Losing Lost

In the final episode of Lost's first season, the socks come face to face with Smokey, Charlie and Sayid race to rescue Aaron, and the raft crew encounters some unexpected guests. There have been some stumbles along the way, but overall this has been a fantastic adventure. Thank you so much for joining us on this journey, and we hope to see you again for Season 2! (And, as promised, here is the lin...

In the penultimate episode of Lost's first season, we bid an emotional farewell to the raft plotline. As the Losties prepare for an imminent attack by the Others, everyone scrambles to get the boat in the water. It's a terrific episode that juxtaposes the survivors' pre- and post-crash lives, and includes several standouts moments we've been waiting all season for. We're splitting this episode int...

Hoo boy. This one's a tough sit. In the final Kate episode of the season, we learn why Kate wants that toy plane so badly. The brothers once again lament this character's frustrating arc (or lack of one), and why "Born to Run" might qualify as the very worst episode of the season. Original Air Date: May 11, 2005 Writers: Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz Story: Javier Grill-Marxuach Director: Tuck...

An episode that dares to tackle an uncomfortable topic, but still feels half baked. Sayid reflects on his past as he interrogates Locke and learns exactly what happened the day Boone died. Because this episode deals with such a heavy topic, we've provided this link to the National Institute of Mental Health . If you or a loved one are dealing with an emotional crisis, or just need someone to talk...

The Losties go into crisis mode as Jack fights to save Boone's life and Claire finally goes into labor. The boys talk about why this might be the most important Jack flashback, and why John Terry remains series MVP. Also, fun fact : There are 7 canine blood types and 4 feline blood types. Original Air Date: April 6, 2005 Writer: Janet Tamaro Director: Stephen Williams This episode of "Losing Lost"...

In this episode, the boys cover a wide range of topics, from the memoir of one of LOST 's foundational writers to Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves. Oh yeah, and they also discuss one of the best dang episodes of the season. Also, three corrections for this episode: First, both Pierce and Derek are wrong about the dates of Jason Statham's dancing and acting careers. Statham did not appear in a...

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this little sidequest with the island's most endearing survivor, Hugo "Hurley" Reyes. "Numbers" is the kind of quirky adventure we rarely get on the island - light and fun (though sprinkled with a whopping helping of paranoia). The Vox article Pierce and Derek briefly discuss can be read here . Original Air Date: March 2, 2005 Writers: David Fury & Brent Fletcher Dir...

In this stirring counterpoint to "House of the Rising Sun," we delve into Jin's backstory, and learn he's not the creep we all believed he was. This episode goes a long way towards explaining his actions. And while it doesn't fully redeem Jin-Soo Kwon, it transforms him into a more complete character, one we actually want to root for. Original Air Date: February 23, 2005 Writer: Javier Grillo-Marx...

In this episode, the brothers go head-to-head to answer the ultimate question: Is "Outlaws" an exemplary episode of LOST , or just some fun character filler? We also spin off tangents galore as we ruminate on the afterlife of the TV show compared to other popular dramas like Game of Thrones , discuss the likelihood of LOST being rebooted in our lifetimes, and gush about how cool it is to see chara...

Claire's back in camp, but she's lost her memory. Meanwhile, Ethan has emerged from whatever dark hole the Others live in and demands the survivors return her to him. Will the socks prevent their resident Aussie from being kidnapped again? Or will Charlie grossly overcompensate for a lifetime of insecurity by taking matters into his own hands? This is an oddball of an episode, one in which nothing...

Not to be too cute about it, but "Special" is truly special. It's a showcase for Michael actor Harold Perinneau, and a heartbreaking meditation on fatherhood and commitment. Meanwhile, island antics are in full swing. Charlie gets to do a bit of endearing physical comedy; Sayid and Shannon grow closer; Michael starts to build the raft; Locke confuses a pen for a pencil; and Walt gets attacked by a...

It's an episode about Boone and Shannon! We learn a bit more about the island's best frenemies, rant about the big "twist" regarding their relationship, and discuss whether Locke's tutelage of Boone is more diabolical or devotional in nature. This certainly won't go down as one of LOST's best episodes, but there are some fun island moments to be had (Jack almost face plants! Sayid gets a compass!)...

