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|season_name = Lost: Season 6
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|image = [[File:Lostfinalseasonverticalposter.jpg|250px|Promotional Poster]]
| season_number = 6
|caption = (L to R) [[Daniel Faraday|Daniel]], [[Boone Carlyle|Boone]], [[Miles Straume|Miles]], [[Michael Dawson (Lost)|Michael]], [[Ana Lucia Cortez|Ana Lucia]], [[Charlotte Lewis (Lost)|Charlotte]], [[Frank Lapidus|Frank]], [[Shannon Rutherford|Shannon]], [[Desmond Hume|Desmond]], [[Mr. Eko|Eko]], [[Kate Austen|Kate]], [[Jack Shephard|Jack]], [[James "Sawyer" Ford|Sawyer]], [[John Locke (Lost)|Locke]], [[Ben Linus|Ben]], [[Sayid Jarrah|Sayid]], [[Libby (Lost)|Libby]], [[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun]], [[Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin]], [[Claire Littleton|Claire]], [[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes|Hurley]], [[Juliet Burke|Juliet]], [[Charlie Pace|Charlie]], [[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard]], [[Rose and Bernard|Bernard and Rose]], [[Vincent (Lost)|Vincent]]
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|show_name = ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]''
|country = United States
| image = Lost S6 DVD.jpg
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|network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
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|first_aired = February 2, 2010
| caption = DVD cover
|last_aired = May 23, 2010<ref name="finaledate">{{Cite episode |title= [[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]] |credits= [[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] and [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]] |network= [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |airdate= February 2, 2010}}</ref>
| showrunner = {{Plainlist|
|num_episodes = [[List of Lost episodes#Season 6: 2010|18]]<ref name="zap2it"/>
* [[Damon Lindelof]]
|prev_season = [[Lost (season 5)|5]]
* [[Carlton Cuse]]
}}
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The sixth and final season of the American [[serial (radio and television)|serial drama]] [[Television program|television series]] ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'' commenced airing in the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Canada]] on February 2, 2010.<ref name=Nov19PR>{{cite web |url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=111909_04 |title=ABC Announces the Premiere of the Sixth and Final Season of ''Lost'', with a Special All-Night Event on Tuesday, February 2 |author=Fordis, Jeff |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |date= November 19, 2009 |accessdate=November 19, 2009}}</ref> The sixth-season premiere was the first to climb in the ratings year-over-year since the second season, drawing 12.1 million viewers.<ref name="The Live Feed">{{cite web |url=http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/02/lost-final-season-premiere-rating.html|title=Fans rediscover 'Lost' as premiere ratings climb|publisher = The Live Feed|date=Feb. 3, 2010}}</ref> The series finale will air on May 23, 2010.<ref name="finaledate"/> The season continues the stories of the survivors of the fictional September 22, 2004 crash of [[Oceanic Airlines]] Flight 815 on a mysterious island in the South Pacific. The survivors must deal with two outcomes of the detonation of a hydrogen bomb on the island in the 1970s. While the on-island story continues, "flash sideways"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/flash-sideways |title=Flash Sideways |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |accessdate=February 3, 2010}}</ref> show an alternate timeline, in which Flight 815 never crashes. The season is reportedly scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 24, 2010, alongside a complete series boxset.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/13279 |title=''Lost'' - 'The Complete 6th and Final Season' Flying to DVD and Blu-ray Disc this Summer? |author=Lambert, David |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |date=January 29, 2010 |accessdate=January 29, 2010}}</ref>
* [[Naveen Andrews]]
* [[Nestor Carbonell]]
* [[Henry Ian Cusick]]
* [[Emilie de Ravin]]
* [[Michael Emerson]]
* [[Jeff Fahey]]
* [[Matthew Fox]]
* [[Jorge Garcia]]
* [[Josh Holloway]]
* [[Daniel Dae Kim]]
* [[Yunjin Kim]]
* [[Ken Leung]]
* [[Evangeline Lilly]]
* [[Terry O'Quinn]]
* [[Zuleikha Robinson]]
* [[Sam Anderson]]
* [[L. Scott Caldwell]]
* [[Francois Chau]]
* [[Jeremy Davies]]
* [[Fionnula Flanagan]]
* [[Maggie Grace]]
* [[Rebecca Mader]]
* [[Elizabeth Mitchell]]
* [[Dominic Monaghan]]
* [[Ian Somerhalder]]
* [[John Terry (actor)|John Terry]]
* [[Sonya Walger]]
* [[Cynthia Watros]]
}}
| num_episodes = 18
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2010|2|2}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|5|23}}
| prev_season = [[Lost season 5|Season 5]]
| episode_list = List of Lost episodes
}}
The sixth and final season of the American [[serial (radio and television)|serial drama]] [[Television program|television series]] ''[[Lost (2004 TV series)|Lost]]'' commenced airing in the [[United States of America|United States]] and Canada on February 2, 2010.<ref name=Nov19PR>{{cite press release|url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=111909_04 |title=ABC Announces the Premiere of the Sixth and Final Season of ''Lost'', with a Special All-Night Event on Tuesday, February 2 |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |date=November 19, 2009 |access-date=November 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429050016/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=111909_04 |archive-date=April 29, 2010 }}</ref> The sixth-season premiere was the first to climb in the ratings year-over-year since the second season, drawing 12.1 million viewers.<ref name="The Live Feed">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/fans-rediscover-lost-premiere-ratings-53056 |title=Fans rediscover 'Lost' as premiere ratings climb |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=August 16, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227080111/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/fans-rediscover-lost-premiere-ratings-53056 |archive-date=February 27, 2014 }}</ref> The season aired Tuesdays at 9:00 pm from February 2 to May 18. The series finale aired on Sunday, May 23, 2010.<ref name="finaledate">{{Cite episode |title= Serena Williams, Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, Lady Antebellum |credits= [[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] and [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]] |network= [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |airdate= February 2, 2010 |series=[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]}}</ref> The finale ran two-and-a-half hours starting at 9:00 pm—pushing the local news back a half—followed by the previously announced post-finale special, ''Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost'', at 12:05 am.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Series-Finale-1018123.aspx |title=ABC Extends ''Lost'' Series Finale by 30 Minutes |work=TV Guide |first=Kate |last=Stanhope |date=May 5, 2010 |access-date=August 16, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016212957/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Series-Finale-1018123.aspx |archive-date=October 16, 2012 }}</ref>

The season continues the stories of the survivors of the fictional September 22, 2004 crash of [[Oceanic Airlines]] Flight 815 on a mysterious island in the South Pacific. The survivors must deal with two outcomes of the detonation of a nuclear bomb on the island in the 1970s. While the on-island story continues, "flash sideways"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/flash-sideways |title=Flash Sideways |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |access-date=February 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205041651/http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/flash-sideways |archive-date=February 5, 2010 }}</ref> show a second timeline, in which Flight 815 never crashes. The season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 24, 2010, alongside a complete series box set.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Lost-Season-6-and-The-Complete-Collection/13833 |title=Lost - Press Release Brings Final Contents, Packaging for Season 6 and Complete Collection on DVD, Blu |author=Lambert, David |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |date=May 28, 2010 |access-date=August 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015115455/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Lost-Season-6-and-The-Complete-Collection/13833 |archive-date=October 15, 2012 }}</ref> Included in the special features was "[[The New Man in Charge]]", a previously unaired shortened episode that serves as an epilogue following the events of the finale.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2010/05/20/lost-dvd-extras |title='Lost' to address unanswered mysteries with DVD extras. PLUS: A killer hip-hop salute to the show! |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |author=Jensen, "Doc" Jeff |date=May 20, 2010 |access-date=April 26, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419013253/http://www.ew.com/article/2010/05/20/lost-dvd-extras |archive-date=April 19, 2015 }}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
On May 7, 2007, ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson announced that ''Lost'' will end during the 2009–2010 season with a "highly anticipated and shocking finale."<ref name="Conclusion 2007">[http://web.archive.org/web/20070510030616/http://www.abcmedianet.com/assets/pr%5chtml/050707_01.html ABC Gives Viewers 48 More Original Episodes of the Hit Drama ''Lost'', Culminating in an Exciting Series Conclusion] Posted May 7, 2007. Retrieved from [[Internet Archive]] on May 10, 2007.</ref> "We felt that this was the only way to give ''Lost'' a proper creative conclusion," McPherson said.<ref name="Conclusion 2007"/> Beginning with the 2007–2008 television season, the final 48 episodes would have been aired as three seasons with 16 episodes each, with ''Lost'' concluding in its sixth season. Due to [[2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike|the writers' strike]], the fourth season featured 14 episodes, and Season 5 had 17 episodes. Season 6 was planned to have 17 episodes, too.<ref name=17ep>{{cite news |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/lost-season-5-1000807.aspx |last= Mitovich |first=Matt |title=''Lost'' Fans Will Get an Uninterrupted Season 5 |publisher= ''[[TV Guide]]'' |date=December 18, 2008 |accessdate= 2009-04-12}}</ref> However, on June 29 it was announced that the final season will feature an additional hour, making the number of episodes 18.<ref name="zap2it">{{cite web |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/06/lost-will-last-a-little-longer.html |title=''Lost'' will last a little longer |author=Porter, Rick |publisher=''[[Zap2it]]'' |date=June 29, 2009 |accessdate=August 17, 2009}}</ref>
On May 7, 2007, ABC Entertainment President [[Stephen McPherson]] announced that ''Lost'' would end during the 2009–2010 season with a "highly anticipated and shocking finale."<ref name="Conclusion 2007">{{cite press release |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070507abc01 |title=ABC Gives Viewers 48 More Original Episodes of the Hit Drama ''Lost'', Culminating in an Exciting Series Conclusion |date=May 7, 2007 |publisher=ABC |access-date=August 17, 2012}}</ref> "We felt that this was the only way to give ''Lost'' a proper creative conclusion," McPherson said.<ref name="Conclusion 2007"/> Beginning with the 2007–2008 television season, the final 48 episodes would have been aired as three seasons with 16 episodes each, with ''Lost'' concluding in its sixth season. Due to [[2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike]], the fourth season featured 14 episodes, and season 5 had 17 episodes. Season six was planned to have 17 episodes, too.<ref name=17ep>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/lost-season-5-1000807.aspx |last=Mitovich |first=Matt |title=''Lost'' Fans Will Get an Uninterrupted Season 5 |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=December 18, 2008 |access-date=April 12, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202121426/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Season-5-1000807.aspx |archive-date=February 2, 2009 }}</ref> However, on June 29, 2009 it was announced that the final season would feature an additional hour, making the number of episodes 18.<ref name="zap2it">{{cite web |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/06/lost-will-last-a-little-longer.html |title=''Lost'' will last a little longer |author=Porter, Rick |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |date=June 29, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090728055735/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/06/lost-will-last-a-little-longer.html |archive-date=July 28, 2009 }}</ref>


