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Losing LostYou Got Some Arnzt On You - "Exodus" Part 2 - S1E24In 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 link to the Oscar-nominated short we rave about, "Fresh Guacamole," by PES.)Original Airdate: May 25, 2005Writers: Damon Lindelof & Carlton...2024-07-291h 20Losing LostLe Territoire Fonce - "Exodus" Part 1 - S1E23In 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 into two, just because there's so much to cover. Part 2 will be dropping next week.Original Airdate: May 18, 2005Writers: Damon Lindelof & Carlton CuseDirector: Jack Bender2024-07-221h 13Losing LostHelp Me, Somebody - "Born to Run" S1E22Hoo 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, 2005Writers: Edward Kitsis & Adam HorowitzStory: Javier Grill-MarxuachDirector: Tucker GatesThis episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.2024-07-011h 29Losing LostI Know What It Cost You - "The Greater Good" S1E21An 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 to, you can call the number provided here to get help fast. The music track used in this episode's intro, "Saudade," was created by the...2024-06-141h 38Losing LostI'm Taking The Easy Part - "Do No Harm" S1E20The 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, 2005Writer: Janet TamaroDirector: Stephen WilliamsThis episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.2023-12-131h 24Losing LostDo I Get A Lollipop? - "Deus Ex Machina" S1E19In 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 anything in the 1980s. He was a backup dancer in the 1993 music video for The Shamen's "Movin' On." His first acting role was in 1999's Lock, Stock...2023-10-311h 41Losing LostWho You Came With, Who You Leavin' With? - "Numbers" S1E18Sit 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, 2005Writers: David Fury & Brent FletcherDirector: Daniel AttiasThis episode of "Losing LOST" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.2023-10-161h 08Losing LostMaybe We Should Get Some Rope - "...In Translation" S1E17In 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, 2005Writer: Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Leonard DickDirector: Tucker GatesThis episode of "Losing LOST" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.2023-10-091h 16Losing LostIt'll Come Back Around - "Outlaws" S1E16In 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 characters cross over into other flashbacks. Yes, LOST was doing this long before the MCU. Original Air Date: February 16, 2005Writer: Drew Goddard...2023-10-021h 26Losing LostI Will Not Be Shared Like A Common Curry - "Homecoming" S1E15Claire'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 is significantly bad, but still leaves a mediocre taste in our mouths. We discuss whether or not we really needed an extended flashback of Charlie seducing poor Lucy Heatherton...2023-09-2557 minLosing LostThis Is Not Goodbye Forever - "Special" S1E14Not 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 scoop of blurry, white ice cream.Original Air Date: January 19, 2005Writer: David FuryDirector: Greg YaitanesThis episode of "Losing...2023-09-121h 22Losing LostShe Can Keep A Secret - "Hearts and Minds" S1E13It'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!) and we can all be equally amused by the show's prophetic showcase for a very contemporary internet fetish...Original Air Date: January 12, 2005Writers: Carlton Cuse...2023-09-041h 00Losing LostImpact Velocity - "Whatever the Case May Be" S1E12There'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 theorize about the missed opportunities surrounding the island's resident outlaw.Original Air Date: January 5, 2005Writers: Damon Lindelof & Jennifer JohnsonDirector: Jack Bender...2023-08-281h 16Losing LostCall It, Jack - "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues" S1E11In 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 relationship with Walt.The musical theme we mention at the very end of this episode is called "Life and Death," by series composer Michael Giacchino. It is first played when...2023-08-211h 14Losing LostFish N'Fry - "Raised by Another" S1E10Pierce 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 abortion, if Emilie de Ravin is a good actor, and the juxtaposition of the editing/acting/writing.And maybe you, too, can work for $5 an hour at the Fish N’ Fr...2023-08-1458 minLosing LostThere's No Such Thing As Monsters - "Solitary" S1E9We 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, 2004Director: Greg YaitanesWriter: David FuryThis episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.2023-08-041h 14Losing LostYou Want To See Who's Taller? - "Confidence Man" S1E8This 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 A+ snogging - or "gobsmacking," as it will now be called. Original Air Date: November 10, 2004Director: Tucker GatesWriter: Damon LindelofThis episode of "...2023-07-281h 10Losing LostI'm A Bloody Rock God - "The Moth" S1E7"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 story-telling of co-writer Paul Dini.Original Air Date: November 3, 2004Director: Jack BenderWriters: Jennifer Johnson & Paul DiniThis episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.2023-07-211h 00Losing LostYou Speak English? - "House of the Rising Sun" S1E6Sun'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 subplot - between Charlie and Locke - is just table setting for next week's "The Moth."It's the first misstep in an otherwise thrilling first season...2023-07-1453 minLosing LostI Need It To Be Done - "White Rabbit" S1E5It'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 Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The orchestral score that plays at the end of the episode, when Jack discovers the caves and Christian's casket, is entitled "Life...2023-07-071h 05Losing LostDon't Tell Me What I Can't Do - "Walkabout" S1E4There'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, 2004Director: Jack BenderWriter: David FuryThis episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.2023-06-301h 20Losing LostYou Missed - "Tabula Rasa" S1E3We 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.2023-06-2344 minLosing LostSpilled Out Like Angel Hair Pasta - "Pilot" Parts 1 & 2We 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/features/making-lost-pilot/.This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.2023-06-161h 10Losing LostIntroducing "Losing Lost""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.2023-06-091h 06