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The Best Episodes of Lost

Every episode of Lost ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lost!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lost Season 3 Episode 23 - Through the Looking Glass (2)
    9.3/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Through the Looking Glass (2)

    S3:E23

    The season 3 finale finds the castaways preparing for an invasion by the slightly less mysterious Others, while Charlie and Desmond find more than they were looking for in the underwater "Looking Glass Hatch".

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  2. Lost Season 4 Episode 5 - The Constant
    9.2/10(61 votes)

    #2 - The Constant

    S4:E5

    Sayid and Desmond hit a bit of turbulence on the way to the freighter, which causes Desmond to experience some unexpected side effects.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  3. Lost Season 3 Episode 22 - Through the Looking Glass (1)
    9.1/10(60 votes)

    #3 - Through the Looking Glass (1)

    S3:E22

    The season 3 finale finds the castaways preparing for an invasion by the slightly less mysterious Others, while Charlie and Desmond find more than they were looking for in the underwater "Looking Glass Hatch".

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  4. Lost Season 2 Episode 17 - Lockdown
    9.0/10(55 votes)

    #4 - Lockdown

    S2:E17

    When the hatch suddenly takes on a life of its own, Locke is forced to enlist the help of an unlikely ally to control the matter. Meanwhile, Ana Lucia, Sayid and Charlie go off into the jungle to find out the truth about Henry Gale and see if there really is balloon craft out there in the jungle that carried him and his wife to the island.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  5. Lost Season 2 Episode 23 - Live Together, Die Alone (1)
    9.0/10(59 votes)

    #5 - Live Together, Die Alone (1)

    S2:E23

    After discovering something odd just offshore, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. At the same time there will be an answer to the question of where Michael has been and resolution of him and Walt. Meanwhile, Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button" and the hatch. Lastly, Desmond returns and he sheds some more light on his experience on the island in the three years prior to when Locke came down into that hatch.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  6. Lost Season 5 Episode 16 - The Incident (1)
    9.0/10(49 votes)

    #6 - The Incident (1)

    S5:E16

    Jack's decision to put a plan in action in order to set things right on the island is met with some strong resistance by those close to him, and Locke assigns Ben a difficult task.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  7. Lost Season 5 Episode 17 - The Incident (2)
    9.0/10(45 votes)

    #7 - The Incident (2)

    S5:E17

    Jack's decision to put a plan in action in order to set things right on the island is met with some strong resistance by those close to him, and Locke assigns Ben a difficult task.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  8. Lost Season 2 Episode 1 - Man of Science, Man of Faith
    8.9/10(74 votes)

    #8 - Man of Science, Man of Faith

    S2:E1

    Jack, Locke and Kate explore the mysterious hatch but Jack decides to wait before going down into the hatch. Kate and Locke aren't so patient. When Shannon chases after Vincent the dog, she encounters a familiar face in the jungle.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Damon Lindelof

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  9. Lost Season 3 Episode 20 - The Man Behind the Curtain
    8.9/10(49 votes)

    #9 - The Man Behind the Curtain

    S3:E20

    Ben unwillingly divulges information to Locke about the island, taking him on a journey to various locations including strange monuments and the mysterious Jacob. Back at the beach, Juliet's secret is revealed. Flashbacks will show us the origins of DHARMA and the history of the island, including 'the purge.'

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writers:Drew Goddard, Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  10. Lost Season 3 Episode 21 - Greatest Hits
    8.9/10(48 votes)

    #10 - Greatest Hits

    S3:E21

    While Jack devises a plan to do away with "The Others" once and for all, Sayid uncovers a flaw in "The Others'" system that could lead to everyone's rescue. But it requires Charlie to take on a dangerous task that may make Desmond's premonition come true. A Charlie-centric episode.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writers:Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz

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  11. Lost Season 5 Episode 8 - LaFleur
    8.9/10(46 votes)

    #11 - LaFleur

    S5:E8

    Sawyer perpetuates a lie with some of the other island survivors in order to protect themselves from mistakes of the past.

    Director:Mark Goldman
    Writers:Elizabeth Sarnoff, Kyle Pennington

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  12. Lost Season 6 Episode 9 - Ab Aeterno
    8.9/10(55 votes)

    #12 - Ab Aeterno

    S6:E9

    Richard Alpert's back story is shown: In 1867, he is brought to the island on the Black Rock as a slave. He makes a deal with Jacob to be his representative in exchange for immortality. In the present day, Hurley convinces him to help the candidates replace Jacob and stop the Man in Black from leaving the Island.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Greggory Nations, Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  13. Lost Season 1 Episode 19 - Deus Ex Machina
    8.8/10(73 votes)

    #13 - Deus Ex Machina

    S1:E19

    Locke thinks he's being sent a sign on how to get the hatch open, and he and Boone venture inland. Jack is reluctant to offer assistance when Sawyer begins to experience excruciating headaches and needs glasses.

