Godsend (Heroes)

"Godsend"
Heroes episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 12
Directed byPaul Shapiro
Written byTim Kring
Cinematography byJohn B. Aronson
Editing byScott Boyd
Original release dateJanuary 22, 2007 (2007-01-22)
Running time43 minutes
Guest appearances

"Godsend" is the twelfth episode of the first season of the American superhero drama television series Heroes. The episode was written by series creator Tim Kring, and directed by Paul Shapiro. It originally aired on NBC on January 22, 2007.

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, Hiro goes on a quest to retrieve a sword, while Peter meets a man who appears in his visions.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 14.90 million household viewers and gained a 5.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. It received critical acclaim, with praise towards the writing, performances, and ending.