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The Worst Episodes of Heroes

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Heroes Season 3 Episode 14 - A Clear and Present Danger
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #1 - A Clear and Present Danger

    S3:E14

    Three weeks after the destruction of both Primatech and Pinehearst, and the death of Arthur Petrelli, the now-villainous Nathan returns with a vengeance by persuading the U.S. President and the government to round up all people with abilities, leading to Claire, Ando, Hiro, Matt, Peter, as well as Tracy to become fugitives from the people who were their former allies.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  2. Heroes Season 3 Episode 4 - I Am Become Death
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #2 - I Am Become Death

    S3:E4

    Peter travels to the future and adopts a dangerous ability in order to try to save the world. Meanwhile, Mohinder struggles with his continuing evolution from the formula, and Hiro and Ando re-unite with an old enemy.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Aron Eli Coleite

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  3. Heroes Season 3 Episode 1 - The Second Coming
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #3 - The Second Coming

    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
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  4. Heroes Season 4 Episode 5 - Hysterical Blindness
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Hysterical Blindness

    S4:E5

    Samuel prepares for new additions to his family, while Lydia warns him of the consequences. Claire discovers that her roommate Gretchen may have a hidden agenda. Meanwhile, Peter finds an unexpected way to connect with Emma, who would prefer to stay distant. Elsewhere, a different side of Sylar emerges as he desperately tries to remember the person he used to be.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writer:Joe Pokaski

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  5. Heroes Season 4 Episode 7 - Strange Attractors
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Strange Attractors

    S4:E7

    Matt goes to extreme measures to extinguish Sylar , who continues to torment him. Elsewhere, HRG calls in a favor from Tracy to save a troubled young boy whose misfortunes resemble her own. While Claire and Gretchen are being hazed by their new sorority sisters, they realize pledging might not be their biggest problem.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Juan Carlos Coto

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  6. Heroes Season 4 Episode 13 - Upon This Rock
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Upon This Rock

    S4:E13

    As Claire becomes immersed into the world of the Carnival, she becomes increasingly suspicious of Samuel's motives. Hiro is on a mission to rescue one of his own, but has difficulty communicating his intentions to Ando.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Juan Carlos Coto

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  7. Heroes Season 3 Episode 2 - The Butterfly Effect
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #7 - The Butterfly Effect

    S3:E2

    Sylar goes to the Company and inadvertently releases 12 super-powered criminals in a fight with Elle. Future Peter tries to fix his mistake. Angela takes over the company. Claire learns more about her powers. Hiro and Ando travel to Paris to track down the speedster who robbed them. Maya discovers that Mohinder's injection has changed him. Matt meats Usutu, an African with a familiar power.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  8. Heroes Season 3 Episode 3 - One of Us, One of Them
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #8 - One of Us, One of Them

    S3:E3

    HRG and his new partner go to a local bank heist with four villains; including Peter being trapped in one of them. Hiro and Ando track Daphne to Germany, and meet the Haitian. Tracy Strauss goes to New Orleans to find out more information about Niki. Meredith teaches Claire a lesson about fighting. Usutu shows Matt a series of paintings about him.

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writer:Joe Pokaski

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  9. Heroes Season 3 Episode 23 - 1961
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #9 - 1961

    S3:E23

    As Nathan, Claire, Peter and H.R.G. help Angela uncover her past, she reveals the dark secrets that have haunted her for years. Meanwhile, Mohinder learns of his father’s involvement in a long forgotten government operation.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Aron Eli Coleite

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  10. Heroes Season 4 Episode 15 - Close to You
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Close to You

    S4:E15

    H.R.G. recruits Matt to help him take down Samuel, as they use his long-lost love, Vanessa, to lure him to them, but Samuel has his own plans for Vanessa in the works. Meanwhile, Hiro and Ando go to extreme lengths to save Dr. Suresh. Elsewhere, Peter's introduction of Emma to his mother brings forth visions of a very grim future.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Rob Fresco

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  11. Heroes Season 4 Episode 16 - Pass/Fail
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Pass/Fail

    S4:E16

    Hiros life hangs in the balance as his brain tumor worsens, prompting him to subconsciously deal with some of his past decisions. Meanwhile, Sylar pays Claire an unexpected visit to get answers as to why he isn't quite himself. Elsewhere, Samuels plan to impress his long-lost love, Vanessa, takes a terrifying turn.

    Director:Michael Nankin
    Writer:Oliver Grigsby

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  12. Heroes Season 3 Episode 13 - Dual
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Dual

    S3:E13

    Following the showdown against Arthur, Nathan and Peter find themselves pitted against one another, and Nathan makes a decision that will have an effect on the entire world. Meanwhile, Sylar holds Claire, H.R.G., Meredith and Angela hostage at Primatech; Ando, Matt and Daphne try to rescue Hiro and find their only hope may lie in Suresh.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Jeph Loeb

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  13. Heroes Season 4 Episode 8 - Once Upon a Time in Texas
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Once Upon a Time in Texas

    S4:E8

    When Hiro travels three years into the past, he has a second chance to save Charlie from the hands of Sylar. However, Samuel’s presence serves to complicate Hiro’s mission even further. Elsewhere, H.R.G.’s past with his Primatech partner is revealed.

