My Hero: Season 1
The first series of the British television comedy My Hero was broadcast on BBC1 from February 4, 2000, to December 22, 2000, and was overseen by series creator Paul Mendelson. The comedy and sci-fi and fantasy series featured seven episodes. The narrative introduces the main cast of characters, which includes George Sunday, Janet Dawkins, Piers Crispin, Tyler, Mrs. Raven, Arnie, Ella Dawkins, Stanley Dawkins, and Avr
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Thermoman is an alien from the planet Ultron and a simpleton superhero.
- George Sunday operates as a mild-mannered shopkeeper with an alter ego.
- Whenever danger threatens, George changes into Thermoman to rush off and save the world.
- Thermoman saves Janet Dawkins from certain death when she falls into the Grand Canyon and takes a fancy to her.
Season overview
The first series of the British television comedy My Hero was broadcast on BBC1 from February 4, 2000, to December 22, 2000, and was overseen by series creator Paul Mendelson. The comedy and sci-fi and fantasy series featured seven episodes. The narrative introduces the main cast of characters, which includes George Sunday, Janet Dawkins, Piers Crispin, Tyler, Mrs. Raven, Arnie, Ella Dawkins, Stanley Dawkins, and Avril. The series follows the premise established by creator Paul Mendelson, featuring elements of comedy and science fiction and fantasy, and was later released on DVD on January 26, 2007. The programme presents the adventures and situations involving this ensemble cast across its initial seven-episode run during the year 2000 on BBC1.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
My Hero
Feb 4, 2000
Janet does not realize that the Irish hypochondriac who's come to see her at the health centre is actually the famed superhero Thermoman, who saved her life while she was vacationi
Guess Who's Coming to Lunch
Feb 11, 2000
As George and Janet are now an item, things move on for them and it's time to meet Janet's parents. But Janet's mother knows what she wants for her daughter - smooth, oily Dr. Pier
Mission Impossible
Feb 18, 2000
Thermoman faces his biggest challenge yet. After Janet washes his superhero outfit in biological detergent which make him itch, an book from his home planet says that he mustn't ha
Thermoman's Greatest Challenge
Feb 25, 2000
George and his dashing alter-ego (Thermoman) are invited to the same charity fundraiser.
Old Man Riverdance
Mar 3, 2000
Thermoman's father comes to visit and starts interfering with his son's love life.
The Party's Over
Mar 10, 2000
George decides to throw a surprise 30th-birthday party for Janet.