
Heroes
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This epic chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. As a total eclipse casts a shadow across the globe, viewers follow a genetics professor in India whose father's disappearance leads him to uncover a secret theory—there are people with super powers living among us. A young dreamer tries to convince his politician brother that he can fly. A high school cheerleader learns that she is totally indestructible. A Las Vegas stripper, struggling to make ends meet to support her young son, uncovers that her mirror image has a secret. A prison inmate mysteriously finds himself waking up outside of his cell. A gifted artist, whose drug addiction is destroying his life and the relationship with his girlfriend, can paint the future. A down-on-his-luck beat cop can hear people's thoughts, including the secrets of a captured terrorist. In Japan, a young man develops a way to stop time through sheer will power. Their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world.
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- 01
Five Years GoneThrown five years in the future, Hiro and Ando discover that people with extraordinary abilities are not only widely known about -- after the destruction of New York City and the deaths of millions -- but are being registered, imprisoned, hunted and even killed as "terrorists." As the President takes his first step towards a "final solution," the pair get swept up in what could be the "Heroes" final battle and encounter a range of new and darkly familiar faces. If they survive the experience, can they still get back to the present and save the world? - 02
VillainsTo prepare for the confrontation ahead, Hiro follows respected businessman, husband and father Arthur Petrelli in the days before he "died" -- to discover what drove him to create rival company Pinehearst and strike at Angela. Later, a moment unfolds where Sylar, horrified and guilt-ridden, might have stopped his murderous pursuit of abilities -- that is, if H.R.G. and Elle had swayed from their monstrous assignment. Finally, under the wing of Company man Thompson, agent-in-training Meredith watches her new life go up in smoke, following the arrival of her hot-headed brother. - 03
DualIn the aftermath of the showdown against Arthur Petrelli, the Petrelli brothers find themselves battling against one another and Nathan makes a move that will have global repercussions. Meanwhile, Sylar holds Claire, H.R.G., Meredith and Angela hostage at Primatech and a face-off ensues. Elsewhere, Ando, Matt and Daphne continue their attempts rescue Hiro -- and Dr. Suresh may be their only hope.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
GenesisSeptember 25, 2006As a total eclipse casts its shadow across the globe, a genetics professor in India is led by his father's disappearance to uncover a secret - S01E02
Don't Look BackOctober 2, 2006Outside a bizarre, gruesome crime scene, Los Angeles beat cop Matt Parkman is the only one who can hear the cries of a missing little girl. - S01E03
One Giant LeapOctober 9, 2006As the "Heroes" continue to test their newfound extraordinary abilities, Claire tries to maintain a normal social life when a romance with t - S01E04
CollisionOctober 16, 2006Suresh finally tracks down one of his father's fabled genetically advanced "supermen." In Las Vegas, Hiro's plan backfires when he cautiousl - S01E05
HirosOctober 23, 2006Confused after losing track of another block of time, Niki finds the police on her doorstep, searching for her fugitive husband D.L. Hawkins - S01E06
Better HalvesOctober 30, 2006Hiro and his buddy embark on their heroic journey to New York, when they are stopped by a Vegas high-roller who offers them a deal they can' - S01E07
Nothing to HideNovember 6, 2006Facing a crisis involving her son Micah, a distraught Niki reveals her recent personal struggles to a friend. Pushing aside his own issues a - S01E08
Seven Minutes to MidnightNovember 13, 2006Back in India to mourn the passing of his father, Suresh encounters mysterious dreams of the past that force him to question what path to ta - S01E09