Executive producers [[Damon Lindelof]] and [[Carlton Cuse]] stated that they "always envisioned ''Lost'' as a show with a beginning, middle, and end," and that by announcing when the show would end that viewers would "have the security of knowing that the story will play out as we've intended."<ref name="Conclusion 2007"/> Lindelof and Cuse stated that securing the 2010 series-end date "was immensely liberating" and helped the series rediscover its focus.<ref name="TV Guide 2008-03">{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/cover-story/lost-killer-season/080305-03 |title=''Lost'''s Killer Season |accessdate=March 20, 2008 |author=Malcom, Shawna |date=March 5, 2008 |publisher=''[[TV Guide]]''}}</ref> Lindelof noted, "We're no longer stalling."<ref name="TV Guide 2008-03"/> The producers also plan to wrap up long-standing mysteries, such as the nature of the [[Mythology of Lost#The Monster|smoke monster]], the four-toed statue of [[Taweret]], the identity of the Adam & Eve skeletons from the season one episode "[[House of the Rising Sun (Lost)|House of the Rising Sun]]",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaymercury.net/entertainment-news/celebrity-news/2009/06/02/lost-masterminds-carlton-cuse-and-damen-lindelof-dop-hints-about-how-abc-hit-drama-will-end-66331-23767193/ |title=Lost masterminds Carlton Cuse and Damen Lindelof drop hints about how ABC hit drama will end |publisher=''[[Sunday Mercury]]'' |date=June 2, 2009 |accessdate=June 2, 2009}}</ref> and the reason the Dharma periodic resupply drops continue after the purge.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/07/25/comic-con-what-we-learned-about-losts-final-season/ |title=Comic Con: What We Learned About Lost’s Final Season |author=Quigley, Adam |date=July 25, 2009 |publisher=''[[/Film]]'' |accessdate=Oct 4, 2009}}</ref> However, Lindelof has later hinted that whoever built the statue will not be addressed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.philly.com/2010/02/02/fans-search-on-waikiki-for-answers-to-lost/ |title=Fans search on Waikiki Beach for answers to 'Lost' |author=Song, Jaymes |date=February 2, 2010 |publisher=''[[Philly.com]]'' |accessdate=February 2, 2010}}</ref> The producer has also indicated that [[Walt Lloyd|Walt]]'s unusual abilities may be explained, although this may not necessarily require the character's direct involvement.<ref name=lostqausatoday>{{cite web |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/10/a-lost-qa-damon-lindelof-tackles-your-questions/1 |title=A 'Lost' Q&A: Damon Lindelof answers (most of) your questions! |author=Matheson, Whitney |publisher=''[[USA Today]]'' |date=October 27, 2009 |accessdate=October 27, 2009}}</ref> Regarding Richard Alpert's background, Nestor Carbonell stated, "You're going to get all your answers: Why doesn't he age? Where's he from? What his powers might be? Who he is? And there is one specific episode that deals with all of that. I was blown away by what they wrote."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b128606_lost_redux_you_want_how_about_a_big.html |title=Lost Redux: You Want Answers? How About a Big, Fat Smoky One?! |author=Santos, Kristin Dos |publisher=''[[E!]]'' |date=February 4, 2010 |accessdate=February 2, 2010}}</ref> Matthew Fox said in an interview that in the final season, the characters of Jack Shephard and John Locke "will come head to head." A third of the way through the final season, the two time lines will be "solidified into one" and "will be very linear – no more flashbacks, nothing." <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b128606_matthew_fox_tells_us_how_lost_ends_how.html |title=Matthew Fox Tells Us How ''Lost'' Ends (and How Season Six Begins) |author=Abdolian, Lisa |publisher=''[[E!]]'' |date=June 10, 2009 |accessdate=August 17, 2009}}</ref> He has also claimed to be the only cast member who knows the ending of the series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a96650/matthew-fox-keeps-quiet-on-lost-ending.html?rss|title=Matthew Fox keeps quiet on 'Lost' ending|publisher=''[[Digital Spy]]''|author=Ben Rawson-Jones|date=May 29, 2008|accessdate=November 11, 2008}}</ref> though Lindelof has clarified that Fox only knows things that are relevant to his character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/lost-season-five-interview-with-carlton-cuse-and-damon-lindelof/|title=Lost season five: Interview with Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof|publisher=''Unreality Primetime''|author=McGarry, Lisa|date=October 22, 2009|accessdate=October 25, 2009}}</ref>
Executive producers [[Damon Lindelof]] and [[Carlton Cuse]] stated that they "always envisioned ''Lost'' as a show with a beginning, middle, and end," and that by announcing when the show would end that viewers would "have the security of knowing that the story will play out as we've intended."<ref name="Conclusion 2007"/> Lindelof and Cuse stated that securing the 2010 series-end date "was immensely liberating" and helped the series rediscover its focus.<ref name="TV Guide 2008-03">{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/cover-story/lost-killer-season/080305-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926141601/http://www.tvguide.com/cover-story/lost-killer-season/080305-03 |archive-date=September 26, 2008 |title=''Lost''{{'s}} Killer Season |access-date=March 20, 2008 |author=Malcom, Shawna |date=March 5, 2008 |work=[[TV Guide]]}}</ref> Lindelof noted, "We're no longer stalling."<ref name="TV Guide 2008-03"/> The producers planned to wrap up mysteries, such as the reason the Dharma periodic resupply drops continue after the purge,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/comic-con-what-we-learned-about-losts-final-season/ |title=Comic Con: What We Learned About Lost's Final Season |author=Quigley, Adam |date=July 25, 2009 |publisher=[[/Film]] |access-date=October 4, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213111528/http://www.slashfilm.com/comic-con-what-we-learned-about-losts-final-season/ |archive-date=December 13, 2010 }}</ref> [[Walt Lloyd|Walt]]'s unusual abilities,<ref name=lostqausatoday>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/10/a-lost-qa-damon-lindelof-tackles-your-questions/1 |title=A 'Lost' Q&A: Damon Lindelof answers (most of) your questions! |author=Matheson, Whitney |work=[[USA Today]] |date=October 27, 2009 |access-date=October 27, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091027164500/http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/10/a-lost-qa-damon-lindelof-tackles-your-questions/1 |archive-date=October 27, 2009 }}</ref> and the "bird" from "[[Exodus (Lost)|Exodus]]" and "[[Live Together, Die Alone]]".<ref name=seattle>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/thirteen-clues-end-1015552.aspx |title=Thirteen Clues About the End of ''Lost'': Does Ilana Age? Who's Coming Back? Who Isn't? |author=Abrams, Natalie |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=March 1, 2010 |access-date=March 20, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326032120/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Thirteen-Clues-End-1015552.aspx |archive-date=March 26, 2010 }}</ref> Although these mysteries, among others, were left unresolved in the season, all three were answered or touched upon in the series epilogue, "[[The New Man in Charge]]." Matthew Fox said in an interview that in the final season, the characters of Jack Shephard and John Locke "will come head to head." It was also claimed that a third of the way through the final season, the two timelines would be "solidified into one" and "will be very linear – no more flashbacks, nothing;" however this did not become the case.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/128606/matthew-fox-tells-us-how-lost-ends-and-how-season-six-begins |title=Matthew Fox Tells Us How ''Lost'' Ends (and How Season Six Begins) |author=Abdolian, Lisa |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=June 10, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015214442/http://www.eonline.com/news/128606/matthew-fox-tells-us-how-lost-ends-and-how-season-six-begins |archive-date=October 15, 2012 }}</ref> He also claimed to be the only cast member to know the ending of the series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a96650/matthew-fox-keeps-quiet-on-lost-ending.html |title=Matthew Fox keeps quiet on 'Lost' ending |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |author=Rawson-Jones, Ben |date=May 29, 2008 |access-date=November 11, 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030010603/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a96650/matthew-fox-keeps-quiet-on-lost-ending.html |archive-date=October 30, 2008 }}</ref> though Lindelof has clarified that Fox only knew things that were relevant to his character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/lost-season-five-interview-with-carlton-cuse-and-damon-lindelof/ |title=Lost season five: Interview with Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof |publisher=Unreality TV |author=McGarry, Lisa |date=October 22, 2009 |access-date=October 25, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025145404/http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/lost-season-five-interview-with-carlton-cuse-and-damon-lindelof/ |archive-date=October 25, 2009 }}</ref>


During [[Comic-Con International|Comic-Con 2009]], numerous sixth season reports were made. Carlton Cuse stated both the time travel and flash-forward seasons were over, and they're moving into something different for the sixth season.<ref name= "ecomiccon"/> Josh Holloway stated his character Sawyer would revert to his old self after the loss of Juliet.<ref name= "ecomiccon"/> Though Cuse and Lindelof stated that the [[Dharma Initiative]] will no longer play a large role in the show,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a167283/live-lost-panel-at-comic-con.html |title=Live: 'Lost' panel at Comic-Con |accessdate=October 25, 2009 |author=Wilkes, Neil |date=July 25, 2009 |publisher=''[[Digital Spy]]''}}</ref> they have said that the "Dharma-Michigan connection" will play a significant role in season six.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-05-15-universities-hollywood_N.htm |title=Hollywood, universities share benefits of name-dropping |accessdate=October 25, 2009 |author=Householder, Mike |date=May 15, 2009 |publisher=''[[USA Today]]''}}</ref> Lindelof has stated that the producers had a direct hand in the production of the season six promotional poster that was first displayed at Comic-Con, and that everything in it is intentional; he also made a reference to the [[Abbey Road]] cover in connection to the poster.<ref name=lostqausatoday/> Season six is the first and only season of Lost ever to not feature any kind of preview or official promotional material such as sneak peeks and promo pictures for future episodes since the Lost producers consider any single frame from the first episodes to be too revealing. According to Lindelof, "even a single scene from the show would basically tip what it is we're doing this year, and what it is we're doing this year is different than what we've done in other years".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2009-11-10-mitchell10_ST_N.htm |title=Elizabeth Mitchell tight-lipped about 'Lost,' emotive about 'V' |author=Thompson, Arienne |publisher=''[[USA Today]]'' |date=November 10, 2009 |accessdate=November 11, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b148010_gossip_threesome_lost_scoop_best_thing.html |title=Gossip Threesome and Lost Scoop! The Best Thing You'll Read Today |author=[[Kristin Dos Santos|Dos Santos, Kristin]] |publisher=''[[E!|E! Online]]'' |date=October 8, 2009 |accessdate=November 11, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://scifiwire.com/2009/11/losts-final-season-will-a.php |title=Lost's final season will answer everything. Mostly. |author=Topel, Fred |publisher=''SciFi Wire'' |date=November 17, 2009 |accessdate=November 17, 2009}}</ref>
During the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], numerous sixth-season reports were made. Carlton Cuse stated both the time travel and flash-forward seasons were over, and they were moving into something different for the sixth season.<ref name= "ecomiccon"/> Josh Holloway stated his character Sawyer would revert to his old self after the loss of Juliet.<ref name= "ecomiccon"/> Cuse and Lindelof stated that the [[Dharma Initiative]] would no longer play a large role in the show,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s10/lost/tubetalk/a167283/live-lost-panel-at-comic-con.html |title=Live: 'Lost' panel at Comic-Con |access-date=October 25, 2009 |author=Wilkes, Neil |date=July 25, 2009 |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514141842/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s10/lost/tubetalk/a167283/live-lost-panel-at-comic-con.html |archive-date=May 14, 2010 }}</ref> but the "Dharma-Michigan connection" would play a significant role in season six. However, this did not happen.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-05-15-universities-hollywood_N.htm |title=Hollywood, universities share benefits of name-dropping |access-date=October 25, 2009 |author=Householder, Mike |date=May 15, 2009 |work=[[USA Today]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521234658/http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-05-15-universities-hollywood_N.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2009 }}</ref> Lindelof stated that the producers had a direct hand in the production of the season six promotional poster that was first displayed at Comic-Con, and that everything in it was intentional; he also made a reference to the ''[[Abbey Road]]'' cover in connection to the poster.<ref name=lostqausatoday/> Season six was the first and only season of ''Lost'' ever to not feature any kind of preview or official promotional material such as sneak peeks and promo pictures for future episodes since the ''Lost'' producers considered any single frame from the first episodes to be too revealing. According to Lindelof, "even a single scene from the show would basically tip what it is we're doing this year, and what it is we're doing this year is different than what we've done in other years."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2009-11-10-mitchell10_ST_N.htm |title=Elizabeth Mitchell tight-lipped about 'Lost,' emotive about 'V' |author=Thompson, Arienne |work=[[USA Today]] |date=November 10, 2009 |access-date=November 11, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091113080754/http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2009-11-10-mitchell10_ST_N.htm |archive-date=November 13, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/148010/gossip-threesome-and-lost-scoop-the-best-thing-you-ll-read-today |title=''Gossip'' Threesome and ''Lost'' Scoop! The Best Thing You'll Read Today |author=Dos Santos, Kristin |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=October 8, 2009 |access-date=November 11, 2009 |author-link=Kristin Dos Santos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930071110/http://www.eonline.com/news/148010/gossip-threesome-and-lost-scoop-the-best-thing-you-ll-read-today |archive-date=September 30, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blastr.com/2009/11/losts-final-season-will-a.php |title=Lost's final season will answer everything. Mostly. |author=Topel, Fred |publisher=Blastr |date=November 17, 2009 |access-date=November 17, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808023450/http://blastr.com/2009/11/losts-final-season-will-a.php |archive-date=August 8, 2012 }}</ref> Lindelof has also emphasized that the flashes-sideways are important, stating "People are saying [they] don't need these stories and all we can say is they're absolutely 100 percent necessary to tell the story of Lost, and hopefully by the end of the season it will be more obvious as to why."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Producers-Means-1015991.aspx |title=''Lost'' Producers: What It Means to Be a Candidate, What's the "Sideways" World |author=Abrams, Natalie |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=March 9, 2010 |access-date=March 8, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100311020853/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Producers-Means-1015991.aspx |archive-date=March 11, 2010 }}</ref> He also noted that the term "flash-sideways" was deliberately used instead of "alternate reality" because viewers might otherwise "infer that one of them isn't real, or one of them is real and the other is the alternate to being real."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/02/02/lost-premiere-damon-carlton/ |title=Confused by the 'Lost' premiere? Never fear! Damon and Carlton explain a few things about the start of Season 6 |author=Jensen, Jeff |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=February 2, 2010 |access-date=May 7, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100220183958/http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/02/02/Lost-premiere-damon-carlton/ |archive-date=February 20, 2010 }}</ref> When asked to describe the last three episodes, Lindelof said "Water."<ref name = seattle/>

ABC charged advertisers $900,000 [[USD]] for a 30-second commercial during the series finale, in contrast to the standard 2010 season price of $214,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://adage.com/article/media/cost-lost-abc-asks-900-000-finale/143012/ |title=The Cost of 'Lost'? ABC Asks $900,000 for Finale |publisher=Advertising Age |first=Brian |last=Steinberg |date=March 29, 2010 |access-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502230050/http://adage.com/article/media/cost-lost-abc-asks-900-000-finale/143012/ |archive-date=May 2, 2014 }}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
[[File:Lost season 6 cast.png|thumb|right|450px|From left to right: [[Ilana (Lost)|Ilana]], [[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard]], [[Claire Littleton|Claire]], [[Sayid Jarrah|Sayid]], [[Kate Austen|Kate]], [[James "Sawyer" Ford|Sawyer]], [[John Locke (Lost)|Locke]], [[Jack Shephard|Jack]], [[Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin]], [[Ben Linus|Ben]], [[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes|Hurley]], [[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun]], [[Miles Straume|Miles]] and [[Frank Lapidus|Frank]], arranged in a pastiche of [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s ''[[The Last Supper (Leonardo da Vinci)|The Last Supper]]''.]]
[[File:Lost season 6 cast.png|thumb|right|450px|From left to right: [[Ilana (Lost)|Ilana]], [[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard]], [[Claire Littleton|Claire]], [[Sayid Jarrah|Sayid]], [[Kate Austen|Kate]], [[James "Sawyer" Ford|Sawyer]], [[John Locke (Lost)|Locke]], [[Jack Shephard|Jack]], [[Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin]], [[Ben Linus|Ben]], [[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes|Hurley]], [[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun]], [[Miles Straume|Miles]] and [[Frank Lapidus|Frank]], arranged in a pastiche of [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s ''[[The Last Supper (Leonardo da Vinci)|The Last Supper]]''. Sayid occupies the same position as [[Judas Iscariot|Judas]].]]


