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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E20 9.0
Chapter Twenty 'Five Years Gone'

Hiro and Ando's trek into the future leads them to meet some of the heroes as they are five years later, after the nuclear fallout. This includes a darker side of Matt, a Jessica/Niki with a clear winner in their battle, a brown-haired Claire, and a man named Andy, who's a big hearted Texan. It also features an event at an upscale gentleman's club.

#2
S1E17 8.9
Chapter Seventeen 'Company Man'

H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague come to Texas looking for answers, and take him, his wife, son and Claire hostage -- leading to a tragic, explosive showdown.

#3
S1E9 8.6
Chapter Nine 'Homecoming'

As Mr. Bennet tries to protect his daughter by any means, Claire's high school Homecoming celebration turns into a frightening night for many. Nathan and Simone work together to find Isaac's painting for Peter, but this key to the future could lead to tragedy. Meanwhile, Hiro travels back in time to right an upsetting wrong. As Niki puts a goal in sight, Micah spends time with his dad. Still experiencing strange dreams while in India, Suresh learns of a boy that might pull him back into his father's research

#4 Chapter Eighteen 'Parasite' S1E18 8.5
#5 Chapter Eleven 'Fallout' S1E11 8.4
#6 Chapter Twenty-Two 'Landslide' S1E22 8.4
#7 Chapter Twenty-Three 'How to Stop an Exploding Man' S1E23 8.4
#8 Chapter Ten 'Six Months Ago' S1E10 8.3
#9 Chapter Sixteen 'Unexpected' S1E16 8.3
#10 Chapter Nineteen '.07%' S1E19 8.3

Lowlights

#78 S4E15 Chapter Fifteen 'Pass/Fail' 6.8

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.

#77 Chapter Thirteen 'Let It Bleed' S4E13 6.8
#76 Chapter Fourteen 'Close to You' S4E14 6.9
#75 Chapter Twelve 'Upon This Rock' S4E12 6.9
#74 Chapter Four 'Cold Wars' S3E17 7.0

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Series Trajectory

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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