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When an old block is reopened in the Green River County Detention Center after thirty years, a fiend is released, killing the inmates. Three months later, Dean and Sam are arrested during a heist to be sent to the haunted prison to help Deacon, a former friend of their father. While FBI Agent Victor Henricksen presses Dean, the public defender Mara Daniels believes the brothers are not guilty of most of the inconsistent charges against them, and helps the Winchester brothers in the end.

Clif Kosterman, who plays "Tiny", is the real life bodyguard of Jensen and Jared.

While in the prison, Dean says to Sam, "You from Texas all of a sudden?" The actors that play Sam and Dean were both raised in Texas.

The episode's title is named after a song by Johnny Cash.

When Dean is in solitary, he tells Lucas, "I said I wish I had a baseball -- like Steve McQueen." This is a reference to the scene where Steve McQueen's character repeatedly bounces a baseball on the walls of his solitary confinement cell from the film classic The Great Escape (1963)

Jensen Ackles celebrated his birthday (March 1) on location at the prison set during filming for this episode. At the beginning of the day, the 50 extras dressed as prisoners sang "Happy Birthday" to him in the yard.

While taking pictures for his mug shot, Dean uses the blue steel pose, used by Derek Zoolander in the movie Zoolander.

When Dean stands up, hands full of cigarettes and shouts out, "Hey fellas, who's ready to deal?" You can see Jared Padalecki grinning and mouthing the line along with Jensen Ackles.

Johnny Cash, whose song Folsom Prison Blues was used as the episode title, was born 72 miles south of Little Rock, where Sam & Dean were arrested, in Kingsland, AR.

Dean is not wearing his amulet or ring when arrested, obviously anticipating his belongings being confiscated in prison.

Some of the charges laid against Dean are mail fraud, credit card fraud, grave desecration, armed robbery, kidnapping, three counts of first-degree murder, and breaking and entering.

This is the only episode of Supernatural set in Arkansas to date (Feb. 2015)

Actor Jeff Kober who plays 'Randall' also appeared in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1999-2002) as the characters 'Zachary Kralik,' a psychotic vampire and 'Rack,' an evil warlock.

Jeff Kober who plays "Randall" in this episode plays Jackson Ward in charmed (season 1 episode "the power of two" also known as "the GHOST of Alcatraz)

After being arrested, Agent Henrikson shows Dean a security photo of him, saying, "Nice shot." The first time we meet Agent Henrikson is in S2 ep 12 'Nightshifter,' which happens to be about shapeshifter. It's interesting to note, though, that the first time we see a shapeshifter on Supernatural, is S1 ep 6 'Skin' in which Dean is being perpetrated by one. This episode is when he first falls onto the FBI's radar, and during a major transformation scene, the song, 'Hey Man, Nice Shot,' (Filter) is playing.

Sam and Dean are placed in the newer B Block. Sam's cell number is B309; Dean's is B310.

Body count: 4

User reviews


  • comment
    • Author: furious ox
    Another day, another beastie.

    This time our boys land in prison, supposedly for a routine breaking and entering. When I first saw this ep, I was a little surprised. Like Agent Whatshisface McBadass said, Dean and Sammy did a whole lot of crazy things (murder--accidental no less, grave desecration, and who knows what). So it's pretty shocking when they get busted because of a trippy motion detector.

    Like I suspected the prison stint is a trap in order to hunt a particularly nasty ghost that is bumping off certain inmates and guards. Although it's not one of my absolute favorites, it's definitely worth checking out. Once again, Jensen Ackles shows off his acting chops. His one-liners while in jail are hysterical and at times I wondered how the hell he didn't get his butt kicked on the regular.

    Jared is pretty much Sam normal. He looks so sweet and innocent in prison. That cute face would be like currency in the real world. In one of the funnier moments in the show, Sam points out that Dean seems to be a bit too comfortable in the midst of prison life.

    Oh, and the boys' attorney. Mara. She's top notch.
  • comment
    • Author: Ndlaitha
    This episode of Supernatural is choked full of cryptic reference to visual penal folklore. The one liners abound as our boys Dean and Sam Winchester manage to have themselves incarcerated in a prison haunted by a spirit that is handing out death sentences without benefit of trial or verdict. The prison is run by an old friend of the Winchester brothers' father and he asks for their help in destroying the unearthly avenger. Among the guest cast is veteran character Jeff Kober and his role as the enigmatic old con Randall is such a treat to view. Kober,known as "the episodist" because he has guest starred on nearly every major series on television today, really adds flavor to an already dark and bloody episode that should rank as one of the best that Supernatural has served up since beginning in 2005.
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    • Author: Sinredeemer
    I'm really starting to sound like a broken record when discussing these episodes of Supernatural, but "Folsom Prison Blues" is yet another rock solid entry in the series. In this one, a murderous entity is accidentally released when an old section of a prison is reopened. The spirit has its own ideas about justice and sets out to see that those who have done wrong get what they deserve. Sam and Dean are soon on the hunt, but how are they going to stop a ghost operating inside a jail?