The cast features fourteen major roles with star billing, ten of whom return from the fifth season,<ref name=Nov19PR/> in addition to three new regular cast members and one who returns from the fourth season. The latter half of the previous season follows two storylines, as such the cast is roughly divided into two groups. The first storyline follows the group of people who have been stuck in 1977 and detonated a hydrogen bomb on the island in an attempt to change the timeline: the survivors' leader Dr. [[Jack Shephard]] ([[Matthew Fox (actor)|Matthew Fox]]), former fugitive [[Kate Austen]] ([[Evangeline Lilly]]), millionaire [[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes]] ([[Jorge Garcia]]), former torturer [[Sayid Jarrah]] ([[Naveen Andrews]]), con artist [[James "Sawyer" Ford]] ([[Josh Holloway]]), [[mediumship|medium]] [[Miles Straume]] ([[Ken Leung]]), and former mob-enforcer [[Jin-Soo Kwon]] ([[Daniel Dae Kim]]). The second storyline follows the group of people who are on the island in the present day of late 2007: [[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun Kwon]] ([[Yunjin Kim]]), who has returned to the island in search of her husband, Jin; [[Ben Linus]] ([[Michael Emerson]]), former leader of the island's native population, known as the [[Others (Lost)|Others]]; deceased crash survivor [[John Locke (Lost)|John Locke]] ([[Terry O'Quinn]]);<ref>[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] (writer) & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]] (writer) & [[Jack Bender|Bender, Jack]] (director), "[[The Incident (Lost)|The Incident, Part 2]]". ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 17]], [[Lost (season 5)|season 5]]. Aired on May 13, 2009.</ref> pilot [[Frank Lapidus]] ([[Jeff Fahey]]), [[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard Alpert]] ([[Nestor Carbonell]]), an ageless advisor to the Others, and mysterious Flight 316 leader [[Ilana (Lost)|Ilana]] ([[Zuleikha Robinson]]). Carbonell was named a main cast member by the executive producers at Comic-Con 2009, after guest starring in the previous three seasons,<ref name=carbonell>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/nestor-carbonell-becomes-lost-regular-1830.html |title=Nestor Carbonell Becomes ''Lost'' Regular |author=Keck, William |publisher=''[[TV Guide]]'' |date=July 25, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2009}}</ref> and Fahey has been confirmed by Lindelof as part of the season six main cast.<ref name= "lostqausatoday"/> Robinson was confirmed to be part of the main cast in a press release, after guest starring in the fifth season.<ref name=Nov19PR/> Also returning is [[Emilie de Ravin]], who was absent during the fifth season and placed on a holding contract in order to reprise her role in the final season as [[Claire Littleton]], a new mother who is last seen in a moving cabin with her deceased father.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/detail.jsp?contentId=4378 |title = Lost Redux: Promises to Keep, and Miles to Go Before We Sleep |accessdate = August 13, 2009 |author = Godwin, Jennifer |date = May 30, 2008 |publisher = ''[[E!]]''}}</ref><ref>[[Elizabeth Sarnoff|Sarnoff, Elizabeth]] (writer) & [[Kyle Pennington|Pennington, Kyle]] (writer) & [[Paul Edwards (cinematographer)|Edwards, Paul]] (director), "[[Cabin Fever (Lost)|Cabin Fever]]". ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 14]], [[Lost (season 4)|season 4]]. Aired on May 8, 2008.</ref>
The cast features 15 major roles with star billing: 11 return from the fifth season,<ref name=Nov19PR/> one returns from the fourth season after a year's absence, and three are new regular cast members. Unlike the latter half of the previous season, in which the cast was divided into two groups following two separate storylines, Season Six features an [[Parallel universe (fiction)|alternate universe]] scenario which the producers call "flash-sideways," and almost all the main characters participate in both storylines. Returning from the fifth season are the survivors' leader Dr. [[Jack Shephard]] ([[Matthew Fox (actor)|Matthew Fox]]); former fugitive [[Kate Austen]] ([[Evangeline Lilly]]); millionaire [[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes]] ([[Jorge Garcia]]); former torturer [[Sayid Jarrah]] ([[Naveen Andrews]]); con artist [[James "Sawyer" Ford]] ([[Josh Holloway]]); [[mediumship|medium]] [[Miles Straume]] ([[Ken Leung]]); former mob-enforcer [[Jin-Soo Kwon]] ([[Daniel Dae Kim]]) and his privileged wife [[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun Kwon]] ([[Yunjin Kim]]); leader of the island's native population, known as the "[[Others (Lost)|Others]]," [[Ben Linus]] ([[Michael Emerson]]); deceased crash survivor [[John Locke (Lost)|John Locke]], who lives on in the sideways timeline but has been impersonated in the original timeline by the mysterious [[Man in Black (Lost)|Man In Black]]<ref>{{cite episode |credits=[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] (writer) & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]] (writer); [[Jack Bender|Bender, Jack]] (director) |title=[[The Incident (Lost)|The Incident, Part 2]] |series=[[Lost (2004 TV series)|Lost]] |network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |season=5 |number=17 |airdate=May 13, 2009}}</ref> ([[Terry O'Quinn]]); and former islander [[Desmond Hume]] ([[Henry Ian Cusick]]), who starts the season off the island. [[Emilie de Ravin]] reprises her role as [[Claire Littleton]], a new mother who was absent for one season after disappearing on the Island.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/4378/lost-redux-promises-to-keep-and-miles-to-go-before-we-sleep |title=''Lost'' Redux: Promises to Keep, and Miles to Go Before We Sleep |access-date=August 13, 2009 |author=Godwin, Jennifer |date=May 30, 2008 |publisher=[[E! Online]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131114040643/http://www.eonline.com/news/4378/lost-redux-promises-to-keep-and-miles-to-go-before-we-sleep |archive-date=November 14, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |credits=[[Elizabeth Sarnoff|Sarnoff, Elizabeth]] (writer) & [[Kyle Pennington|Pennington, Kyle]] (writer); Edwards, Paul (director) |title=[[Cabin Fever (Lost)|Cabin Fever]] |series=[[Lost (2004 TV series)|Lost]] |network=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |season=4 |number=14 |airdate=May 8, 2008}}</ref> The new main cast roles are pilot [[Frank Lapidus]] ([[Jeff Fahey]]), [[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard Alpert]] ([[Nestor Carbonell]]), an ageless advisor to the Others, and mysterious Flight 316 leader [[Ilana Verdansky]] ([[Zuleikha Robinson]]). Carbonell was named a main cast member by the executive producers at Comic-Con 2009, after guest starring in the previous three seasons,<ref name=carbonell>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20421254,00.html |title=Five Things to Know About Lost's Nestor Carbonell |author=Malcom, Shawna |publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=March 23, 2010 |access-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702092628/http://www.people.com/people/article/0%2C%2C20421254%2C00.html |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref> and Fahey and Robinson were confirmed after appearing in recurring roles in the fourth and fifth seasons.


Several former cast members are scheduled to return to the show, or have been asked back.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/what-the-keck/will-ian-somerhalder-juggle-jobs-1610.html |title=Will Ian Somerhalder Juggle Jobs? |author=Keck, William |publisher= ''[[TV Guide]]'' |date=July 2, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2009}}</ref> [[Henry Ian Cusick]] reprises his role as [[Desmond Hume]], who has left the island and lives with his wife Penny ([[Sonya Walger]]), who is also returning.<ref name=FancastJan19>{{cite web |url=http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/the-big-tease-scoop-on-lost-24-and-more/ |title=The Big Tease: Scoop on ''Lost'', ''24'' and More! |author=Mitovich, Matt |publisher=[[Fancast]] |date=January 19, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2010}}</ref> Cusick is no longer part of the main cast, despite receiving star billing in the season premiere.<ref name=FancastJan19/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=353960 |title=Confused? We'll Prepare You for the Final Season of ''Lost'' |author=Stangland, Sean |publisher=''[[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights)|Daily Herald]]'' |date=January 27, 2010 |accessdate=February 8, 2010}}</ref> [[Elizabeth Mitchell]] returns as fertility specialist Dr. [[Juliet Burke]]. Mitchell has stated that her return is "instrumental to the story".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iesb.net/extensions//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7581:interview-elizabeth-mitchell-fights-the-qvq-in-abcs-new-series&catid=44:interviews&Itemid=172 |title=Interview: Elizabeth Mitchell Fights the "V" in ABC's New Series |author=Radish, Christina |publisher=''IESB'' |date=October 5, 2009 |accessdate=October 25, 2009}}</ref> [[Dominic Monaghan]] is slated to return as deceased rock star [[Charlie Pace]] in four episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b136889_how_many_episodes_of_lost_dominic.html |title=How Many Episodes of ''Lost'' Is Dominic Monaghan Doing? |author=Godwin, Jennifer |publisher=''[[E!]]'' |date=July 30, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2009}}</ref><ref name=TCAKristin/> The producers have also confirmed that [[Jeremy Davies (actor)|Jeremy Davies]] will return as deceased physicist [[Daniel Faraday]] in multiple episodes.<ref name="ecomiccon">{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b135013_everything_you_need_know_from_lost.html?sid=twitterfeed_topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=twitterfeed&utm_campaign=twitterfeed_topstories |title=Everything You Need to Know From the ''Lost'' Events at Comic-Con |author=Godwin, Jennifer |publisher=''[[E!]]'' |date=July 25, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2009}}</ref> [[Ian Somerhalder]] also returns as deceased Flight 815 crash survivor [[Boone Carlyle]] in several episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b138680_spoiler_chat_what_brings_boone_back_lost.html |title=Spoiler Chat: What Brings Boone Back to ''Lost''? |author=Abrams, Natalie, et al. |publisher=''[[E!]]'' |date=August 10, 2009 |accessdate=August 13, 2009}}</ref> [[Rebecca Mader]], who portrays anthropologist [[Charlotte Lewis (Lost)|Charlotte Lewis]], has also confirmed that she is returning.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/charlotte-is-back-on-lost-3049.html |title=Charlotte is Back on ''Lost'' |author=Keck, William |publisher=''[[TV Guide]]'' |date=November 2, 2009 |accessdate=November 2, 2009}}</ref> The producers have also confirmed that [[Harold Perrineau]] and [[Cynthia Watros]], who portray [[Michael Dawson (Lost)|Michael Dawson]] and [[Libby Smith]], respectively, will return in the second half of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/414130_tvgif12.html |title=''Lost'': Harold Perrineau, Cynthia Watros to Return for Final Season |author=O'Connor, Mickey |publisher=[[Seattle Post Intelligencer]] |date=January 12, 2010 |accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> About the return of Libby, Cuse stated, "Finally, all of your questions [about Libby] will be answered", however, Lindelof jokingly responded, "No, they will not".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9541925 |title='No Sequels, Spinoffs for ''Lost'' |author=Bauder, David |publisher=[[ABC News]] |date=January 12, 2010 |accessdate=January 12, 2010}}</ref> [[Maggie Grace]], who portrays [[Shannon Rutherford]], Boone's stepsister, has been asked to return, but Grace has not yet accepted due to her busy schedule.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b151772_maggie_grace_not_confirmed_return_lost.html |title=Maggie Grace ''Not'' Confirmed to Return to ''Lost'' |author=[[Kristin Dos Santos|Dos Santos, Kristin]] |publisher=''[[E!]]''|date=November 3, 2009 |accessdate=November 3, 2009}}</ref> Furthermore, the producers wish to bring back the character of [[Walt Lloyd]], however [[Malcolm David Kelley]], who portrays Walt, has aged significantly and the producers are working to overcome this obstacle.<ref name=TCAKristin>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b161737_more_lost_scoop_what_about_shannon_walt.html?sid=twitterfeed_kristin&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=twitterfeed&utm_campaign=twitterfeed_kristin |title=More ''Lost'' Scoop: What About Shannon, Walt and Smokey? |author=Godwin, Jennifer |publisher=[[E!|E! Online]] |date=January 12, 2010 |accessdate= January 12, 2010}}</ref>
Several former cast members also returned to the show for the final season. [[Elizabeth Mitchell]] returns as fertility specialist Dr. [[Juliet Burke]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/165493/elizabeth-mitchell-promises-she-s-coming-back-to-lost-perhaps-for-kissing-and-coffee-with-sawyer |title=Elizabeth Mitchell Promises She's Coming Back to ''Lost''—Perhaps for Kissing and Coffee With Sawyer? |publisher=[[E! Online]] |author=Goodwin, Jennifer |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926080848/http://www.eonline.com/news/165493/elizabeth-mitchell-promises-she-s-coming-back-to-lost-perhaps-for-kissing-and-coffee-with-sawyer |archive-date=September 26, 2012 }}</ref> [[Dominic Monaghan]] returns as deceased rock star [[Charlie Pace]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/136889/how-many-episodes-of-lost-is-dominic-monaghan-doing |title=How Many Episodes of ''Lost'' Is Dominic Monaghan Doing? |author=Godwin, Jennifer |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=July 30, 2009 |access-date=August 13, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016041402/http://www.eonline.com/news/136889/how-many-episodes-of-lost-is-dominic-monaghan-doing |archive-date=October 16, 2012 }}</ref><ref name=TCAKristin/> and [[Jeremy Davies (actor)|Jeremy Davies]] returns as deceased physicist [[Daniel Faraday]].<ref name="ecomiccon">{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/135013/everything-you-need-to-know-from-the-lost-events-at-comic-con |title=Everything You Need to Know From the ''Lost'' Events at Comic-Con |author=Godwin, Jennifer |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=July 25, 2009 |access-date=August 13, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015214359/http://www.eonline.com/news/135013/everything-you-need-to-know-from-the-lost-events-at-comic-con |archive-date=October 15, 2012 }}</ref> [[Ian Somerhalder]] reprises his role as deceased Flight 815 crash survivor [[Boone Carlyle]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/138680/spoiler-chat-what-brings-boone-back-to-lost |title=Spoiler Chat: What Brings Boone Back to ''Lost''? |author=Abrams, Natalie |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=August 10, 2009 |access-date=August 13, 2009 |display-authors=etal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805001925/http://www.eonline.com/news/138680/spoiler-chat-what-brings-boone-back-to-lost |archive-date=August 5, 2012 }}</ref> as does [[Rebecca Mader]] as anthropologist [[Charlotte Lewis (Lost)|Charlotte Lewis]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/11/lost-welcomes-back-rebecca-mader.html |title='Lost' welcomes back Rebecca Mader |author=Porter, Rick |publisher=Zap2it |date=November 19, 2009 |access-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106035857/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/11/lost-welcomes-back-rebecca-mader.html |archive-date=November 6, 2012 }}</ref> [[Harold Perrineau]] and [[Cynthia Watros]], who portray [[Michael Dawson (Lost)|Michael Dawson]] and [[Libby (Lost)|Libby Smith]], respectively, return in the second half of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Harold-Perrineau-1013608.aspx |title=''Lost'': Harold Perrineau, Cynthia Watros to Return for Final Season |author=O'Connor, Mickey |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=January 12, 2010 |access-date=January 12, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115060610/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Harold-Perrineau-1013608.aspx |archive-date=January 15, 2010 }}</ref> About the return of Libby, Cuse stated, "Finally, all of your questions [about Libby] will be answered", however, Lindelof jokingly responded, "No, they will not".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2010772517_apustvabclost.html |title=No Sequels, Spinoffs for ''Lost'' |author=Bauder, David |work=The Seattle Times |date=January 12, 2010 |access-date=January 12, 2010}}</ref> [[Michelle Rodriguez]], another [[Lost season 2|second season]] star, returns as police officer [[Ana Lucia Cortez]], following a brief cameo in the fifth season.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/03/04/lost-michelle-rodriguez-returns/ |title=''Lost'' Exclusive: Michelle Rodriguez Returns! |author=Ausiello, Michael |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=March 4, 2010 |access-date=March 4, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625005426/http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/03/04/lost-michelle-rodriguez-returns/ |archive-date=June 25, 2011 }}</ref> [[Maggie Grace]], who portrays [[Shannon Rutherford]], Boone's stepsister, was asked to return at the beginning of the season, but Grace was unable due to her schedule;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/151772/maggie-grace-not-confirmed-to-return-to-lost |title=Maggie Grace ''Not'' Confirmed to Return to ''Lost'' |author=Dos Santos, Kristin |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=November 3, 2009 |access-date=November 3, 2009 |author-link=Kristin Dos Santos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001121735/http://www.eonline.com/news/151772/maggie-grace-not-confirmed-to-return-to-lost |archive-date=October 1, 2012 }}</ref> though she eventually did make an appearance in one episode.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/02/17/lost-exclusive-maggie-grace-shannon/ |title=''Lost'' Exclusive: Maggie Grace, a.k.a. Shannon, Returns This Season |author1=Jensen, Jeff |author2=Snierson, Dan |name-list-style=amp |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=February 17, 2010 |access-date=February 17, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100220061701/http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/02/17/lost-exclusive-maggie-grace-shannon/ |archive-date=February 20, 2010 }}</ref> [[Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]], who played the deceased [[Mr. Eko]], was in negotiations to return,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/lost-star-who-quit-wants-to-return-to-the-show_1107807 |title=''Lost'' Star Who Quit Wants to Return to the Show |publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=March 5, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026024511/http://www.contactmusic.com/news/lost-star-who-quit-wants-to-return-to-the-show_1107807 |archive-date=October 26, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/08/13/lost-mr-eko-wants-to-stage-his-comeback/ |title=''Lost'' "Mr. Eko" Wants to Stage His Comeback |author=Rice, Lynette |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=August 13, 2009 |access-date=March 5, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124200753/http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/08/13/lost-mr-eko-wants-to-stage-his-comeback/ |archive-date=January 24, 2011 }}</ref> but these negotiations failed because of difficulties with fees.<ref name = seattle/> Furthermore, the producers wished to bring back the character of [[Walt Lloyd]], however [[Malcolm David Kelley]], who portrays Walt, had aged significantly and the producers were unable to overcome this obstacle.<ref name=TCAKristin>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/161737/more-lost-scoop-what-about-shannon-walt-and-smokey |title=More ''Lost'' Scoop: What About Shannon, Walt and Smokey? |author=Godwin, Jennifer |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=January 12, 2010 |access-date=January 12, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017170450/http://www.eonline.com/news/161737/more-lost-scoop-what-about-shannon-walt-and-smokey |archive-date=October 17, 2012 }}</ref> Kelley eventually appeared in the epilogue of the series, "[[The New Man in Charge]]."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/08/25/doc-jensen-lost-the-new-man-in-charge/ |title=Doc Jensen on 'Lost:' A review of 'The New Man In Charge' DVD extra |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |first=Jeff |last=Jensen |date=August 25, 2010 |access-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712233417/http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/08/25/doc-jensen-lost-the-new-man-in-charge/ |archive-date=July 12, 2012 }}</ref>


