Heroes

10 Best Episodes of Heroes - Season 3

Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Heroes - S3E15

#15 - Trust and Blood (Season 3 - Episode 15)

Following a chain of unexpected events, our Heroes are on the run from their latest adversary and one of their own, Nathan Petrelli. After Matt paints a series of prophetic images, the tragic fate of someone close to him is revealed. Elsewhere, Sylar continues his search for his father and encounters a young outcast with information and an ability of his own.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 428 votes.

Heroes - S3E3

#14 - One of Us, One of Them (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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HRG and his new partner go to a local bank heist with four villains; including Peter being trapped in one of them. Hiro and Ando track Daphne to Germany, and meet the Haitian. Tracy Strauss goes to New Orleans to find out more information about Niki. Meredith teaches Claire a lesson about fighting. Usutu shows Matt a series of paintings about him.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 482 votes.

Heroes - S3E24

#13 - I Am Sylar (Season 3 - Episode 24)

Sylar continues his unusual partnership and begins to have an unexpected identity crisis. Hiro and Ando take measures toward bringing down Building 26. Meanwhile, Mattโ€™s new found fatherhood changes his priorities. Elsewhere, Nathan sets a plan in motion to right the wrongs of his government operation.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 436 votes.

Heroes - S3E21

#12 - Into Asylum (Season 3 - Episode 21)

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Now that Nathanโ€™s ability has been revealed and he has lost control of his operation, he and Claire go into hiding in Mexico. With Emile Danko now in control of the government operation, his plan to destroy everyone with abilities is set into motion as he teams up with an unlikely partner. Meanwhile, Angela and Peter seek refuge in a church and begin to mend their broken relationship.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 412 votes.

Heroes - S3E9

#11 - It's Coming (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Nathan learns of his father's plans, while Flint and Knox launch attacks on Hiro, Ando, Peter, and Claire. Meanwhile, Matt tries to revive Angela, Sylar meets with Elle, and Mohinder begins testing of his newest superpower formula.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 449 votes.

Heroes - S3E7

#10 - Eris Quod Sum (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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Trapped, Nathan and Tracy must fight to save their lives against Suresh, who has changed dramatically. Elle returns with shocking news for Claire and her family. Meanwhile, Angela tries to convince Sylar to save Peter; Daphne is ordered to kill Matt or she will be killed herself; and Hiro questions Usutu's advice.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 454 votes.

Heroes - S3E6

#9 - Dying of the Light (Season 3 - Episode 6)

Villains Knox and Daphne are on a quest to recruit Hiro and others to the Pinehearst fold. Angela and the Company are paralyzed from recent events. Peter goes to Pinehearst searching for answers but is stunned to learn who the founder is. Claire and Sandra go on a mission to save Meredith from the clutches of Doyle, a villain with abilities to control people mentally and physically. Nathan and Tracy try to trace their origins with Mohinder's help.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 453 votes.

Heroes - S3E8

#8 - Villains (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Hiro attempts to delve into Arthur Petrelli's past to uncover the mystery behind him creating a rival company Pinehearst and his hatred towards Angela. Sylar stricken by guilt tries to stop his murderous ways with HRG and Elle vying for his blood. Meredith's training goes up in smoke with the arrival of her brother.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 446 votes.

Heroes - S3E10

#7 - The Eclipse (1) (Season 3 - Episode 10)

The eclipse plays havoc with the heroes' powers. Arthur orders Elle and Sylar to bring in Claire. Hiro, Ando, and Matt follow Daphne to her hometown to learn what hold Arthur has on her, and Peter and Nathan travel to the Haitian's hometown to recruit him for the war with Pinehearst.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 441 votes.

Heroes - S3E20

#6 - Cold Snap (Season 3 - Episode 20)

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HRG convinces Emile Danko, a.k.a. "The Hunter", to release Tracy from Building 26, in hopes that she will lead them to "Rebel". As Angela evades capture, she turns to an old friend for help. In Los Angeles, Hiro and Ando continue on their latest mission from "Rebel" to protect the newest hero.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 429 votes.

Heroes - S3E11

#5 - The Eclipse (2) (Season 3 - Episode 11)

The eclipse continues to create chaos. Sylar and Elle face HRG's wrath. Peter, Nathan and the Haitian go up against Baron Samedi. Ando, Sam, and Frack try to help Hiro with his memory loss.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 448 votes.

Heroes - S3E25

#4 - An Invisible Thread (Season 3 - Episode 25)

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Nathan faces off against Sylar to keep him from meeting the President. Sylar has his own plans for his new partner. Meanwhile, Hiro learns that there are repercussions to regaining his ability. Elsewhere, Matt is forced to go to extraordinary lengths to protect his future with his family.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 429 votes.

Heroes - S3E13

#3 - Dual (Season 3 - Episode 13)

Following the showdown against Arthur, Nathan and Peter find themselves pitted against one another, and Nathan makes a decision that will have an effect on the entire world. Meanwhile, Sylar holds Claire, H.R.G., Meredith and Angela hostage at Primatech; Ando, Matt and Daphne try to rescue Hiro and find their only hope may lie in Suresh.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 452 votes.

Heroes - S3E14

#2 - A Clear and Present Danger (Season 3 - Episode 14)

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Three weeks after the destruction of both Primatech and Pinehearst, and the death of Arthur Petrelli, the now-villainous Nathan returns with a vengeance by persuading the U.S. President and the government to round up all people with abilities, leading to Claire, Ando, Hiro, Matt, Peter, as well as Tracy to become fugitives from the people who were their former allies.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 451 votes.

Heroes - S3E12

#1 - Our Father (Season 3 - Episode 12)

In order to stop Arthur, Hiro and Clair team up and travel back in time to when Kaito gave Claire to H.R.G. Meanwhile, Peter and the Haitian head out to stop Arthur, but are stopped by Sylar and Suresh has a breakthrough with the formula.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 450 votes.

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