Episode
The Secret World of Alex Mack: Local Hero
Overview
Alex, Ray and Louis rescue a kid trapped under a cement pipe in the park. When Louis accepts all the credit and becomes the town's local hero, he falls under the plant's suspicion of having the special powers.
Details
- Series
- The Secret World of Alex Mack
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1996-09-14
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Local Hero is Episode 18 in Season 2 of The Secret World of Alex Mack. It aired on 1996-09-14. The runtime is 24 min.
Previous / Next
Episode 17: Carnival
Alex is upset when Annie agrees to go to the plant carnival with Bryce instead of her. Meanwhile, Danielle must contend with a former employee who has returned to the plant--as a government inspector.
Episode 19: World Without Alex
Alex carelessly uses her powers and ruins Annie's interview with MIT. She runs away, thinking everyone would be better off without her.
More episodes from this season
Episode 16: The Party
George and Barbara run into Danielle when they go to a resort to relax. When Kelly finds out that Alex's parents are out of town, she befriends her and arranges a party that destroys the house. Alex uses her powers to get rid of the guests and clean up. When Kelly heads for the door, Alex confronts her for taking advantage of her trust.
Episode 20: Nerve
Alex inspires Robyn to face the dreaded ""Rooney Runabout"" and pass P.E.
Episode 15: Mack TV
Ray captures Alex's powers on video and wants to enter the tape in the Atron JH Video Award contest--but Danielle and Vince are the judges!
Episode 14: Saturn
Alex thinks Scott wants to ask her to the plant dance, but Dad keeps getting in the way.
Episode 13: On the Rocks
While trying to impress Bryce, Annie goes mountain climbing and is left dangling.
Episode 12: Trophy Case
Annie aces her English Advanced Placement exam, allowing her to attend a writing class taught by a renowned author. Inspired by her sister's achievement, Alex sets her mind to engage in extracurricular activities in the hope that one will bring her some recognition. She discovers an unusual talent for cow milking and wins the Dairy Decathlon. Meanwhile, Annie experiences her first academic failure.
Episode 11: Ray Goes to Washington
Ray enters the brutal world of politics when he launches his campaign for eighth-grade President.
Episode 10: The Gift
Alex and George discover that gifts and decorations aren't as important as the Christmas spirit, while Dave's gift to Vince is a chimp that runs amok in the plant.
Episode 9: Busted
Grounded, Alex sneaks out for a game of roller hockey and a night of trouble.
Episode 8: Rat Trap
Alex makes the track team, but will she compete in the big meet once she realizes the plant is spying on her?