Recurring characters who are expected to return include: Jack and Claire's father, Dr. [[Christian Shephard]] ([[John Terry (actor)|John Terry]]), wealthy industrialist and former Other [[Charles Widmore]] ([[Alan Dale]]), former Other Eloise Hawking ([[Fionnula Flanagan]]), Locke's ex-girlfriend, Helen Norwood ([[Katey Sagal]]), Hurley's former boss, Randy Nations ([[Billy Ray Gallion]]), mysterious Flight 316 passenger Bram ([[Brad William Henke]]), deceased one-eyed Other Mikhail Bakunin ([[Andrew Divoff]]), mercenaries [[Martin Keamy]] ([[Kevin Durand]]) and Omar ([[Anthony Azizi]]), and Vincent, a dog who survived the crash of Flight 815 and lives on the island.<ref name=Ausiello1>{{cite web |url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/07/ask-ausiello-sp.html |title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ''Lost'', ''Grey's'', ''NCIS'' and More! Plus: Twisty Blind Item Revealed! |author= [[Michael Ausiello|Ausiello, Michael]] |publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' |date=July 8, 2008 |accessdate=May 19, 2009}}</ref><ref>[[Michael Ausiello|Ausiello, Michael]], (August 7, 2008) "[http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/08/lost-adding-two.html Scoop: ''Lost'' Finds New Season 5 Blood!]", ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on May 19, 2009.</ref><ref name= "comic2008">[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]] & [[Matthew Fox (actor)|Fox, Matthew]], (August 1, 2008) "[http://ll.media.abc.com/podcast/audio/itunes/LOST_2008%20ComicCon_audio_podcast_43d56421-8030-48a4-a2ef-75de6920e61c_1749705.mp3 Comic-Con International]", [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. Retrieved on August 13, 2009</ref><ref name= "randy">{{cite web |url=http://www.tvovermind.com/lost/lost-spoiler-another-blast-from-the-past/10662 |title=''LOST'' Spoiler - Another Blast From The Past |author=SpoilerGuy |publisher=''TV Overmind'' |date=October 4, 2009 |accessdate=October 5, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |title=[[The Panel (Irish TV series)|The Panel]] |credits=Guest: [[Fionnula Flanagan]] |season=9 |number=5 |airdate=December 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvovermind.com/lost/lost-mikhail-mystery-to-be-solved |title=''LOST'' — Mikhail Mystery To Be Solved |author=SpoilerGuy |publisher=''TV Overmind'' |date=December 20, 2009 |accessdate=December 19, 2009}}</ref> Furthermore, [[Greg Grunberg]] briefly reprises his role as Flight 815 pilot Seth Norris in a voice over in the season premiere.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/the-end-of-heroes-3653.html |title=The End of ''Heroes''? |author=Keck, William |publisher=''[[TV Guide]]'' |date=January 7, 2010 |accessdate=January 7, 2010}}</ref> [[Mark Pellegrino]] reprises his role as [[Characters of Lost#The Others|Jacob]], the mysterious figure in charge of the island,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.popstar.com/Article/1354 |title=Exclusive Interview: Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, Lost), Part II |author=Spelling, Ian|publisher=''PopStar'' |date=November 17, 2009 |accessdate=November 17, 2009}}</ref> while [[Titus Welliver]] will also reprise his role as the mysterious unnamed character who appeared to be antagonistic to him in the [[The Incident (Lost)|season 5 finale]].<ref>{{cite news | author=Fee, Gayle | author2=Raposa, Laura | title=Actor has fun Hamm-ing it up! | url=http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view/20091026main_track_story/srvc=home&position=5 | publisher=''[[Boston Herald]]'' | date=October 26, 2009 | accessdate=October 28, 2009}}</ref>
Numerous recurring characters who reprised their roles for the final season include: Jack and Claire's father, Dr. [[Christian Shephard]] ([[John Terry (actor)|John Terry]]), wealthy industrialist and former Other [[Charles Widmore]] ([[Alan Dale]]), Desmond's wife [[Penny Widmore]] ([[Sonya Walger]]), former Other Eloise Hawking ([[Fionnula Flanagan]]), Locke's ex-girlfriend, Helen Norwood ([[Katey Sagal]]), Hurley's former boss, Randy Nations ([[Billy Ray Gallion]]), mysterious Flight 316 passenger Bram ([[Brad William Henke]]), Sayid's wife, Nadia (Andrea Gabriel), deceased Frenchwoman [[Danielle Rousseau]] ([[Mira Furlan]]), science teacher [[Leslie Arzt]] ([[Daniel Roebuck]]), deceased one-eyed Other [[Mikhail Bakunin]] ([[Andrew Divoff]]), the Others' doctor [[Ethan Rom]] ([[William Mapother]]), Ben Linus' father Roger ([[Jon Gries]]), mercenaries [[Martin Keamy]] ([[Kevin Durand]]) and Omar (Anthony Azizi), and Vincent, a dog who survived the crash of Flight 815 and lives on the island.<ref name=Ausiello1>{{cite magazine|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2008/07/09/ask-ausiello-sp-11/ |title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ''Lost'', ''Grey's'', ''NCIS'' and More! Plus: Twisty Blind Item Revealed! |author=Ausiello, Michael |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=July 8, 2008 |access-date=May 19, 2009 |author-link=Michael Ausiello |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110227025339/http://insidetv.ew.com/2008/07/09/ask-ausiello-sp-11/ |archive-date=February 27, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ausiello, Michael |date=August 7, 2008 |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2008/08/07/lost-adding-two/ |title=Scoop: ''Lost'' Finds New Season 5 Blood! |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=May 19, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315121136/http://insidetv.ew.com/2008/08/07/lost-adding-two/ |archive-date=March 15, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="comic2008">{{cite podcast|author=[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]], [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]], [[Matthew Fox (actor)|Fox, Matthew]] |date=August 1, 2008 |url=http://ll.media.abc.com/podcast/audio/itunes/LOST_2008%20ComicCon_audio_podcast_43d56421-8030-48a4-a2ef-75de6920e61c_1749705.mp3 |title=Comic-Con International |website=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC.com]] |access-date=August 13, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220143659/http://ll.media.abc.com/podcast/audio/itunes/LOST_2008%20ComicCon_audio_podcast_43d56421-8030-48a4-a2ef-75de6920e61c_1749705.mp3 |archive-date=December 20, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite episode |series=[[The Panel (Irish TV series)|The Panel]] |credits=Guest: [[Fionnula Flanagan]] |season=9 |number=5 |airdate=December 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvovermind.com/spoiler-guy/lost-mikhail-mystery-to-be-solved/ |title=''LOST'' — Mikhail Mystery To Be Solved |author=SpoilerGuy |publisher=TV Overmind |date=December 20, 2009 |access-date=December 19, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821050920/http://www.tvovermind.com/spoiler-guy/lost-mikhail-mystery-to-be-solved/ |archive-date=August 21, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Sayid-Dead-Lovers-1015120.aspx |title=Which of Sayid's Dead Lovers Are Returning to ''Lost''? |author=Abrams, Natalie |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=February 17, 2010 |access-date=February 17, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100220023619/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Sayid-Dead-Lovers-1015120.aspx |archive-date=February 20, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/03/10/ask-ausiello-spoilers-good-wife-glee/ |title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ''Smallville'', ''Good Wife'', ''Glee'', ''Grey's'', ''Fringe'', and more! |author=Ausiello, Michael |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=March 10, 2010 |access-date=March 11, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120051924/http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/03/10/ask-ausiello-spoilers-good-wife-glee/ |archive-date=November 20, 2010 }}</ref> Furthermore, [[Greg Grunberg]] briefly reprises his role as Flight 815 pilot Seth Norris in a voice over in the season premiere.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2010/01/greg-grunberg-also-returning-to-lost/ |title=Greg Grunberg: Also Returning to Lost |author=Richenthal, Matt |publisher=TV Fanatic |date=January 7, 2010 |access-date=January 7, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114033442/http://www.tvfanatic.com/2010/01/greg-grunberg-also-returning-to-lost/ |archive-date=January 14, 2010 }}</ref> [[Mark Pellegrino]] reprises his role as [[Characters of Lost#The Others|Jacob]], the mysterious figure in charge of the island,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/losts-mark-pellegrino-your-questions-about-jacob-the-island-are-going-to-be-answered.html |title='Lost's' Mark Pellegrino: 'Your questions are going to be answered.' |author=Roffman, Marisa |publisher=Zap2it |date=March 30, 2010 |access-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104104408/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/losts-mark-pellegrino-your-questions-about-jacob-the-island-are-going-to-be-answered.html |archive-date=November 4, 2012 }}</ref> while [[Titus Welliver]] also reprises his role as the mysterious unnamed character, known only as "[[Man in black (Lost)|The Man in Black]]", who appeared to be antagonistic to him in the [[The Incident (Lost)|season 5 finale]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Fee, Gayle |author2=Raposa, Laura |title=Actor has fun Hamm-ing it up! |url=http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view/20091026main_track_story/srvc=home&position=5 |work=[[Boston Herald]] |date=October 26, 2009 |access-date=October 28, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101005059/http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view/20091026main_track_story/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3D5 |archive-date=November 1, 2009 }}</ref> [[L. Scott Caldwell]] and [[Sam Anderson]] reprised their roles as [[Rose and Bernard Nadler|Rose Henderson]] and [[Bernard Nadler|Bernard]] respectively, as does [[Kimberley Joseph]] who plays 815 stewardess-turned-Other [[Cindy Chandler (Lost)|Cindy]]. Also, [[Academy Award]]-winner [[Fisher Stevens]] returns as communications officer George Minkowski from the first few episodes of [[Lost season 4|the fourth season]] in the eleventh episode. [[Kevin Tighe]] returns as Anthony Cooper, Locke's father. Also, minor characters such as [[Tricia Tanaka is Dead|Lynn Karnoff]] ([[Suzanne Krull]]) and [[Dave (Lost)|Dr. Douglas Brooks]] ([[Bruce Davison]]) return.


