The worst episodes of Lost

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  1. 01

    S03E09 · February 21, 2007 · 1h

    Stranger in a Strange Land6.0

    A power play ensues between Jack and 'The Others' as Juliet's future hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Kate, Sawyer and Karl continue on their journey away from 'Alcatraz.'

  2. 02

    S02E12 · January 25, 2006 · 1h

    Fire + Water6.5

    When Charlie's vividly surreal dreams lead him to believe Claire's baby, Aaron, is in danger, Locke suspects Charlie may be using again. Meanwhile, Sawyer encourages Hurley to act on his attraction to Libby.

  3. 03

    S02E09 · November 30, 2005 · 1h

    What Kate Did6.7

    Kate's original crime that started her life on the run is revealed. Meanwhile, the survivors lay one of their own to rest, Kate sleeplessly watches over a feverish Sawyer, and Mr. Eko has a surprise for Locke regarding the hatch.

  4. 04

    S06E03 · February 9, 2010 · 1h

    What Kate Does6.7

    Kate finds herself on the run, while Jack is tasked with something that could endanger a friend's life.

  5. 05

    S04E04 · February 21, 2008 · 1h

    Eggtown6.8

    Kate's need to get information out of the hostage may jeopardize her standing with Locke -- as well as with Sawyer.

  6. 06

    S01E12 · January 5, 2005 · 1h

    Whatever the Case May Be6.9

    Jack, Kate and Sawyer fight over possession of a newly discovered locked metal briefcase which might contain insights into Kate's mysterious past. Meanwhile, Sayid asks a reluctant Shannon to translate notes he took from the French woman, a rising tide threatens to engulf the fuselage and the entire beach encampment, and Rose and a grieving Charlie tentatively bond over Claire's baffling disappearance.

  7. 07

    S03E03 · October 18, 2006 · 1h

    Further Instructions6.9

    The fates of Locke, Eko and Desmond are revealed after the implosion of the hatch, while Hurley returns to the beach camp to tell the tale of what happened when he, Jack, Kate and Sawyer encountered "The Others".

  8. 08

    S03E02 · October 11, 2006 · 1h

    The Glass Ballerina7.0

    Jin, Sun and Sayid worry when Jack, Kate and Sawyer make no contact with them after they have lit the signal fire. Meanwhile, the Others realize that the survivors have acquired a sailboat.

  9. 09

    S04E06 · March 6, 2008 · 1h

    The Other Woman7.0

    Juliet receives an unwelcome visit from someone from her past and is given orders to track down Charlotte and Faraday in order to stop them from completing their mission -- by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Ben offers Locke an enticing deal.

  10. 10

    S02E06 · November 9, 2005 · 1h

    Abandoned7.2

    Sawyer's wound becomes life-threatening as he, Michael and Jin make their way through the interior of the island with the tail section survivors. Meanwhile, Shannon is once again haunted by visions of Walt, and Charlie becomes jealous of Locke's interest in Claire.

  11. 11

    S02E18 · April 5, 2006 · 1h

    Dave7.2

    Libby lends Hurley support when he begins to think the island is having a strange effect on him, and Locke's sense of purpose is shaken when the prisoner provides new information about the hatch.

  12. 12

    S03E06 · November 8, 2006 · 1h

    I Do7.2

    As Jack considers whether or not to treat Ben, he is motivated by Kate's claims that if he does not comply, Pickett will kill Sawyer

  13. 13

    S06E05 · February 23, 2010 · 1h

    Lighthouse7.2

    Hurley must convince Jack to accompany him on an unspecified mission, and Jin stumbles across an old friend.

  14. 14

    S06E08 · March 16, 2010 · 1h

    Recon7.2

    Locke tasks Sawyer with a mission.

  15. 15

    S06E10 · March 30, 2010 · 1h

    The Package7.2

    Sun and Jin desperately continue their search for one another, and Locke confronts his enemy.

  16. 16

    S01E13 · January 12, 2005 · 1h

    Hearts and Minds7.3

    When Locke learns that Boone wants to tell their "secret" to Shannon, Shannon's life is placed in sudden peril, and the shocking truth about her past with Boone is revealed. Meanwhile, Kate is puzzled by Sun's mysterious behavior, and a hungry Hurley must repay a debt to Jin.

  17. 17

    S01E22 · May 11, 2005 · 1h

    Born to Run7.3

    Jack suspects foul play when Michael becomes violently ill while building the raft. Meanwhile a secret from Kate's past is revealed, the mysterious hatch is shown to a few of the survivors, and Walt gives Locke a warning.

  18. 18

    S03E15 · April 4, 2007 · 1h

    Left Behind7.3

    After discovering that one of her own has betrayed her to 'The Others,' Kate is left to fend for herself in the jungle with Juliet. Meanwhile, Hurley warns Sawyer to change his selfish ways and make amends with his fellow survivors or he may face a vote of banishment.

  19. 19

    S03E18 · April 25, 2007 · 1h

    D.O.C.7.3

    After discovering that all of "The Others'" pregnant women died before giving birth on the island, an extremely reticent Sun allows Juliet to examine her -- and uncovers the identity of the unborn child's father. Meanwhile, Desmond allows an unlikely nemesis to help save the life of a new, mysterious island inhabitant.

  20. 20

    S02E04 · October 12, 2005 · 1h

    Everybody Hates Hugo7.4

    Disturbing memories from Hurley's past cause him to struggle with a task he's assigned inside the hatch. Meanwhile Sawyer, Michael and Jin discover the identities of their captors, and Claire uncovers a shocking piece of information about the fate of the raft.

  21. 21

    S02E05 · October 19, 2005 · 1h

    ...And Found7.4

    Michael sets off into the jungle by himself determined to find Walt, but discovers that he is not alone. Meanwhile, Sawyer and Jin are ordered by their captors to take them to their camp, and Sun frantically searches for her missing wedding ring.

  22. 22

    S02E15 · March 1, 2006 · 1h

    Maternity Leave7.4

    A desperate Claire, along with Kate and Rousseau, attempts a return to the scene of her kidnapping where she believes she might find the cure for Baby Aaron's mysterious illness. Meanwhile, Jack and Locke must keep their prisoner a secret from the rest of the survivors.

  23. 23

    S02E16 · March 22, 2006 · 1h

    The Whole Truth7.4

    Sun wrestles with the thought of telling Jin a newfound secret that threatens to upset the entire balance of the survivors' community. Meanwhile, Locke enlists Ana Lucia to interrogate the prisoner in order to extract more information than he, Jack or Sayid could.

  24. 24

    S03E04 · October 25, 2006 · 1h

    Every Man for Himself7.4

    Sawyer's rebellious attitude causes Ben and the Others to conjure a plan to keep him in check. At the beach, Desmond starts to mysteriously seek certain items for some kind of construction

  25. 25

    S03E14 · March 28, 2007 · 1h

    Exposé7.4

    Hurley begins to suspect that Sawyer may be involved in an island mystery surrounding two fellow survivors, and Sun learns the truth about her past kidnapping attempt by -The Others-.

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