LIST OF LOST EPISODES

The following is a complete 'episode list' for the serial drama series '''Lost''', which began airing on September 22, 2004. In addition to the twenty-four episodes in season one, a special clip show, '', aired on April 27, 2005 to put the mysteries of the island and the characters in perspective in the lead-up to the season finale. The second and third seasons included six more clip shows to recap the series. The series ended its third season on May 23, 2007. ABC has announced that ''Lost'' would end after its sixth season, with seasons four through six each containing 16 episodes, ending with a total of 117 episodes produced.^[1]
The series follows the lives of survivors of a plane crash, after a passenger jet, Oceanic Flight 815, flying from Sydney to Los Angeles crashes on a tropical island in the South Pacific, while they are antagonized by a group of dangerous inhabitants they call the "Others." Each episode typically features action on the island as well as flashbacks to another point in a character's life. The term "Featured Character(s)" in this episode list indicates the character or characters that are featured in the secondary storyline of each episode in the series.
As of May 23, 2007, '69' episodes of ''Lost'' have aired. The first two seasons are available on DVD in Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Contents

List of seasons

Season 1: 2004–2005

Season 2: 2005–2006

Season 3: 2006–2007

Season 4: 2008

Specials: 2005-2007

References

Notes

List of seasons

Season		Episodes	Originally aired	DVD release date
				Region 1	Region 2/4	Discs
		24[2]	2004 – 2005	US, Canada: September 6, 2005[3]	C. Europe: November 2005 UK: January 16, 2006[4] AUS: November 30, 2005	7
		232	2005 – 2006	US, Canada: September 5, 2006[5]	C. Europe: December 7, 2006 / March 1, 2007 UK: July / 2 October, 2006[6] AUS: October 4, 2006	7
		222	2006 – 2007	US, Canada: December 11, 2007 [7]	C. Europe: TBA UK: October 22, 2007[8] AUS: October 17, 2007[9]	–
		161	2008	TBA	TBA	–

Season 1: 2004–2005

Season one aired from September 22, 2004 to May 25, 2005. In addition to the twenty-four regular episodes in season one, a special, "Lost: The Journey", aired on April 27, 2005 to put the mysteries of the island and the characters in perspective in the lead-up to the season finale. In the UK, the two hour season finale was actually split into two episodes, creating an "Exodus: Part 3", even though they both aired on the same night. The original airdates (U.S.) are listed here for each episode.
Season one begins when a plane crash strands the surviving passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 on a seemingly deserted tropical island, forcing the group of strangers to work together to stay alive. However, their survival is threatened by several mysteries, including the contents of a hatch buried in the ground, an unknown entity that roams the jungle, and the motives of the inhabitants known as the "Others". Season one takes place over 44 days.

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Season 2: 2005–2006

Season two aired from September 21, 2005 to May 24, 2006. In addition to the twenty-two regular episodes, three special episodes were aired which provided recaps and insights into the show's mysteries. There were several cast changes in season two. Ian Somerhalder, who played Boone, left the show, while Malcolm David Kelley, who played Walt, only appeared in four episodes. Michelle Rodriguez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Cynthia Watros joined the main cast as Ana Lucia, Mr. Eko, and Libby, respectively. In the UK, the two hour season finale was actually split into two episodes, creating "Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1" and "Live Together, Die Alone: Part 2", although they both aired on the same night. The original United States and Canadian airdates are listed here for each episode.
Season two introduced several new characters to the series, who include the plane's tail-section survivors and other island inhabitants. More island mythologies and insights into the survivors' pasts are divulged. The existence of the DHARMA Initiative and its benefactor, the Hanso Foundation, is established. The truth about the "Others" begins to unfold. Season two takes place over 23 days.

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Season 3: 2006–2007

Season three began airing on October 4, 2006. There were twenty-two episodes aired in two blocks. The first block consisted of six episodes and aired for six consecutive weeks. After a twelve week break, the second block aired, and featured the remaining sixteen episodes. In addition to the twenty-two regular season episodes, two specials were aired. "Lost: A Tale of Survival" aired a week before the premiere, and "The Lost Survivor Guide" aired with episode seven, when the season returned from its twelve week break. The original United States and Canada airdates are listed here for each episode. In the UK, the first six episodes of Season 3 aired on Sky One from November to December 2006. Each of the next sixteen episodes aired four days after its original American broadcast on ABC.
Harold Perrineau Jr., Maggie Grace, Michelle Rodriguez, and Cynthia Watros, who played Michael, Shannon, Ana Lucia, and Libby, respectively, left the show after the second season. Michael Emerson, as Benjamin Linus (aka "Henry Gale"), and Henry Ian Cusick, as Desmond, became regular cast members in season three. Elizabeth Mitchell joined the main cast as Juliet, as did Kiele Sanchez and Rodrigo Santoro as previously unseen crash survivors Nikki and Paulo respectively.
Season three continues the story 67 days after the crash. The season begins where the second season left off: three of the crash survivors are held in captivity by the mysterious Others. More backstory on the Others, as well as the DHARMA Initiative, is revealed. The survivors face continuous threats from their enemies, and also from their friends. Season three takes place over 26 days.

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Season 4: 2008

Season four will begin airing in February, 2008 and conclude in May, 2008. Production will take place from August, 2007 to March, 2008. There will be sixteen episodes aired in one consecutive block, uninterrupted by repeats.^[10] Dominic Monaghan will not return to the main cast,^[11] while Harold Perrineau will return to the main cast.^[12] Also joining the cast are recurring guest stars Rebecca Mader, Jeremy Davies, Lance Reddick, Ken Leung and Jeff Fahey.^[13]

Specials: 2005-2007

This section indexes official specials and recap episodes that were made specifically by the ''Lost'' team.

Title	Narrator	Original airdate

References

★ ''Lost: The Complete First Season'' (2005-09-06) from Buena Vista Home Entertainment

★ ''Lost: The Complete Second Season – The Extended Experience'' (2006-09-05) from Buena Vista Home Entertainment

★ ''Lost: The Complete Third Season – The Unexplored Experience'' (2007-12-11) from Buena Vista Home Entertainment

★ ''Lost'' Episode Guide at ABC.com

★ ''Lost'' Episodic Press Releases at ABC Medianet

Notes

1. ABC Gives Viewers 48 More Original Episodes of the Hit Drama ''Lost'', Culminating in an Exciting Series Conclusion
2. ''Lost'' Episode Guide
3. ''Lost: The Complete First Season''
4. ''Lost: The Complete First Series'' (UK)
5. ''Lost: The Complete Second Season''
6. ''Lost: The Complete Second Series'' (UK)
7. ''Lost - The Complete Third Season''
8. ''Lost - The Complete Third Series'' (UK)
9. ''Lost'' - Complete Season 3: The Unexplored Experience (7 Disc Box Set)
10. A Map for 'Lost'
11. Sorry, Charlie: ''Lost'' Star Wanted to "Die" a Hero
12. ''Lost'': The Return of Michael Dawson
13. ''Lost'': Five Fresh Faces