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The Best Episodes Directed By Allan Arkush

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - How to Stop an Exploding Man
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    S1:E23

    Can Sylar be stopped? Will Linderman's vision live on with Nathan? What will it take for Peter to save the world, what sacrifices will be made? With all the horrible predictions unfolding before them the heroes face moments of pain and peril in Kirby Plaza.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Company Man
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    S1:E17

    H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague come to Texas looking for answers, and take him, his wife, son and Claire hostage -- leading to a tragic, explosive showdown.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Six Months Ago
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S1:E10

    As the clock turns back six months for all of the "Heroes," Mohinder's father Chandra Suresh arrives in New York to begin his quest to find individuals with extraordinary abilities, and meets someone all to eager to be special. Peter celebrates his graduation from nursing school, and learns that Nathan plans to prosecute a case that could mean trouble for the entire Petrelli family. A surprise visit from her father brings out the worst in Niki. Hiro attempts to be a hero and change the future for someone important. Claire joins the cheerleading squad and makes a curious discovery. Mr. Bennet and the Haitian meet someone special.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Hostile Hospital (1)
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S2:E7

    Life on the lam leads the Baudelaires to a horrifying hospital with an enormous library that could hold the answers to all of their questions.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Hostile Hospital (2)
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    S2:E8

    A bearded Klaus and Sunny comb the hospital's crumbling halls for Violet, who's being held prisoner under Count Olaf's questionable "care."

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - June 13th (1)
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E7

    In an effort to get answers, Noah Bennet joins forces with Hiro Nakamura to return to the day of the tragic events of June 13, 2014 that set everything in motion. On the verge of delivering a speech to commemorate the event, Mohinder Suresh receives a dire message from Angela Petrelli about Erica Kravid's true motives. In Japan, Hachiro Otomo makes a calculated move against Hiro Nakamura. Meanwhile, a much happier Luke and Joanne come to Odessa in hopes of finding a cure to their son's ailment.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Trust and Blood
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S3:E15

    Following a chain of unexpected events, our Heroes are on the run from their latest adversary and one of their own, Nathan Petrelli. After Matt paints a series of prophetic images, the tragic fate of someone close to him is revealed. Elsewhere, Sylar continues his search for his father and encounters a young outcast with information and an ability of his own.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Villains
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S3:E8

    Hiro attempts to delve into Arthur Petrelli's past to uncover the mystery behind him creating a rival company Pinehearst and his hatred towards Angela. Sylar stricken by guilt tries to stop his murderous ways with HRG and Elle vying for his blood. Meredith's training goes up in smoke with the arrival of her brother.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Lizards
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S2:E2

    Peter falls in with Irish gangsters who know about his past. Hiro works to contain the damage caused by his journey into the past. Kensei's power will be revealed. Suresh locates and cures the Haitian. Matt investigates the murder of Mr. Nakamura. West comes to know of Claire's powers. Maya and Alejandro enter Mexico and find their powers more of a hindrance than a help.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - I Am Sylar
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    S3:E24

    Sylar continues his unusual partnership and begins to have an unexpected identity crisis. Hiro and Ando take measures toward bringing down Building 26. Meanwhile, Matt’s new found fatherhood changes his priorities. Elsewhere, Nathan sets a plan in motion to right the wrongs of his government operation.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Powerless
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S2:E11

    In Texas, Peter faces off against former friends due to Adam’s misleading story about the Shanti virus. Micah enlists the help of his mother to rescue Monica. Maya is shocked when she learns the truth about her new friend Sylar. Elle tries to make her father proud.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Don't Look Back
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S1:E2

    Outside a bizarre, gruesome crime scene, Los Angeles beat cop Matt Parkman is the only one who can hear the cries of a missing little girl. Claire almost reveals her secret ability to the entire school after learning that her injury attempt tape has disappeared. Thinking she's going crazy, Niki loses another block of time after waking to find some brutally murdered thugs in her garage, only to be confronted by Social Services about son Micah. While office drone Hiro investigates New York, Nathan confronts Peter following his plunge off a building.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - The Wall
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    S4:E18

    Fueled by his vision of Emma in grave danger, Peter attempts to rescue Sylar from his worst nightmare. At the carnival, Samuel reveals H.R.G.s secret past in order to bring Claire to his side. Meanwhile, Lauren makes a bold move to put a stop to Samuel.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - June 13th (2)
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S1:E8

    In the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, Erica Kravid puts her dark plan into motion with Renautas. Hiro and Angela are tasked with an important mission that could change the course of humanity. In Odessa, a distraught Luke and Joanne come to realize their tragic mission after the loss of their son. Meanwhile, Noah Bennet has an unexpected reunion with Matt Parkman. In Japan, the origins of Miko come to light. Elsewhere, the truth behind Carlos' military service is revealed.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Portrait
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S1:E5

    When an expensive portrait is stolen from a young woman, Peter and Neal set a sting for the cunning and deadly culprit. Neal must uncover the secret truth of the portrait's origin even as the net tightens around the villain ... and around Neal himself!

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Detention
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    In what is said to be one of the best episodes, the gang, after committing various violations at school, gets stuck together for an 8 hour Saturday detention, where Dawson and Pacey turn against each another; and Joey offers a tearful partial explanation for her anger toward Jen.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Second Coming
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S3:E1

    After a look into the future, Nathan's shooter is revealed. Matt chases him and winds up in a desert. Hiro receives an important message from his father. Sylar visits Claire. Maya gives Mohinder an idea for his research. Nathan recovers and gets a visit from Linderman.

    Director:Allan Arkush
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Allan Arkush Ratings Summary

"How to Stop an Exploding Man" is the best rated episode directed by Allan Arkush. It scored 8.143/10 based on 28 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/21/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Company Man".