Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) debate a lot about “Catch-22,” but there’s no debating this: The Flash beats Superman in a foot race, no question.

In “Catch-22,” the Superman versus Flash debate kicks off a visionary quest for Desmond and friends as a newcomer arrives on the island. Meanwhile, James “Sawyer” Ford reconnects with Kate and Jack, in very different ways. It’s one of Josh’s favorite episodes of “Lost.” Then again, aren’t they all?

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

• We Go “Fourth” – Josh and Mike begin each podcast with a deep-dive into the story both in front of and behind the camera, and they do so with the assistance of eight sound clips from each episode.

• The Others – Josh and Mike answer questions sent their way by listeners through the official e-mail address: [email protected]

• 23 Points – Each week, Josh and Mike hand out points for the best and worst characters of the episode in question, in a foolhardy attempt to determine the most and least valuable players in the LOST pantheon.

• 4.2 Stars – Josh and Mike rank every episode of LOST, by rating them all on a scale from 0 – 4.2. Josh and Mike offer their individual scores, listeners’ scores will be averaged as a third data point, then the three points combine as the podcast’s official score on each episode.

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 11

Hurley: 9

Sawyer: 7

Ben: 5

Kate: 3

Jin: 2.5

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Claire: 2

Cassidy: 2

Richard Alpert: 2

Penny: 2

Charlie: 2

Sun: 1.5

Desmond: 1

Jack: 1

Achara: 1

Eko: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Amira: 1

Billy Dee Williams: 1

Sayid: 0

Christian: 0

Alex: 0

Derek: -1

Ethan: -1

Aunt Lindsay: -1

Ms. Klugh: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Roger Linus: -1

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Law + Order: -2

Diane: -2

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Edmund: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Locke: -3

Nikki: -3

Paulo: -4

Anthony Cooper: -5

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 16: “One of Us”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 15: “Left Behind”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 14: “Exposé”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 13: “The Man From Tallahassee”

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

• We Go “Fourth” – Josh and Mike begin each podcast with a deep-dive into the story both in front of and behind the camera, and they do so with the assistance of eight sound clips from each episode.

• The Others – Josh and Mike answer questions sent their way by listeners through the official e-mail address: [email protected]

• 23 Points – Each week, Josh and Mike hand out points for the best and worst characters of the episode in question, in a foolhardy attempt to determine the most and least valuable players in the LOST pantheon.

• 4.2 Stars – Josh and Mike rank every episode of LOST, by rating them all on a scale from 0 – 4.2. Josh and Mike offer their individual scores, listeners’ scores will be averaged as a third data point, then the three points combine as the podcast’s official score on each episode.

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 11

Hurley: 8

Sawyer: 6

Ben: 5

Desmond: 4

Kate: 4

Jack: 1

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Claire: 2

Cassidy: 2

Richard Alpert: 2

Jin: 1.5

Sun: 1.5

Achara: 1

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Amira: 1

Billy Dee Williams: 1

Charlie: 1

Sayid: 0

Christian: 0

Alex: 0

Ethan: -1

Aunt Lindsay: -1

Ms. Klugh: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Roger Linus: -1

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Law + Order: -2

Diane: -2

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Edmund: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Locke: -3

Nikki: -3

Paulo: -4

Anthony Cooper: -5

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 15: “Left Behind”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 14: “Exposé”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 13: “The Man From Tallahassee”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 12: “Par Avion”

Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) handcuff themselves to one another to take on “Left Behind.”

In “Left Behind,” Kate and Juliet trek through the jungle on an ill-advised bonding trip. In the past, we find out about Kate and Cassidy’s old friendship. Back at the beach, Hurley convinces Sawyer to play “Survivor.” The whole thing is totally fine!

About Down the Hatch …

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

• We Go “Fourth” – Josh and Mike begin each podcast with a deep-dive into the story both in front of and behind the camera, and they do so with the assistance of eight sound clips from each episode.

• The Others – Josh and Mike answer questions sent their way by listeners through the official e-mail address: [email protected]

• 23 Points – Each week, Josh and Mike hand out points for the best and worst characters of the episode in question, in a foolhardy attempt to determine the most and least valuable players in the LOST pantheon.

• 4.2 Stars – Josh and Mike rank every episode of LOST, by rating them all on a scale from 0 – 4.2. Josh and Mike offer their individual scores, listeners’ scores will be averaged as a third data point, then the three points combine as the podcast’s official score on each episode.

