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The Best Episodes of Heroes Season 3

Every episode of Heroes Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Heroes Season 3!

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Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Heroes Season 3 Episode 1 - The Second Coming
    7.6/10(1970 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Heroes Season 3 Episode 2 - The Butterfly Effect
    7.5/10(1586 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Heroes Season 3 Episode 3 - One of Us, One of Them
    7.4/10(1469 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Heroes Season 3 Episode 4 - I Am Become Death
    7.5/10(1483 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Heroes Season 3 Episode 5 - Angels and Monsters
    7.3/10(1395 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Heroes Season 3 Episode 6 - Dying of the Light
    7.4/10(1395 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Heroes Season 3 Episode 7 - Eris Quod Sum
    7.2/10(1293 votes)

    #7 - Eris Quod Sum

    S3:E7

    Trapped, Nathan and Tracy must fight to save their lives against Suresh, who has changed dramatically. Elle returns with shocking news for Claire and her family. Meanwhile, Angela tries to convince Sylar to save Peter; Daphne is ordered to kill Matt or she will be killed herself; and Hiro questions Usutu's advice.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Jesse Alexander

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  8. Heroes Season 3 Episode 8 - Villains
    7.6/10(1389 votes)

    #8 - Villains

    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:Rob Fresco

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  9. Heroes Season 3 Episode 9 - It's Coming
    7.3/10(1286 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Heroes Season 3 Episode 10 - The Eclipse (1)
    7.4/10(1292 votes)

    #10 - The Eclipse (1)

    S3:E10

    The eclipse plays havoc with the heroes' powers. Arthur orders Elle and Sylar to bring in Claire. Hiro, Ando, and Matt follow Daphne to her hometown to learn what hold Arthur has on her, and Peter and Nathan travel to the Haitian's hometown to recruit him for the war with Pinehearst.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writers:Joe Pokaski, Aron Eli Coleite

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  11. Heroes Season 3 Episode 11 - The Eclipse (2)
    7.4/10(1295 votes)

    #11 - The Eclipse (2)

    S3:E11

    The eclipse continues to create chaos. Sylar and Elle face HRG's wrath. Peter, Nathan and the Haitian go up against Baron Samedi. Ando, Sam, and Frack try to help Hiro with his memory loss.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Joe Pokaski, Aron Eli Coleite

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  12. Heroes Season 3 Episode 12 - Our Father
    7.8/10(1375 votes)

    #12 - Our Father

    S3:E12

    In order to stop Arthur, Hiro and Clair team up and travel back in time to when Kaito gave Claire to H.R.G. Meanwhile, Peter and the Haitian head out to stop Arthur, but are stopped by Sylar and Suresh has a breakthrough with the formula.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Adam Armus

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  13. Heroes Season 3 Episode 13 - Dual
    7.5/10(1385 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Heroes Season 3 Episode 14 - A Clear and Present Danger
    7.6/10(1350 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Heroes Season 3 Episode 15 - Trust and Blood
    7.4/10(1260 votes)

    #15 - Trust and Blood

    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:Mark Verheiden

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  16. Heroes Season 3 Episode 16 - Building 26
    7.1/10(1209 votes)

    #16 - Building 26

    S3:E16

    Nathan's plans face exposure as Homeland Security begins an investigation under direct orders from the President of the United States. Sylar and Luke embark on a road trip to find Sylar's father, but are secretly being hunted by Nathan's agents. Life gets complicated for the Bennet family as Claire goes into action to protect a young man with abilities from being captured by HRG. Elsewhere, Matt's prophetic images lead Hiro and Ando to India and a mysterious ally comes to the aid of our Heroes

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writer:Rob Fresco

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  17. Heroes Season 3 Episode 17 - Cold Wars
    7.0/10(1169 votes)

    #17 - Cold Wars

    S3:E17

    While being held hostage, HRG is subjected to Matt Parkman's unique brand of interrogation, revealing how he became involved with Nathan's government plot to capture those with abilities. Meanwhile, Matt's discoveries bring Peter face-to-face with "The Hunter"

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writers:Joe Pokaski, Aron Eli Coleite

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  18. Heroes Season 3 Episode 18 - Exposed
    7.1/10(1189 votes)

    #18 - Exposed

    S3:E18

    After receiving a tip from "Rebel", Matt and Peter race to Building 26 to rescue Daphne and recover files that will expose the government's plans for those with abilities. Claire finds help from an unlikely source in smuggling Alex out of the city. As Sylar and Luke continue their road trip, Sylar begins to have memories of his father that lead him to the truth about his mother. Meanwhile, "The Hunter" puts his own agenda into action with an explosive surprise for one of our heroes.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Adam Armus

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  19. Heroes Season 3 Episode 19 - Shades of Gray
    7.4/10(1193 votes)

    #19 - Shades of Gray

    S3:E19

    When Sylar comes face-to-face with his long lost father, the reunion proves to be what he least expected. Elsewhere, after receiving a tip from "Rebel", Claire must decide if she will help her sworn enemy, Eric Doyle, evade capture. Meanwhile, as "The Hunter" plans to uncover the Petrelli family's secrets and take control of Nathan's operation, Matt finds himself in the spotlight and on the verge of leveling Capitol Hill.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Oliver Grigsby

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  20. Heroes Season 3 Episode 20 - Cold Snap
    7.8/10(1344 votes)

    #20 - Cold Snap

    S3:E20

    HRG convinces Emile Danko, a.k.a. "The Hunter", to release Tracy from Building 26, in hopes that she will lead them to "Rebel". As Angela evades capture, she turns to an old friend for help. In Los Angeles, Hiro and Ando continue on their latest mission from "Rebel" to protect the newest hero.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Bryan Fuller

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  21. Heroes Season 3 Episode 21 - Into Asylum
    7.2/10(1195 votes)

    #21 - Into Asylum

    S3:E21

    Now that Nathan’s ability has been revealed and he has lost control of his operation, he and Claire go into hiding in Mexico. With Emile Danko now in control of the government operation, his plan to destroy everyone with abilities is set into motion as he teams up with an unlikely partner. Meanwhile, Angela and Peter seek refuge in a church and begin to mend their broken relationship.

    Director:Jim Chory
    Writer:Joe Pokaski

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  22. Heroes Season 3 Episode 22 - Turn and Face the Strange
    7.4/10(1147 votes)

    #22 - Turn and Face the Strange

    S3:E22

    As Danko spearheads the government operation, someone close to him is put in the line of fire. HRG’s life continues to spiral out of control and his marriage is dangerously close to the breaking point. Meanwhile, Hiro and Ando continue their road trip with a special delivery for Matt Parkman. Elsewhere, Angela Petrelli unearths the demons of her past.

    Director:Jeannot Szwarc
    Writer:Mark Verheiden

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  23. Heroes Season 3 Episode 23 - 1961
    7.2/10(1262 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Heroes Season 3 Episode 24 - I Am Sylar
    7.4/10(1070 votes)

    #24 - I Am Sylar

    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:Adam Armus

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  25. Heroes Season 3 Episode 25 - An Invisible Thread
    7.5/10(1314 votes)

    #25 - 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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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Second Coming" is the best rated episode of "Heroes" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1970 votes. Directed by Allan Arkush and written by Tim Kring, it aired on 9/22/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Butterfly Effect".