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The Best Episodes of The Hero Season 1

Every episode of The Hero Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Hero Season 1!

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will challenge a diverse group of nine individuals to face extraordinary situations. They will be assigned various missions designed to test them physically, mentally, and even morally to prove they truly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Hero Season 1 Episode 1 - Courage
    8.5/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Courage

    S1:E1

    Nine strangers move into a Panamanian penthouse to compete for the title of "The Hero"; a sudden change of heart shocks the group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hero Season 1 Episode 2 - Teamwork
    9.0/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Teamwork

    S1:E2

    Challenges include pushing an all-terrain vehicle, flying in helicopters and navigating a dangerous dry rock as it fills with water; Shaun is offered a temptation; Patty starts to overcome her fear; tensions rise in the war room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hero Season 1 Episode 3 - Trust
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Trust

    S1:E3

    Contestants are offered temptations as they navigate the jungle and handle huge snakes; a contestant must climb atop a towering bridge; the house questions Athena's motives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hero Season 1 Episode 4 - Heart
    9.4/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Heart

    S1:E4

    Dwayne Johnson reveals a twist; contestants must leap off a building and climb an elevator shaft; one contestant must swim in the ocean for the Hero challenge; Charles makes a plea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hero Season 1 Episode 5 - Honesty
    9.2/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Honesty

    S1:E5

    Contestants must take a lie detector test as part of the team challenge; one contestant is tear-gassed; Lydia bares her soul in the war room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hero Season 1 Episode 6 - Endurance
    9.3/10(35 votes)

    #6 - Endurance

    S1:E6

    Contestants test their skills with primitive weapons and navigate an underground cave; the contestants fight to prove who is the most heroic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Hero Season 1 Episode 7 - Sacrifice
    9.0/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Sacrifice

    S1:E7

    Contestants rappel down the tallest building in Central America; the contestants make their final pleas to America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hero Season 1 Episode 8 - Season Finale
    9.6/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Season Finale

    S1:E8

    The contestants are reunited; America's vote for "The Hero" is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Courage" is the best rated episode of "The Hero" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/7/2013. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Teamwork".