Fallout (Heroes)

"Fallout" is the eleventh episode of the first season of the American superhero drama television series Heroes. The episode was written by Joe Pokaski, and directed by John Badham. It originally aired on NBC on December 4, 2006. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover that they have superhuman abilities and how these abilities take effect in the characters' lives as they work together to prevent catastrophic futures. In the episode, Peter is arrested for the Homecoming incident, while Mr. Bennet assigns the Haitian to erase Claire's memory. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 14.94 million household viewers and gained a 5.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. It received critical acclaim, with critics praising the build-up, character development and writing, with many considering it the best episode of the series at that point.