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The NBC science fiction serial drama series Heroes follows the lives of people across the globe who possess various superhuman powers as they struggle to cope with their everyday lives and prevent foreseen disasters from occurring. The series premiered on American and Canadian television on September 25, 2006.[1] The first season, which finished 21st of 142 American primetime television programs in Nielsen Ratings,[2] was released on DVD and HD DVD on August 28, 2007.[3] The second season ranked 21st of 220 in the ratings,[4] and was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on August 26, 2008 with the Blu-ray release of the first season.[5]

Within the seasons of Heroes are "volumes", which allow the writers to focus on shorter story arcs.[6] The first season comprises a single volume of 23 episodes called Genesis, which is also the title of the pilot episode. The second season was designed to contain three volumes called Generations, Exodus, and Villains: Exodus was scrapped due to viewer criticism[7] and the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike;[8] and Villains was carried over to the show's third season.[9] As a result, the second season consisted of only 11 episodes, 13 fewer than were originally ordered by NBC.[10] The third season will comprise 25 episodes[11] that will air in two blocks generally without reruns.[12] The first 13 episodes of the season made up the third volume, Villains,[13] and the final 12 comprise the fourth volume, Fugitives.[14] The season premiered on September 22, 2008 in the United States on NBC and on Global in Canada, with a one-hour clip-show and two regular episodes.[15]

Originally, the second season of Heroes was to be followed in April and May 2008 by six stand-alone episodes of a new series, Heroes: Origins.[16] The spin-off was intended as an alternative to a long mid-season hiatus, which led to a drop in ratings for Heroes in its first season.[17] The project, which was later planned to be 12 episodes, was indefinitely postponed due to a decline in viewership and the strike[18] and eventually cancelled to keep "the Heroes mothership as strong as possible," according to NBC co-chairman Ben Silverman.[19] A series of three webisodes collectively titled Going Postal became available exclusively online in July 2008.[20] Following the release of Going Postal, three more sets of webisodes were produced, entitled Heroes: Destiny,[21] The Recruit,[22] and Hard Knox.[23]

Contents

[edit] Overview

Season Title Episodes Premiere Finale DVD release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 Volume One: Genesis 23 September 25, 2006 May 21, 2007 August 28, 2007 December 10, 2007 September 19, 2007[24]
2 Volume Two: Generations 11 September 24, 2007 December 3, 2007 August 26, 2008 July 28, 2008[25] October 1, 2008[26]
3 Volume Three: Villains 13 September 22, 2008 December 15, 2008 TBA TBA TBA
Volume Four: Fugitives 12[11] February 2, 2009 April 27, 2009[11]

