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Heroes· Season 1 · Episode 12

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S01E12·7.9·January 22, 2007·1h·NBC

Picking up two weeks after recent events, Nathan's determination to save a comatose Peter forces him to turn to Simone for help. Isaac's puzzling "Hiro vs. T-Rex" painting inspires Hiro and Ando to search for the pictured samurai sword. Jessica struggles against Niki's decision to turn herself into police. With his associate Eden dead and Matt on his heels, H.R.G. tries to focus on his orders regarding Sylar. After being offered a choice by the Haitian, Claire struggles with changes her decision has wrought. Taking up his father's quest, Suresh attempts to share information about who is "on the list" of people with special abilities and the threats to their lives. Meanwhile, a new hero makes a shocking debut.

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#13In Season 1of 23 rated episodes
#37All-timeof 78 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
2007First airedJanuary 22, 2007

Guest stars

James KysonJames Kysonas Ando MasahashiZachary QuintoZachary Quintoas SylarCristine RoseCristine Roseas Angela Petrelli
Jimmy Jean-LouisJimmy Jean-Louisas The Haitian
Elizabeth LackeyElizabeth Lackeyas Janice Parkman
Thomas DekkerThomas Dekkeras Zach
Matthew John ArmstrongMatthew John Armstrongas Theodore Sprague
Clea DuVallClea DuVallas FBI Agent Audrey HansonChristopher EcclestonChristopher Ecclestonas Claude Rains
Colby FrenchColby Frenchas Hank
Kevin ChamberlinKevin Chamberlinas Aaron MalskyStacy HaidukStacy Haidukas FBI Agent Elisa ThayerJohn Ross BowieJohn Ross Bowieas Attorney
Bobby HoseaBobby Hoseaas FBI Agent

Crew

Paul ShapiroPaul ShapiroDirector
Tim KringTim KringWriter

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