HomecomingNovember 20, 2006As H.R.G. tries to protect his daughter by any means, Claire's high school Homecoming celebration turns into a frightening night for many. N - S01E10
Six Months AgoNovember 27, 2006As the clock turns back six months for all of the "Heroes," Mohinder's father Chandra Suresh arrives in New York to begin his quest to find - S01E11
FalloutDecember 4, 2006The tragic events in Texas have sad, serious repercussions for many of the - heroes, - their families and friends. Meanwhile, shocking detai - S01E12
GodsendJanuary 22, 2007Picking up two weeks after recent events, Nathan's determination to save a comatose Peter forces him to turn to Simone for help. Isaac's puz - S01E13
The FixJanuary 29, 2007Chased by unknown assailants, Hiro's search for the sword takes a turn when his father appears. A cleaned up Issac dedicates himself to stop - S01E14
DistractionsFebruary 5, 2007Hiro struggles to make his father, a corporate tycoon, and ambitious sister understand his new heroic path in life. Niki has a chance to be - S01E15
Run!February 12, 2007While the scandalous truth about Claire's real father is revealed, her adoptive mother faces a crisis. Matt takes a job as a bodyguard for a - S01E16
UnexpectedFebruary 19, 2007Peter painfully learns that someone close may have betrayed him and Claude. Matt's world spirals out of control when radioactive man Ted Spr - S01E17
Company ManFebruary 26, 2007H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague, come to Texas looking for answers, and take him, his wife, son and Claire hostage - - S01E18
ParasiteMarch 5, 2007With the election and NYC's destruction looming, Nathan has a disturbing face-to-face meeting with the shadowy Linderman. Hiro's attempt to - S01E19
.07%April 23, 2007After "helping" Suresh search for more people with special abilities, Sylar's rampage continues with two "heroes" being confronted by the st - S01E20
Season's bestFive Years GoneApril 30, 2007Thrown five years in the future, Hiro and Ando discover that people with extraordinary abilities are not only widely known about -- after th - S01E21
The Hard PartMay 7, 2007Now knowing what's at stake if they fail in their mission, Hiro and Ando's determination to save the world is put to the test. Committed to - S01E22
LandslideMay 14, 2007Poised to become a member of Congress and maybe more, Nathan considers the cost to those he loves, along with his mother's advice and Linder - S01E23
How to Stop an Exploding ManMay 21, 2007With Isaac's horrible predictions all unfolding before them, the everyday people with extraordinary abilities face moments of pain and peril
Season02
- S02E01
Four Months Later...September 24, 2007As the second volume of Heroes begins, the fates of Peter, Nathan and Matt are revealed, following the horrible showdown with Sylar and Pete - S02E02
Season's bestLizardsOctober 1, 2007With one person dead, Matt enlists some unlikely help as the attacks continue on people with abilities. Claire's efforts to hide her healing - S02E03
KindredOctober 8, 2007Upon his return to New York, Suresh is unnerved to find an undiscovered Issac Mendez painting that foretells death of someone close to him. - S02E04
The Kindness of StrangersOctober 15, 2007Between shifts at a local fast food joint, Monica Dawson begins to exhibit some unexpected new abilities unbeknownst to her brother Damon, g - S02E05
Fight or FlightOctober 22, 2007In Ireland, Peter attempts to move beyond the past, but discovers that a mysterious woman -- Elle -- is willing to kill to find him. Matt an - S02E06
The LineOctober 29, 2007West convinces Claire to teach head cheerleader Debbie a lesson after she deems Claire too ordinary to join the squad. While Suresh faces a - S02E07
Out of TimeNovember 5, 2007When one of his forgotten abilities suddenly manifests, Peter and Caitlin get thrown into a crisis situation, and learn first-hand just how - S02E08
Four Months Ago...November 12, 2007When the clock turns back four months for all of the Heroes, Nathan pays a terrible cost for his heroic actions. While Peter survives his de - S02E09
Cautionary TalesNovember 19, 2007Convinced that the Company is close to finding them, H.R.G. prepares the family to run -- but Claire has other ideas. Hiro returns from the - S02E10