[edit] Main series

[edit] Season 1: 2006-2007

# Title Writer(s) Director American viewers
in millions[A]
Original airdate PC
Volume One: Genesis
1 "Genesis" Tim Kring David Semel 14.10[27] September 25, 2006 101
In October 2006, people around the world discover that they have superpowers. High school student Claire Bennet finds herself spontaneously regenerating. Heroin addict Isaac Mendez can precognitively paint future events, including a nuclear explosion in New York City. Japanese office worker Hiro Nakamura is able to teleport and time travel. Nurse Peter Petrelli experiences visions that convince him he can fly. Indian scientist Mohinder Suresh travels to New York to continue his recently deceased father's work by finding these people. A mobster named Daniel Linderman sends two men to Niki Sanders's home to collect a loan that she has not repaid. Niki blacks out and later finds the men dead. 
2 "Don't Look Back" Tim Kring Allan Arkush 12.96[28] October 2, 2006 102
Hiro time travels more than a month into the future of New York City; there he finds Isaac dead, and witnesses a nuclear explosion. Politician Nathan Petrelli tries to dismiss his recent self-propelled flight, and lies to his brother Peter about it. Policeman Matt Parkman uses his telepathic powers to find a girl named Molly Walker, whose parents have been recently murdered by a serial killer called Sylar
3 "One Giant Leap" Jeph Loeb Greg Beeman 13.34[29] October 9, 2006 103
Peter begins to date Isaac's ex-girlfriend Simone. Hiro returns to the present and seeks the help of his friend, Ando Masahashi, to save New York from the upcoming explosion. Mohinder, who has been working with his father's neighbor Eden, discovers that Sylar was connected to his father. Claire's classmate Brody attempts to rape her and accidentally kills her in the process. 
4 "Collision" Bryan Fuller Ernest Dickerson 12.96[30] October 16, 2006 104
Matt is kidnapped by Claire's father Noah and a Haitian. Hiro and Ando gamble in Vegas using Hiro's ability to freeze time, but are soon evicted from the hotel and assaulted by their opponents. Niki's alter ego Jessica has sex with Nathan to repay her debt to Linderman. After she regenerates from her mortal injuries, Claire intentionally takes Brody for a car ride into a brick wall. 
5 "Hiros" Michael Green Paul Shapiro 14.45[31] October 23, 2006 105
A Hiro from the future—who can speak English fluently—appears to Peter. He instructs Peter to save a cheerleader in order to save the world. Niki has no memories of the night before. Claire tells her father about Brody and her father secretly persuades the Haitian to erase Brody's mind. 
6 "Better Halves" Natalie Chaidez Greg Beeman 14.89[32] October 30, 2006 106
Mohinder gives up searching for superhumans and returns to India. Niki's husband D.L. Hawkins—who can phase through solid objects—returns after breaking out of prison. He takes his son Micah Sanders from Niki, who he thinks framed him for murder. 
7 "Nothing to Hide" Jesse Alexander Donna Deitch 14.47[33] November 6, 2006 107
Matt works with the FBI to identify Sylar. They interrogate Ted Sprague, who can emit radiation. Parkman accidentally finds out that his wife is cheating on him by telepathy. Micah Sanders is revealed to have the power of technopathy
8 "Seven Minutes to Midnight" Tim Kring Paul Edwards 15.08[34] November 13, 2006 108
Hiro and Ando meet diner waitress Charlie Andrews, who can perfectly remember everything that she has learned. Charlie is killed by Sylar shortly afterwards, and Hiro goes back in time to save her. In India, a mysterious boy visits Mohinder in his dreams, causing him to consider resuming his father's research. With Isaac now in his custody, Bennet learns that Claire will soon be killed by Sylar. 
9 "Homecoming" Adam Armus & Kay Foster Greg Beeman 16.03[35] November 20, 2006 109
Claire's father forbids his daughter to go to Homecoming, fearing that she will be killed. Claire sneaks out, and is attacked by Sylar, but is rescued by Peter. Mohinder decides to continue his father's work. 
10 "Six Months Ago" Aron Eli Coleite Allan Arkush 15.56[36] November 27, 2006 110
Most of the events in this episode take place six months prior to the events in the previous episode. Hiro seeks to change Charlie's death by going back in time, but finds out that her death is inevitable—she has a blood clot in her brain. Suresh's father meets Gabriel Gray and runs some tests on him. Gabriel adopts the name of Sylar and kills people to take their abilities. Hiro returns to the present. 
11 "Fallout" Joe Pokaski John Badham 14.94[37] December 4, 2006 111
Matt and the FBI investigate the Homecoming killing at Claire's school, having arrested Peter at the scene. When Matt tries to read Claire's mind he cannot because the Haitian is blocking his telepathy. Later, Matt tries listening in on Bennet with the same results, but does hear one word: "Sylar". Unbeknownst to the investigators, Sylar has already been captured by Bennet. The Haitian is ordered by Bennet to erase memories from Claire, her mother, her brother, and one of her friends, pertaining to her regenerative abilities. The Haitian does not erase Claire's memory, instead swearing her to secrecy. Niki turns herself in to the police to protect DL and Micah from Jessica. After being released from custody, Peter collapses in front of the police station and experiences a vision suggesting he is the cause of the atomic explosion in New York. 
12 "Godsend" Tim Kring Paul Shapiro 14.90[38] January 22, 2007 112
