Ya Lost Me

Desmond and Penny finally make contact after Lost establishes the ground rules for "paradox-free time travel." Charles Widmore starts to take on a greater role than Dessy's domineering would-be father-in-law.

The Jack and Kate relationship is literally put on trial. Ben tells the story of the To Kill a Mockingbird shooting that wasn't. Kate can't help but run... toward motherhood.

Off-island Sayid stars in his own spy thriller. Hurley plays a part an one of Locke's deceptions. Kate decides she doesn't actually want to leave the island.

Four separate flashbacks introduce the freighter folk, who Ben describes as "two complete fuckers, one sad sack, and a guy I'd like to hang out with." Linus reveals he has a spy aboard the ship. Spencer copes with the whiplash of starting a new season.

Jack and Locke are divided over whether to trust Naomi's people, forcing the survivors to choose sides. A newly stylish Hurley is revealed to be among the 'Oceanic Six.' Ben and Spencer return with a discussion of Lost: Missing Pieces, a series of webisodes that aired during the hiatus between seasons 3 and 4.

Pharmacy freakout Jack, drunk on a flight Jack, reckless driving Nirvana Jack; The Season 3 finale redeems our lead by bringing him to glorious new lows.

The mystery of Charlie's ring: REVEALED! Jack is reinstated as leader and immediately resumes speechifying. Charlie and Desmond row out to the Looking Glass.

Locke visits the Black Lodge. Ben Linus's father is the archetypal downtrodden working man on a magic island. Richard Alpert don't crack.

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Locke and Sawyer find themselves in a bit of a 'Parent Trap' situation. Spencer wonders whether Richard Alpert wears eyeliner.

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The Kwon soap opera gets one twist too many. The island hates pregnant women but likes women getting pregnant.

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