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Pilot (1)
Episode Number 1
First Aired September 22, 2004
Written by J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof
Story by Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof
Directed by J.J. Abrams
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.6/19 rating (18.7 million viewers)
Review by: Scifi Weekly

Guest Stars

L. Scott Caldwell as Rose
Fredric Lehne as Marshal
Greg Grunberg as Pilot

Synopsis: 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 the 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. (Description giving by ABC.)

Pilot (2)
Episode Number 2
First Aired September 29, 2004
Written by J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof
Story by Jeffrey Lieber & J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof
Directed by J.J. Abrams
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.5/17 rating (17 million viewers)
Review by: Scifi Weekly

Guest Stars

Fredric Lehne as Marshal

Tabula Rasa
Episode Number 3
First Aired October 6, 2004
Written by Damon Lindelof
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.4/17 rating (16.5 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Fredric Lehne as Marshal
Nick Tate as Ray

Synopsis: Jack and Hurley discover an alarming secret about Kate, as the marshal's life hangs in the balance and is suffering a lot of pain. Meanwhile Kate, Charlie, Sawyer, Sayid, Boone and Shannon ponder the island's mysteries they've uncovered and worry that telling the other survivors will cause panic. They decide to lie for the time being. Also, Locke's befriending of Walt disturbs Michael, but Walt is more concerned in finding his dog. Lastly, Kate flashes back to when she was arrested by the marshal in Australia. (Description giving by ABC.)

Walkabout
Episode Number 4
First Aired October 13, 2004
Written by David Fury
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.0/17 rating (18.1 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Meilinda Soerjoko as Chrissy
L. Scott Caldwell as Rose
John Simon Jones as Travel Agent

Synopsis: Survivors are jolted awake in the middle of the night when wild island beasts invade the beach encampment. Kate and Michael join the mysterious Locke on a hunt for food — and a shocking secret about Locke is revealed. Meanwhile, some survivors are horrified by Jack's plan for the dead bodies still scattered among the wreckage, and Jack sees someone in the jungle who might not have been on the plane. (Description giving by ABC.)

White Rabbit
Episode Number 5
First Aired October 20, 2004
Written by Christian Taylor
Directed by Kevin Hooks
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.5/16 rating (16.8 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Meilinda Soerjoko as Chrissy
Veronica Hamel as Margo
John O'Hara as Young Jack
John Terry as Dr. Shephard
Sev Palmer as Meathead
Geoff Heise as Doctor

Synopsis: Jack is near delirious from lack of sleep and struggles to overcome the haunting events that brought him to Australia and, subsequently, to the island. Meanwhile, Boone gets caught in a treacherous riptide, the pregnant Claire's health takes a bad turn, and a thief may have stolen the last bottles of water. (Description giving by ABC.)

House of the Rising Sun
Episode Number 6
First Aired October 27, 2004
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.4/16 rating (16.8 million viewers)

Synopsis: Walt and the others are shocked when Michael is brutally beaten, but only the non-English-speaking Jin and Sun know the truth behind the attack. Meanwhile Kate, Jack, Sawyer and Sayid argue about where the survivors should camp -- on the beach, where they-re more likely to be seen, or in a remote inland valley where fresh water abounds; and Locke discovers Charlie's secret. (Description giving by ABC.)

The Moth
Episode Number 7
First Aired November 3, 2004
Written by Jennifer Johnson & Paul Dini
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.3/17 rating (18.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Christian Bowman as Steve
Glenn Cannon as Priest
Neil Hopkins as Liam
Richard MacPherson as Record Exec
Dustin Watchman as Scott

Synopsis: Charlie begins a painful journey of withdrawal from drugs, surprisingly aided by Locke, whose true motive for helping Charlie is a mystery. Meanwhile, survivors struggle to find and free Jack when he's buried alive in a cave collapse, and someone might be secretly thwarting Sayid, Kate, and Boone when they enact a plan to find the source of the French transmission. (Description giving by ABC.)

