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Chapter Nine 'Homecoming'

  • Episode aired Nov 20, 2006
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
2.2K
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Heroes (2006)
CrimeDramaFantasyMysterySci-FiThriller

As Homecoming approaches in Odessa, Claire's father makes an effort to save Claire's life. Peter, having tried to contact Hiro, flies to Texas in his effort to save the cheerleader. Hiro dec... Read allAs Homecoming approaches in Odessa, Claire's father makes an effort to save Claire's life. Peter, having tried to contact Hiro, flies to Texas in his effort to save the cheerleader. Hiro decided to head back in time in an effort to save the waitress, and Suresh can't get a dream ... Read allAs Homecoming approaches in Odessa, Claire's father makes an effort to save Claire's life. Peter, having tried to contact Hiro, flies to Texas in his effort to save the cheerleader. Hiro decided to head back in time in an effort to save the waitress, and Suresh can't get a dream out of his head and feels it has some answers about him and his father.

  • Director
    • Greg Beeman
  • Writers
    • Tim Kring
    • Adam Armus
    • Nora Kay Foster
  • Stars
    • Santiago Cabrera
    • Tawny Cypress
    • Noah Gray-Cabey
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Greg Beeman
    • Writers
      • Tim Kring
      • Adam Armus
      • Nora Kay Foster
    • Stars
      • Santiago Cabrera
      • Tawny Cypress
      • Noah Gray-Cabey
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Santiago Cabrera
    Santiago Cabrera
    • Isaac Mendez
    Tawny Cypress
    Tawny Cypress
    • Simone Deveaux
    Noah Gray-Cabey
    Noah Gray-Cabey
    • Micah Sanders
    Ali Larter
    Ali Larter
    • Jessica Sanders…
    Masi Oka
    Masi Oka
    • Hiro Nakamura
    Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere
    • Claire Bennet
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • Nathan Petrelli
    Sendhil Ramamurthy
    Sendhil Ramamurthy
    • Mohinder Suresh
    Leonard Roberts
    Leonard Roberts
    • D.L. Hawkins
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia
    • Peter Petrelli
    Nora Zehetner
    Nora Zehetner
    • Eden McCain
    James Kyson
    James Kyson
    • Ando Masahashi
    • (as James Kyson Lee)
    Ashley Crow
    Ashley Crow
    • Sandra Bennet
    Zachary Quinto
    Zachary Quinto
    • Sylar
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Chandra Suresh
    Jayma Mays
    Jayma Mays
    • Charlie Andrews
    Thomas Dekker
    Thomas Dekker
    • Zach
    Sakina Jaffrey
    Sakina Jaffrey
    • Mrs. Suresh
    • Director
      • Greg Beeman
    • Writers
      • Tim Kring
      • Adam Armus
      • Nora Kay Foster
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    10movieman0791

    Best Hour of Sci-Fi/Suspense on TV Ever?

    Quite possibly the most exciting piece of Sci-Fi/Action on television ever broadcast! All of the episodes leading up to this moment were perfectly executed to bring the viewer to this glorious hour. Characters and plot lines all converged into a moment of tension and suspense unlike any other I have seen in quite some time. Not only was the main storyline of save the cheerleader, save the world beautifully dealt with, the back stories or side stories were not forgotten and also intertwined magnificently. This show is slowly but surely becoming my favorite program on television, right behind the already superb and amazing Battlestar Galactica. More episodes like this (probably impossible because then they would all be the best ever) and this show will be in my television hall of fame.
    7Prismark10

    Chapter Nine 'Homecoming'

    The story arcs have gone up a gear in this one with things really cooking.

    Hiro is absent for most of the episode as he went back in time to save Charlie the waitress.

    This really is about Isaac's painting might come true. Peter lying dead in a pool of blood as he tries to save the cheerleader.

    Mr Bennet thinks he might be able to save Claire, not knowing just how teenagers behave.

    Sylar is lurking in the shadows in Odessa, Texas and he has a cheerleader in his sights. The one who bravely went into rescued some people.

    The twist was telegraphed in the opening summary. However it was such a well realised climax. Some of the characters are learning about their true potential and that they are not alone.
    8sarastro7

    Good, but could have been better

    Many TV shows have become expert at *seeming* to advance the story, but not actually doing so. This episode was good entertainment, but we weren't really told much of anything. How do any of these acts contribute to saving the world? How did anything anyone did, actually make a difference? Peter deliberately shows up for the scene containing his apparent death - why did he actively try to make that scene come true instead of actively trying to change it?

    I don't think there is a consistent logic in these events, and ultimately we didn't really learn anything new about the underlying reasons for it all.

    Still, good show, and I'll certainly keep watching. Great characters all-round, even if that walking fan-boy's dream, Ali Larter, had much too little screen-time!

    8 out of 10.

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    • Trivia
      When Mohinder accesses his father's database, it lists the following names in white: D.L. Hawkins, Byron Bevington, Niki Sanders, Daniel Cuzzetti, Isaac Mendez, Tracy Chobham, Paula Gramble, Curtis Hovsepian, Nathan Petrelli, Penkala Burton, Terese Hue Pham, Adam Soo H(ong?), Sparrow Re(ynolds?), Amid Haleb___, Michelle V___, Candace Wi___, Harry Flet(cher?), and Abu Aswan.

      It lists the deceased in red, the names of whom are: Nicholas Datre, Noel Menzies, Leonie Pin(a?), Linda Tava(vares?) Ethan Kimb(all?), Frank Cava(lle?), and Diego Vela.
    • Goofs
      In the shot of Claire's mom explaining to her dad why she allowed Claire to sneak out to Homecoming, her lapel mike is visible.
    • Quotes

      Claire Bennet: You... How did you...

      Peter Petrelli: Where is he?

      Claire Bennet: I don't know. He ran away before I got here.

      Peter Petrelli: Police. Go get some help, okay?

      Claire Bennet: Okay. I'll be back... Hey. What's your name?

      Peter Petrelli: Peter.

      Claire Bennet: I'm Claire.

      Peter Petrelli: Are you the one? By saving you, did I save the world?

      Claire Bennet: I don't know. I'm just a cheerleader.

    • Connections
      References Battlestar Galactica (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Heroes Theme
      (uncredited)
      Written by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman
      Performed by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 33, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Tailwind Productions
      • NBC Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 43m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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