Hiro goes on a quest to retrieve the sword of Feudal Japanese hero, Takezo Kensei, after meeting with Isaac and seeing his paintings. Peter has more visions of himself exploding and there is a man whom he does not know in his new visions. Peter later meets this man, who calls himself Claude Rains. Claude can become invisible. Parkman and the FBI go to the Texan paper company where Bennet works with the hope of finding Sylar, but they cannot find him. 
13 "The Fix" Natalie Chaidez Terrence O'Hara 13.63[39] January 29, 2007 113
Claude agrees to teach Peter how to control his powers. Matt's wife reveals that she is pregnant. Claire contacts her biological mother Meredith Gordon, who possesses pyrokinesis
14 "Distractions" Michael Green Jeannot Szwarc 14.61[40] February 5, 2007 114
Sylar escapes from Bennet's captivity. Claude is convinced that Peter's loved ones are distracting him. To prove this, they follow Simone who kisses Isaac. Claire meets Meredith in person. Isaac contacts Bennet, whom he had previously met, to tell him about a painting that he had finished that shows Peter becoming invisible. 
15 "Run!" Adam Armus & Kay Foster Roxann Dawson 14.68[41] February 12, 2007 115
Meredith informs Claire's biological father—Nathan—that Claire is alive. Meredith blackmails him for $100,000 by agreeing to keep quiet about this, as it could ruin his political career. Linderman gets Niki/Jessica out of prison and employs her as an assassin. Her first job is to kill a man (who has employed Parkman as his bodyguard after he is dismissed from the police force) who stole money from Linderman. Jessica is successful and is told her next target: Nathan. Mohinder unknowingly allows Sylar, who is now impersonating Zane Taylor, to join him on his quest to find those with superpowers. 
16 "Unexpected" Jeph Loeb Greg Beeman 14.10[42] February 19, 2007 116
Bennet and the Haitian pursue Peter and leave a gun with Isaac. Claude leaves Peter because he does not want to become involved with Bennet again. Ted and Parkman agree to go get answers from Bennet. Peter confronts Isaac about his betrayal and Simone is accidentally shot and killed. 
17 "Company Man" Bryan Fuller Allan Arkush 14.42[43] February 25, 2007[B] 117
Matt and Ted take the Bennet family hostage. Ted loses control of his powers and burns the Bennets' house. In flashbacks, Bennet is given Claire on the condition that he return her to the Company that he works for (that includes Hiro's father Kaito) if her powers manifest. Bennet explains this as the reason why he is so protective of Claire. Bennet orders the Haitian to escape with Claire. 
18 "Parasite" Christopher Zatta Kevin Bray 14.90[44] March 4, 2007[B] 118
Claire and the Haitian go to the house of Nathan and Peter's mother, Angela who is also Claire's grandmother. Jessica/Niki returns to her home with D.L. and Micah. Hiro steals the sword that he has been seeking. Isaac paints pictures of himself with his head cut open after being killed by Sylar. Sylar attacks Mohinder and Peter. Bennet is deceived by Candice Wilmer, who works for the Company and has the ability to change her appearance. Nathan confronts Linderman, who promises Nathan that he will win the upcoming election for congress and will be living in the White House in a few years. 
19 ".07%" Chuck Kim Adam Kane 11.96[45] April 23, 2007 119
Linderman reveals that his plan for Nathan includes Peter exploding. Linderman also shows Nathan one of Isaac's paintings, in which Nathan is the President of the United States. Peter and Suresh escape from Sylar, but Peter is killed. Mohinder takes him to the Petrelli's house where Claire now is and who ends up reviving Peter. Suresh joins the Company. Sylar kills Isaac and paints a picture of himself in which he is the President. Candice morphs into Niki and takes Micah to Linderman. Ted, Matt and Bennet escape from the Company's captivity and decide to disable the Company's Walker Tracking System in New York. 
20 "Five Years Gone" Joe Pokaski Paul Edwards 11.92[46] April 30, 2007 120
Hiro and Ando find themselves five years after the destruction of New York. People with extraordinary abilities are labeled as terrorists and Sylar has assumed the form of Nathan and is the President. Hiro and Ando eventually return to the present with the help of future Peter and Hiro finds out that he must kill Sylar to prevent the potential future that they had just visited from happening. 
21 "The Hard Part" Aron Eli Coleite John Badham 10.40[47] May 7, 2007 121
Mohinder is introduced to Molly, who can normally locate any individual, but she has the Shanti Virus that killed Mohinder's sister many years before. Mohinder uses his own blood to cure Molly. D.L. and Jessica go to Linderman's office. Ted, Matt and Bennet arrive in New York and reunite with Claire and Peter. The latter gains Ted's radioactive power. 
22 "Landslide" Jesse Alexander Greg Beeman 11.54[48] May 14, 2007 122
Hiro's father teaches Hiro how to use a sword. Candice gets Micah to rig the election for Nathan to win. D.L. kills Linderman, but is shot in the process. Sylar kills Ted. Hiro prepares to face Sylar. Matt and Bennet find the Company's Walker Tracking System: Molly Walker. 
23 "How to Stop an Exploding Man" Tim Kring Allan Arkush 13.48[49] May 21, 2007 123
Niki and Jessica come to peace as they rescue Micah. Hiro teleports Ando back to Japan to keep him safe. The Heroes face off against Sylar. Matt gets four bullets to his chest, Hiro stabs Sylar before teleporting to 1671 Japan and Nathan flies Peter high above New York to detonate. 