Confidence Man
Episode Number 8
First Aired November 10, 2004
Written by Damon Lindelof
Directed by Tucker Gates
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.2/17 rating (18.4 million viewers)

Synopsis: Shannon's inhaler runs out and Boone believes Sawyer has the remaining three in his stash. When Sawyer refuses to give them up, Jack and Sayid resort to torturing Sawyer until he agrees to reveal the location of the inhalers. In flashback we hear Sawyers story and find he is not who he says he is. (Description giving by ABC.)

Solitary
Episode Number 9
First Aired November 17, 2004
Written by David Fury
Director Greg Yaitanes
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.6/16 rating (17.6 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Andrea Gabriel as Nadia
William Mapother as Ethan
Mira Furlan as Danielle Rouseau
Christian Bowman as Steve
Dustin Watchman as Scott
David Negahban as Omar
Xavier Alaniz as Prisoner
Scott Paulin as Sullivan

Synopsis: Sayid's life is placed in grave danger after he stumbles upon the source of the mysterious French transmission, the woman Danielle Rousseau (guest-star Mira Furlan) who was on the distress call is found alive. Meanwhile, Hurley has a ridiculous plan to make life on the island a little more civilized - and it just might work that involves a gulf cource after he finds gulf clubs from the debris. Lastly, we flashback to Sayid's childhood friend Nadia as well as his participation in hostage situations in Iraq. (Description giving by ABC.)

Raised by Another
Episode Number 10
First Aired December 1, 2004
Written by Lynne E. Litt
Directed by Marita Grabiak
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.8/17 rating (17.1 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

William Mapother as Ethan
Nick Jameson as Malkin
Christian Bowman as Steve
Dustin Watchman as Scott

Synopsis: Jack, Kate and Charlie wonder if Claire's disturbing nightmares might be coming true to threaten her life and the life of her unborn child, and a missing castaway returns with frightening news about what lies just beyond the mountains. (Description giving by ABC.)

All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues
Episode Number 11
First Aired December 8, 2004
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Directed by Stephen Williams
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.4/18 rating (18.9 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Christian Bowman as Steve Jenkins
John Terry as Dr. Christian Shephard
William Mapother as Ethan Rom
Jackie Maraya as Andrea

Synopsis: Survivors wonder why Charlie and the pregnant Claire have been abducted - and by whom - and a search party ventures into the treacherous jungle to try to find and rescue the missing duo. Meanwhile, inner-demons about his father resurface for Jack, and Boone and Locke discover another island mystery. (Description giving by ABC.)

Whatever the Case May Be
Episode Number 12
First Aired January 5, 2005
Written by Damon Lindelof & Jennifer Johnson
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 12.8/19 rating (21.6 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

L. Scott Caldwell as Rose
Victor Browne as Shooter (Jason)
Achilles Gacis as Six Foot Five
Tim Halligan as Hutton
Michael Vendrell as Trucker
Dezmond Gilla as Baseball hat

Synopsis: 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. (Description giving by ABC.)

Hearts and Minds
Episode Number 13
First Aired January 12, 2005
Written by Carlton Cuse & Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Directed by Rod Holcomb
Original Broadcast Rating: 12.6/19 rating (20.8 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Charles Mesure as Bryan
Kelly Rice as Nicole
Adam Leadbeater as Malcolm

Synopsis: 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. (Description giving by ABC.)

Special
Episode Number 14
First Aired January 19, 2005
Written by David Fury
Directed by Greg Yaitanes
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.9/18 rating (19.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Christian Bowman as Steve Jenkins
Monica Garcia as Nurse
Tamara Taylor as Susan
David Starzyk as Brian
Natasha Goss as Dagne

Synopsis: Violence ensues and a mysterious island beast makes a re-appearance when Michael and Locke clash over Walt's upbringing. Meanwhile, Charlie is tempted to read the missing Claire's diary, and Sayid enlists Shannon to help decipher the French woman's map. (Description giving by ABC.)

