
Scripted series · NBC
Heroes
You can't choose your family, you can choose a side.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Heroes actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Heroes reads strongest on Character Depth, World Building and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.
The run
Seasons
4 seasons · 78 episodes.

Season 0 · Complete
Specials
200657 episodes
Special installments of the series.
Best episode · S00E01 Unaired Pilot

Season 1 · Complete
Genesis
200623 episodes
7.9IMDbA genetics professor. A hospice nurse. A single mom. A street cop. A small town cheerleader. A tormented artist. A computer geek. From places as divergent as Tokyo, India, New York City and Odessa, Texas — they appear to be ordinary people. But they're beginning to find out they're not like everyone else. In fact, they're meant for something much more... Heroes tells the fascinating story of people discovering remarkable abilities — to transport through time and space, to hear another's thoughts, to be physically indestructible, to paint the future. Each must contend with their unique power. And as they struggle to make sense of what and why all this is happening, destiny will ultimately bring them together to change our world.
Best episode · S01E11 Fallout

Season 2 · Complete
Generations
200711 episodes
7.7IMDbSeason 2 introduces new stories — and new heroes — following the apocalyptic showdown in New York City. Claire has moved with her family to Southern California in order to hide her indestructible abilities and there she encounters a young man with a secret of his own. Matt gains new authority in tracking down a murderous force stalking the Heroes, while Suresh uncovers a virus that could eradicate them all. As each sensational chapter unfolds, there is no resisting the extraordinary.
Best episode · S02E09 Cautionary Tales

Season 3 · Complete
Villains / Fugitives
200825 episodes
7.5IMDbIn season 3, a shocking revelation suddenly divides our heroes and, as a cadre of villains is unleashed upon the world, its Heroes are called to their greatest quest yet.
Best episode · S03E10 The Eclipse (1)

Season 4 · Complete
Redemption
200919 episodes
7.5IMDbSeason 4 begins with our heroes putting their lives back together. Claire finds that her biggest challenge is forgetting her old life and starting college. Hiro Nakamura goes back to his old life in Japan, but discovers that he has a terminal illness and sets out to fulfill his own personal bucket-list. Peter Petrelli returns to work as an ordinary New York City EMT. H.R.G. is adjusting to life as a single man, but when Mohinder Suresh offers H.R.G. compelling evidence of a new danger, it makes H.R.G. wonder if he should get back in the game. Nathan Petrelli returns to the Senate and begins to notice strange changes in himself. Matt Parkman returns to life as an ordinary family man, but finds something unfamiliar buried deep within his psyche. And a strange and dangerous carnival comprised of a traveling band of outsiders with powerful abilities suddenly poses a grave challenge.
Best episode · S04E06 Tabula Rasa
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S01E11
Fallout
The tragic events in Texas have sad, serious repercussions for many of the "heroes," their families and friends. Meanwhile, shocking details about the moments leading up to Isaac's predicted New York City nuclear bombing are revealed. Later, Issac's newest painting has fascinating future implications for a hero in crisis. Suresh takes the first steps along his new path. Matt and F.B.I. Agent Audrey Hanson pursue a break in the Sylar case. Horrified by Jessica's recent actions, Niki makes a tough decision to protect her family.
- Directed by John Badham
- Written by Joe Pokaski

S01E23
How to Stop an Exploding Man
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.
- Directed by Allan Arkush
- Written by Tim Kring

S01E10
Six Months Ago
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.
- Directed by Allan Arkush
- Written by Aron Eli Coleite

S01E16
Unexpected
Peter learns that he and Claude may have been betrayed. Matt's reunited with the radioactive Ted Sprague and Hana Gitelman a woman with "wireless" mental abilities. Hiro makes a tough choice about his mission. Claire can no longer hold back her anger towards HRG.
- Directed by Greg Beeman
- Written by Jeph Loeb

S01E12
Godsend
Matt reveals his abilities to his wife. HRG confers with Mohinder. Now that she knows the truth, Claire tries to make sense of her life. Hiro seeks the sword that he is destined to own. Niki must face the consequences of her decision to turn herself in to the police. Simone and Nathan are worried about Peter, who has been in a coma for two weeks. Peter meets a new hero. Micah visits his mother.
- Directed by Paul Shapiro
- Written by Tim Kring

S01E17
Company Man
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.
- Directed by Allan Arkush
- Written by Bryan Fuller
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Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
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Tim Kring
Showrunner

Greg Beeman
Executive producer
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Adam Armus
Executive producer
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Jim Chory
Executive producer
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Dennis Hammer
Executive producer

Nora Kay Foster
Executive producer

Allan Arkush
Executive producer
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David Semel
Executive producer
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Joe Pokaski
Writer
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Melissa Blake
Writer

Misha Green
Writer

Aron Eli Coleite
Writer

Juan Carlos Coto
Writer
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Chuck Kim
Writer

Mark Verheiden
Writer
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Oliver Grigsby
Writer

Bryan Fuller
Writer

Michael Green
Writer
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Jesse Alexander
Writer

Rob Fresco
Writer
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Christopher Zatta
Writer

J. J. Philbin
Writer

Jeph Loeb
Writer
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Jim Martin
Writer
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Aury Wallington
Writer
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Natalie Chaidez
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Created by
- Tim KringCreator
Executive production
- Tim KringExecutive Producer
- Greg BeemanExecutive Producer
- Aron Eli ColeiteProducer
- Adam ArmusExecutive Producer
- Jim ChoryExecutive Producer
- Jim ChoryProducer
Writing
- Tim KringWriter
- Joe PokaskiWriter
- Melissa BlakeWriter
- Misha GreenWriter
- Aron Eli ColeiteWriter
- Juan Carlos CotoWriter
Direction
- Ron UnderwoodDirector
- Sergio Mimica-GezzanDirector
- Greg BeemanDirector
- Dan AttiasDirector
- Bryan SpicerDirector
- Donna DeitchDirector
Cinematography
- Adam KaneDirector of Photography
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