Season One
The first season of Heroes begins on the day of a solar eclipse. Various people throughout the world discover they have super-human abilities. One man, Mohinder Suresh uncovers his father's secret theory of a new leap forward in human evolution. Some people discover they can fly, change the space-time continum, heal rapidly, paint the future, and read people's minds among others. How they got their powers is a mystery. How they will use their powers is up to them. One thing, however, is known; their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world…
Episodes
Genesis
Original Air Date: 25 September 2006
Different people discover their abilities, including Claire, the high school cheerleader who heals any wound; Nathan, a politician whose brother Peter claims he can fly; Hiro, who learns he can teleport; Niki, who fears she's losing her mind; and Isaac, who believes he can paint the future. Meanwhile, Mohinder continues his late father's work and searches for his murderer, while the man with horn-rimmed glasses he discovered searching his father's apartment in Madras turns out to be Claire's father.
Don't Look Back
Original Air Date: 2 October 2006
Some of the heroes have problems accepting the fact that they are more than human. Hiro discovers a murdered Isaac, and realizes he traveled forward in time, and sees the future of New York City: an explosion that consumes the entire city. Matt, a cop who can hear what people say before they say it, runs into trouble with his ability. Peter confronts Nathan about what happened in the alleyway.
One Giant Leap
Original Air Date: 9 October 2006
Hiro and Ando travel to the US. Nathan publicly upsets Peter for apparent political gain. Claire ends up in an uncomfortable situation and Matt encounters a mysterious man with an unknown power. Meanwhile, Mohinder discovers a strange apartment and Niki struggles to take care of Micah.
Collision
Original Air Date: 16 October 2006
Hiro, Ando, Niki, and Nathan all wind up in Las Vegas. Mohinder meets with Peter, who changes his opinion of his own power. Claire seeks revenge. In the end, a message comes from the future.
Hiros
Original Air Date: 23 October 2006
Peter receives a life-changing message; Niki is questioned by police about her fugitive husband's whereabouts; Matt uses his power to better his relationship with his wife, Janice; Claire reveals her secret to her father; Hiro runs into trouble in Las Vegas; and Mohinder questions his father's work.
Better Halves
Original Air Date: 30 October 2006
Before Hiro and Ando head to New York, they are forced to misuse Hiro's power. Claire meets her biological parents. Isaac and Peter are contacted by Hiro and relay the message. Mohinder heads back to India to bury his father. Niki's husband D.L. returns, and her alter-ego Jessica comes between them.
Nothing to Hide
Original Air Date: 6 November 2006
Niki worries when D.L. takes Micah. Matt and Audrey investigate another bizarre murder. Hiro questions his heroism. Nathan and his wife Heidi strategize on the election. Claire is shocked to learn where her missing tape wound up.
Seven Minutes to Midnight
Original Air Date: 13 November 2006
While Hiro runs into an issue in a diner, Mohinder struggles with his decision to abandon his fathers work. Mr. Bennet needs Isaac to finish his paintings in order to save his daughter's life.
Homecoming
Original Air Date: 20 November 2006
Homecoming is near and Claire is voted Homecoming Queen. Meanwhile, Peter heads to Texas to meet with Ando and Hiro (who is still missing) and to save the cheerleader. Jessica gets ready to have her revenge. Mohinder finds the answers he needs as he solves the mystery behind the mysterious boy, Sanjog Iyer.
Six Months Ago
Original Air Date: 27 November 2006
Insight is gained to events that occurred prior to the eclipse. Sylar's beginnings are revealed, as is information about Nathan's accident, and Niki Sanders. Hiro, having traveled back in time to save Charlie, fails, and learns that his powers have limitations.
Fallout
Original Air Date: 4 December 2006
A problem occurs when Mr. Bennet and Eden guard Sylar. Niki makes a difficult decision after Jessica causes problems for D.L. and Micah. Matt and Audrey meet up with Peter Petrelli, and later Claire, regarding the events of homecoming.