Homecoming
Episode Number 15
First Aired February 9, 2005
Written by Damon Lindelof
Directed by Kevin Hooks
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.6/18 rating (19.4 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Christian Bowman as Steve Jenkins
William Mapother as Ethan Rom
Darren Richardson as Tommy
Sally Strecker as Lucy
Jim Piddock as Frank
Eric Griffith as Buyer

Synopsis: After the missing Claire returns with no recollection of what has happened since before the doomed flight of Oceanic 815, Jack and Locke formulate a plan of defense against her kidnapper, the mysterious Ethan, who threatens to kill off the other survivors unless Claire is returned to him. (Description giving by ABC.)

Outlaws
Episode Number 16
First Aired February 16, 2005
Written by Drew Goddard
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.0/17 rating (17.9 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Robert Patrick as Hibbs
John Terry as Shephard
Stewart McLennan as Laurence
Jeff Perry as Duckett
Brittany Perrineau as Woman
Susse Budde as Mom
Gordon Hardie as Young Boy
Alex Mason as Bartender

Synopsis: Kate and Sawyer divulge dark secrets to each other while tracking a renegade boar that Sawyer swears is purposely harassing him. Meanwhile, Hurley and Sayid worry that Charlie is losing it after his brush with death, and a shocking, prior connection between Sawyer and Jack is revealed. (Description giving by ABC.)

...In Translation
Episode Number 17
First Aired February 23, 2005
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Leonard Dick
Directed by Tucker Gates
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.8/18 rating (19.5 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Bryon Chung as Mr. Paik
John Choi as Butler
Joey Yu as Byung Han
Chil Kong as White Suit
John Shin as Father
Angelica Perreira as Bryon's Daughter
Tess Young as Best Friend
Kiya Lee as Byung's Wife

Synopsis: When the raft the survivors have been building mysteriously burns down, Michael is convinced that Jin is responsible for the sabotage, which only further escalates their rivalry. Meanwhile, Sun stuns her fellow survivors with a surprising revelation, and Boone gives Sayid a warning about Shannon. (Description giving by ABC.)

Numbers
Episode Number 18
First Aired March 2, 2005
Written by David Fury & Brent Fletcher
Directed by Dan Tallias
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.3/18 rating (18.8 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Mira Furlan as Danielle Rousseau
Lillian Hurst as Carmen Reyes
Archie Ahuna as Tito
Derrick Bulatao as Diego
Joy Minaai as Reporter #1
Michael Adamschick as Lottery Official
Ron Marasco as Ken Halperin
Dann Seki as Dr. Curtis
Maya Pruett as Nurse
Ron Bottitta as Leonard
Jayne Taini as Martha
Brittany Perrineau as Lotto Girl
Achilles Gracis as Orderly

Synopsis: Hurley has a flashback of a huge life-altering experience before coming on the plane, the number-one thing Americans dream about, but that it ended up being the worst thing that could have happened because the experience was cursed. It hurt everyone he loved--and that curse is tied to the island. (Description giving by ABC.)

Deux Ex Machina
Episode Number 19
First Aired March 30, 2005
Written by Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse
Directed by Robert Mandel
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.7/17 rating (17.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Swoosie Kurtz as Emily
Kevin Tighe as Cooper
Tyler Burns Laudowicz as Kid
George O'Hanlon as Eddie
Lawrence Mandley as Frainey
Julie Ow as Nurse

Synopsis: Locke begins to suffer physical difficulties as he and Boone try to find a way into the hatch; Jack is reluctant to offer assistance when Sawyer begins to experience excruciating headaches. In this episode we learn how Locke was paralyzed, interrelating with the events around the hatch. (Description giving by ABC.)

