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Heroes Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2006 - 2007
The NBC series' first season begins with the origin stories of several lonely, disconnected people who learn they're destined to become superheroes. At the center of the unfolding tale is Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia), a nurse haunted by cryptic dreams who believes he's meant to do great things with his life. Peter tries to convince his politico brother Nathan (Adrian Pasdar), who is running for the U.S. Senate, that something strange is happening to both of them, but Nathan is adamant about maintaining a low profile and keeping his personal life out of the press. Meanwhile, a Texas cheerleader (Hayden Panettiere) discovers she's completely indestructible, but she's in for an even bigger shock when she realizes her family is hiding a dark secret. Over in Los Angeles, a beat cop (Greg Grunberg) develops the ability to read minds, and an Internet stripper (Ali Larter) begins to manifest a murderous alternate personality. And in Tokyo, bored cubicle drone Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka) is desperate for the kind of adventures found in comic books and "Star Trek." (In a sly in-joke, Hiro's father shows up later in the season and is portrayed by "Star Trek" alum George Takei.) Hiro's wish is miraculously granted when he develops the ability to travel through time and space, teleporting himself instantly from a Tokyo subway to Times Square. But Hiro's elation quickly turns to fear when he witnesses a nuclear explosion lay waste to New York City. Upon teleporting home, he realizes he's just seen a glimpse of a catastrophe that will happen in a few weeks unless he can stop it. Heroes from across the globe gradually meet up and form alliances as they try to prevent the nuclear attack and fight back against a shadowy, superpowered serial killer known as Sylar (Zachary Quinto), who is able to murder the would-be superheroes and steal their abilities in the process.
Episode 1
Genesis
Mon, Sep 25, 2006 45 mins
A geneticist (Sendhil Ramamurthy) travels from India to New York to continue his dead father's research involving seemingly ordinary people with superpowers. Meanwhile, a male nurse (Milo Ventimiglia) dreams he can fly, and a high-school cheerleader (Hayden Panettiere) discovers that she's physically indestructible. At the same time, a sci-fi geek (Masi Oka) in Japan develops teleporting abilities. Santiago Cabrera, Tawny Cypress, Noah Gray-Cabey, Ali Larter, Adrian Pasdar.
Episode 2
Don't Look Back
Mon, Oct 2, 2006 45 mins
Peter questions his own sanity; a confused Niki tries to cover her tracks; Mohinder opens up to a woman (Nora Zehetner) who knew his late father; Hiro discovers he's a character in a comic book written by Isaac; and Claire runs into trouble keeping her special powers under wraps. Jack Coleman. Agent Audrey Hanson: Clea DuVall.
Episode 3
One Giant Leap
Mon, Oct 9, 2006 45 mins
Hiro sets about proving to Ando (James Kyson Lee) that he is meant to save the world; Matt is questioned by FBI agent Audrey Hanson (Clea DuVall) about suspected serial killer Sylar, who Mohinder learns had a connection with his dead father; Peter marvels at his newfound ability to fly, while Nathan makes a calculated move to keep the truth from the press. Also, Claire's attempt to maintain normalcy in her life proves difficult; Niki visits Micah's paternal grandmother; Isaac pushes Simone away.
Episode 4
Collision
Mon, Oct 16, 2006 45 mins
Hiro takes a gamble in Las Vegas, at the same time that Nathan goes to Sin City to hit the mysterious Mr. Linderman up for a campaign contribution, and Niki discovers how her creditors plan to collect what she owes them. Also, Peter tells a skeptical Mohinder about his special powers; Claire deals with the aftermath of the traumatic bonfire incident; Matt is held against his will. Jack Coleman. Eden: Nora Zehetner. Ando: James Kyson Lee. Brody: Matt Lanter.
Episode 5
Hiro's
Mon, Oct 23, 2006 45 mins
Hiro sends Peter a message from the future that involves Claire, and in the present, Hiro befriends Nathan after seeing him fly. Elsewhere, Claire and Brody (Matt Lanter) are taken to a hospital following the car crash; Matt's relationship with his wife, Janice (Lisa Lackey), benefits from his mind-reading abilities; and Niki wakes up confused after her one-night stand with Nathan. Horn-Rimmed Glasses: Jack Coleman. Ando: James Kyson Lee. Sandra Bennet: Ashley Crow.
Episode 6
Better Halves
Mon, Oct 30, 2006 45 mins
Leonard Roberts joins the cast as D.L. Hawkins, Niki's fugitive husband, who has special powers that make it nearly impossible for authorities to track him down. Also, in Las Vegas, Hiro and Ando are made an offer they can't refuse; Claire hopes meeting her birth parents will lead to answers about her indestructibility; and Mohinder prepares to leave New York---and Eden---so that he can lay his dead father to rest in India. Nora Zehetner, Jack Coleman.
Episode 7
Nothing to Hide
Mon, Nov 6, 2006 45 mins
Simone seeks comfort from Peter following her father's death; Nathan receives campaign help from his wife, Heidi (Rena Sofer); Niki reveals her personal struggles to a friend; Matt finds himself immersed in the investigation of another bizarre murder, which Audrey (Clea DuVall) believes Sylar committed; Hiro unknowingly encounters another "hero"; Claire's tape is found...by her brother. Randall Bentley. Zach: Thomas Dekker. Janice Parkman: Lisa Lackey. Charles Deveaux: Richard Roundtree.