Several new recurring characters will be introduced in the sixth season. ''[[Deadwood (TV series)|Deadwood]]'' actor [[John Hawkes (actor)|John Hawkes]] was cast to portray a character named Lennon<ref>{{cite news | author=DiNunno, Gina | title=Deadwood Alum Joins Lost | url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Deadwood-Alum-Joins-1009122.aspx | publisher=''[[TV Guide]]'' | date=21 August 2009 | accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref> and Japanese actor [[Hiroyuki Sanada]] obtained the role of Dogen; both men are Others stationed at the temple.<ref>{{cite news | author=[[Michael Ausiello|Ausiello, Michael]] | title='Lost' exclusive: Japanese superstar Hiroyuki Shimosawa lands 'significant' role | url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/21/hiroyuki-shimosawa-joins-lost/ | publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' | date=21 August 2009 | accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/episode-guide?page=12 |title=Lost - Season 6, Episodes 1 & 2 (LA X (Parts 1 and 2)) Recap |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |accessdate=February 3, 2010}}</ref> Also, [[William Atherton]] has been reported to have been cast in a guest role,<ref>{{cite news | author=Abrams, Natalie | title=Executive Producer Reveals Lost Guest Star on Twitter| url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Guest-Star-1011286.aspx | publisher=''[[TV Guide]]'' | date=October 28, 2009 | accessdate=October 28, 2009}}</ref> while [[Sheila Kelley (American actress)|Sheila Kelley]] has been cast as an unknown role that was originally believed to be "Kendall",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/10/exclusive-lost-retains-l-a-law-alum-sheila-kelley/ |title=Exclusive: ''Lost'' retains ''L.A. Law'' alum Sheila Kelley |author=[[Michael Ausiello|Ausiello, Michael]] |publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' |date=November 10, 2009 |accessdate=November 10, 2009}}</ref> but Kelley has since stated that the role she was cast as was not Kendall.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b156956_sexy_crossover_alert_new_lost_star.html |title=Sexy Crossover Alert! New Lost Star Teaching Teri Hatcher to Strip for Desperate Housewives |author=[[Kristin Dos Santos|Dos Santos, Kristin]] |publisher=''[[E!|E! Online]]'' |date=December 8, 2009 |accessdate=December 9, 2009}}</ref>
Several new recurring characters were introduced in the sixth season. ''[[Deadwood (TV series)|Deadwood]]'' actor [[John Hawkes (actor)|John Hawkes]] was cast to portray a character named Lennon<ref>{{cite news|author=DiNunno, Gina |title=Deadwood Alum Joins Lost |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Deadwood-Alum-Joins-1009122.aspx |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=August 21, 2009 |access-date=August 21, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090824094843/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Deadwood-Alum-Joins-1009122.aspx |archive-date=August 24, 2009 }}</ref> and Japanese actor [[Hiroyuki Sanada]] obtained the role of {{Nihongo|Dogen|道厳|dōgen}};<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ausiello, Michael |title='Lost' exclusive: Japanese superstar Hiroyuki Shimosawa lands 'significant' role |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/08/21/hiroyuki-shimosawa-joins-lost/ |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=August 21, 2009 |access-date=August 21, 2009 |author-link=Michael Ausiello |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110306003239/http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/08/21/hiroyuki-shimosawa-joins-lost/ |archive-date=March 6, 2011 }}</ref> both men are Others stationed at the temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/episode-detail/la-x-parts-1-and-2/374440 |title=LA X (Parts 1 and 2) |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |access-date=February 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110414051400/http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/episode-detail/la-x-parts-1-and-2/374440 |archive-date=April 14, 2011 }}</ref> Also, [[William Atherton]] was cast in a guest role as the principal of the school where Ben works.<ref>{{cite news|author=Abrams, Natalie |title=Executive Producer Reveals Lost Guest Star on Twitter |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Guest-Star-1011286.aspx |work=[[TV Guide]] |date=October 28, 2009 |access-date=October 28, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031021805/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lost-Guest-Star-1011286.aspx |archive-date=October 31, 2009 }}</ref> [[Sheila Kelley (American actress)|Sheila Kelley]] was cast in a recurring role that was initially described as "Kendall" and later confirmed to be "Zoe".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/156956/sexy-crossover-alert-new-lost-star-teaching-teri-hatcher-to-strip-for-desperate-housewives |title=Sexy Crossover Alert! New Lost Star Teaching Teri Hatcher to Strip for Desperate Housewives |author=Dos Santos, Kristin |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=December 8, 2009 |access-date=December 9, 2009 |author-link=Kristin Dos Santos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930071114/http://www.eonline.com/news/156956/sexy-crossover-alert-new-lost-star-teaching-teri-hatcher-to-strip-for-desperate-housewives |archive-date=September 30, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/11/10/exclusive-lost-retains-l-a-law-alum-sheila-kelley/ |title=Exclusive: ''Lost'' retains ''L.A. Law'' alum Sheila Kelley |author=Ausiello, Michael |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=November 10, 2009 |access-date=November 10, 2009 |author-link=Michael Ausiello |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606121939/http://insidetv.ew.com/2009/11/10/exclusive-lost-retains-l-a-law-alum-sheila-kelley/ |archive-date=June 6, 2011 }}</ref><ref name=Mar10PR>{{cite press release|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=031010_04 |title=On Next Week's ''Lost'' (3/16) |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] |date=March 10, 2010 |access-date=March 10, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421023056/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=031010_04 |archive-date=April 21, 2012 }}</ref> Kelley appeared in five episodes, starting with "Recon".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/167286/lost-redux-ummm-did-we-just-find-out-what-this-whole-show-is-about |title=''Lost'' Redux: Ummm...Did We Just Find Out What This Whole Show Is About?! |author=Dos Santos, Kristin |publisher=[[E! Online]] |date=February 16, 2010 |access-date=March 11, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017170837/http://www.eonline.com/news/167286/lost-redux-ummm-did-we-just-find-out-what-this-whole-show-is-about |archive-date=October 17, 2012 }}</ref>


==Episodes==
==Reception==
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the season has an approval rating of 68% with an average score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 34 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Lost''{{'}}s shift in central mythology won't satisfy all viewers, but persistent fans will find solace in the show's strong performances and continued dedication to its themes."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lost/s06 |title=Lost: Season 6 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=November 14, 2021}}</ref>
{{also|List of Lost episodes}}


