And some of our favorite characters. We are the faces of the show, but were also fans of the show. Although Ackles didnt comment on Michael specifically, he teased the fans with the possibility of some familiar faces. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly I will say there are plans this season to bring back a few of those, so stay tuned. Read on for some other key moments from theSupernaturalpanel at EW PopFest....

Anything is possible onSupernatural. But according toSupernaturalshowrunner Andrew Dabb, shes 100 percent human. She was brought back, Dabb says. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW There is nothing demonic, nothing angelic. This is really her and shes having a real impact on our boys. When she comes in, its family through another lens. How does she affect Dean? Supernaturalseason 12 premieres Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. ET on The CW, and dont missSupernaturals Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki at EWs PopFest October 29-30....

We really take great pains to not retread things, executive producer Robert Singer tells EW. Because that wouldnt be fun for the audience and its not fun for us. How can we evolve these characters? Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW Specifically, this season, Mary becomes a springboard toward interesting character growth for both of them. Thats the character place, thats leaning heavily on whats come before, who these people are. I wrote an episode a few seasons ago that applied cartoon logic toSupernatural, Dabb says....

In their 12th season, the Winchester brothers have added yet another victory to their list of achievements. (This one comes right after stopping the apocalypse.) The coroners van just pulled into the driveway. Credit: MATTHIAS CLAMER for EW Turns out the only thing harder to kill than the Winchesters is the show itself. Its been an unsung hero. Seriously, how many nights have they spent sleeping in their car? Our shows not bound by reality, Ackles says....

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to season freakin 12! Lets get into it. Deans not convinced shes real … until she nearly breaks his arm when he tries to touch her. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW About five fun facts into Deans speech, Mary realizes shes standing in front of her son. Yeah, she doesnt remember any of that. Oh, and God has a sister. Shes the one who brought you back to life....

Like, A LOT. But theres one method that isnt used nearly enough, if you ask me: sex. Long story short, Toni isnt actually smart kissing Sam. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW Rather, shes using a potion to cause him to hallucinate their bedroom scene. And when theyre done there? Remember when Sam drank demon blood and also slept with a demon?! Well, apparently, Toni is still hung up on it (or maybe shes just jealous)....

Lets never forget Sam himself was once, um, gifted. And in this weeks case, we see Sam put his experiences to good use. The best part about this scenario? Credit: Jack Rowand/The CW Theres no response, and as Dean puts it, Im a 13-year-old girl. Sam returns in just enough time to get caught up on the Lucifer of it all. And as it turns out, Sams a big fan of Vince Vicente....

I thought: I dont know Asa Fox, so why do I want an entire episode about him? But an hour later, Im happy to say I was proven wrong. This episode wasnt actually about Asa Fox at all, and I really enjoyed it. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW And from that moment on, Asa is hooked. That beautiful montage comes to an abrupt end, however, when Asa ends up hanged. And thats where the episode kicks off....

And to be completely honest, I wasnt a huge fan of his work on the season thus far. But I have to say: Tonights episode 100 percent worked for me. Lets get into it! Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW We start with the return of Lucifer. So how is he still around? Regardless, Cas and Crowley the 80s buddy-cop comedy continues! And with that, theyre headed to LA, or as Crowley calls it, my city....

Lets get into it. Thankfully, none of them notice the fact that the Bible is literally burning the presidents hand. So, what does Jeff do thats so lovable? Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW Hes a widower whos currently sleeping with Kelly, a member of his staff! And for Lucifer, that means he gets to have sex for the first time … ever. Crowley:Can I get you without the flannel? Still, I endure....

But the good news is: Marys story isnt over yet. In fact, her strongest stuff might still be to come. Shes got the lay of the land. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW She understands the world a little bit more. She understands her sons a little bit more. Starting in episode 9, she becomes a much more proactive character in our world. Showrunner Robert Singer adds: She has some big stuff to do....

That idea didnt catch on, but that doesnt mean the spin-off conversation is closed. Weve bounced ideas over the years, CW president Mark Pedowitz says. That being said, the biggest concern around developing a spin-off is how it would affectSupernatural. Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW Does a spin-off in some ways diminish the mothership, Pedowitz asks. What is the involvement, if any, of the boys in a spin-off? Dabb continues: If something else arises, that would be awesome....

Plus: Will we finally meet Mr. Ketch? And with that in mind, hes making a big move in the season 12 mid-season finale. Correction: Hes making the biggest move. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW Lucifer is going to become president. He wants to be loved, showrunner Robert Singer tells EW. That was escalating, and we figured the biggest thing was to do the president. However, Lucifer doesnt make the jump straight from rock star to POTUS....