Episode 8
Seven Minutes to Midnight
Mon, Nov 13, 2006 45 mins
Mohinder considers his future while dreaming about his past; Hiro meets a waitress named Charlie (Jayma Mays), who demonstrates a knack for memorization; Matt uses his mind-reading abilities when interrogating the radioactive man (Matthew John Armstrong), and finds they have some things in common; Eden and Horn-Rimmed Glasses "help" Isaac with his paintings of the future; Claire focuses her attention on homecoming preparations, blissfully unaware of what the future has in store for her.
Episode 9
Homecoming
Mon, Nov 20, 2006 45 mins
Claire's high-school homecoming turns into an event marked by tragedy and change. Also, Nathan locates the painting Peter needs to "save the cheerleader, save the world"; a boy with a special gift draws Mohinder back to his father's research; Micah makes a daring move to help Niki, while Jessica hunts for D.L.; and Ando (James Kyson Lee) waits for Hiro to return from his mission to rescue Charlie. Jayma Mays. Eden McCain: Nora Zehetner. Zach: Thomas Dekker. Nirad: Shishir Kurup.
Episode 10
Six Months Ago
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 45 mins
The past is revisited as the clock turns back six months to when Chandra Suresh (Erick Avari) began contacting people who may possess extraordinary abilities, including a frustrated watchmaker (Zachary Quinto). At the same time, Nathan considers prosecuting his father's friend Linderman; Niki's life is complicated by a visit from her mostly absent dad; Hiro's mission to save Charlie doesn't go as expected; and Horn-Rimmed Glasses offers to give Eden's life purpose. Heidi: Rena Sofer.
Episode 11
Fallout
Mon, Dec 4, 2006 45 mins
The heroes struggle to come to terms with the Texas tragedy; more is learned about the nuclear bombing predicted in Isaac's painting; Matt and Audrey (Clea DuVall) pursue a new lead in their hunt for Sylar; Niki makes a difficult decision, which will allow her to keep her family safe. Eden: Nora Zehetner. Ando: James Kyson Lee. Zach: Thomas Dekker. The Haitian: Jimmy Jean-Louis.
Episode 12
Godsend
Mon, Jan 22, 2007 45 mins
A new hero (Christopher Eccleston) arrives on the scene; Nathan and Simone try to help Peter, who has been comatose for two weeks; Hiro goes on a quest to find the samurai sword seen in Isaac's painting. Also, Horn-Rimmed Glasses concentrates his efforts on taking care of Sylar (Zachary Quinto); Claire struggles to come to terms with the fact that she has been living a lie; Niki is held and questioned by police. Zach: Thomas Dekker.
Episode 13
The Fix
Mon, Jan 29, 2007 45 mins
Hiro is abducted by mysterious thugs before he can leave New York; Claire decides to search for her birth parents; D.L. works to deal with his family duties; and Claude reluctantly agrees to help Peter with his powers. George Takei, Jessalyn Gilsig. Claude: Christopher Eccleston.
Episode 14
Distractions
Mon, Feb 5, 2007 45 mins
Hiro tries to explain his new life direction to his unsympathetic father and sister; Niki tries to connect with D.L. and Micah; Peter gets another lesson in harnessing his power; and Claire's search for her birth mother leads her to a Texas trailer park. George Takei, Saemi Nakamura, Jessalyn Gilsig. Claude: Christopher Eccleston.
Episode 15
Run!
Mon, Feb 12, 2007 45 mins
Matt takes a job as a bodyguard, which puts him in an assassin's line of fire; Hiro returns to Las Vegas to get the sword; Mohinder locates another from the list, who actually wants to meet with him.
Episode 16
Unexpected
Mon, Feb 19, 2007 45 mins
Peter is disappointed by a betrayal; Claire can't contain her anger toward her father; Matt loses control when radioactive refugee Ted Sprague (Matthew John Armstrong) shows up with a new hero (Stana Katic) who has "wireless" mental powers.
Episode 17
Company Man
Mon, Feb 26, 2007 45 mins
The Bennets are taken hostage by Matt and Ted Sprague, which leads to a tragic showdown---and some insight into Mr. Bennet's mysterious past. Eric Roberts guest stars.
Episode 18
Parasite
Mon, Mar 5, 2007 45 mins
Nathan meets Linderman in person just before the election; Hiro goes for the sword again with dire consequences; Suresh makes a breakthrough on "the list"; another person with powers, Candice Wilmer (Missy Peregrym), shows up.
Episode 19
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Mon, Apr 23, 2007 45 mins
Sylar confronts two more on the list; Nathan considers Linderman's advice as he faces difficult decisions; Thompson (Eric Roberts) hunts for Claire; Hiro renews his vow to save the world.
Episode 20
Five Years Gone
Mon, Apr 30, 2007 45 mins
Hiro is disturbed by the grim future he discovers where those with special abilities are hunted and considered threats to society. He attempts to return to his own time, but is caught up in a battle that involves a host of new and oddly familiar faces.
Episode 21
The Hard Part
Mon, May 7, 2007 45 mins
Hiro and Ando are even more determined to save the world after seeing the grim future; Nathan takes steps to win the election; Thompson (Eric Roberts) brings someone new into the organization; and Sylar visits his mom (Ellen Greene).
Episode 22
Landslide
Mon, May 14, 2007 45 mins
Nathan weighs his mother's advice against plans by Linderman; Hiro gets some family information as he prepares to face Sylar; Peter and Ted try to leave New York to avoid the explosion. George Takei and Eric Roberts guest star.
Episode 23
How to Stop an Exploding Man
Mon, May 21, 2007 45 mins
The heroes gather in New York in Kirby Plaza, just as Isaac predicted in his visionary paintings.