[edit] Season 2: 2007

# Title Writer(s) Director American viewers
in millions[A]
Original airdate PC
Volume Two: Generations
24 "Four Months Later..." Tim Kring Greg Beeman 16.97[50] September 24, 2007 201
In March 2007, Suresh and Bennet are conspiring to bring the Company down. Mohinder is hired by Bob Bishop of the Company. The Bennets have moved from Texas to California. Matt has divorced his wife, because she was pregnant from her affair, and is raising Molly with Mohinder. Molly has been having nightmares about a man who can see her. Hiro meets his hero Kensei in 1671 Japan, who is actually an Englishman. Twins Maya and Alejandro Herrera flee a murder charge and try to get to the United States to see Suresh's father, whom they do not know to be dead. Kaito is murdered. Peter is in Ireland and has amnesia. Nathan has become an alcoholic. 
25 "Lizards" Michael Green Allan Arkush 11.96[50] October 1, 2007 202
Peter uses his powers and agrees to help the people who found him with their thefts. The Haitian reunites with Bennet. Maya kills people without touching them when under stress and then Alejandro revives them. Matt interviews Angela about Kaito's death. Kensei is revealed to be regenerative. 
26 "Kindred" J.J. Philbin Paul Edwards 10.91[50] October 8, 2007 203
It turns out that D.L. is dead. Niki leaves Micah under the care of his grandmother in New Orleans. Peter gains the trust of Ricky, the leader of the Irish gang, and becomes romantically involved with his sister Caitlin. After eight surgeries, Sylar wakes up in Mexico with Candice. He kills her, but he is powerless. Hiro helps Kensei to become a hero. 
27 "The Kindness of Strangers" Tim Kring Adam Kane 11.41[50] October 15, 2007 204
Micah's cousin Monica Dawson discovers her own ability: muscle mimicking. Matt enlists Nathan's help to find the man who has been killing the Company founders, such as Kaito. Matt discovers that his father Maury was among the Company founders. Sylar joins Maya and Alejandro on their journey to New York. 
28 "Fight or Flight" Joy Blake & Melissa Blake Lesli Glatter 9.44[50] October 22, 2007 205
A woman named Elle Bishop tries to find Peter and kills Ricky with her electric powers. Matt and Nathan visit Maury, who has put Molly into a deep sleep and has been giving her nightmares. Maury escapes and gives Matt and Nathan nightmares. Suresh sends Molly back to the Company for a cure, much to Noah's dismay. 
29 "The Line" Adam Armus & Kay Foster Jeannot Szwarc 10.51[50] October 29, 2007 206
Peter and Caitlin go to Montreal after they find a plane ticket to there among Peter's possessions. Kensei betrays Hiro after Hiro kisses Kensei's love Yaeko
30 "Out of Time" Aron Eli Coleite Daniel Attias 9.88[50] November 5, 2007 207
Hiro returns to the present. Peter accidentally teleports himself and Caitlin over a year into the future in New York and find that 93% of the world's population has died of the Shanti Virus. Then Peter accidentally teleports back and meets Kensei, who identifies himself as Adam Monroe. Niki is injected with the virus and Mohinder realizes that his blood no longer works as a cure. Matt defeats Maury and finds that he can control others' minds. 
31 "Four Months Ago..." Tim Kring Greg Beeman 11.16[50] November 12, 2007 208
The episode depicts flashbacks that show what happened between the first and second seasons. Peter is taken prisoner by the Company where he meets Elle until he escapes with Adam and gets his memory erased by the Haitian. D.L. is killed after a new personality of Niki's manifests. Maya reveals her power, which leads her and Alejandro to America in search for help. In present day, Peter remembers who he is. 
32 "Cautionary Tales" Joe Pokaski Greg Yaitanes 10.81[50] November 19, 2007 209
The Bennet family prepares to go on the run before the Company finds them. Hiro goes back in time and discovers that Adam killed his father. Mohinder sides with the Company and kills Bennet by shooting him through the eye, however Bennet is revived by Claire's blood. 
33 "Truth & Consequences" Jesse Alexander Adam Kane 11.89[50] November 26, 2007 210
Adam and Peter learn that the Shanti virus is in Texas. Sylar kills Alejandro, Maya learns how to control her power and Maya and Sylar make it to New York. 
34 "Powerless" Jeph Loeb Allan Arkush 11.06[50] December 3, 2007 211
Peter finds out that Adam actually wants to unleash the virus and stops him from doing so. Hiro buries Adam alive by teleporting him into a coffin. Monica is kidnapped by a street gang and Niki saves her, but gets trapped in a burning, exploding building. Elle saves Mohinder, Maya and Molly from Sylar's clutches. Sylar regains his powers using Claire's blood. Nathan has a press conference to go public with his power, but is shot before he can do so. 