    "Folsom Prison Blues" has everything that I enjoy about Supernatural. Highlights include some incredibly spooky moments (with one that had my wife jumping out of her seat), atmosphere, interesting characters, nice fight scenes, a twist near the end, and lots of excellent humor. In fact, the humor in Supernatural seems to get better and better as the series goes along. Dean's whole take and attitude toward being in jail is very funny. This episode also sees the return of over-the-top FBI Agent Henricksen. It also sees the introduction of a new ally in the form of Public Defender Mara Daniels. I'd like to hope she makes a return appearance later in the series to give the boys a hand. With an episode this fun and with all its got going for it, I'll even let the whole ridiculous notion and ramifications of a plan where Sam and Dean are intentionally thrown into jail slide.
  • comment
    • Author: Urllet
    Instead of running away, The Winchester boys purposely get themselves arrested so that they can go to jail to hunt down a ghost that is killing inmates.

    Sam thinks this is a stupid plan but Dean is all confident about it. In Jail, We see Sam as his true self; cute, sweet and so out of place. Though being a big guy himself, he seems a little bit scared of all the bigger guys in Jail hiding behind his big brother (Sam and Dean look way to small compared to those scary inmates) and worried about being held prisoner. (Sam has always been uncomfortable with the idea of being held in a place against his will, we always see him nervous and worried when he is tied up or imprisoned somewhere while Dean is always acting cool in similar situations), Dean on the other hand, is confident, he manages to adapt quickly to his new surroundings in prison. (As we have seen before, Dean effortlessly blends in in different places, see "Hook man", "Hollywood Babylon" and season 4's "After school special"). It's interesting that he always manages to have fun in any situation no matter how gloomy and so messed up it is.

    In this episode FBI Agent Victor Henriksen also makes another surprising appearance threatening to Jeopardize Dean's plan. But the brothers manage to get themselves out of the situation in a nick of time as always.

    I loved the fact that, Even though Dean is still angry with John for making the daemon deal, He is still keen to make his daddy proud, he pays his debts and helps his father's friends. It was also nice to see Dean's words about paying their debts to reach out to Sam, Who later acknowledged to Deacon that they owed him.

    It was a nice change to see how the boys would survive without their usual assets, without their weapons and their research materials, depending on their brains and Dean's charisma with the ladies. And I have to refer that they looked exceptionally handsome in those orange suits.
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    • Author: Drelalak
    When an old block is reopened in the Green River County Detention Center after thirty years, a fiend is released, killing the interns. Three months later, Dean and Sam are arrested during a heist to be sent to the haunted prison to help Deacon, a former friend of their father. While FBI Agent Victor Henricksen presses Dean, the public defender Mara Daniels believes the brothers are not guilty of most of the inconsistent charges against them, and helps the Winchester brothers in the end.

    I initially agree with Sam that Dean's plan is absolutely stupid, breaking in a place to be arrested and sent to the haunted prison, especially when the arrogant agent Henricksen unexpectedly arrives in Green River. However, when Deacon's identity is disclosed, the plan seems to be reasonable. In the end, the twist with Mountainside and Green Valley cemeteries is hilarious. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "No Xadrez" ("In Jail")
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    • Author: Beydar
    Dean Winchester is funny. Sam and Dean go to prison. Dean fits in too well and Sam say do you see a problem with fitting in so well? Dean say no in very well adjusted manner. If one watches the show they see the humor of Sam and Dean's banter. The film quality, acting, and supporting actors make this show above average. The director's vision of cons and sets is great for the adage and ambiance of Folson prison blues. The old mind your own business con is great with his helpful but not too helpful attitude. Folson prison blues ends excellently, and the special effect are movie quality. 10 out of 10. Catch the re-run this Summer!
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    • Author: Quendant
    The whole episode was great until their P.D. violates attorney-client privilege. Even if the feds caught the boys, no court in the land would ever convict. They would not only get off scott free, the DA would have to evacuate their past crimes, plus little miss public defender would be disbarred and gosh knows what else.
  • Episode cast overview:
    Jared Padalecki Jared Padalecki - Sam Winchester
    Jensen Ackles Jensen Ackles - Dean Winchester
    Charles Malik Whitfield Charles Malik Whitfield - FBI Agent Victor Henriksen
    Bridget White Bridget White - Mara Daniels (as Bridget Ann White)
    Jeff Kober Jeff Kober - Randall
    Garwin Sanford Garwin Sanford - Deacon
    Kurt Evans Kurt Evans - FBI Special Agent Carl Reidy
    Robert Parent Robert Parent - Unknown
    Andee Frizzell Andee Frizzell - Nurse Dolores Glockner
    Alistair Abell Alistair Abell - Monitor Guard
    Steven Cree Molison Steven Cree Molison - Lucas
    Clif Kosterman Clif Kosterman - Tiny
    James Michalopolous James Michalopolous - Poker Playing Prisoner
    Chris Nowland Chris Nowland - Contractor #1
    Byron Lucas Byron Lucas - Contractor #2
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