Rescue Heroes
HEARTS OF HEROES showcases the stories of men and women braving natural disasters with one goal: to rescue the victims and help restore their lives. Hosted by meteorologist, Ginger Zee, HEARTS OF HEROES will guide viewers through fascinating weather events while delivering unique takeaways into the causes of many kinds of disasters, as well as how we can properly prepare for them, and collectively overcome them. Each week, viewers will witness first-hand the worst of nature but the best of humanity. HEARTS OF HEROES will take audiences on a journey where they'll experience recent natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, and floods.
- 2019-2026
- 8 seasons
- Documentary
HEARTS OF HEROES showcases the stories of men and women braving natural disasters with one goal: to rescue the victims and help restore their lives. Hosted by meteorologist, Ginger Zee, HEARTS OF HEROES will guide viewers through fascinating weather events while delivering unique takeaways into the causes of many kinds of disasters, as well as how we can properly prepare for them, and collectively overcome them. Each week, viewers will witness first-hand the worst of nature but the best of humanity. HEARTS OF HEROES will take audiences on a journey where they'll experience recent natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, and floods.
Season 8 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Coast Guard on Guard
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
A lost kayaker battles unforgiving ocean currents, a woman becomes trapped inside a vehicle slipping into a fast moving river, and stranded fishermen face dwindling odds of survival as Coast Guard crews launch daring rescues by land, sea, and air.
Episode 2
Water Warriors
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Three children are swept away by raging floodwaters, a first responder comes face to face with a dangerous alligator, and Detroit officers race to evacuate residents when a massive water main break turns city streets into icy rivers.
Episode 3
Little Legends
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Young heroes rise to the occasion when children take extraordinary action to save loved ones from danger, and a Hollywood star delivers an unforgettable surprise to a young fan facing the fight of a lifetime.
Episode 4
Paw Protectors
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
From stranded dogs on cliffs and trapped puppies in rushing rapids to dozens of rescue dogs caught in the aftermath of a plane crash, first responders go to extraordinary lengths to save man's best friend.
Episode 5
Hall of Fame Heroes
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
Ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of courage when a pizza delivery driver rushes into a burning home, strangers unite to save a man trapped in a fiery vehicle, and a commuter risks everything to rescue a young man from a live train rail.