The essential episodes of Lost Girl
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Lost Girl — each pick states its reason.
- 01
It's a Fae, Fae, Fae, Fae World
In the series opener, Bo's impulsive decision to protect a young woman in jeopardy (Kenzi) has unexpected consequences: the two become fast friends, while Bo is swept up into the secret world of the Fae, learning for the first time about these ancient people and the birthright she never knew existed.
- 02
While investigating a baffling sex-related murder case, Bo comes into contact with Saskia, a strong, sensuous Succubus who has much to teach her. The two become fast friends, but as they work together to solve the case Saskia reveals her true dark Fae colours, which tests the limits of this newfound friendship... and Bo's own inner bad girl.Kenzi – feeling a bit left out due to Bo's new gal pal – joins forces with Trick in a race against time to save The Dal Riata.
- 03
In a move of sisterly solidarity, Kenzi drunkenly invokes the Russian hag Baba Yaga to curse Dyson for his behaviour towards Bo. In the sober light of day, however, Kenzi and Bo seek to remove the curse.
- 04
Bo enlists Dyson's help to find an artifact she believes will release Lauren from her life of servitude to the Fae -- even though it might mean having to say goodbye to the good doctor herself.
- 05
When Trick takes matters into his own hands to foresee the future, he runs the risk of revealing too much to the wrong Fae. Meanwhile, a furious Bo confronts The Ash about a betrayal… and is stunned by his response.
- 06
While Bo continues to ponder The Ash's shocking proposal, she agrees to his interim request – to kidnap a Genie. The assignment becomes complicated and dangerous, and Bo finds herself involved with the most unlikely partner.
- 07
Bo goes undercover as a high school teacher to investigate a mysterious case-Kenzi soon regrets agreeing to help her. Lauren makes a much anticipated return home from vacation.
- 08
Bo confronts a very powerful Fae, uncertain whether she can trust The Ash's counsel. The coming War takes its first casualties – literally and figuratively – which challenges Bo's and Kenzi's commitments to the cause and the ones they love.
- 09
In the wake of emotional losses, Trick reveals his deepest secret to Bo. Bo realizes there is no turning back and she must go to any extreme, which includes aligning herself with a sworn enemy, to take on a battle that could decide the fate of the Fae.
- 10
Concerned that Bo's plan is too risky, Trick offers Bo one more weapon for her own, and everyone else's, safety. Bo must lead her friends into battle ahead of schedule when her hand is forced by their enemy. A revelation from Dyson provides Bo with ammunition, but another's deceit threatens the mission. Prophecies come true… but at what cost?
- 11
Bo's houseguest Vex unwittingly brings "greetings" from a vengeful Morrigan – sparking a chaotic role-reversal that demands humans Kenzi and Lauren work together to save their Fae friends.
- 12
The gang is forced to stage an intervention against an increasingly erratic Bo. Bo believes the only way to save someone close to her is to accept help from the person she trusts least – only to learn the truth about secrets kept by the people she trusted most.
- 13
What was meant as a much-needed night off for Bo grows into a scavenger hunt in a lawless Dark Fae territory. In Bo's absence, Trick is placed in a precarious position with potentially dire consequences.
- 14
The gang takes on a case of stolen memory, only to discover they're all forgetting something… or someone. Meanwhile, the new Morrigan is hell-bent on making sure some memories stay buried forever.
- 15
Bo and her allies face off against the ultimate threat.
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