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 9

Sawyer: 7

Hurley: 7

Ben: 6

Desmond: 4

Kate: 4

Jack: 2

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Claire: 2

Cassidy: 2

Jin: 1.5

Sun: 1.5

Achara: 1

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Amira: 1

Sayid: 1

Billy Dee Williams: 1

Christian: 0

Alex: 0

Charlie: 0

Aunt Lindsay: -1

Ms. Klugh: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Roger Linus: -1

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Law + Order: -2

Diane: -2

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Edmund: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Locke: -3

Nikki: -3

Paulo: -4

Anthony Cooper: -5

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 14: “Exposé”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 13: “The Man From Tallahassee”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 12: “Par Avion”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 11: “Enter 77”

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

• We Go “Fourth” – Josh and Mike begin each podcast with a deep-dive into the story both in front of and behind the camera, and they do so with the assistance of eight sound clips from each episode.

• The Others – Josh and Mike answer questions sent their way by listeners through the official e-mail address: [email protected]

• 23 Points – Each week, Josh and Mike hand out points for the best and worst characters of the episode in question, in a foolhardy attempt to determine the most and least valuable players in the LOST pantheon.

• 4.2 Stars – Josh and Mike rank every episode of LOST, by rating them all on a scale from 0 – 4.2. Josh and Mike offer their individual scores, listeners’ scores will be averaged as a third data point, then the three points combine as the podcast’s official score on each episode.

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 9

Sawyer: 7

Ben: 6

Hurley: 5

Desmond: 4

Kate: 4

Jack: 2

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Claire: 2

Jin: 1.5

Sun: 1.5

Achara: 1

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Amira: 1

Sayid: 1

Billy Dee Williams: 1

Christian: 0

Alex: 0

Charlie: 0

Aunt Lindsay: -1

Ms. Klugh: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Roger Linus: -1

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Law + Order: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Edmund: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Locke: -3

Nikki: -3

Paulo: -4

Anthony Cooper: -5

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 13: “The Man From Tallahassee”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 12: “Par Avion”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 11: “Enter 77”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 10: “Tricia Tanaka is Dead”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 9: “Stranger in a Strange Land”

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

• We Go “Fourth” – Josh and Mike begin each podcast with a deep-dive into the story both in front of and behind the camera, and they do so with the assistance of eight sound clips from each episode.

• The Others – Josh and Mike answer questions sent their way by listeners through the official e-mail address: [email protected]

• 23 Points – Each week, Josh and Mike hand out points for the best and worst characters of the episode in question, in a foolhardy attempt to determine the most and least valuable players in the LOST pantheon.

• 4.2 Stars – Josh and Mike rank every episode of LOST, by rating them all on a scale from 0 – 4.2. Josh and Mike offer their individual scores, listeners’ scores will be averaged as a third data point, then the three points combine as the podcast’s official score on each episode.

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 9

Sawyer: 6

Ben: 6

Desmond: 4

Hurley: 4

Kate: 4

Jack: 2

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Claire: 2

Jin: 1.5

Achara: 1

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Amira: 1

Sayid: 1

Sun: .5

Christian: 0

Alex: 0

Aunt Lindsay: -1

Ms. Klugh: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Roger Linus: -1

Charlie: -1

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Law + Order: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Edmund: -2

Paulo: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Locke: -3

Anthony Cooper: -5

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 12: “Par Avion”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 11: “Enter 77”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 10: “Tricia Tanaka is Dead”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 9: “Stranger in a Strange Land”

Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) are fishing for birds. Does one fish for birds? Either way, they’re caught in the net known as “Par Avion,” the final Claire Littleton flashback episode on LOST.

In “Par Avion,” Claire decides to rescue the gang with the help of some winged friends. But her non-winged friends Charlie and Desmond have other plans in mind. In the past, we learn about Claire’s father, and elsewhere on the island, the sonar pings strike back.

About Down the Hatch …

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 9

Sawyer: 6

Desmond: 4

Hurley: 4

Kate: 4

Ben: 2

Jack: 2

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Claire: 2

Jin: 1.5

Achara: 1

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Amira: 1

Sayid: 1

Sun: .5

Christian: 0

Alex: 0

Aunt Lindsay: -1

Ms. Klugh: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Roger Linus: -1

Charlie: -1

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Law + Order: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Edmund: -2

Paulo: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Locke: -4

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 11: “Enter 77”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 10: “Tricia Tanaka is Dead”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 9: “Stranger in a Strange Land”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 8: “Flashes Before Your Eyes”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Rob and Akiva Get Lost

