Supernatural: 15 John Winchester Moments That We'll Never Get Over

No father is perfect, and Supernatural's John Winchester is no exception. Having said that, John (played by the ever-so-sexy Jeffrey Dean Morgan) does love and care about his sons more than anything. John doesn't get a lot of screen time, but we've totally teared up during several of their heartfelt moments. Though the tragic figure couldn't be there as much as he wanted to while the boys were growing up, he was the one who trained our two favorite supernatural crime fighters. Not a common father-sons bonding experience — but then again, this family is anything but traditional.

Continue reading for a few of our favorite moments with the patriarch of this ghost-hunting trio.

01
When He Gives Us That Totally Sincere Smile
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When He Gives Us That Totally Sincere Smile

02
And This One
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And This One

03
His Role in Supernatural Is of the Utmost Importance
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His Role in Supernatural Is of the Utmost Importance

He teaches Sam and Dean how to fight the supernatural. It's the family business, if you will.

04
When He *Literally* Lights Up Any Episode He's In
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When He *Literally* Lights Up Any Episode He's In

05
He Might Not Be Perfect . . .
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He Might Not Be Perfect . . .

06
. . . But He Does His Best to Do Right by His Family
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. . . But He Does His Best to Do Right by His Family

08
He Never Fails to Remind His Sons That He's Proud of Them
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He Never Fails to Remind His Sons That He's Proud of Them

09
. . . On More Than One Occasion
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. . . On More Than One Occasion

10
Also, Not to Be Creepy, but Young John Was Fire
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Also, Not to Be Creepy, but Young John Was Fire

11
Like, No Wonder His Sons Are So Damn Handsome
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Like, No Wonder His Sons Are So Damn Handsome

Dean and Sam are casually blessed with some of the best genetics known to man. It's fine.

12
No One Can Deny That John Loves and Cares About His Kiddos
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No One Can Deny That John Loves and Cares About His Kiddos

13
He Goes to Hell and Back, Sacrificing Himself to Save His Son
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He Goes to Hell and Back, Sacrificing Himself to Save His Son

15
We Miss You, John
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We Miss You, John

Gone but not forgotten.