The Top 10 'Lost' Episodes of All Time
OK, boys and girls, put all the sharp objects away. Why? We're about to get list happy here as the "Lost" blog draws to a close. Next week, with help from your input, we'll be finalizing the Top 25 characters, quotes, and moments from the show. In addition, we'll have one final debate with Rick Porter, one more podcast with not one but TWO special guests, and a "Course Corrections" for "Lost" as a whole. But today? I'm presenting the latest, greatest, and final version of the Top 10 episodes in show history.
A few notes before linking to the gallery itself:
1) If you didn't like "The End," you're going to have a problem with this list.
2) Consequence matters, but not as much as character. Certain episodes, such as "Raised by Another," fell off my initial list (formulated before Season 4) due to the payoff promised in that episode never coming to fruition. But another episodes are such strong examples of what "Lost" can do at the height of its powers that they remain, even if they involve characters that didn't factor into the endgame. (And yes, it's pretty easy to guess which one I'm talking about.)
3) Every season ended up being represented, which wasn't a conscious choice but a happy outcome nonetheless. Seasons 1 and 3 only get one ep each; the other four get two each. I kind of find this amusing, as Season 3 is my favorite overall season, followed by Season 1. Life's funny sometimes.
4) Only one season finale made the list. If you're wondering which one, well, see Note #1.
5) These rankings are not opinions but actual fact. Trying to argue anything other than this is pointless and should not be attempted. This assembly of episodes is solid, set and stone, and no amount of argument on your part will change that fact. So don't even try.
6) The previous note is of course complete baloney and a test to see how many people actually read entire entries here or simply look for something to complain about before heading to the comments section below. Color me curious to see what ensues. Also, if you're still reading, hi! Nice to see you. Some weather we're having these days, eh?
7) Before you think of typing the phrase, "I can't believe that you forgot...", note that I didn't forget anything. I choice this list consciously, and agonizingly. Assuming that I forgot something assumes that I didn't put a lot of work into this list, which I did. You won't agree with it, but it wasn't created through omission through lack of effort on my part. Just personal preference.
8) Episodes that were extremely difficult to leave off the list: "Through the Looking Glass," "The Substitute," "Dr. Linus," "Confirmed Dead," "One of Us," and oh, about a dozen others.
With all that said, I present to you the Top 10 "Lost" Episodes of All Time. Read 'em, weep, rejoice, and then come back to share your favorite episodes!
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As 5 out of 10 are in my Top 10, that's a pretty good selection, Ryan!
* Your top 5, actually, though not in that order, and not my top 5.
"The End" and "Happily Ever after" should be removed, but I won't go into why...the less said about the episideverse the better. I am replacing those with "Tricia Tanaka Is Dead" which is a great Hurley episode with the fun and moving bus scene (if memory serves). For the other, I'd go with the pilot or "Through The Looking Glass". Both are stone classics that dwarf all of Season 6.
actually, almost every scene in TTID is awesome. Hurley talking to Libby ("and I'm scared. But I've been scared almost the whole time I've been here. Except when I'm with you. I miss you, Libby." *sniffle*); the scene with the fortune teller; the first press conference; the scene with Tricia Tanaka); Sawyer and Jin; Sawyer toasting "Skeletor"....
Enough already with "Lost" the show ended, life goes on...
I don't have too much of a problem with your list....although I do like all of the season finale's quite a bit and they would be tough to leave off the list, especially "Through the Looking Glass" with the end of Charlie. Any episode with Echo as the main character surely was worthy. Another great episode tough to leave off is "Dead is Dead" with Ben. If anyone wants a good laugh take a look at what TV Guide came up with last week for their top 10 list with "Dave" on it and a few other questionable episodes.
I also much preferred the "Flashes Before Your Eyes" episode over the "Constant" and the other Desmond episodes in that this was the first of the great episodes with Desmond and also the first episode where we were subjected to almost a full episode of off island activity with a character.
Oh, Ryan. I love you and I read everything you post, but you CAN'T leave "Through the Looking Glass" off a Top Ten list like this. You just can't ...
I would drop "The shape of things to come" & "happily ever after" & substitute "flashes before your eyes" & " through the looking glass" . This being Lost, we also need honorable mention for "Trisha Tanaka"
and Pilot
I am shocked. The Pilot is the best episode of any show I've ever seen on television and it didn't make the Top 10?? Then there's my personal favorite, The Man from Tallahassee, which I wholeheartedly believe deserves a place in the top 10. And Tricia Tenaka, for sure.