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The Best Episodes of Heroes Season 4

Every episode of Heroes Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Heroes Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 1 - Orientation
    7.4/10(1242 votes)

    #1 - Orientation

    S4:E1

    Claire, back home in California, begins attending college, but is having difficulty adjusting when a mysterious death of a student during the orientation puts her back in the spotlight. In Japan, Hiro and Ando continue their quest to help people with abilities and go so much as to advertise themselves. Meanwhile, Angela fears Nathan/Syler will discover his true identity. Matt tries to settle down back in Los Angeles and raise his son and not worry about unexpected visitors. Elsewhere, Peter is using his ability for good when a mysterious carnival clan, led by Samuel Sullivan, arrives in town which could spell trouble for him and everyone else.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  2. Heroes Season 4 Episode 2 - Jump, Push, Fall
    7.2/10(1043 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Heroes Season 4 Episode 3 - Ink
    7.1/10(1027 votes)

    #3 - Ink

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Aron Eli Coleite

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  4. Heroes Season 4 Episode 4 - Acceptance
    7.4/10(1048 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Heroes Season 4 Episode 5 - Hysterical Blindness
    7.3/10(1020 votes)

    #5 - 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:S.J. Clarkson
    Writer:Joe Pokaski

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  6. Heroes Season 4 Episode 6 - Tabula Rasa
    7.1/10(1004 votes)

    #6 - Tabula Rasa

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Jim Chory
    Writer:Rob Fresco

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  7. Heroes Season 4 Episode 7 - Strange Attractors
    7.5/10(1059 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Heroes Season 4 Episode 8 - Once Upon a Time in Texas
    7.4/10(988 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Heroes Season 4 Episode 9 - Shadowboxing
    7.3/10(966 votes)

    #9 - Shadowboxing

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Jim Chory
    Writers:Joe Pokaski, Misha Green

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  10. Heroes Season 4 Episode 10 - Brother's Keeper
    7.2/10(967 votes)

    #10 - Brother's Keeper

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:Bryan Spicer
    Writer:Mark Verheiden

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  11. Heroes Season 4 Episode 11 - Thanksgiving
    7.2/10(998 votes)

    #11 - Thanksgiving

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Adam Armus

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  12. Heroes Season 4 Episode 12 - The Fifth Stage
    6.9/10(949 votes)

    #12 - The Fifth Stage

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Tim Kring

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  13. Heroes Season 4 Episode 13 - Upon This Rock
    6.8/10(970 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Heroes Season 4 Episode 14 - Let It Bleed
    6.9/10(959 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 4 Episode 15 - Close to You
    6.8/10(1011 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Heroes Season 4 Episode 16 - Pass/Fail
    7.2/10(956 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Heroes Season 4 Episode 17 - The Art of Deception
    7.4/10(997 votes)

    #17 - The Art of Deception

    S4:E17

    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.

    Director:S.J. Clarkson
    Writers:Mark Verheiden, Misha Green

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  18. Heroes Season 4 Episode 18 - The Wall
    7.6/10(1357 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Heroes Season 4 Episode 19 - Brave New World
    7.3/10(18 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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Orientation" is the best rated episode of "Heroes" season 4. It scored 7.4/10 based on 1242 votes. Directed by David Straiton and written by Tim Kring, it aired on 9/21/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jump, Push, Fall".