Truth & ConsequencesNovember 26, 2007Peter travels to Primatech Paper in Texas with his new friend to destroy the virus, which will kill 93% of the world's population in the fut - S02E11
PowerlessDecember 3, 2007Deep below Primatech Paper in Odessa, TX, Peter's reunion with Nathan turns violent when the brothers, Matt and Hiro all clash thanks to Ada
Season03Best season
- S03E01
The Second ComingSeptember 22, 2008The first chapter of "Volume 3: Villains" kicks off moments after shots rang out, as the shocking identity of Nathan's assassin and the reas - S03E02
The Butterfly EffectSeptember 22, 2008In the shocking second chapter of "Volume 3: Villains," Angela confronts her much-changed son, Peter, as the bursts of violence around them - S03E03
One of Us, One of ThemSeptember 29, 2008When four ruthless, powerful Villains -- Knox, Flint, The German and Jesse -- bust into a bank and take hostages, Angela sends H.R.G. and hi - S03E04
I Am Become DeathOctober 6, 2008Seeing a future where nearly everyone has abilities, a world destined for destruction, Peter resolves to prevent this earth-shattering end - - S03E05
Angels and MonstersOctober 13, 2008Armed with H.R.G.'s old files and a taser, Claire attempts to take down her first target -- Stephen Canfield, a Level 5 escapee with the abi - S03E06
Dying of the LightOctober 20, 2008Impressed by his sudden ruthlessness, Villains Knox and Daphne bring Hiro -- among others -- into the Pinehearst fold, and give him an assig - S03E07
Eris Quod SumOctober 27, 2008Trapped and terrified, Nathan and Tracy fight for their lives against a much-changed, monstrous Suresh to free themselves, Maya and the doct - S03E08
Season's bestVillainsNovember 10, 2008To prepare for the confrontation ahead, Hiro follows respected businessman, husband and father Arthur Petrelli in the days before he "died" - S03E09
It's ComingNovember 17, 2008After a preemptive strike against Hiro and Ando in Africa, Arthur Petrelli orders Knox and Flint to hunt down his son Peter and granddaughte - S03E10
The Eclipse, Part 1November 24, 2008After reuniting Sylar and Elle, Arthur orders them to find Claire and bring her to him. Matt, Hiro and Ando team up together and follow Daph - S03E11
The Eclipse, Part 2December 1, 2008The eclipse continues to impact the Heroes' abilities as Elle and Sylar face off against a vengeful H.R.G. while Claire struggles to survive - S03E12
Our FatherDecember 8, 2008Hoping to find a way to stop Arthur, Hiro and Claire band together and travel back in time 16 years to when Kaito gave baby Claire to H.R.G. - S03E13
DualDecember 15, 2008In the aftermath of the showdown against Arthur Petrelli, the Petrelli brothers find themselves battling against one another and Nathan make - S03E14
A Clear and Present DangerFebruary 2, 2009Months after explosions brought down Pinehurst and Primatech, our Heroes try to put the past behind them and begin new lives. Now powerless, - S03E15
Trust and BloodFebruary 9, 2009Following a chain of unexpected events, our Heroes are on the run from their latest adversary and one of their own, Nathan Petrelli. After M - S03E16
Building 26February 16, 2009Nathan's plans face exposure as Homeland Security begins an investigation under direct orders from the President of the United States. Sylar - S03E17
Cold WarsFebruary 23, 2009While being held hostage, HRG is subjected to Matt Parkman's unique brand of interrogation, revealing how he became involved with Nathan's g - S03E18
ExposedMarch 2, 2009After receiving a tip from "Rebel," Matt and Peter race to "Building 26" to rescue Daphne and recover files that will expose the government' - S03E19
Shades of GrayMarch 9, 2009When Sylar comes face-to-face with his long lost father, the reunion proves to be what he least expected. Elsewhere, after receiving a tip f - S03E20
Cold SnapMarch 23, 2009HRG convinces Emile Danko, a.k.a. "The Hunter", to release Tracy from "Building 26," in hopes that she will lead them to "Rebel." As Angela - S03E21
Into AsylumMarch 30, 2009Now that Nathan's ability has been revealed and he has lost control of his operation, he and Claire go into hiding in Mexico. With Emile Dan - S03E22