The season premiere was watched by 12 million American viewers<ref name="bythenos"/> and the series finale was watched by 13.5 million American viewers.<ref name=finalerating /> The entire season averaged 10 million viewers.
The season premiered on February 2, 2010, with a two-hour episode preceded by a one-hour clip show, entitled "Lost: Final Chapter".<ref name=Nov19PR/><ref name="Jan25Sched">{{cite web |url=http://abcmedianet.com/primeschedule/ABCGRIDS_Jan25_Feb21.pdf |title=Weekly Primetime Schedule: January 25-February 21, 2010 |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |date=January 25, 2010 |accessdate=January 25, 2010}}</ref> The show will continue from February 9 at its new timeslot of Tuesdays at 9 pm with a total of 18 episodes airing in 16 broadcasts, ending with a three-hour, two-part series finale, the latter part of which will air Sunday, May 23, 2010.<ref name="finaledate"/><ref name=3hourfinale>{{cite web |url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/12/lost-season-6-cuse-lindelof-abc.html |title=''Lost'' Photos and Info Found: A Few Thoughts from Cuse and Lindelof on the End of the Island Drama |author=Ryan, Maureen |publisher=''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' |date=December 15, 2009 |accessdate=January 8, 2010}}</ref> Additionally, the first hour of the premiere episode was screened to an estimated 15,000 fans on [[Waikiki Beach]] on January 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100131/NEWS01/1310369/Beach+packed+for+last+of+%E2%80%98Lost%E2%80%99 |title=Beach Packed for Last of ''Lost'' |author=Gordon, Mike |publisher=''[[The Honolulu Advertiser]]'' |date=January 31, 2010 |accessdate=January 31, 2010}}</ref> In the following table, "Series #" refers to the episode's number in the overall series, whereas "Season #" refers to the episode's number in this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live or recorded them and watched them within seven days of broadcast.
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The sixth and final season was nominated for twelve Emmy Awards at the [[62nd Primetime Emmy Awards]], including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for [[Carlton Cuse]] and [[Damon Lindelof]] for the series finale, "[[The End (Lost)|The End]]", Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for [[Jack Bender]] for "The End", Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for [[Matthew Fox]], Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for [[Michael Emerson]] and [[Terry O'Quinn]], Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for [[Elizabeth Mitchell]], Outstanding Art Direction for a Single Camera Series for "Ab Aeterno", Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) for [[Michael Giacchino]] for "The End", Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for "The End", and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) for "The End". It won only one Emmy, for Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series for "The End".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/lost |title=Lost |publisher=Emmys.com |access-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928085415/http://www.emmys.com/shows/lost |archive-date=September 28, 2012 }}</ref>
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==Episodes==
{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{see also|List of Lost episodes}}
The season premiered on February 2, 2010, with a double-length episode (two hours including commercials) preceded by a one-hour clip show, titled "Lost: Final Chapter".<ref name=Nov19PR/> The show continued from February 9 in its new timeslot of Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, with a total of 18 episodes airing in 16 broadcasts, ending with a two-and-a-half-hour series finale, which aired Sunday, May 23, 2010,<ref name="finaledate"/><ref name=3hourfinale>{{cite web|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/12/lost-season-6-cuse-lindelof-abc.html |title=''Lost'' Photos and Info Found: A Few Thoughts from Cuse and Lindelof on the End of the Island Drama |author=Ryan, Maureen |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=December 15, 2009 |access-date=January 8, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218170210/http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/12/lost-season-6-cuse-lindelof-abc.html |archive-date=December 18, 2009 }}</ref> preceded by a one-hour clip show, titled "Lost: The Final Journey". Additionally, the first hour of the premiere episode was screened to an estimated 15,000 fans on [[Waikiki Beach]] on January 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2010/Jan/31/ln/hawaii1310369.html |title=Beach packed for last of 'Lost' |author=Gordon, Mike |work=[[The Honolulu Advertiser]] |date=January 31, 2010 |access-date=January 31, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610222936/http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2010/Jan/31/ln/hawaii1310369.html |archive-date=June 10, 2015 }}</ref> In the following table, the number in the "No. in series" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers (million)" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episode as it was aired.
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|Title=[[LA X]]
|Title=[[LA X]]
|OriginalAirDate=February 2, 2010
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|2}}
|DirectedBy=[[Jack Bender]]
|DirectedBy=[[Jack Bender]]
|WrittenBy=[[Damon Lindelof]] & [[Carlton Cuse]]
|WrittenBy=[[Damon Lindelof]] & [[Carlton Cuse]]
|Aux2=None
|Aux2=''various''
|Aux3=12.090<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/09/tv-ratings-super-bowl-xliv-post-game-and-undercover-boss-dominate-weekly-viewing/41481#more-41481 |title=TV Ratings: Super Bowl XLIV, Post Game and ''Undercover Boss'' Dominate Weekly Viewing |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=February 9, 2010 |accessdate=February 9, 2010}}</ref>
|Viewers=12.09<ref name="bythenos">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/03/tuesday-broadcast-cable-finals-plus-lost-15-min-breakdown/41056/ |title=Tuesday Broadcast & Cable Finals, Plus Lost 15 Min. Breakdown |author=Gorman, Bill |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=February 3, 2010 |access-date=November 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023164415/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/03/tuesday-broadcast-cable-finals-plus-lost-15-min-breakdown/41056/ |archive-date=October 23, 2012 }}</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=1/2
|EpisodeNumber=104<hr />105
|EpisodeNumber2=104/105
|EpisodeNumber2=1<hr />2
|ShortSummary=Two outcomes of the detonation of the hydrogen bomb are presented. In the first, Flight 815 lands safely at [[LAX]], where Kate escapes from the marshal and Jack learns that his father's body was lost in transit. In the second, the survivors return to the present day after Jacob's death; Juliet dies and Sayid is resurrected after being brought to the Others' temple. Also, the Man in Black, who is impersonating Locke, is revealed to be the [[Mythology of Lost#The Monster|Smoke Monster]] and kills several of Ilana's team from Flight 316.
|ShortSummary=Two outcomes of the detonation of the hydrogen bomb are presented. In the first, Flight 815 lands safely at [[Los Angeles International Airport|LAX]], where Kate escapes from the marshal and Jack learns that his father's body was lost in transit. In the second, the survivors return to the present day after Jacob's death; Juliet dies and Sayid is resurrected after being brought to the Others' temple. Also, the [[Man in Black (Lost)|Man in Black]], who is impersonating Locke, is revealed to be the [[Mythology of Lost#The Monster|Smoke Monster]] and kills several of Ilana's team from Flight 316.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=[[What Kate Does]]
|Title=[[What Kate Does]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|9}}
|RTitle=<ref name=WKDPR>{{cite web |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=020310_04 |title=On Next Week's Lost (2/9) |author=Fordis, Jeff |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |date=February 3, 2010 |accessdate=February 3, 2010}}</ref>
|DirectedBy=Paul Edwards
|OriginalAirDate=February 9, 2010<ref name=WKDPR/>
|WrittenBy=[[Edward Kitsis]] & [[Adam Horowitz (screenwriter)|Adam Horowitz]]
|DirectedBy=[[Paul Edwards (cinematographer)|Paul Edwards]]
|Aux2=[[Kate Austen|Kate]]
|WrittenBy=[[Edward Kitsis]] & [[Adam Horowitz]]
|Viewers=11.05<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/10/tuesday-finals-ncis-la-lost-rise-past-life-falls/41678/ |title=Tuesday Finals: ''NCIS: LA'', ''Lost'' Rise; ''Past Life'' Falls |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=February 10, 2010 |access-date=February 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229210902/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/10/tuesday-finals-ncis-la-lost-rise-past-life-falls/41678 |archive-date=December 29, 2010 }}</ref>
|Aux2=[[Kate Austen|Kate]]<ref name=NYPostFeb3/>
|EpisodeNumber=106
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=3
|EpisodeNumber2=3
|ShortSummary=When Sawyer escapes from the temple, Kate and Jin are sent to bring him back. Meanwhile, the Others determine Sayid is infected and attempt to poison him. In the flash sideways, Kate, still on the run, takes Claire to a hospital when she goes into labor.
|EpisodeNumber2=106
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|ShortSummary=Kate finds herself on the run, while Jack is tasked with something that could endanger a friend's life.<ref name=WKDPR/>
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{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=The Substitute
|Title=[[The Substitute (Lost)|The Substitute]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|16}}
|RTitle=<ref name="Jan29Sched"/>
|DirectedBy=[[Tucker Gates]]
|OriginalAirDate=February 16, 2010<ref name="Jan29Sched"/>
|WrittenBy=[[Elizabeth Sarnoff]] & [[Melinda Hsu Taylor]]
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[John Locke (Lost)|Locke]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.82<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/23/tv-ratings-top-25-american-idol-still-top-show-of-week-with-adults-18-49/42827/ |title=TV Ratings Top 25: ''American Idol'' Still Top Show of Week With Adults 18-49 |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=February 23, 2010 |access-date=February 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110306140932/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/23/tv-ratings-top-25-american-idol-still-top-show-of-week-with-adults-18-49/42827 |archive-date=March 6, 2011 }}</ref>
|Aux2=TBA<!-- There is no current source which confirms the centric character is Locke. Please help to provide one. For now, it is only speculation. -->
|EpisodeNumber=107
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=4
|EpisodeNumber2=4
|ShortSummary=On the island, the Man in Black attempts to recruit Sawyer in his attempt to leave the island, while an impromptu funeral is held for the real Locke. In the flash sideways, Locke is fired from his job and becomes a substitute teacher.
|EpisodeNumber2=107
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=Lighthouse
|Title=[[Lighthouse (Lost)|Lighthouse]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|23}}
|RTitle=<ref name="Jan29Sched">{{cite web |url=http://abcmedianet.com/primeschedule/ABCGRIDS_Feb1_Feb28.pdf |title=Weekly Primetime Schedule: February 1-28, 2010 |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |date=January 29, 2010 |accessdate=January 29, 2010}}</ref>
|DirectedBy=Jack Bender
|OriginalAirDate=February 23, 2010<ref name="Jan29Sched"/>
|WrittenBy=Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindelof
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Jack Shephard|Jack]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.95<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/24/tuesday-final-ratings-american-idol-winter-olympics-both-adjusted-up/42956/ |title=Tuesday Final Ratings: American Idol, Winter Olympics Both Adjusted Up |author=Gorman, Bill |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=February 24, 2010 |access-date=November 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032446/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/24/tuesday-final-ratings-american-idol-winter-olympics-both-adjusted-up/42956/ |archive-date=May 2, 2014 }}</ref>
|Aux2=TBA
|EpisodeNumber=108
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=5
|EpisodeNumber2=5
|ShortSummary=On Jacob's orders, Hurley leads Jack to a lighthouse. Meanwhile, Claire questions an Other she has captured while tending to an injured Jin. In the flash sideways, Jack is a single father trying to bond with his son.
|EpisodeNumber2=108
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|ShortSummary=Plot summary to be announced.
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=Sundown
|Title=[[Sundown (Lost)|Sundown]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|2}}
|RTitle=<ref name="Feb5Sched">{{cite web |url=http://abcmedianet.com/primeschedule/ABCGRIDS_Feb8_Mar7.pdf |title=Weekly Primetime Schedule: February 8 - March 7, 2010 |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] Medianet |date=February 5, 2010 |accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref>
|DirectedBy=[[Bobby Roth]]
|OriginalAirDate=March 2, 2010<ref name="Feb5Sched"/>
|WrittenBy=[[Paul Zbyszewski]] & [[Graham Roland]]
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Sayid Jarrah|Sayid]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.29<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/03/tv-ratings-american-idol-leads-easy-fox-win-parenthood-debuts-modestly-lost-falls/43694/ |title=TV Ratings Top 25: Oscars, ''American Idol'' & ''The Big Bang Theory'' Top Weekly Broadcast Charts |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=March 9, 2010 |access-date=March 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110311140744/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/03/tv-ratings-american-idol-leads-easy-fox-win-parenthood-debuts-modestly-lost-falls/43694 |archive-date=March 11, 2011 }}</ref>
|Aux2=TBA
|EpisodeNumber=109
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=6
|EpisodeNumber2=6
|ShortSummary=After recruiting Sayid to his cause, the Man in Black issues an ultimatum to the Others: either join him or die. Meanwhile, Kate is reunited with Claire. In the flash sideways, Sayid helps his brother, who is in debt to a loan shark.
|EpisodeNumber2=109
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|ShortSummary=Plot summary to be announced.
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=Dr. Linus
|Title=[[Dr. Linus]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|9}}
|RTitle=<ref name=NYPostFeb3>{{cite web |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/the_biggest_questions_from_the_lost_HkLQLYIq0XA5muGITj98iL |title=The Biggest Questions Raised in the ''Lost'' Season Premiere |author=Wieselman, Jarett |publisher=''[[New York Post]]'' |date=February 3, 2010 |accessdate=February 4, 2010}}</ref>
|DirectedBy=[[Mario Van Peebles]]
|OriginalAirDate=March 9, 2010<ref name=TVGuideFeb4/>
|WrittenBy=Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Ben Linus|Ben]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.49<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/16/tv-ratings-top-25-american-idol-big-bang-theory-ncis-top-weekly-broadcast-charts/45185/ |title=TV Ratings Top 25: ''American Idol'', ''Big Bang Theory'', ''NCIS'' Top Weekly Broadcast Charts |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=March 16, 2010 |access-date=March 16, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101218211613/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/16/tv-ratings-top-25-american-idol-big-bang-theory-ncis-top-weekly-broadcast-charts/45185 |archive-date=December 18, 2010 }}</ref>
|Aux2=[[Ben Linus|Ben]]<ref name=TVGuideFeb4>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/feature/lost-premiere-decoded-3978.html |title=''Lost'' Premiere Decoded! |author=Keck, William |publisher=''[[TV Guide]] Magazine'' |date=February 4, 2010 |accessdate=February 4, 2010}}</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=110
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=7
|EpisodeNumber2=7
|ShortSummary=Ilana discovers Ben killed Jacob, so she plans to kill him. Meanwhile, Jack, Hurley and a suicidal Richard visit the ''Black Rock''. In the flash sideways, Ben, a high school teacher, tries to blackmail the school's principal.
|EpisodeNumber2=110
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=[[Recon (Lost)|Recon]]
|Title=<!--Do not add a title here unless you can find a reliable source, first. -->TBA<!--Do not add a title here unless you can find a reliable source, first. -->
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|16}}
|RTitle=
|DirectedBy=Jack Bender
|OriginalAirDate=March 16, 2010<ref name=TVGuideFeb4/>
|WrittenBy=Elizabeth Sarnoff & Jim Galasso
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[James "Sawyer" Ford|Sawyer]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=8.87<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/23/tv-ratings-top-25-american-idol-ncis-undercover-boss-house-top-weekly-broadcast-charts/45840/ |title=TV Ratings Top 25: ''American Idol'', ''NCIS'', ''Undercover Boss'', ''House'' Top Weekly Broadcast Charts |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=March 23, 2010 |access-date=March 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018212429/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/23/tv-ratings-top-25-american-idol-ncis-undercover-boss-house-top-weekly-broadcast-charts/45840/ |archive-date=October 18, 2012 }}</ref>
|Aux2=[[James "Sawyer" Ford|Sawyer]]<ref name=TVGuideFeb4/>
|EpisodeNumber=111
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=8
|EpisodeNumber2=8
|ShortSummary=The Man in Black sends Sawyer on a reconnaissance mission to Hydra Island, where he discovers that Charles Widmore has returned to the island with a team of scientists. In the flash sideways, Sawyer is a lonely cop who is still searching for the [[Characters of Lost#Anthony Cooper|original Sawyer]].
|EpisodeNumber2=111
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=Ab Aeterno
|Title=[[Ab Aeterno]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|23}}
|RTitle=<ref name=NYPostFeb3/>
|DirectedBy=Tucker Gates
|OriginalAirDate=March 23, 2010
|WrittenBy=Melinda Hsu Taylor & [[Greggory Nations]]
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.31<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/24/tuesday-finals-lost-up-v-clip-show-falls/46017/ |title=Tuesday Finals: Lost, American Idol Up; V Clip Show Falls |author=Gorman, Bill |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=March 24, 2010 |access-date=November 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013111855/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/24/tuesday-finals-lost-up-v-clip-show-falls/46017/ |archive-date=October 13, 2012 }}</ref>
|Aux2=[[Richard Alpert (Lost)|Richard]]<ref name=NYPostFeb3/>
|EpisodeNumber=112
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=9
|EpisodeNumber2=9
|ShortSummary=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.
|EpisodeNumber2=112
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{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=[[The Package (Lost)|The Package]]
|Title=<!--Do not add a title here unless you can find a reliable source, first. -->TBA<!--Do not add a title here unless you can find a reliable source, first. -->
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|30}}
|RTitle=
|DirectedBy=Paul Edwards
|OriginalAirDate=March 30, 2010<ref name=TVGuideFeb4/>
|WrittenBy=Paul Zbyszewski & Graham Roland
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun]] & [[Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=10.13<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/31/tuesday-finals-vs-loss-is-losts-gain/46907/ |title=Tuesday Finals: ''V''{{'s}} Loss Is ''Lost''{{'s}} Gain |author=Gorman, Bill |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=March 31, 2010 |access-date=April 1, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012062427/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/03/31/tuesday-finals-vs-loss-is-losts-gain/46907/ |archive-date=October 12, 2012 }}</ref>
|Aux2=[[Sun-Hwa Kwon|Sun]] & [[Jin-Soo Kwon|Jin]]<ref name=TVGuideFeb4/>
|EpisodeNumber=113
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=10
|EpisodeNumber2=10
|ShortSummary=After Jin is kidnapped and taken to Hydra Island by Widmore's team, the Man in Black confronts Widmore. On the main island, Sun loses her ability to speak English. In the flash sideways, Sun and Jin are abducted after failing to complete a transaction for Sun's father.
|EpisodeNumber2=113
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|ShortSummary=Plot summary to be announced.
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Lost episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=[[Happily Ever After (Lost)|Happily Ever After]]
|Title=<!--Do not add a title here unless you can find a reliable source, first. -->TBA<!--Do not add a title here unless you can find a reliable source, first. -->
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|6}}
|RTitle=
|DirectedBy=Jack Bender
|OriginalAirDate=April 6, 2010
|WrittenBy=Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindelof
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Desmond Hume|Desmond]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.55<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/07/broadcast-finals-lost-ncis-ncis-la-tick-up-v-the-good-wife-tick-down/47689/ |title=Broadcast Finals: ''Lost'', ''NCIS'', ''NCIS: LA'' Tick Up; ''V'', ''The Good Wife'' Tick Down |author=Seidman, Robert |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=April 7, 2010 |access-date=April 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018212756/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/07/broadcast-finals-lost-ncis-ncis-la-tick-up-v-the-good-wife-tick-down/47689/ |archive-date=October 18, 2012 }}</ref>
|Aux2=TBA
|EpisodeNumber=114
|Aux3=TBD
|EpisodeNumber=11
|EpisodeNumber2=11
|ShortSummary=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.
|EpisodeNumber2=114
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|ShortSummary=Plot summary to be announced.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Lost season 6
|Title=Everybody Loves Hugo
|Title=[[Everybody Loves Hugo]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|13}}
|RTitle=<ref name=NYPostFeb3/>
|DirectedBy=[[Dan Attias|Daniel Attias]]
|OriginalAirDate=April 13, 2010
|WrittenBy=Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz
|DirectedBy=TBA
|Aux2=[[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes|Hurley]]
|WrittenBy=TBA
|Viewers=9.48<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/14/broadcast-finals-tuesday-dancing-lost-adjusted-up-v-adjusted-down/48563/ |title=Broadcast Finals Tuesday: Dancing, Lost Adjusted Up; V Adjusted Down |author=Gorman, Bill |publisher=TV by the Numbers |date=April 14, 2010 |access-date=April 16, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123193135/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/14/broadcast-finals-tuesday-dancing-lost-adjusted-up-v-adjusted-down/48563 |archive-date=November 23, 2010 }}</ref>
|Aux2=[[Hugo "Hurley" Reyes|Hurley]]<ref name="test">[http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/02/losts_jorge_garcia.html Link text Lost's Jorge Garcia on playing Happy Hurley], Vulture. Retrieved February 9th 2010.</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=115