[edit] Season 3: 2008-2009

# Title Writer(s) Director American viewers
in millions[A]
Original airdate PC
Volume Three: Villains
35 "The Second Coming" Tim Kring Allan Arkush 10.09[51] September 22, 2008 301
While Matt discovers the identity of the person who shot Nathan, Sylar seeks Claire to help restore his abilities and Hiro learns of a secret about the Nakamura family that could have dire consequences on the world. 
36 "The Butterfly Effect" Tim Kring Greg Beeman 10.09[51] September 22, 2008 302
Sylar confronts Elle at the Company and 12 villains escape due to an ensuing battle. Meanwhile, Claire finds out more about her ability and Ando travels with Hiro to Paris in pursuit of a speedster named Daphne
37 "One of Us, One of Them" Joe Pokaski Sergio Mimica-Gezzan 9.50[52] September 29, 2008 303
Bennet and his new partner go after four villains at a bank heist. Peter tries to determine what goes wrong in the future. Hiro and Ando meet the Haitian in Germany. Tracy Strauss looks for information about Niki. 
38 "I Am Become Death" Aron Eli Coleite David Von Ancken 8.20[53] October 6, 2008 304
Future Claire hunts down Peter (who obtains a dangerous ability) in order to save the world. Tracy finds out about her origins while Mohinder learns more about his power. Hiro and Ando try to break out of the Company's prison, and have to dig Adam back up. 
39 "Angels and Monsters" Adam Armus & Kay Foster Anthony Hemingway 8.75[54] October 13, 2008 305
Claire faces Stephen Canfield, an escaped villain that can create vortices. Peter has returned from the future, which he discovers has affected him deeply. After Adam is unhelpful in finding the formula, Hiro tries to befriend Daphne and Knox. Mohinder puts Maya in a bad situation while trying to correct errors in his research. Linderman tells Nathan to stay with Tracy, so that they can make great accomplishments. 
40 "Dying of the Light" Chuck Kim & Christopher Zatta Daniel Attias 8.51[55] October 20, 2008 306
Hiro and others accept offers to join Pinehearst Industries. After the Company is paralyzed, Peter goes to Pinehearst, its rival, for information. Claire and Sandra try to save Meredith from Doyle, one of the escaped villains. Nathan and Tracy come to Mohinder to learn where their abilities came from. 
41 "Eris Quod Sum" Jesse Alexander Jeannot Szwarc 8.19[56] October 27, 2008 307
Having become monstrous, Mohinder attacks Nathan and Tracy, who try to save Maya and other subjects. Elle surprises the Bennet family. Angela tries to convince Sylar to save Peter from Pinehearst. Daphne is ordered to kill Matt for not joining the villains. Hiro doubts Usutu's advice on how to handle his opponents. 
42 "Villains" Rob Fresco Allan Arkush 7.85[57] November 10, 2008 308
To prepare for an eventual showdown with his foes, Hiro investigates defining moments in the pasts of Arthur Petrelli, Sylar, and Flint. He discovers that Meredith Gordon is Flint's older sister, and Arthur Petrelli ordered Linderman to kill Nathan, but ended up injuring Nathan's wife, Heidi, and that Arthur survived his supposedly fatal heart attack. 
43 "It's Coming" Tim Kring Greg Yaitanes 7.65[58] November 17, 2008 309
Hiro escapes Arthur but believes himself to be ten years old. Arthur sends Knox and Flint to capture Peter and Claire. Ando helps Hiro re-discover his powers. Nathan has mixed feelings after meeting his father, but Tracy promises Arthur that she will persuade Nathan to join him. Sylar learns to access his empathy and reconciles with Elle. Mohinder begins testing a new combination of the formula and discovers the need for a catalyst. Matt wakes Angela from her coma. 
44 "The Eclipse, Part 1" Aron Eli Coleite & Joe Pokaski Greg Beeman 7.51[59] November 24, 2008 310
A second eclipse causes all of the heroes to lose their abilities. Arthur sends Elle and Sylar to capture Claire, who is under the care of her father and training to be able to fight off the villains. Claire is shot by Elle and can't heal without her powers. Elsewhere, Peter and Nathan go in search of The Haitian, while Matt, Hiro and Ando follow Daphne to find out what she has been hiding. 
45 "The Eclipse, Part 2" Aron Eli Coleite & Joe Pokaski Holly Dale 8.00[60] December 1, 2008 311