Do No Harm
Episode Number 20
First Aired April 6, 2005
Written by Janet Tamaro
Directed by Stephen Williams
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.6/17 rating (17 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Zack Ward as Marc
John Wilton as Tux Shop Owner
Julie Bowen as Sarah
John Terry as Dr. Christian Shephard
Clarence Logan as Minister

Synopsis: Claire goes into labor while a helpless Charlie goes into panic mode. Meanwhile Locke is missing, Jack tends to a wounded survivor and Sayid presents Shannon with a romantic surprise. (Description giving by ABC.)

The Greater Good
Episode Number 21
First Aired May 4, 2005
Written by Leonard Dick
Directed by David Grossman
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.3/17 rating (17 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Jenny Gago as Agent Cole
David Patterson as Agent Hewitt
Donnie Keshawarz as Essam
Dariush Kashani as Haddad
Ali Shaheed as Yusef

Synopsis: After burying one of their own, tempers flare as the castaways' suspicions of each other grow -- and an unlikely survivor vows revenge. Meanwhile, Claire and Charlie struggle to calm her newborn. (Description giving by ABC.)

Born to Run
Episode Number 22
First Aired May 11, 2005
Written by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz
Story by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Directed by Tucker Gates
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.6/17 rating (17 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Carter Jenkins as Young Tom (voice)
MacKenzie Astin as Tom
Anosh Yagoob as Sanjay
Daniel Roebuck as Dr. Artz
Tamara Lynch as Nurse
Beth Broderick as Diane
Skye McCole Bartusiak as Young Kate (voice)

Synopsis: 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. (Description giving by ABC.)

Exodus (1)
Episode Number 23
First Aired May 18, 2005
Written by Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.0/18 rating (18.6 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Mira Furlan as Danielle Rousseau
Daniel Roebuck as Dr. Artz
Michelle Rodriguez as Ana-Lucia
Fredric Lehne as Marshal
Kevin E. West as Calderwood
Ruz Rusden as Airport Cop
Wendy Braun as Gina
Kylie Dragna as Charlotte
Chard Hayward as Aussie official

Synopsis: The French woman -- Rousseau -- shocks the survivors by showing up with a dire warning about "the others." Meanwhile, Michael and Jin ready the raft for sailing. (Description giving by ABC.)

Exodus (2)
Episode Number 24
First Aired May 25, 2005
Written by Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 12.0/18 rating (20.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Mira Furlan as Danielle Rousseau
Michelle Rodriguez as Ana-Lucia
Daniel Roebuck as Dr. Leslie Arzt
Fredric Lehne as Marshal
John Dixon as JD
Terasa Livingstone as Lily
Robert Frederick as Jeff
Greg Grunberg as The Pilot
Ruz Rusden as Airport Cop
Mary Ann Teheny as Gate Agent
Glenn Cannon as Old Scooter Man
John Walcutt as Hawaiian Shirt
Michelle Arthur as Michelle
Suzanne Turner as Ticket Agent #2
M. C. Gainey as Bearded Man
Mark Kalaugher as Security Agent

Synopsis: 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. (Description giving by ABC.)

Exodus (3)
Episode Number 25
First Aired May 25, 2005
Written by Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse
Directed by Jack Bender
Original Broadcast Rating: 12.0/18 rating (20.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars:

Mira Furlan as Danielle Rousseau
Daniel Roebuck as Dr. Leslie Arzt
Fredric Lehne as Marshal
Michelle Arthur as Michelle
John Dixon as JD
Terasa Livingstone as Lily
Robert Frederick as Jeff
Wendy Braun as Gina
Greg Grunberg as The Pilot
M. C. Gainey as Bearded Man
John Walcutt as Hawaiian Shirt
Suzanne Turner as Ticket Agent #2
Glenn Cannon as Old Scooter Man
Mark Kalaugher as Security Agent
Ruz Rusden as Airport Cop
Mary Ann Teheny as Gate Agent

Synopsis: 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. (Description giving by ABC.)

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