30 'Supernatural' Quotes about Family That Remind Us What's Important

"Supernatural" first aired in 2005, blessing fans with one of TV's most beloved brotherly duo Sam and Dean Winchester. The two follow in their father's footsteps as hunters of unearthly deities, including monsters, demons, and gods.

Sam and Dean Winchester's journey begins when their dad goes on a hunting trip and doesn't return for days. Through their quest to find the Winchester patriarch, the brothers enter and weave their way into the supernatural world.

They not only make and vanquish plenty of unearthly enemies, but they also find allies from that same world. While their adventures provided quite a rush for audiences worldwide, what made Sam and Dean most endearing was their sibling dynamic.

It was the source of many fights and laughs but also love and — much to the dismay of their fans — heartbreak. Sam and Dean's relationship meets an untimely and heavily protested end by the time the show wraps.

The two truly embodied what it meant to be family, whether it be with blood relatives or the loved ones you make along the way. So, in honor of their bond, enjoy these "Supernatural" quotes that exemplify family.

A photo of Sam and Dean Winchester, with Dean's quote, "No matter what shape you're in, bottom line is, you're family." | Source: Facebook/Supernatural

Nothing Stood above Family for Sam and Dean

"Other things may change us. But we start and end with family." — Anthony Brandt

"You've always had my back, you know. Even when I couldn't count on anyone, I could always count on you." — Sam Winchester

"I'm going to take care of you, because that's my job, right? Watching after my pain in the [expletive] little brother?" — Dean Winchester

"No matter what shape you're in, bottom line is, you're family." — Dean Winchester

"You saved my life, over and over. I mean, you sacrifice everything for me, don't you think I'd do the same thing for you? You're my big brother, there's nothing I wouldn't do for you." — Sam

A photo of Dean Winchester with Ellen's quote, "They say you can't protect your loved ones forever. Well, I say screw that. What else is family for?" | Source: Facebbok/Supernatural

"Up against good, evil, angels, devils, destiny, and God himself, they made their own choice. They chose family." — Chuck Shurley

"I think we should do this together. We're stronger as a family, Dad, we just are, you know it." — Dean

"They say you can't protect your loved ones forever. Well, I say screw that. What else is family for?" — Ellen

"When it all came down to it, it was always you & me. It's always been you & me." — Dean

"Dad could be in trouble. We should be looking for him. We deserve some answers, Dean. I mean, this is our family we're talking about!" — Sam

A photo of Dean Winchester with his quote, "Don't you dare think there is anything, past or present, that I would put in front of you." | Source: Facebook/Supernatural

"Family cares about you. Not what you can do for them. Family is there, for the good, bad, all of it. They got your back. Even when it hurts. That's family." — Dean

"You and me — we're all that's left. So, if we're gonna see this through, we're gonna do it together." — Sam

"What's done is done. All that matters now, all that's ever mattered, is that we're together. So shut up and drink your beer." — Dean

"Don't you dare think there is anything, past or present, that I would put in front of you." — Dean

"You know, I've been thinking, and I think maybe Sammy's right about this one. I think we should do this together. We're stronger as a family, dad, we just are, you know it." — Dean

A photo of Sam and Dean Winchester with Dean's quote, "Well call it personal experience, but nobody gets that angry unless they're talking about their family." | Source: Facebook/Supernatural

"Dad's on a hunting trip. And he hasn't been home in a few days." — Dean

Familial Ties, Blood or Not, Can Still Be Challenging

"Are you under the impression that family's supposed to make you feel good?! Make you an apple pie maybe? They're supposed to make you miserable! That's why they're family." — Bobby Singer

"Well call it personal experience, but nobody gets that angry unless they're talking about their family." — Dean

"I'm getting that life isn't all about these big amazing moments. It's the time together that matters." — Jack Kline

"Our family's not cursed. We just…had our dark spots." — Dean

A photo of Sam and Dean Winchester with the quote, "What's done is done. All that matters now, all that's ever mattered, is that we're together. So shut up and drink your beer." | Source: Facebook/Supernatural

"You destroyed my children. How would you feel if I killed your family? Oh, that's right, I forgot I did. Still, two wrongs don't make a right." — John

"I killed two angels this week. My brothers. I'm hunted. I rebelled, and I did it — all of it — for you. And you failed. You and your brother destroyed the world. And I lost everything for nothing. So keep your opinions to yourself." — Castiel

"What's done is done. All that matters now, all that's ever mattered, is that we're together. So shut up and drink your beer." — Dean

"Dean. We are a family. I'd do anything for you. But things will never be the way they were before." — Sam

Still, the Winchesters and their Allies Always Had Each Other's Backs

"I don't know if it's being a big brother or what, but to me, you've always been this snot-nosed kid that I've had to keep on the straight and narrow. I think we both know that's not you anymore. I mean, hell, it you're grown up enough to find faith in me, the least I can do is return the favor. So screw destiny right in the face. I say we take the fight to them and do it our way." — Dean

A photo from "Supernatural" with the quote, "It scares the hell out of me. You two are all I've got. But I guess we are stronger as a family. So…we go after this damned thing…together." | Source: Facebook/Supernatural

"This sad, doomed little world, it needs you. It needs every last Winchester it can get. I will not let you die … I won't let any of you die. I won't let you sacrifice yourselves. You mean too much to me, to everything." — Castiel

"Now I don't know if you've noticed but me and Sam, we don't have much left. I can't do this without you. I can't. So don't you dare think about checking out! I don't wanna hear that again!" — Dean

"Don't get mad at me. Don't you do that. I had to. I had to look out for you. That's my job!" — Dean

"Saving people, hunting things, the family business." — Dean

A photo of Dean and Sam Winchester with Dean's quote, "Don't get mad at me. Don't you do that. I had to. I had to look out for you. That's my job!" | Source: Facebook/Supernatural

"Supernatural's" main characters, Dean and Sam, were portrayed by actors Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. The latter star recently starred alongside Lindsey Morgan and Katie Findlay in the drama series "Walker: Independence."

Ackles has also been busy; his latest credit comes from voicing Batman in this year's DC animated film "Legion of Superheroes."

However, if you're looking to soothe more of your "Supernatural" nostalgia, enjoy these Castiel quotes from Sam and Dean's favorite angel.