While the eclipse continues to affect the Heroes powers, Noah attempts to get revenge on Sylar and Elle for shooting Claire whose condition is worsening. Nathan comes to a shocking decision while working with Peter to help the Haitian face his brother, Baron Samedi. In the meantime, Ando, Sam, and Frack use the 9th Wonders! comics to try and restore Hiro's memory who is reluctant to become an adult after seeing the death that lies with it. 
46 "Our Father" Adam Armus & Kay Foster Jeannot Szwarc 7.72[61] December 8, 2008 312
To stop Arthur once and for all, Hiro and Claire travel back 16 years in time to when Hiro's father, Kaito, handed baby Claire to Noah, while Peter teams up with the Haitian to finally stop Arthur, only to be intercepted by Sylar. In the meantime, Mohinder has a major breakthrough in the formula after Arthur obtains the catalyst that will change everything and the catalyst is lost forever. 
47 "Dual" Jeph Loeb Greg Beeman 7.87[62] December 15, 2008 313
After the death of Arthur, the Petrelli brothers find themselves against each other and Nathan makes a move that will have repercussions on the world. Sylar holds Claire, Noah, Meredith and Angela hostage, beginning a face-off at Primatech. Ando, Matt and Daphne continue their attempts to rescue Hiro from the past and Mohinder may be their only hope of achieving it. 
Volume Four: Fugitives
48 "A Clear and Present Danger" Tim Kring Greg Yaitanes 8.55[63] February 2, 2009 314
After the destructions of Primatech and Pinehearst, the Heroes attempt to start new lives. Claire uncovers the plot by Nathan to hunt down and capture all people with abilities. Sylar begins searching for his biological parents. 
49 "Trust and Blood" Mark Verheiden Allan Arkush 7.90[64] February 9, 2009 315
Following a chain of unexpected events, the Heroes are on the run from Nathan and the Hunter. A series of prophetic paintings reveals the tragic fate of someone close to Matt. Elsewhere, Sylar continues the search for his father and encounters an outcast with information and an ability of his own. 
50 "Building 26" Rob Fresco Sergio Mimica-Gezzan 7.74[65] February 16, 2009 316
Nathan's plans face exposure when the President orders Homeland Security to start an investigation. Sylar embarks on a road trip to find his father with assistance from Luke, unaware of their pursuit by Nathan's agents. Elsewhere, Matt's prophetic images lead Hiro and Ando to India and the Heroes receive help from a mysterious ally. 
51 "Cold Wars" Chris Zatta, Joe Pokaski & Aron Eli Coleite Seith Mann 7.07[66] February 23, 2009 317
Matt interrogates the captured Noah to find out how he began working with Nathan to abduct those with abilities. The information Matt uncovers leads Peter to confront the Hunter. 
52 "Exposed" Adam Armus & Kay Foster Eric Laneuville 7.15[67] March 2, 2009 318
Acting on a tip from "Rebel", Peter and Matt head to Building 26 to find Daphne. Claire helps Alex escape and is assisted by her mother, Sandra. Sylar and Luke hunt down a place Sylar's father once visited. 
53 "Shades of Gray" Oliver Grigsby Greg Beeman 6.70[68] March 9, 2009 319
Sylar finds his father and learns that he is dying of cancer. Claire contemplates whether she should help Eric Doyle. Nathan and The Hunter engage in a power struggle over operations of Building 26. 
54 "Cold Snap" Bryan Fuller Greg Yaitanes 6.47[69] March 23, 2009 320
Danko considers releasing Tracy so she'll lead him to Rebel. Elsewhere, Angela seeks help from an old friend (Swoosie Kurtz); Hiro and Ando continue their latest mission chosen by Rebel, whose identity is revealed. 
55 "Into Asylum" Joe Pokaski Jim Chory 6.32[70] March 30, 2009 321
Nathan and Claire go hiding in Mexico. Danko's plan to destroy everyone with abilities is set into motion with an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, Angela and Peter seek refuge in a church and begin to mend their broken relationship. 
56 "Turn and Face the Strange"[71] TBA TBA TBD April 6, 2009 322
This episode has not yet aired. 
57 "1961"[71] TBA TBA TBD April 13, 2009 323
This episode has not yet aired. 
58 "I Am Sylar"[71] TBA TBA TBD April 20, 2009 324
This episode has not yet aired. 
59 "An Invisible Thread"[71] TBA TBA TBD April 27, 2009 325
This episode has not yet aired. 

