting!

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Dan Scott One Tree Hill Granted, Dan has been much less eeeeeeeevil in recent seasons -- it's been ages since he, say, shot his brother, drove his wife to drugs or tormented the ones he (theoretically) loved. But the residual badness in Dan's bones makes us love to hate him so very much. That's one of the reasons we loved the Film Noir episode -- it gave Dana chance to be the unrepentant villain we all most he wants to be. Bliss!		The Devil Reaper In this case, the paradigm has changed a bit. Here's someone we hate to admit we absolutely love. He's the Devil! Evil Incarnate! Source of human misery! All-around bad dude! But... he's so charming! And funny! And he looks so darn dapper in those suits! And he's RAY WISE! How can you not love this guy? And then he breaks out the demons and the soul crushing and the tormenting Sam and the stealing Andi's soul and all the rest, and you remember -- he's the Devil! Arghhh!
Lily van der Woodsen Bass Gossip Girl Ah, Lily, the most frustrating parent on the face of the planet. She's the queen of dubious decision-making, and she's always willing to blame Serena for things she's done herself. She manages to make it All! About! Lily! all the time, whether she's attending a friend's seder (not the time for unannounced guests, Lily!), smooching her lover in public while her hubby's body is hardly cold, or having Serena thrown in jail (!!!) for something she didn't do. Boo! Hiss!		Naomi Clark 90210 Naomi isn't really eeeeeevil, per se -- but she's still plenty of fun to hate. She's just so deliciously bitchy! Whether she's ostracizing Annie for something she did or didn't do, plagiarizing others' work to get ahead in school, or establishing herself as the Queen Bee of West Bev with a cutting remark or underhanded act, we love watching her every move. In fact, we love her so much more when she's at one with her mean girl nature. Come on, Naomi -- embrace the Dark Side!

Ruby Supernatural Ruby led Sam -- and us -- on a wild ride this season. She almost -- almost! -- made us beleive that she was working on the side of good -- until the very last moment of hte last episode. She led Sam into killing Lilith to set Lucifer free -- and then rubbed salt in his wounds by telling him that he made all those choices by himself. That's why it was so satisfying to see her gut-stabbed in the final episode. Rest in Torment, Ruby!

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We were all set to do a long, involved post describing the setup for each of these scenarios... and then we realized a simple description spoke for itself. Without further ado, The Sourcies presents the nominees for the Biggest WTF?!? Moment of the last season:

Polls close August 28, so get voting!

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Whimper! Weep! SOB! Our favorite shows gave us plenty of reasons to break out the tissues this season. (Heck, I even started sniffling when I went to post this category!) Take a look at the clips and let us know which moment affected you the most:

The poll is open until August 26, so get voting!

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We here at CW Source Central know a god head of hair when we see it -- and we see a lot of them on our favorite shows! That's why this Sourcie celebrates the Best Hair on the CW. Here's who you nominated:

Annie Wilson: 90210

The 90210 crowd may be all about image and spa days --but it took a kid from Kansas to show them what great hair really looks like. Perhaps she uses Mane and Tail shampoo?

Blair Waldorf: Gossip Girl

This is a woman who knows how to rock the hair accessories -- hats, headbands, tiaras -- but still looks great without any embellishment at all. Heck, even her henchgirls are named after a hair accessory!

Peyton Sawyer-Scott: One Tree Hill

Whether she's sporting her signature curls, a gentler wave, or a straight-on effect. Peyton knows how to use her crowning glory to its best effect. And we loved her lightened-up look in the Film Noir episode!

Sam Winchester: Supernatural

Sam's hair is practically a character in and of itself. It flops in his face when he's feeling vulnerable, gets slicked back when he's all business, and works with those puppy-dog eyes when he needs to persuade someone. Potent stuff!

Tyra Banks: America's Next Top Model

We don't always agree with what Tyra does to the competitors' hair -- we're STILL wondering what she was thinking with Saleisha -- but we have to admit this model knows how to make her own hair fierce.

So who's got the best hair? Your votes decide! Polls close Aug. 24, so get voting!

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We here at CW Source Central are considering calling our parents right now and thanking them -- because no matter how bad things were during the teenage years, at least we never had to go through any of the Family Drama the Sourcies are seeing right now! Take a look to see what we mean:

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All right, Supernatural fans: We went straight to the source for scoop about your favorite show! First, we approached The Kripke and asked him what we could expect for season 5:

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We love a good liplock here at CW Source Central, which is why we've been waiting for Best Kiss to hit the Sourcies! Which of these serious smooches set your pulse pounding?

Polls are open until August 17, so get voting!

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Bobby Supernatural Bobby may be the closest thing Sam and Dean have to a (living) father on Supernatural. That's not to say he's touchy-feely – he's more likely to call them idjits or douse them with holy water than go in for a group hug. But he's wise to the ways of demons, knows his way around a shotgun, has a bank of phones for confirming false identities, and has a demon-proof panic room in the basement. Trust The Bobby, for The Bobby is awesome!		Georgina Gossip Girl After plenty of evil action in season one, Georgina returned in season two “transformed.” We loved seeing how kinder, gentler Georgina made everyone's head explode – but we were even more thrilled to see her return to her deliciously evil ways. “You can tell Jesus that the Bitch is back,” she says – and we cheered. We can't wait to see what happens when Blair finds out who she's rooming with at NYU.
Liam 90210 Oh Liam… you’re such a naughty boy. And you brought just the right bad-boy energy to our favorite zip code. How can you not love a bartending high school student, a sensitive-artist adrenaline junkie, and a smart, sexy hunk of man? We're not alone in being smitten – Naomi, Annie and Jen are all being drawn into your orbit. We can't wait for the drama!		Rami Privileged Rami, he feisty butler on Privileged, is quite jealous of Megan’s special attention (a personal chef, for example) as tutor. While she makes valiant attempts at friendly conversation, he coldly rebuffs her in a style that would make Geoffrey, the snooty butler in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, proud.

Sam One Tree Hill When we first met Sam, she was shoplifting form Brooke, causing trouble for Haley in school, living in a shop-class car, and generally making life difficult for the denizens of Tree Hill. Who knew she's become a beloved family member? Brooke breaks through to this troubled foster kid when she takes her in – and Sam returns the favor by getting Brooke to realize she's ready for love. Plus, Sam is the only person able to tell Victoria to stop being a beeyotch. It's like she's got super powers!

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Brain... melting... senses.... shutting.... down..... Zzzzt!

Sorry, we're having a bit of trouble trying to figure out how to react to this news: E!Online's WWK Team reports that Paris Hilton will be showing up on Supernatural in episode five. Why? Doing what? And didn't we ALREADY launch the apocalypse? Why would we need more signs that it is upon us?

The WWK Team tells us to take a breath and trust in The Kripke. And yes, Kripke and Co. have delivered on things that made us squirm when we first heard about them (angels, anyone?) But really -- Paris Hilton?

What's your take on the news -- and why do you think she's on the show? Is this all part of a House of Wax homage? Or is Kripke just trying to make our heads explode? Talk about it in the comments!

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