|EpisodeNumber2=12
|Aux3=TBD
|ShortSummary=In order to prevent more loss of life, Hurley leads the other survivors to speak with the Man in Black. In the flash sideways, Hurley meets Libby, while Desmond continues his mission to let the Oceanic 815 passengers know of their lives on the island.
|EpisodeNumber=12
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|EpisodeNumber2=115
|ShortSummary=Plot summary to be announced.
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|Title=[[The Last Recruit]]
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|20}}
|DirectedBy=[[Stephen Semel]]
|WrittenBy=Paul Zbyszewski & Graham Roland
|Aux2=''various''
|Viewers=9.53<ref name="tuesdayfinals420">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/21/broadcast-finals-tuesday-lost-idol-adjusted-up-glee-v-adjusted-down/49348/ |title=TV Ratings Broadcast Finals Tuesday: Lost, Idol Adjusted Up; Glee, V Adjusted Down |publisher=TV by the Numbers |author=Gorman, Bill |date=April 20, 2010 |access-date=April 20, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012062456/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/21/broadcast-finals-tuesday-lost-idol-adjusted-up-glee-v-adjusted-down/49348/ |archive-date=October 12, 2012 }}</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=116
|EpisodeNumber2=13
|ShortSummary=The survivors split into two groups; one led by Sawyer, the other by the Man in Black. Sawyer's group travels to Hydra Island, where they are captured by Widmore's crew after Sun and Jin are reunited. In the flash sideways, the passengers of Oceanic 815 continue to cross paths with each other.
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|Title=[[The Candidate (Lost)|The Candidate]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|4}}
|DirectedBy=Jack Bender
|WrittenBy=Elizabeth Sarnoff & Jim Galasso
|Aux2=[[Jack Shephard|Jack]] & [[John Locke (Lost)|Locke]]
|Viewers=9.59<ref name="tuesdayfinals504">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/05/broadcast-finals-tuesday-idol-lost-90210-adjusted-up-good-wife-v-parenthood-adjusted-down/50683/ |title=Broadcast Finals Tuesday: ''Idol'', ''Lost'', ''90210'' Adjusted Up; ''Good Wife'', ''V'', ''Parenthood'' Adjusted Down |publisher=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=May 5, 2010 |access-date=May 5, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012062533/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/05/broadcast-finals-tuesday-idol-lost-90210-adjusted-up-good-wife-v-parenthood-adjusted-down/50683/ |archive-date=October 12, 2012 }}</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=117
|EpisodeNumber2=14
|ShortSummary= 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.
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|Title=[[Across the Sea (Lost)|Across the Sea]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|11}}
|DirectedBy=Tucker Gates
|WrittenBy=Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindelof
|Aux2=[[Jacob (Lost)|Jacob]] & [[Man in Black (Lost)|Man in Black]]
|Viewers=10.32<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/12/lost-ncis-adjusted-up-good-wife-v-glee-adjusted-down/51230/ |title=Tuesday Finals: ''Lost'', ''NCIS'' Adjusted Up; ''Good Wife'', ''V'', ''Glee'' Adjusted Down |publisher=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=May 12, 2010 |access-date=May 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012102455/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/12/lost-ncis-adjusted-up-good-wife-v-glee-adjusted-down/51230/ |archive-date=October 12, 2012 }}</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=118
|EpisodeNumber2=15
|ShortSummary=Jacob and the Man in Black are revealed to be twin brothers. They are raised by a mysterious woman who is charged with protecting the island. As revenge for the murder of their adoptive mother (who killed their real mother), Jacob throws his brother into the source of electromagnetism after being made the island's guardian, which transforms the Man in Black into the smoke monster.
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|Title=[[What They Died For]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|18}}
|DirectedBy=Paul Edwards
|WrittenBy=Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz & Elizabeth Sarnoff
|Aux2=''various''
|Viewers=10.47<ref name=finalerating>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/25/tv-ratings-top-25-dancing-tops-idol-with-viewers-again-lost-finale-wins-with-adults-18-49/52328/ |title=TV Ratings Top 25: Dancing Tops Idol With Viewers Again, ''Lost'' Finale Wins With Adults 18-49 |publisher=TV by the Numbers |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=May 25, 2010 |access-date=May 25, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110312095410/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/25/tv-ratings-top-25-dancing-tops-idol-with-viewers-again-lost-finale-wins-with-adults-18-49/52328 |archive-date=March 12, 2011 }}</ref>
|EpisodeNumber=119
|EpisodeNumber2=16
|ShortSummary=Ben finally takes his revenge on Widmore after accepting the Man in Black's request for assistance. Jacob explains the purpose of the candidates, and Jack volunteers to take his place. The search for Desmond reveals that he has been rescued and the Man in Black plans to use him to destroy the island. In the flash sideways, each person ends up on their way to a concert.
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|Title=[[The End (Lost)|The End]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|23}}
|DirectedBy=Jack Bender
|WrittenBy=Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse
|Aux2=''various''
|Viewers=13.57<ref name=finalerating/>
|EpisodeNumber=120<hr />121
|EpisodeNumber2=17<hr />18
|ShortSummary=For different reasons, Jack and the Man in Black both use Desmond to extinguish the light at the heart of the island. The island starts disintegrating, but The Man in Black is also made mortal. Still desperate to escape, The Man in Black fights Jack and mortally wounds him, but with help from Kate, Jack kills him. Realizing his destiny, Jack sacrifices himself to relight the heart of the island, so his friends can escape on the Ajira plane. Hurley takes Jack's place as protector of the island and makes Ben the new advisor. The flash sideways is revealed to be a type of [[limbo]], or holding pattern, for the main characters, where they reside until accepting their life and death, and are then able to "let go" and "move on" together.
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==Home media release==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|- style="background:#000000"
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;">'''''Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season'''''</span>
|-valign="top"
| align="center" width="400" colspan="3"| '''Set details'''
| width="400" align="center" colspan="3"|'''Special features'''
|-valign="top"
| colspan="3" align="left"|
* 18 episodes
* 5-disc set
* 1.78:1 aspect ratio
* Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround) – DVD
* English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround) – Blu-ray

| colspan="3" align="left" width="400"|
* Audio commentaries
** "LA X (Part 1)" by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse
** "Dr. Linus" by Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Michael Emerson
** "Ab Aeterno" by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Gregg Nations, Nestor Carbonell
** "Across the Sea" by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse
* "Lost on Location"
* "[[The New Man in Charge]]"
* "The End: Crafting a Final Season"
* "A Hero's Journey"
* "See You in Another Life, Brotha"
* "Lost in 815 – A Crash Course"
* "Deleted Scenes"
* "Lost Bloopers"
*Blu-ray exclusive
** "Lost University"
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Release dates'''
|-
| colspan="2" align="center" | {{USA}}<br />{{CAN}}
| colspan="2" align="center" | {{UK}}
| colspan="2" align="center" | {{AUS}}<br />{{NZ}}
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| colspan="2" align="center" | August 24, 2010
| colspan="2" align="center" | September 13, 2010
| colspan="2" align="center" | October 20, 2010
|}


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Lost
Season 6
DVD cover
Showrunners
Starring
No. of episodes18
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseFebruary 2 (2010-02-02) –
May 23, 2010 (2010-05-23)
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List of episodes

The sixth and final season of the American serial drama television series Lost commenced airing in the United States and Canada on February 2, 2010.[1] The sixth-season premiere was the first to climb in the ratings year-over-year since the second season, drawing 12.1 million viewers.[2] The season aired Tuesdays at 9:00 pm from February 2 to May 18. The series finale aired on Sunday, May 23, 2010.[3] The finale ran two-and-a-half hours starting at 9:00 pm—pushing the local news back a half—followed by the previously announced post-finale special, Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost, at 12:05 am.[4]

The season continues the stories of the survivors of the fictional September 22, 2004 crash of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 on a mysterious island in the South Pacific. The survivors must deal with two outcomes of the detonation of a nuclear bomb on the island in the 1970s. While the on-island story continues, "flash sideways"[5] show a second timeline, in which Flight 815 never crashes. The season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 24, 2010, alongside a complete series box set.[6] Included in the special features was "The New Man in Charge", a previously unaired shortened episode that serves as an epilogue following the events of the finale.[7]

Production

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On May 7, 2007, ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson announced that Lost would end during the 2009–2010 season with a "highly anticipated and shocking finale."[8] "We felt that this was the only way to give Lost a proper creative conclusion," McPherson said.[8] Beginning with the 2007–2008 television season, the final 48 episodes would have been aired as three seasons with 16 episodes each, with Lost concluding in its sixth season. Due to 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, the fourth season featured 14 episodes, and season 5 had 17 episodes. Season six was planned to have 17 episodes, too.[9] However, on June 29, 2009 it was announced that the final season would feature an additional hour, making the number of episodes 18.[10]

Executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse stated that they "always envisioned Lost as a show with a beginning, middle, and end," and that by announcing when the show would end that viewers would "have the security of knowing that the story will play out as we've intended."[8] Lindelof and Cuse stated that securing the 2010 series-end date "was immensely liberating" and helped the series rediscover its focus.[11] Lindelof noted, "We're no longer stalling."[11] The producers planned to wrap up mysteries, such as the reason the Dharma periodic resupply drops continue after the purge,[12] Walt's unusual abilities,[13] and the "bird" from "Exodus" and "Live Together, Die Alone".[14] Although these mysteries, among others, were left unresolved in the season, all three were answered or touched upon in the series epilogue, "The New Man in Charge." Matthew Fox said in an interview that in the final season, the characters of Jack Shephard and John Locke "will come head to head." It was also claimed that a third of the way through the final season, the two timelines would be "solidified into one" and "will be very linear – no more flashbacks, nothing;" however this did not become the case.[15] He also claimed to be the only cast member to know the ending of the series,[16] though Lindelof has clarified that Fox only knew things that were relevant to his character.[17]

During the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, numerous sixth-season reports were made. Carlton Cuse stated both the time travel and flash-forward seasons were over, and they were moving into something different for the sixth season.[18] Josh Holloway stated his character Sawyer would revert to his old self after the loss of Juliet.[18] Cuse and Lindelof stated that the Dharma Initiative would no longer play a large role in the show,[19] but the "Dharma-Michigan connection" would play a significant role in season six. However, this did not happen.[20] Lindelof stated that the producers had a direct hand in the production of the season six promotional poster that was first displayed at Comic-Con, and that everything in it was intentional; he also made a reference to the Abbey Road cover in connection to the poster.[13] Season six was the first and only season of Lost ever to not feature any kind of preview or official promotional material such as sneak peeks and promo pictures for future episodes since the Lost producers considered any single frame from the first episodes to be too revealing. According to Lindelof, "even a single scene from the show would basically tip what it is we're doing this year, and what it is we're doing this year is different than what we've done in other years."[21][22][23] Lindelof has also emphasized that the flashes-sideways are important, stating "People are saying [they] don't need these stories and all we can say is they're absolutely 100 percent necessary to tell the story of Lost, and hopefully by the end of the season it will be more obvious as to why."[24] He also noted that the term "flash-sideways" was deliberately used instead of "alternate reality" because viewers might otherwise "infer that one of them isn't real, or one of them is real and the other is the alternate to being real."[25] When asked to describe the last three episodes, Lindelof said "Water."[14]

ABC charged advertisers $900,000 USD for a 30-second commercial during the series finale, in contrast to the standard 2010 season price of $214,000.[26]

Cast

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From left to right: Ilana, Richard, Claire, Sayid, Kate, Sawyer, Locke, Jack, Jin, Ben, Hurley, Sun, Miles and Frank, arranged in a pastiche of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. Sayid occupies the same position as Judas.