There's no getting around it, "Whatever the Case May Be" is a bummer of an episode. Not because the story is tragic but because the episode itself continues the tradition of delivering Kate flashbacks that don't tell us anything new. While there are fun island adventures to be had, Kate's storyline is full of frustrating redundancies and dead ends. Pierce and Derek hash out these frustrations, and...

In this episode, we cover one of the most powerful Season 1 entries. "All the Best Cowboys..." serves as both a follow up to "White Rabbit" and a thrilling continuation of the twist at the end of "Raised by Another." Pierce and Derek discuss why this feels like LOST reaching a turning point, the magnificence of John Terry, and carefully touch on the uncomfortable racial politics of Michael's relat...

Pierce and Derek discuss “Raised by Another,” the 10th episode of the first season of LOST and the first Claire-centric story. We are introduced to Ethan as an “Other,” Claire’s ominous psychic, Charlie going into a Pink Cloud while Hurley continues to be the MVP. Tune into this episode for a discussion about The Omen , if executives were more afraid of supernatural elements or talking about abort...

We follow Sayid on his (short-lived) mission to map the island, and encounter the reclusive "French woman" who is alive and not-all-that-well-really. A powerful follow up to last week's morality play, "Solitary" is a banger of an episode that offers moving character moments, a surprisingly funny B-plot, and tantalizing hints at the island's secrets. Original Air Date: November 17, 2004 Director: G...

This week we're talking about the one, the only, James "Sawyer" Ford in his first flashback episode. It's an hour of television that delivers everything you could want from LOST: Witty banter, revealing flashbacks, pantomime peanut butter, a shirtless Josh Holloway, and an action scene that will make even the bravest men go, "Ooh! No! Jack's fingers are in his arm! They're in his arm!" Also, some...

"The Moth!" The first Charlie-centric episode wherein we learn of a young Catholic musical artist torn between his love of god, his craft, and his belligerent, hedonistic brother. The brother's discuss the uncharacteristically gentle Jack Shephard; the convenient parable-crafting of John Locke; the surprising redemption (albeit ludicrously short-lived) of Michael Dawson; and the awesome, thematic...

Sun's titular episode is, unfortunately, a big letdown. Because "House of the Rising Sun" holds its big reveal till the very end, we're left with a series of flashbacks that tell us very little about Sun's character. All we really learn is that her husband has a heartbreaking smile and possibly a penchant for breaking legs. The rest of the cast isn't given much more to do, and the most interesting...

It's a Jack-centric episode, and the first one to divide the brothers! We debate the merits of "White Rabbit," the accuracy of Claire's horoscope, the general cowardice of the socks, and how hard you should be expected to cry for someone who's a bit of a jerk. We also have a couple clarifications for things we mentioned in this episode. The filming location used for the airport is the Hawaii Conve...

There's no denying the "wow" factor of the LOST pilot, which introduced an ensemble and an island bursting with mysteries for audiences to dig into. But "Walkabout" is arguably the episode that put the show on the map, serving up a final act twist that not only recontextualizes the episode but everything we thought we knew about the island. Original Air Date: October 13, 2004 Director: Jack Bender...

We wipe the slate clean - or do we? - with LOST's first Kate-centric episode. "Tabula Rasa" originally aired on October 6, 2004, and set a template for what to expect from the series' lead heroine: false identities, car crashes, and a whole lot of collateral damage. This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.

We start things off with a bang as we return to the island and review the pilot episode of "LOST," episodes 1x01 and 1x02. The first part originally debuted on September 22, 2004, with the second part airing a week later. We also review the history of how the pilot came to be, as told to Empire Magazine 's Nick De Semlyen. Here's the link to the 2020 article: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/fe...

"WE HAVE TO GO B-A-A-A-A-A-CK!" In this prologue, co-hosts Pierce Nahigyan and Derek Hobson discuss how they first found the series. We get into our personal histories with the show, what we're looking forward to with this rewatch, and what we're dreading. This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.