7.4/101,202 votes#1 - Orientation
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2009
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
7.2/101,004 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster
7.1/10988 votes#3 - 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.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Aron Eli Coleite
7.4/101,009 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: Bryan Fuller
7.3/10980 votes#5 - 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.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Joe Pokaski
7.1/10966 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Jim Chory
Writer: Rob Fresco
7.5/101,019 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.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto
7.4/10952 votes#8 - 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.
Director: Nathaniel Goodman
Writer: Aron Eli Coleite, Aury Wallington
7.3/10932 votes#9 - 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.
Director: Jim Chory
Writer: Joe Pokaski, Misha Green
7.2/10932 votes#10 - 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.
Director: Bryan Spicer
Writer: Mark Verheiden
7.1/10960 votes#11 - 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.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Adam Armus
6.9/10916 votes#12 - 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.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Tim Kring
6.8/10937 votes#13 - 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.
Director: Ron Underwood
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto
6.9/10925 votes#14 - 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.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Jim Martin
6.8/10979 votes#15 - 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.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Rob Fresco
7.2/10922 votes#16 - 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.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Oliver Grigsby
7.4/10963 votes#17 - 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.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Mark Verheiden, Misha Green
7.6/101,312 votes#18 - 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.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster
7.4/1017 votes#19 - 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.
Director: Adam Kane
Writer: Tim Kring
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.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:NBC
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Orientation" is the best rated episode of "Heroes" season 4. It scored 7.4/10 based on 1202 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".