Losing Lost

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 scoop of blurry, white ice cream.

Original Air Date: January 19, 2005

Writer: David Fury

Director: Greg Yaitanes

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.

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!) and we can all be equally amused by the show's prophetic showcase for a very contemporary internet fetish...

Original Air Date: January 12, 2005

Writers: Carlton Cuse & Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Director: Rod Holcomb

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.

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 theorize about the missed opportunities surrounding the island's resident outlaw.

Original Air Date: January 5, 2005

Writers: Damon Lindelof & Jennifer Johnson

Director: Jack Bender

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.

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 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 Jack discovered the caves in "White Rabbit," and returns in this episode when Jack tells the board his father caused his patient's death, and when Jack resuscitates Charlie.

Original Airdate: December 8, 2004

Writer: Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Director: Stephen Williams

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.

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 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’ Fry.

Original Airdate: December 1, 2004

Writer: Lynne E. Litt

Director: Marita Grabiak

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.

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: Greg Yaitanes

Writer: David Fury

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.

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 A+ snogging - or "gobsmacking," as it will now be called.

Original Air Date: November 10, 2004

Director: Tucker Gates

Writer: Damon Lindelof

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.

"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, 2004

Director: Jack Bender

Writers: Jennifer Johnson & Paul Dini

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Derek Hobson.

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 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, but it lays the groundwork for more interesting episodes to come. We chat about whether we're Team Cave or Team Beach, and whether Michael comes off as more or less sympathetic when he's holding an axe.

Original Air Date: October 27, 2004

Director: Michael Zinberg

Writer: Javier Grillo-Marxuach

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.

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 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 and Death." This marks its first appearance in the series.

Original Air Date: October 20, 2004

Director: Kevin Hooks

Writer: Christian Taylor

This episode of "Losing Lost" was edited by Pierce Nahigyan.