    Director:Nathaniel Goodman
    Writers:Aron Eli Coleite, Aury Wallington

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  14. Heroes Season 4 Episode 14 - Let It Bleed
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Let It Bleed

    S4:E14

    Sylar returns to the Carnival in search of answers, H.R.G. tries to forge an alliance with Edgar and Peter continues to struggle with the loss of his brother.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Jim Martin

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  15. Heroes Season 3 Episode 6 - Dying of the Light
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Dying of the Light

    S3:E6

    Villains Knox and Daphne are on a quest to recruit Hiro and others to the Pinehearst fold. Angela and the Company are paralyzed from recent events. Peter goes to Pinehearst searching for answers but is stunned to learn who the founder is. Claire and Sandra go on a mission to save Meredith from the clutches of Doyle, a villain with abilities to control people mentally and physically. Nathan and Tracy try to trace their origins with Mohinder's help.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writers:Christopher Zatta, Chuck Kim

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  16. Heroes Season 3 Episode 25 - An Invisible Thread
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #16 - An Invisible Thread

    S3:E25

    Nathan faces off against Sylar to keep him from meeting the President. Sylar has his own plans for his new partner. Meanwhile, Hiro learns that there are repercussions to regaining his ability. Elsewhere, Matt is forced to go to extraordinary lengths to protect his future with his family.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  17. Heroes Season 4 Episode 2 - Jump, Push, Fall
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Jump, Push, Fall

    S4:E2

    Claire and her new friend Gretchen investigate the death of Claire's roommate Annie, while Noah comes to Peter for assistance. Samuel and Edgar recover the compass, Hiro realizes his new destiny, and Matt is tormented with mental images from a dangerous foe.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writers:Nora Kay Foster, Adam Armus

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  18. Heroes Season 4 Episode 4 - Acceptance
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Acceptance

    S4:E4

    As "Nathan" starts displaying new powers, he has visions of an incident from his past involving a young girl and decides to investigate. Hiro tries to save a co-worker and learns a truth about himself. Tracy tries to regain her old life and job.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Bryan Fuller

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  19. Heroes Season 4 Episode 19 - Brave New World
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Brave New World

    S4:E19

    Everyone bands together to try to stop Samuel from taking the lives of thousands. Peter joins forces with his most unexpected ally to save Emma. Meanwhile, H.R.G.'s life hangs in the balance as he and Claire find themselves trapped underground with oxygen quickly running out. Elsewhere, Hiro starts to come to grips with the decisions he has made and is called into action to help stop a disaster.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  20. Heroes Season 2 Episode 10 - Truth & Consequences
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Truth & Consequences

    S2:E10

    Peter travels to Primatech in Texas to destroy the virus, but not everything is what it seems. Hiro continues the pursuit of his father's killer, while Matt pursues the last Company member in the photo. Nikki is reunited with Micah but has bad news, while Maya has to choose to remain with Alejandro, or go with Sylar.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Jesse Alexander

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  21. Heroes Season 3 Episode 5 - Angels and Monsters
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Angels and Monsters

    S3:E5

    Claire decides to take on one of the villains herself, but she may not be as invulnerable as she believes. Nathan and Tracy search for the truth about their origins. Maya makes a shocking discovery. Hiro and Ando look for help in the most unlikely places.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Adam Armus

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  22. Heroes Season 3 Episode 9 - It's Coming
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #22 - It's Coming

    S3:E9

    Nathan learns of his father's plans, while Flint and Knox launch attacks on Hiro, Ando, Peter, and Claire. Meanwhile, Matt tries to revive Angela, Sylar meets with Elle, and Mohinder begins testing of his newest superpower formula.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  23. Heroes Season 4 Episode 18 - The Wall
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #23 - The Wall

    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
    Writers:Nora Kay Foster, Adam Armus

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  24. Heroes Season 1 Episode 2 - Don't Look Back
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Don't Look Back

    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:Tim Kring

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  25. Heroes Season 1 Episode 18 - Parasite
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Parasite

    S1:E18

    With the election and New York City's destruction looming, Nathan has a disturbing face-to-face meeting with the shadowy Linderman. Hiro's attempt to steal the sword steers him into a grim new direction. Suresh makes a breakthrough on the list—at great cost. D.L. begins to suspect all is not well at home. Isaac paints his most terrible painting yet. New hero Candice Wilmer makes an illusive debut.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Christopher Zatta

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Clear and Present Danger" is the worst rated episode of "Heroes". It scored 6.7/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Greg Yaitanes and written by Tim Kring, it aired on 2/2/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "I Am Become Death".