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Sayid: 22

Eko: 16

Hurley: 15

Jack: 13

Kate: 12

Juliet: 9

Jin: 8.5

Sun: 7.5

Benjamin Linus: 7

Desmond: 7

Claire: 6

Ana-Lucia: 6

Monster: 5

Rose: 4

Libby: 4

Sawyer: 3

Michael: 3

Penny: 3

Eloise: 2

Walt: 2

Bpo Bpo the Dog: 2

Helen: 2

Mr. Friendly: 2

Danielle Rousseau: 1.5

Achara: 1

Sam Austen: 1

Jin’s Dad: 1

Peach Man Ray Mullen: 1

Lucy: 1

The Moth: 1

Nadia: 1

The Stewart family: 1

Trucker: 1

Yemi: 1

Cassidy: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Alex: 1

Amira: 1

Bernard: 0

Mikhail: 0

Ms Klugh: -1

Locke: -1

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

RADZINSKY: -1

Passport Douche: -1

Inman: -1

The Frog: -1

Tariq: -1

Guy #1 + Guy #2: -1

Gordy: -1

Angelo: -1

Goldie: -1

Ulu: -1

Hawaiian Shirt: -1

Hassad: -1

Marc Silverman: -1

Grandpa Tito: -1

Sam Toomey: -1

The Falling Accountant: -1

Scott: -1

Seth Norris, Brother of Chuck and John: -1

Chrissy the Oceanic Agent: -1

Allison Janney: -1

Driveshaft: -1

The Family Sawyer Conned: -1

Omar: -1

The French crew AKA the Blowfish: -1

WTCMB Bank Robbers: -1

Mr. Manager: -1

Bryan (Hearts & Minds): -1

Emily Locke: -1

Mr. Rutherford: -1

Jae-Hyun Lee: -1

Donald: -1

Cindy: -1

Nathan: -1

Goodwin: -1

Johnny: -1

Christian Shepard: -1

Boone: -1

Eddie: -1

Law and Order: -1

The Marshal: -1

Marijuana: -1

Alcohol: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Jan: -1

Colleen: -1

Roger “Workman” Linus: -1

Emeka: -2

Paulo: -2

The Polar Bears: -2

Jimmy Bane: -2

Ethan: -2

Liam Pace: -2

Arzt: -2

Margo Shepard: -2

Frank Duckett: -2

Hibbs: -2

Brian (Special): -2

Da Boars: -2

Sullivan AKA Rashole: -2

Shannon: -2

Munson: -2

Edmund: -2

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Isabel: -3

Thomas: -3

Kevin (Sarah’s Fiance): -3

Dave: -3

Charles Widmore: -4

Richard Malkin: -4

Mr. Kim (Jin’s Boss): -4

Sabrina: -4

Susan: -4

Charlie: -4

The Others: -5

Heroin: -5

Jason McCormack: -5

Randy Nations: -5

Wayne: -5

Mr. Paik: -5

Gawkers: -5

Anthony Cooper: -8

Pickett: -10!!

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 10: “Tricia Tanaka is Dead”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 9: “Stranger in a Strange Land”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 8: “Flashes Before Your Eyes”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Rob and Akiva Get Lost

Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) make their own luck.

This week on Down the Hatch, it’s time for “Tricia Tanaka is Dead,” a formative episode of “LOST” for the friendship between Josh and Mike. They touch on why, and then delve into the ways in which this one hour of television makes their hearts sing like a bunch of weirdos riding a busted-up van in the middle of a mysterious island jungle.

