Heroes

A genetics professor continues his father's secret research: finding people whose extraordinary powers may represent the next step in human evolution.

Los Angeles cop Matt realizes he can hear people's thoughts, while Texas cheerleader Claire almost exposes her own power.

Claire's ability is tested when a romantic encounter gets violent. As Matt hunts for a serial killer, Hiro must convince a friend about their destiny.

Suresh tracks down one of the "heroes." Hiro uses his ability to cheat in Las Vegas, while Nathan visits a powerful donor to raise campaign money.

Claire tells her dad her secret, and he has secrets of his own. Peter gets a message from a stranger, and Suresh plans to abandon his father's work.

Peter shares the cryptic message with Hiro, who realizes he must "save the cheerleader." Niki wonders how D.L. escaped from jail.

Matt teams with FBI agent Audrey to find the mysterious Sylar. Instead, they find a new hero. Niki is distraught after D.L. kidnaps their son Micah.

Suresh returns to India to mourn his father but his troubling dreams make him reconsider his quest for the heroes. Claire prepares for homecoming.

Sylar's arrival causes terror at the homecoming dance. Hiro travels back in time to save his new friend. Micah and D.L. reveal special abilities.

In a peek at the past, Suresh's dad goes to New York to see if the heroes do exist, while Claire joins the cheerleading squad and discovers her power.