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Hometown Heroes

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2 Seasons · 20 Episodes · Premiered April 12, 2017 · Ended June 7, 2009

Half hour weekly series hosted by Joan Lunden, produced exclusively by DIRECTV original entertainment. These shows feature inspirational stories of exceptional acts of kindness, strength and courage of unsung DIRECTV subscribers from all over the country, who make a difference in peoples' lives and in their local communities everyday.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

10 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Apr 6 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Volunteers send packages to soldiers; a work-study program for L.A. inner-city kids changes lives; a New York City cancer-support facility honors Gilda Radner.
E02
Episode 2
Sun, Apr 13 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A church choir sings for charity with "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya; two friends help clothe low-income children in Florida.
E03
Episode 3
Sun, Apr 20 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A Kentucky man cooks for Hurricane Katrina victims; an unlikely duo, both of whom have ALS, raise funds for research.
E04
Episode 4
Sun, Apr 27 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Flight attendants deliver goods overseas to the poor; a Florida teacher protects the Everglades; kids from Boston feed the homeless.
E05
Episode 5
Sun, May 4 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A Seattle artist's portraits of fallen soldiers are given to their families; New York City doctors change the lives of children; a family adopts 40 boys.
E06
Episode 6
Sun, May 11 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A race-car driver raises funds for Breast Cancer Awareness; volunteers sew clothes for disabled veterans. Also: a Texas ranch for those with Down Syndrome.
E07
Episode 7
Sun, May 18 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
At-risk kids in Brooklyn make documentaries; families in need are paired with families who can help. Also: a New York City cancer support facility dedicated to Gilda Radner.
E08
Episode 8
Sun, May 25 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A Missouri couple's summer camp transforms young lives. Also: a home for young women just out of the foster-care system; pet care for owners with special needs.
E09
Episode 9
Sun, Jun 1 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
An Albany doctor treats patients for free; a Hollywood party raises millions for cancer research; an Atlanta woman helps disadvantaged women dress for success.
E10
Episode 10
Sun, Jun 8 2008 1:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A Boston woman gets kids in shape; a pilot flies volunteer missions for those in need. Also: water sports liberate the disabled and disadvantaged.

Season 2

10 episodes

Cast

Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden as Host
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