About Down the Hatch …

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Sayid: 20

Eko: 16

Hurley: 14

Jack: 13

Kate: 12

Juliet: 9

Jin: 8.5

Sun: 7.5

Benjamin Linus: 7

Desmond: 7

Claire: 6

Ana-Lucia: 6

Monster: 5

Rose: 4

Libby: 4

Sawyer: 4

Michael: 3

Penny: 3

Eloise: 2

Walt: 2

Bpo Bpo the Dog: 2

Helen: 2

Mr. Friendly: 2

Danielle Rousseau: 1.5

Achara: 1

Sam Austen: 1

Jin’s Dad: 1

Peach Man Ray Mullen: 1

Lucy: 1

The Moth: 1

Nadia: 1

The Stewart family: 1

Trucker: 1

Yemi: 1

Cassidy: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Alex: 1

Locke: 1

Bernard: 0

Lynn Karnoff: -1

David Reyes: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

RADZINSKY: -1

Passport Douche: -1

Inman: -1

The Frog: -1

Tariq: -1

Guy #1 + Guy #2: -1

Gordy: -1

Angelo: -1

Goldie: -1

Ulu: -1

Hawaiian Shirt: -1

Hassad: -1

Marc Silverman: -1

Grandpa Tito: -1

Sam Toomey: -1

The Falling Accountant: -1

Scott: -1

Seth Norris, Brother of Chuck and John: -1

Chrissy the Oceanic Agent: -1

Allison Janney: -1

Driveshaft: -1

The Family Sawyer Conned: -1

Omar: -1

The French crew AKA the Blowfish: -1

WTCMB Bank Robbers: -1

Mr. Manager: -1

Bryan (Hearts & Minds): -1

Emily Locke: -1

Mr. Rutherford: -1

Jae-Hyun Lee: -1

Donald: -1

Cindy: -1

Nathan: -1

Goodwin: -1

Johnny: -1

Christian Shepard: -1

Boone: -1

Eddie: -1

Law and Order: -1

The Marshal: -1

Marijuana: -1

Alcohol: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Jan: -1

Colleen: -1

Roger “Workman” Linus: -1

Emeka: -2

Paulo: -2

The Polar Bears: -2

Jimmy Bane: -2

Ethan: -2

Liam Pace: -2

Arzt: -2

Margo Shepard: -2

Frank Duckett: -2

Hibbs: -2

Brian (Special): -2

Da Boars: -2

Sullivan AKA Rashole: -2

Shannon: -2

Munson: -2

Edmund: -2

Tricia Tanaka: -2

Isabel: -3

Thomas: -3

Kevin (Sarah’s Fiance): -3

Dave: -3

Charles Widmore: -4

Richard Malkin: -4

Mr. Kim (Jin’s Boss): -4

Sabrina: -4

Susan: -4

Charlie: -4

The Others: -5

Heroin: -5

Jason McCormack: -5

Randy Nations: -5

Wayne: -5

Mr. Paik: -5

Gawkers: -5

Anthony Cooper: -8

Pickett: -10!!

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 9: “Stranger in a Strange Land”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Season 3 Episode 8: “Flashes Before Your Eyes”

Lost: Down the Hatch | Rob and Akiva Get Lost

Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) discuss the worst episode of “Lost,” ever.

This week on Down the Hatch, it’s all about Jack’s tattoos. That’s right, we have finally arrived: “Stranger in a Strange Land,” widely considered the single worst episode in the entirety of “Lost.” But is it the worst? Is that just a cool thing to say about an episode that has (at least some) merit? Josh and Mike explore!

About Down the Hatch …

LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 9

Sawyer: 6

Desmond: 4

Ben: 2

Jack: 2

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Kate: 2

Achara: 1

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Christian: 1

Hurley: 1

Locke: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Alex: 0

The Others: -1

Red Shoes: -1

Law + Order: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Sayid: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Edmund: -2

Paulo: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Charlie: -2

Isabel: -3

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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LOST: Down the Hatch is a full-tilt spoiler-filled rewatch of LOST. Every week, Josh and Mike break down an episode of LOST with the benefit of knowing the series’ full trajectory, using the following structure as a guide:

• We Go “Fourth” – Josh and Mike begin each podcast with a deep-dive into the story both in front of and behind the camera, and they do so with the assistance of eight sound clips from each episode.

• The Others – Josh and Mike answer questions sent their way by listeners through the official e-mail address: [email protected]

• 23 Points – Each week, Josh and Mike hand out points for the best and worst characters of the episode in question, in a foolhardy attempt to determine the most and least valuable players in the LOST pantheon.

• 4.2 Stars – Josh and Mike rank every episode of LOST, by rating them all on a scale from 0 – 4.2. Josh and Mike offer their individual scores, listeners’ scores will be averaged as a third data point, then the three points combine as the podcast’s official score on each episode.

Additional reading/listening/viewing from the podcast:

• The LOST: Down the Hatch Wikipedia Page

• Josh’s LOST Episode Rankings on The Hollywood Reporter

• Jim Fels music analysis

The 2/3 MVP/LVP Points For Season 3:

Juliet: 8

Sawyer: 5

Desmond: 4

Ben: 2

Jack: 2

Kate: 2

Monster: 2

Eloise: 2

Penny: 1

Eko: 1

Christian: 1

Hurley: 1

Locke: 1

Boone: 1

The Marshal: 1

Richard Alpert: 1

Red Shoes: -1

Law + Order: -1

Jan: -1

Eddie: -1

Polar Bears: -1

Karl: -1

Sarah: -1

Sayid: -1

Marijuana: -1

Colleen: -1

Alex: -1

Edmund: -2

Paulo: -2

Emeka: -2

Munson: -2

Charlie: -2

Widmore: -3

Paik: -3

Pickett: -9

The 4.2 Star Episode Rankings For Season 3:

Mike Bloom’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

4.2 – Perfect episode of LOST. Firing on all cylinders, no real weak points

4.0-4.1 – Near-perfect episode of LOST. Has one or two minor things that are meh or weak.

3.7-3.9 – Awesome episode of LOST. Has one or two major things that are meh or weak.

3.3-3.6 – Great episode of LOST. Many great elements, but not enough to put it in the top tier

3.0-3.2 – Good episode of LOST. More good than bad, but not a lot of outstanding moments

2.5-2.9 – Below average episode of LOST. Has a few redeeming moments, but a lot of misses as well

2.0-2.4 – Dud episode of LOST. The good stuff is few and far between

< 2.0 – Bad episode of LOST. Nearly all of it doesn’t work

Josh Wigler’s 4.2 Star Episode Ranking Rubrik

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