Turn and Face the StrangeApril 6, 2009As Danko spearheads the government operation, someone close to him is put in the line of fire. HRG's life continues to spiral out of control - S03E23
1961April 13, 2009As Nathan, Claire, Peter and H.R.G. help Angela uncover her past, she reveals the dark secrets that have haunted her for years. Meanwhile, M - S03E24
I Am SylarApril 20, 2009Sylar continues his unusual partnership and begins to have an unexpected identity crisis. Hiro and Ando take measures toward bringing down B - S03E25
An Invisible ThreadApril 27, 2009Nathan faces off against Sylar to keep him from meeting the President. Sylar has his own plans for his new partner. Meanwhile, Hiro learns t
Season04
- S04E01
OrientationSeptember 21, 2009Claire struggles with adjusting to her new life in college when a mysterious death thrusts her into the spotlight once again. Elsewhere, Hir - S04E02
Jump, Push, FallSeptember 21, 2009Peter uses his abilities for good, but he is soon called upon to aid an old friend. While the heroes adjust to their new surroundings, a mys - S04E03
InkSeptember 28, 2009Peter faces unexpected consequences for his heroic acts and encounters a reluctant new hero. As Claire continues to adjust to college life, - S04E04
AcceptanceOctober 5, 2009As Hiro's life continues to hang in the balance, he distracts himself with saving the lives of others. Meanwhile, Angela tries to help the n - S04E05
Hysterical BlindnessOctober 12, 2009Samuel prepares for new additions to his family, while Lydia warns him of the consequences. Claire discovers that her roommate Gretchen may - S04E06
Season's bestTabula RasaOctober 19, 2009Under Samuel's guidance, Sylar starts on a path to rediscover his true identity. Hiro helps Emma accept and understand the great possibiliti - S04E07
Strange AttractorsOctober 26, 2009Matt goes to extreme measures to extinguish Sylar, who continues to torment him. Elsewhere, H.R.G. calls in a favor from Tracy to save a tro - S04E08
Once Upon a Time in TexasNovember 2, 2009When Hiro travels three years into the past, he has a second chance to save Charlie from the hands of Sylar. However, Samuel's presence serv - S04E09
ShadowboxingNovember 9, 2009Claire is determined to get to the bottom of the Sorority Rush attacks on her own, until H.R.G. intervenes only to realize he may be the sou - S04E10
Brother's KeeperNovember 16, 2009Samuel learns just how powerful he can become and takes dangerous measures to reach his full potential. Meanwhile, as Tracy begins to lose c - S04E11
ThanksgivingNovember 23, 2009Noah hosts an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, the Petrelli family gets a surprise guest at their table. Meanwhile, Samuel cont - S04E12
The Fifth StageNovember 30, 2009Is greeted by some unexpected visitors and Samuel's grand plan begins to come to fruition. Meanwhile, Peter struggles to accept the truth an - S04E13
Upon This RockJanuary 4, 2010As Claire becomes immersed into the world of the Carnival, she becomes increasingly suspicious of Samuel's motives. Hiro is on a mission to - S04E14
Let It BleedJanuary 4, 2010Sylar returns to the Carnival in search of answers and Peter continues to struggle with the loss of his brother. Elsewhere, H.R.G. sets his - S04E15
Close to YouJanuary 11, 2010Recruits Matt to help him take down Samuel, as they use his long-lost love, Vanessa, to lure him to them, but Samuel has his own plans for V - S04E16
Pass/FailJanuary 18, 2010Hiro's life hangs in the balance as his brain tumor worsens, prompting him to subconsciously deal with some of his past decisions. Meanwhile - S04E17
The Art of DeceptionJanuary 25, 2010Enacts his plan to take down the Carnival with the help of Lauren and Suresh. Sylar visits Matt looking to understand his desire to make a h - S04E18
The WallFebruary 1, 2010Fueled by his vision of Emma in grave danger, Peter attempts to rescue Sylar from his worst nightmare. At the carnival, Samuel reveals H.R.G - S04E19
Brave New WorldFebruary 8, 2010In the climactic season finale, everyone bands together in an effort to stop Samuel from taking the lives of thousands. Peter joins forces w
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