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Angel S1E9 — Hero
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Angel•Season 1•Episode 9

Hero

8.8/10 · 3,332 votesNov 30, 199944 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 1•+0.9 vs season avg

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Doyle is presented with an opportunity for atonement when a band of frightened refugees seek his help.

Directed byTucker Gates
Written byTim Minear, Howard Gordon
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David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Angel

Charisma Carpenter

Charisma Carpenter

Cordelia Chase

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Tim Minear

Tim Minear

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Howard Gordon

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Tucker Gates

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Robert J. Kral

Robert J. Kral

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Brett A. Jones

Brett A. Jones

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Mark S. Westmore

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Spiro Razatos

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Episode Summary

"Hero" is episode 9 of Angel season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 3,332 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Tim Minear, Howard Gordon, it aired on November 30, 1999.

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