The cast features 15 major roles with star billing: 11 return from the fifth season,[1] one returns from the fourth season after a year's absence, and three are new regular cast members. Unlike the latter half of the previous season, in which the cast was divided into two groups following two separate storylines, Season Six features an alternate universe scenario which the producers call "flash-sideways," and almost all the main characters participate in both storylines. Returning from the fifth season are the survivors' leader Dr. Jack Shephard (Matthew Fox); former fugitive Kate Austen (Evangeline Lilly); millionaire Hugo "Hurley" Reyes (Jorge Garcia); former torturer Sayid Jarrah (Naveen Andrews); con artist James "Sawyer" Ford (Josh Holloway); medium Miles Straume (Ken Leung); former mob-enforcer Jin-Soo Kwon (Daniel Dae Kim) and his privileged wife Sun Kwon (Yunjin Kim); leader of the island's native population, known as the "Others," Ben Linus (Michael Emerson); deceased crash survivor John Locke, who lives on in the sideways timeline but has been impersonated in the original timeline by the mysterious Man In Black[27] (Terry O'Quinn); and former islander Desmond Hume (Henry Ian Cusick), who starts the season off the island. Emilie de Ravin reprises her role as Claire Littleton, a new mother who was absent for one season after disappearing on the Island.[28][29] The new main cast roles are pilot Frank Lapidus (Jeff Fahey), Richard Alpert (Nestor Carbonell), an ageless advisor to the Others, and mysterious Flight 316 leader Ilana Verdansky (Zuleikha Robinson). Carbonell was named a main cast member by the executive producers at Comic-Con 2009, after guest starring in the previous three seasons,[30] and Fahey and Robinson were confirmed after appearing in recurring roles in the fourth and fifth seasons.

Several former cast members also returned to the show for the final season. Elizabeth Mitchell returns as fertility specialist Dr. Juliet Burke,[31] Dominic Monaghan returns as deceased rock star Charlie Pace,[32][33] and Jeremy Davies returns as deceased physicist Daniel Faraday.[18] Ian Somerhalder reprises his role as deceased Flight 815 crash survivor Boone Carlyle,[34] as does Rebecca Mader as anthropologist Charlotte Lewis.[35] Harold Perrineau and Cynthia Watros, who portray Michael Dawson and Libby Smith, respectively, return in the second half of the season.[36] About the return of Libby, Cuse stated, "Finally, all of your questions [about Libby] will be answered", however, Lindelof jokingly responded, "No, they will not".[37] Michelle Rodriguez, another second season star, returns as police officer Ana Lucia Cortez, following a brief cameo in the fifth season.[38] Maggie Grace, who portrays Shannon Rutherford, Boone's stepsister, was asked to return at the beginning of the season, but Grace was unable due to her schedule;[39] though she eventually did make an appearance in one episode.[40] Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who played the deceased Mr. Eko, was in negotiations to return,[41][42] but these negotiations failed because of difficulties with fees.[14] Furthermore, the producers wished to bring back the character of Walt Lloyd, however Malcolm David Kelley, who portrays Walt, had aged significantly and the producers were unable to overcome this obstacle.[33] Kelley eventually appeared in the epilogue of the series, "The New Man in Charge."[43]

Numerous recurring characters who reprised their roles for the final season include: Jack and Claire's father, Dr. Christian Shephard (John Terry), wealthy industrialist and former Other Charles Widmore (Alan Dale), Desmond's wife Penny Widmore (Sonya Walger), former Other Eloise Hawking (Fionnula Flanagan), Locke's ex-girlfriend, Helen Norwood (Katey Sagal), Hurley's former boss, Randy Nations (Billy Ray Gallion), mysterious Flight 316 passenger Bram (Brad William Henke), Sayid's wife, Nadia (Andrea Gabriel), deceased Frenchwoman Danielle Rousseau (Mira Furlan), science teacher Leslie Arzt (Daniel Roebuck), deceased one-eyed Other Mikhail Bakunin (Andrew Divoff), the Others' doctor Ethan Rom (William Mapother), Ben Linus' father Roger (Jon Gries), mercenaries Martin Keamy (Kevin Durand) and Omar (Anthony Azizi), and Vincent, a dog who survived the crash of Flight 815 and lives on the island.[44][45][46][47][48][49][50] Furthermore, Greg Grunberg briefly reprises his role as Flight 815 pilot Seth Norris in a voice over in the season premiere.[51] Mark Pellegrino reprises his role as Jacob, the mysterious figure in charge of the island,[52] while Titus Welliver also reprises his role as the mysterious unnamed character, known only as "The Man in Black", who appeared to be antagonistic to him in the season 5 finale.[53] L. Scott Caldwell and Sam Anderson reprised their roles as Rose Henderson and Bernard respectively, as does Kimberley Joseph who plays 815 stewardess-turned-Other Cindy. Also, Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens returns as communications officer George Minkowski from the first few episodes of the fourth season in the eleventh episode. Kevin Tighe returns as Anthony Cooper, Locke's father. Also, minor characters such as Lynn Karnoff (Suzanne Krull) and Dr. Douglas Brooks (Bruce Davison) return.

Several new recurring characters were introduced in the sixth season. Deadwood actor John Hawkes was cast to portray a character named Lennon[54] and Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada obtained the role of Dogen (道厳, dōgen);[55] both men are Others stationed at the temple.[56] Also, William Atherton was cast in a guest role as the principal of the school where Ben works.[57] Sheila Kelley was cast in a recurring role that was initially described as "Kendall" and later confirmed to be "Zoe".[58][59][60] Kelley appeared in five episodes, starting with "Recon".[61]

Reception

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 68% with an average score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 34 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Lost's shift in central mythology won't satisfy all viewers, but persistent fans will find solace in the show's strong performances and continued dedication to its themes."[62]

The season premiere was watched by 12 million American viewers[63] and the series finale was watched by 13.5 million American viewers.[64] The entire season averaged 10 million viewers.

The sixth and final season was nominated for twelve Emmy Awards at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof for the series finale, "The End", Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for Jack Bender for "The End", Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Matthew Fox, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Michael Emerson and Terry O'Quinn, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Elizabeth Mitchell, Outstanding Art Direction for a Single Camera Series for "Ab Aeterno", Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) for Michael Giacchino for "The End", Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for "The End", and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) for "The End". It won only one Emmy, for Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series for "The End".[65]

Episodes

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The season premiered on February 2, 2010, with a double-length episode (two hours including commercials) preceded by a one-hour clip show, titled "Lost: Final Chapter".[1] The show continued from February 9 in its new timeslot of Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, with a total of 18 episodes airing in 16 broadcasts, ending with a two-and-a-half-hour series finale, which aired Sunday, May 23, 2010,[3][66] preceded by a one-hour clip show, titled "Lost: The Final Journey". Additionally, the first hour of the premiere episode was screened to an estimated 15,000 fans on Waikiki Beach on January 30.[67] In the following table, the number in the "No. in series" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers (million)" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episode as it was aired.

No.
overall
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season
TitleDirected byWritten byFeatured character(s)Original air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
104
105
1
2
"LA X"Jack BenderDamon Lindelof & Carlton CusevariousFebruary 2, 2010 (2010-02-02)12.09[63]
Two outcomes of the detonation of the hydrogen bomb are presented. In the first, Flight 815 lands safely at LAX, where Kate escapes from the marshal and Jack learns that his father's body was lost in transit. In the second, the survivors return to the present day after Jacob's death; Juliet dies and Sayid is resurrected after being brought to the Others' temple. Also, the Man in Black, who is impersonating Locke, is revealed to be the Smoke Monster and kills several of Ilana's team from Flight 316.
1063"What Kate Does"Paul EdwardsEdward Kitsis & Adam HorowitzKateFebruary 9, 2010 (2010-02-09)11.05[68]
When Sawyer escapes from the temple, Kate and Jin are sent to bring him back. Meanwhile, the Others determine Sayid is infected and attempt to poison him. In the flash sideways, Kate, still on the run, takes Claire to a hospital when she goes into labor.
1074"The Substitute"Tucker GatesElizabeth Sarnoff & Melinda Hsu TaylorLockeFebruary 16, 2010 (2010-02-16)9.82[69]
On the island, the Man in Black attempts to recruit Sawyer in his attempt to leave the island, while an impromptu funeral is held for the real Locke. In the flash sideways, Locke is fired from his job and becomes a substitute teacher.
1085"Lighthouse"Jack BenderCarlton Cuse & Damon LindelofJackFebruary 23, 2010 (2010-02-23)9.95[70]
On Jacob's orders, Hurley leads Jack to a lighthouse. Meanwhile, Claire questions an Other she has captured while tending to an injured Jin. In the flash sideways, Jack is a single father trying to bond with his son.
1096"Sundown"Bobby RothPaul Zbyszewski & Graham RolandSayidMarch 2, 2010 (2010-03-02)9.29[71]
After recruiting Sayid to his cause, the Man in Black issues an ultimatum to the Others: either join him or die. Meanwhile, Kate is reunited with Claire. In the flash sideways, Sayid helps his brother, who is in debt to a loan shark.
1107"Dr. Linus"Mario Van PeeblesEdward Kitsis & Adam HorowitzBenMarch 9, 2010 (2010-03-09)9.49[72]
Ilana discovers Ben killed Jacob, so she plans to kill him. Meanwhile, Jack, Hurley and a suicidal Richard visit the Black Rock. In the flash sideways, Ben, a high school teacher, tries to blackmail the school's principal.
1118"Recon"Jack BenderElizabeth Sarnoff & Jim GalassoSawyerMarch 16, 2010 (2010-03-16)8.87[73]
The Man in Black sends Sawyer on a reconnaissance mission to Hydra Island, where he discovers that Charles Widmore has returned to the island with a team of scientists. In the flash sideways, Sawyer is a lonely cop who is still searching for the original Sawyer.
1129"Ab Aeterno"Tucker GatesMelinda Hsu Taylor & Greggory NationsRichardMarch 23, 2010 (2010-03-23)9.31[74]
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.
11310"The Package"Paul EdwardsPaul Zbyszewski & Graham RolandSun & JinMarch 30, 2010 (2010-03-30)10.13[75]
After Jin is kidnapped and taken to Hydra Island by Widmore's team, the Man in Black confronts Widmore. On the main island, Sun loses her ability to speak English. In the flash sideways, Sun and Jin are abducted after failing to complete a transaction for Sun's father.
11411"Happily Ever After"Jack BenderCarlton Cuse & Damon LindelofDesmondApril 6, 2010 (2010-04-06)9.55[76]
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.
11512"Everybody Loves Hugo"Daniel AttiasEdward Kitsis & Adam HorowitzHurleyApril 13, 2010 (2010-04-13)9.48[77]
In order to prevent more loss of life, Hurley leads the other survivors to speak with the Man in Black. In the flash sideways, Hurley meets Libby, while Desmond continues his mission to let the Oceanic 815 passengers know of their lives on the island.
11613"The Last Recruit"Stephen SemelPaul Zbyszewski & Graham RolandvariousApril 20, 2010 (2010-04-20)9.53[78]
The survivors split into two groups; one led by Sawyer, the other by the Man in Black. Sawyer's group travels to Hydra Island, where they are captured by Widmore's crew after Sun and Jin are reunited. In the flash sideways, the passengers of Oceanic 815 continue to cross paths with each other.
11714"The Candidate"Jack BenderElizabeth Sarnoff & Jim GalassoJack & LockeMay 4, 2010 (2010-05-04)9.59[79]
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.
11815"Across the Sea"Tucker GatesCarlton Cuse & Damon LindelofJacob & Man in BlackMay 11, 2010 (2010-05-11)10.32[80]
Jacob and the Man in Black are revealed to be twin brothers. They are raised by a mysterious woman who is charged with protecting the island. As revenge for the murder of their adoptive mother (who killed their real mother), Jacob throws his brother into the source of electromagnetism after being made the island's guardian, which transforms the Man in Black into the smoke monster.
11916"What They Died For"Paul EdwardsEdward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz & Elizabeth SarnoffvariousMay 18, 2010 (2010-05-18)10.47[64]
Ben finally takes his revenge on Widmore after accepting the Man in Black's request for assistance. Jacob explains the purpose of the candidates, and Jack volunteers to take his place. The search for Desmond reveals that he has been rescued and the Man in Black plans to use him to destroy the island. In the flash sideways, each person ends up on their way to a concert.
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"The End"Jack BenderDamon Lindelof & Carlton CusevariousMay 23, 2010 (2010-05-23)13.57[64]
For different reasons, Jack and the Man in Black both use Desmond to extinguish the light at the heart of the island. The island starts disintegrating, but The Man in Black is also made mortal. Still desperate to escape, The Man in Black fights Jack and mortally wounds him, but with help from Kate, Jack kills him. Realizing his destiny, Jack sacrifices himself to relight the heart of the island, so his friends can escape on the Ajira plane. Hurley takes Jack's place as protector of the island and makes Ben the new advisor. The flash sideways is revealed to be a type of limbo, or holding pattern, for the main characters, where they reside until accepting their life and death, and are then able to "let go" and "move on" together.

Home media release

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Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season
Set details Special features
  • 18 episodes
  • 5-disc set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround) – DVD
  • English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround) – Blu-ray
  • Audio commentaries
    • "LA X (Part 1)" by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse
    • "Dr. Linus" by Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Michael Emerson
    • "Ab Aeterno" by Melinda Hsu Taylor, Gregg Nations, Nestor Carbonell
    • "Across the Sea" by Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse
  • "Lost on Location"
  • "The New Man in Charge"
  • "The End: Crafting a Final Season"
  • "A Hero's Journey"
  • "See You in Another Life, Brotha"
  • "Lost in 815 – A Crash Course"
  • "Deleted Scenes"
  • "Lost Bloopers"
  • Blu-ray exclusive
    • "Lost University"
Release dates
 United States
 Canada
 United Kingdom  Australia
 New Zealand
August 24, 2010 September 13, 2010 October 20, 2010

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