The BEST episodes of Heroes season 4

Every episode of Heroes season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Heroes season 4!

Heroes is a cult serial saga about people all over the world discovering that they have superpowers and trying to deal with how this change affects their lives. Not only are they discovering what having superpowers means to them but also the larger picture of where those powers come from and what they might mean to the rest of the world.

Last Updated: 8/17/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Brave New World
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7.71
3865 votes

#1 - Brave New World

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/8/2010

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.

Directors: Adam Kane
Writer: Tim Kring
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Hysterical Blindness
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7.51
3171 votes

#2 - Hysterical Blindness

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2009

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.

Directors: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Joe Pokaski
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Thanksgiving
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7.51
3147 votes

#3 - Thanksgiving

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/23/2009

H.R.G. hosts an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, the Petrelli family gets a surprise guest at their table. Meanwhile, Samuel continues to hold Hiro hostage, as Lydia goes in search for the truth.

Directors: Seith Mann
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The Wall
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7.44
3329 votes

#4 - The Wall

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/1/2010

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.

Directors: Allan Arkush
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Tabula Rasa
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7.43
3059 votes

#5 - Tabula Rasa

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2009

Under Samuel’s guidance, Sylar starts on a path to rediscover his true identity. Hiro helps Emma accept and understand the great possibilities that go along with having an ability. Meanwhile, Peter enlists HRG to help him find a healer who can save Hiro’s life.

Directors: Jim Chory
Writer: Rob Fresco
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Ink
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7.41
3366 votes

#6 - Ink

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2009

Peter faces unexpected consequences for his heroic acts and encounters a reluctant new hero. As Claire continues to adjust to college life, she must figure out how to deal with her ability having been revealed. Meanwhile, Samuel moves heaven and earth to recapture the memories of his late brother Joseph. Elsewhere, Matt struggles with his internal demons as Sylar mysteriously resurfaces.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
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Strange Attractors
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7.41
2934 votes

#7 - Strange Attractors

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2009

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.

Directors: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlos Coto
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Jump, Push, Fall
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7.39
1160 votes

#8 - Jump, Push, Fall

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2009

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.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Close To You
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7.34
2978 votes

#9 - Close To You

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/2010

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.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Rob Fresco
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Shadowboxing
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7.34
2989 votes

#10 - Shadowboxing

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2009

Claire is determined to get to the bottom of the Sorority Rush attacks on her own, until H.R.G. intervenes only to realize he may be the source of her troubles. Meanwhile, Peter's new ability is a perfect fit for his job and gives him the opportunity to help Emma accept her new life. Elsewhere, Sylar's battle at gaining full control over Matt's body escalates with potentially dangerous implications at stake.

Directors: Jim Chory
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Once Upon a Time in Texas
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7.33
2887 votes

#11 - Once Upon a Time in Texas

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2009

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.

Directors: Nate Goodman
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Brother's Keeper
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7.33
2980 votes

#12 - Brother's Keeper

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2009

Samuel learns just how powerful he can become and takes dangerous measures to reach his full potential. Meanwhile, as Tracy begins to lose control of her ability, one of her own comes in harms way. Elsewhere, Sylar continues his battle with Matt.

Directors: Bryan Spicer
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Orientation
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7.32
3454 votes

#13 - Orientation

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2009

Six weeks after Matt and the others wiped Sylar's mind, the Heroes attempt to go on living normal lives. We are introduced to "family" of carnies with abilities. Angela Petrelli and H.R.G. are in the works of restoring The Company while Claire makes new "friends" at school. Tracy is still hunting everyone from Building 26. Meanwhile, Hiro and Ando start a "Heroes for Hire" business.

Directors: David Straiton
Writer: Tim Kring
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Pass/Fail
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7.26
2988 votes

#14 - Pass/Fail

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/2010

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.

Directors: Michael Nankin
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The Art of Deception
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7.25
3206 votes

#15 - The Art of Deception

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/25/2010

H.R.G. enacts his plan to take down the Carnival with the help of Lauren and Suresh. Sylar visits Matt looking to understand his desire to make a human connection, but Matt has a plan of his own. Meanwhile, Peter warns Emma of Samuel's intentions after his grim vision of the future.

Directors: S.J. Clarkson
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Acceptance
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7.24
3226 votes

#16 - Acceptance

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2009

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.

Writer: Bryan Fuller
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Let it Bleed
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7.24
3119 votes

#17 - Let it Bleed

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/2010

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.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Jim Martin
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The Fifth Stage
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7.22
2984 votes

#18 - The Fifth Stage

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/30/2009

Unexpected visitors greet H.R.G.; Samuel's plan starts to come to fruition; struggling to accept the truth, Peter takes extreme measures to get what he wants; Claire's journey leads her to an unexpected destination.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Tim Kring
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Upon This Rock
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7.16
3261 votes

#19 - Upon This Rock

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/4/2010

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.

Directors: Ron Underwood
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