[edit] Web-based spin-offs

[edit] Going Postal

# Title Director Writer(s) Original airdate
1 "A Nifty Trick"[C] [72] Yule Caise Yule Caise & Jim Martin July 14, 2008
Two men from the Company confront mail carrier Echo De Mille who discovers his ability to manipulate sound. Echo severely injures one of them in self-defense. 
2 "The House Guest"[72] Yule Caise Yule Caise & Jim Martin July 21, 2008
Echo goes home to protect his girlfriend Gina, but a superpowered man from the Company—the "Constrictor", whom Echo had met earlier—arrives for another showdown with Echo. 
3 "Let's Talk"[72] Yule Caise Yule Caise & Jim Martin July 28, 2008
Echo sends Gina away and confronts those who are targeting him, but things do not go as he had expected.[73] 

[edit] Heroes: Destiny

# Title Director Writer(s) Original airdate
1 "Let Us Pray"[21] Eagle Egilsson Adam Armus & Kay Foster November 10, 2008
Santiago discovers his abilities. 
2 "Intervention"[21] Eagle Egilsson Adam Armus & Kay Foster November 17, 2008
Believing his powers are divine, Santiago uses them to help people. But when a woman betrays him, he is captured by a secret organization. 
3 "Capture"[21] Eagle Egilsson Adam Armus & Kay Foster November 24, 2008
Santiago's captors have a mission for him that he can't refuse. 
4 "Escape"[21] Eagle Egilsson Adam Armus & Kay Foster December 1, 2008
Santiago finds freedom in the sanctuary of family. 

[edit] The Recruit

# Title Director Writer(s) Original airdate
1 "Private Mills"[22] Rob Hardy Timm Keppler & Jim Martin December 15, 2008
Rachel survives the Pinehearst explosion. 
2 "It Was Nothing"[22] Rob Hardy Timm Keppler & Jim Martin December 22, 2008
The squad of marines inject themselves with the serum. 
3 "We Do What We Have To Do"[22] Rob Hardy Timm Keppler & Jim Martin December 29, 2008
Angela has a question that haunts Rachel: why did she kill the man she loved? 
4 "Day of Reckoning"[22] Rob Hardy Timm Keppler & Jim Martin January 5, 2009
Angela asks about Rachel's mother's death and where Rachel was found after the Pinehearst incident. Rachel relives escaping from Pinehearst, but denies being special. 
5 "The Truth Within"[22] Rob Hardy Timm Keppler & Jim Martin January 12, 2009
Rachel is released, armed with a newfound power. 
6 "The Whole Story"[22] Rob Hardy Timm Keppler & Jim Martin January 20, 2009
The entire five-part epic of super-soldier Rachel Mills, who survived the explosion of Pinehearst. 

[edit] Hard Knox

# Title Director Writer(s) Original airdate
1 "Choices"[74] Allan Arkush Rob Fresco December 22, 2008
Matt Parkman wants street thug Knox to go straight, but it's not so easy. 
2 "Get Straight"[74] Allan Arkush Rob Fresco December 22, 2008
Matt Parkman tries to convince Knox to leave gang life, while Knox's crew watches from a distance. 
3 "Fear"[74] Allan Arkush Rob Fresco December 29, 2008
Knox's crew leader tries to kill Knox, and Knox finds his abilities to feed off fear and kills the crew leader. 
4 "The Main Man Now"[74] Allan Arkush Rob Fresco December 29, 2008
Knox's crew gets a new boss. 

[edit] Notes

A. ^  This includes those who watched shows live or recorded them and watched them within six hours of broadcast.
B. ^  This episode aired a day earlier on the Global Television Network in Canada, then on NBC in the United States.
C. ^  A May 2008 press release from NBC gave "Manhunt" as the title of this webisode.[75]

[edit] References

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