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
- 7 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 7 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2025 - 2026
Episode 1
Claws and Jaws
Sat, Jul 12, 2025
A peaceful hike turns into a fight for survival when a grizzly bear attacks in Grand Teton National Park - and in a Florida lake, a firefighter faces down a ferocious alligator in a life-or-death struggle.
Episode 2
Heroes Among Us
Sat, Jul 19, 2025
Rescuers join forces to rescue three teens trapped in a sudden flash flood - and courageous Portland firefighters battle a raging blaze tearing through a historic apartment building.
Episode 3
Tides of Triumph
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
Three hikers are swept away by a sudden flash flood in a Utah slot canyon - and a former firefighter must battle through a treacherous storm surge in a desperate fight to save his trapped elderly mother.
Episode 4
Bridge of Mercy
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
Relying on ingenuity and guts, firefighters race to save a truck driver dangling nearly 72 feet above the Ohio River - and a beloved television star delivers an unforgettable surprise to a teenager whose health struggles haven't dimmed their spirit.
Episode 5
Planes and Cranes
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
First responders race to save a group of rescue dogs trapped in the wreckage of a crashed airplane - and firefighters scale a towering construction crane in a daring attempt to reach an injured worker high above the ground.
Episode 6
Breakers and Blaze
Sat, Aug 16, 2025
Off the coast of Hawaii, a routine fishing trip turns into a fight for survival. A father and his two sons must depend on the fast actions of The United States Coast Guard . Meanwhile, across the country, firefighters tear through smoke and flame to save a child moments before the unthinkable happens.
Episode 7
Towering Triumphs
Sat, Oct 4, 2025
High above Kansas City, danger strikes twice. When window washers are left dangling stories above the ground, first responders launch daring high-rise rescues. Then we join a high-flying training session and witness the courage and precision it takes to save lives in the most perilous heights.
Episode 8
Heroes on the horizon
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Three fishermen cling to life in treacherous waters, stalked by sharks and drifting helplessly at sea - and a young man makes a heart-stopping leap onto active train tracks in a race against time to save a stranger from certain death.
Episode 9
Courage and Caves
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
When flames erupt in a Michigan home, four police officers charge into the inferno without protective gear to save trapped residents. Then firefighters must descend hundreds of feet into an abandoned mine to rescue two stranded climbers before nightfall.
Episode 10
Breaking Point
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
Officers rush to save a young boy who's fallen into a frozen pond and first responders battle rising floodwaters to free a trapped mother and child. Sheldon Yellen visits one of the nation's top rescue training centers to learn high-stakes techniques that can make the difference between life and death.
Episode 11
Canyons of Courage
Sat, Nov 1, 2025
A snowboarder buried alive clings to hope as a stranger races to dig him out - and after a dirt biker plunges off a sheer cliff, first responders face a grueling climb to pull off a harrowing rescue.
Episode 12
Packed Peril
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
A raging fire inside a cluttered home nearly prevents police officers from saving the people trapped inside. And we head into a fire-testing facility for a firsthand look at how excessive clutter can be dangerous when flames ignite.
Episode 13
Water's Wrath
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
As Hurricane Helene devastates Tennessee and flood waters rise, wildlife agents scramble to reach victims trapped in flooded homes, clinging to trees, and stranded on rooftops. Sheldon Yellen joins swift-water experts to learn the perilous techniques rescuers use to pull people from raging flood currents.
Episode 17
Heat of Survival
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Multiple fire departments race against the clock to save a woman with mobility issues trapped inside her burning home. And a motorcycle officer comes upon a fiery multi-car pileup. With a woman trapped inside a burning truck, he joins forces with an off-duty firefighter to pull her from the flames before it's too late.
Episode 19
Surges of Survival
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
S tides rush in, two teenage boys become stranded on a steep ocean cliff. The U.S. Coast Guard launches a daring rescue to bring them back to safety. In Detroit, a massive water main bursts flooding city streets with thousands of gallons of icy water. Police officers race door to door, working to evacuate residents before the flood overtakes their homes.
Episode 20
On Thin Ice
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
A winter walk near a Lake turns perilous when a small dog and its owner plunge through thin ice into freezing water, and first responders rush to save a puppy trapped in fast moving rapids.
Episode 21
Heroes for the Helpless
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Blinded by choking smoke, firefighters race through a raging inferno to find a missing one year old. Police officers plead with a terrified child to jump from a burning home. First responders scale a sheer cliff face to rescue a stranded dog before time runs out.
Episode 22
Peril and Preservation
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
First responders race to rescue a skydiver left dangling in high voltage power lines, where one wrong move could turn deadly. Then, when a fast-moving fire tears through a historic building, crews scramble to protect priceless, irreplaceable documents before centuries of history go up in smoke.
Episode 23
Edge of Exposure
Sat, May 2, 2026
With temperatures plunging, firefighters have only seconds to save a woman and her two dogs from deadly hypothermia. Then, in a heart stopping operation, police and fire crews coordinate a risky bridge rescue to reach a man fighting for his life in an icy lake below.
Episode 24
High-Ridge Rescue
Sat, May 23, 2026
With the ship still underway, the U.S. Coast Guard attempts a high-risk landing to evacuate an injured passenger. And when a pilot sacrifices everything to steer a crashing plane away from a crowded shoreline, rescuers race against time to pull him from the water.
Episode 25
Burning Courage Bright
Sat, May 16, 2026
When a massive fire engulfs an assisted living facility, more than seventy first responders rush inside, risking their own safety to evacuate hundreds of vulnerable elderly residents before the smoke and flames close in. Police officers race against time, using ingenuity and grit to save lives from a burning home.
Episode 26
High Ridge Rescue
Sat, May 23, 2026
Riverside, CA Multiple agencies launch a grueling, multi day rescue after two hikers plunge hundreds of feet down a rugged mountainside. Battling brutal weather and freezing temperatures, rescuers risk their own lives in a desperate race to bring the stranded victims home alive.