    Director:Robert Mandel
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  14. Lost Season 1 Episode 24 - Exodus (2)
    8.8/10(71 votes)

    #14 - Exodus (2)

    S1:E24

    The castaways on the raft are surprised at sea by something unexpected. Meanwhile, remaining islanders attempt to blow open the hatch, and a visitor to the encampment might be a threat to Claire's infant son.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  15. Lost Season 2 Episode 24 - Live Together, Die Alone (2)
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Live Together, Die Alone (2)

    S2:E24

    After discovering something odd just offshore, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. Meanwhile, Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button" and the hatch.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  16. Lost Season 5 Episode 7 - The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham
    8.8/10(45 votes)

    #16 - The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham

    S5:E7

    Locke's mission off the island as Jeremy is revealed.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  17. Lost Season 6 Episode 11 - Happily Ever After
    8.8/10(50 votes)

    #17 - Happily Ever After

    S6:E11

    On the island, Widmore subjects Desmond to a large amount of electromagnetic energy as an experiment. In the flash sideways, Desmond, with the aid of Charlie, starts to have visions of his life in the original timeline.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  18. Lost Season 6 Episode 14 - The Candidate
    8.8/10(54 votes)

    #18 - The Candidate

    S6:E14

    After the remaining survivors are reunited, Sawyer and Jack hatch a plan to divert the Man in Black's attention and leave the island without him on Widmore's submarine, but disastrous consequences await them. In the flash sideways, Jack investigates the cause of Locke's paralysis and offers treatment.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Elizabeth Sarnoff, Jim Galasso

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  19. Lost Season 3 Episode 8 - Flashes Before Your Eyes
    8.7/10(54 votes)

    #19 - Flashes Before Your Eyes

    S3:E8

    After Desmond rescues Claire from drowning, Charlie gets Hurley to help him find out why Desmond has seemed able to predict the future. Desmond recalls exactly what took place in the moments after he turns the key, where he experienced a strange vision of his life prior to his Army days.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof

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  20. Lost Season 3 Episode 19 - The Brig
    8.7/10(49 votes)

    #20 - The Brig

    S3:E19

    After abandoning the Others, Locke takes Sawyer on a trek through the jungle to help him eliminate a common enemy. Meanwhile, back at the beach, the parachutist Naomi has crucial information about flight 815.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writers:Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof

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  21. Lost Season 5 Episode 12 - Dead Is Dead
    8.7/10(46 votes)

    #21 - Dead Is Dead

    S5:E12

    To atone for sins of the past, Ben must attempt to summon the smoke monster in order to be judged.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writers:Brian K. Vaughan, Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  22. Lost Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot (1)
    8.6/10(108 votes)

    #22 - Pilot (1)

    S1:E1

    Stripped of everything, the 48 survivors scavenge what they can from the plane for their survival. Some panic. Some pin their hopes on rescue. A few find inner strength they never knew they had-like Kate who, with no medical training, suddenly finds herself suturing the doctor's wounds. The band of friends, family, enemies and strangers must work together against the cruel weather and harsh terrain. But the intense howls of mysterious creatures stalking the jungle fill them all with fear. Fortunately, thanks to the calm leadership of quick-thinking Jack and level-headed Kate, they have hope. But even heroes have secrets, as the survivors will come to learn.

    Director:J.J. Abrams
    Writers:J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber, Damon Lindelof

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  23. Lost Season 1 Episode 2 - Pilot (2)
    8.6/10(90 votes)

    #23 - Pilot (2)

    S1:E2

    Having escaped the "creature" and retrieved the plane transceiver, a group of the survivors travel to higher ground so they can transmit a signal. En route, they receive a mysterious transmission and encounter another of the island's inhabitants. Meanwhile, back at camp, Jack tends to a wounded man who reveals a secret about Kate.

    Director:J.J. Abrams
    Writers:J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof

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  24. Lost Season 2 Episode 20 - Two for the Road
    8.6/10(57 votes)

    #24 - Two for the Road

    S2:E20

    After finding an exhausted Michael in the forest, Jack and Kate bring him back to the main camp. When he finally wakes up, Michael has some new details about "The Others." Also, a lovestruck Hurley plans a date for Libby.

    Director:Paul A. Edwards
    Writers:Christina M. Kim, Elizabeth Sarnoff

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  25. Lost Season 3 Episode 13 - The Man from Tallahassee
    8.6/10(52 votes)

    #25 - The Man from Tallahassee

    S3:E13

    When Kate and Locke arrive at the Others' camp, Ben promises to tell Locke the island's secrets as long as he stops his destructive plan, and Kate's reunion with Jack doesn't go very well when she learns that the Others have offered him a deal. More of Locke's troubled past is revealed.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writers:Drew Goddard, Jeff Pinkner

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Best Episodes Summary

"Through the Looking Glass (2)" is the best rated episode of "Lost". It scored 9.3/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Jack Bender and written by Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, it aired on 5/23/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Constant".