The episode follows several interconnected storylines as the "evolved humans" begin to understand the scope of their abilities and the dangers they face.
is the fifth episode of the first season of the NBC sci-fi drama series Heroes . Originally aired on October 23, 2006, the episode is notable for introducing the iconic series catchphrase: "Save the cheerleader, save the world" . Plot Summary [S1E5] Chapter Five 'Hiros'
: On a New York subway, time freezes and Peter Petrelli is confronted by a future version of Hiro Nakamura . Future Hiro, appearing more battle-hardened and speaking fluent English, delivers a cryptic warning: "Save the cheerleader, save the world". He instructs Peter to find Isaac Mendez and "be the one we need" before disappearing. The episode follows several interconnected storylines as the