Heroes Among Us

Heroes Among Us

True stories of courageous individuals making a difference across the country. From highly trained professionals to ordinary citizens selflessly putting themselves in harm’s way, the program celebrates the heroes in our nation today.

Season 1

S1:E1 Mother Hero, Prodigies, and NBA stars
  

S1:E1 Mother Hero, Prodigies, and…

A mother puts her life on the line to save…
S1:E2 The Burning Car, Heart Attack Victim, Fighting Cancer
  

S1:E2 The Burning Car, Heart…

An off-duty police officer saves a family from a burning…
S1:E3 Serial Rapist Capture, Ex-Gang member, Paralyzed NFL Player
  

S1:E3 Serial Rapist Capture, Ex-Gang…

A US postal worker protects a woman from a serial…
S1:E4 Good Samaritan, Montel Williams, Organ Transplant
  

S1:E4 Good Samaritan, Montel Williams,…

A Good Samaritan is injured while trying to stop a…
S1:E6 A Shocking Discovery, NBA takes a Village, Grizzly Rescue
  

S1:E6 A Shocking Discovery, NBA…

A man stumbles across a shocking discovery that would forever…
S1:E7 Oprah, Tony Hawk, Homeless Children
  

S1:E7 Oprah, Tony Hawk, Homeless…

Oprah Winfrey opens her Leadership Academy and a world of…
S1:E8 Vietnam Vet, Kids Club, Prince Albert of Monaco
  

S1:E8 Vietnam Vet, Kids Club,…

A Vietnam Veteran battles addiction and wins; neighborhood kids form…
S1:E9 Hurricane Katrina, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Teenage Hero
  

S1:E9 Hurricane Katrina, Cowboys owner…

A military veteran packs his truck and drives to New…
S1:E10 Canine Hero, Helping the Deaf Hear, Celebrities' Heroes
  

S1:E10 Canine Hero, Helping the…

A canine leaps into action and saves the life of…
S1:E11 Car Crash Survivor, Pilots Saving Lives, A New Jersey Homeless Tale
  

S1:E11 Car Crash Survivor, Pilots…

A husband and wife save the life of a teenage…
S1:E12 Train Rescue, Singing for Change, Cancer Cure Hope
  

S1:E12 Train Rescue, Singing for…

A man rescues a wheelchair bound woman from an oncoming…
S1:E13 Backyard Plane Crash, Violent Crimes Victims, Celebrities and Their Heroes
  

S1:E13 Backyard Plane Crash, Violent…

A man responds to a plane crash in his own…

Season 2

S2:E1 Rattlesnake Attack, Pensacola Boys Base, Gang Reform
  

S2:E1 Rattlesnake Attack, Pensacola Boys…

A teenager risks her life in order to capture and…
S2:E2 Great White Attack, Garden of Hope, Divine Help
  

S2:E2 Great White Attack, Garden…

A Californian surfer gets some unexpected help while being attacked…
S2:E3 Fallen Hiker, Bike Ride for Hunger, Race to Erase MS
  

S2:E3 Fallen Hiker, Bike Ride…

Scout Troop 226 puts their training to the test when…
S2:E4 Three Year Old Hero, Matchmaker, Community Rescue
  

S2:E4 Three Year Old Hero,…

A 3-year-old calls 911 after her pregnant mother collapses in…
S2:E6 Rapids Rescue, Naval Air Base Recovery Center, Race for Hunger
  

S2:E6 Rapids Rescue, Naval Air…

The driver of a Hawaiian tour bus pulls to the…
S2:E7 Trucker Saves Cop, House of Acceptance, Hurricane Aftermath
  

S2:E7 Trucker Saves Cop, House…

A tow truck driver saves the life of a police…
S2:E8 LA SWAT, Patient Makeover, LA Clippers
  

S2:E8 LA SWAT, Patient Makeover,…

An LAPD SWAT officer is remembered for serving his community…
S2:E9 NFL star Tony Gonzalez, Hero Teacher, A Child Fights Hunger
  

S2:E9 NFL star Tony Gonzalez,…

NFL star Tony Gonzalez earns accolades off the field when…
S2:E10 Shark Attack, Biking for the Homeless
  

S2:E10 Shark Attack, Biking for…

An update on a Californian surfer who got some unexpected…
S2:E11 Snake Bite, Gang Reform, Music to End Hunger
  

S2:E11 Snake Bite, Gang Reform,…

A teenager risks her life in order to capture and…
S2:E12 Hawaiian Rescue, Teenage Activist for Hope, Global Hunger
  

S2:E12 Hawaiian Rescue, Teenage Activist…

The driver of a Hawaiian tour bus pulls to the…
S2:E13 Toddler Hero, From the Heart, Church of Hope
  

S2:E13 Toddler Hero, From the…

A toddler calls 911 after her pregnant mother collapses in…