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Lost: Season 2

24 episodes Premiered Sep 21, 2005 Updated Oct 1, 2026

Lost Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes. The television series was created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, and it aired on ABC from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010. The series features cast members such as Naveen Andrews, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, and Josh Holloway. The story follows the survivors of a horrific plane crash who are stripped of everything and must work

Previously on Lost

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The survivors of a horrific plane crash find themselves stripped of everything.
  • ⚡ The survivors must work together to face their situation.
  • ⚡ The overarching saga is broadcast on the ABC network.
  • ⚡ The series is classified as a science fiction adventure drama.
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Season overview

Lost Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 24 episodes. The television series was created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, and it aired on ABC from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010. The series features cast members such as Naveen Andrews, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, and Josh Holloway. The story follows the survivors of a horrific plane crash who are stripped of everything and must work together. The production is classified under the mystery, action and adventure, and drama genres. Throughout its run, the series received hundreds of industry award nominations and won numerous awards. The complete television run spans 121 episodes over six seasons.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Man of Science, Man of Faith

Sep 21, 2005 · 44 min

Jack, Locke and Kate explore the mysterious hatch but Jack decides to wait before going down into the hatch. Kate and Locke aren't so patient. When Shannon chases after Vincent the

S2·E2 Core

Adrift

Sep 28, 2005 · 43 min

With the abduction of Walt fresh on their minds, their raft destroyed, and Jin missing, Michael and Sawyer fight for their lives in the middle of nowhere in the ocean and discover

S2·E3 Core

Orientation

Oct 5, 2005 · 44 min

Michael, Sawyer, and Jin find themselves prisoners after they encounter what they believe to be a group of Others. At the Hatch, the group learns more about their new surroundings

S2·E4 Mytharc

Everybody Hates Hugo

Oct 12, 2005 · 44 min

Hurley struggles with an assigned task inside the hatch as he flashbacks to disturbing memories in his life before the crash. Meanwhile, Sawyer, Michael and Jin learn the identitie

S2·E5 Core

...And Found

Oct 19, 2005 · 43 min

The tail-section survivors trek back to the southern beaches of the Island, but encounter trouble as Michael sets off by himself to find Walt. Meanwhile, at the main camp, Sun is h

S2·E6 Core

Abandoned

Nov 9, 2005 · 43 min

Sawyer's wound becomes life-threatening as he, Michael and Jin make their way through the interior of the island with the tail section survivors. Meanwhile, Shannon is once again h

S2·E7 Core

The Other 48 Days

Nov 16, 2005 · 47 min

The harrowing first 48 days in the lives of the tail section survivors are revealed. Flashbacks reveal the point of view of Ana-Lucia, Mr. Eko, Bernard and Libby and other survivor

S2·E8 Core

Collision

Nov 23, 2005 · 43 min

Violence erupts when Ana Lucia and her group stumble upon Sayid and the other castaways on the island. Ana Lucia holds Sayid captive. Kate and Jack care for Sawyer when Mr. Eko bri

S2·E9 Core

What Kate Did

Nov 30, 2005 · 46 min

As Kate’s backstory continues, her original crime is revealed. She thinks something is haunting her through Sawyer. Locke and Eko make an interesting discovery about the film, and

S2·E10 Core

The 23rd Psalm

Jan 11, 2006 · 44 min

When Eko finds Charlie's Virgin Mary statue, he demands that he take him to where he found it at once. Michael continues to communicate on the Swan computer without the other survi

S2·E11 Core

The Hunting Party

Jan 18, 2006 · 44 min

Jack, Locke and Sawyer follow after a determined Michael after he heads into the jungle toward the dreaded "Others" in search of Walt. Meanwhile, Sun has a surprising reaction to J

S2·E12 Core

Fire + Water

Jan 25, 2006 · 44 min

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

S2·E13 Core

The Long Con

Feb 8, 2006 · 45 min

Some of the island survivors fear that "The Others" may have returned when Sun is greatly injured during a failed kidnapping attempt at her plant garden. Also, the trust barrier be

S2·E14 Core

One of Them

Feb 15, 2006 · 45 min

After Sun is attacked, some of the survivors begin to think that one of the "other survivors" might be one of "The Others." When French woman Danielle Rousseau leads Sayid to a mys

S2·E15 Core

Maternity Leave

Mar 1, 2006 · 47 min

A mysterious illness that baby Aaron suddenly contracts sends a desperate Claire, Kate and French woman Danielle to return to the same area where Claire was initially kidnapped. It

S2·E16 Core

The Whole Truth

Mar 22, 2006 · 44 min

Sun comes to the realization that she might be pregnant. She struggles on whether to tell Jin about the situation. Meanwhile, with no success from Jack or Sayid, Ana-Lucia is calle

S2·E17 Core

Lockdown

Mar 29, 2006 · 44 min

When the hatch suddenly takes on a life of its own, Locke is forced to enlist the help of an unlikely ally to control the matter. Meanwhile, Ana Lucia, Sayid and Charlie go off int

S2·E18 Core

Dave

Apr 5, 2006 · 47 min

Libby lends a helping hand to Hurley to support him when he begins to think the island is having a strange effect on him. Hurley begins to see Dave (guest-star Evan Handler, Sex an

S2·E19 Core

S.O.S.

Apr 12, 2006 · 44 min

Rose is surprisingly and vehemently opposed to Bernard's plan to create an S.O.S. signal; romantic sparks are rekindled between Jack and Kate when they trek into the jungle to prop

S2·E20 Core

Two for the Road

May 3, 2006 · 44 min

After finding an exhausted Michael in the forest, Jack and Kate bring him back to the main camp. When he finally wakes up, Michael has some new details about "The Others." Also, a

S2·E21 Core

?

May 10, 2006 · 47 min

Mr. Eko has dreams about his brother leading him somewhere. He seeks Locke's help in finding a secret location, the "question mark." Meanwhile, Jack and the other survivors grapple

S2·E22 Core

Three Minutes

May 17, 2006 · 46 min

A determined Michael convinces Jack and several castaways to help him rescue Walt from "The Others." With Jack away, Locke is left in charge of the hatch and must decide if he shou

S2·E23 Mytharc

Live Together, Die Alone (1)

May 24, 2006 · 44 min

After discovering something odd just offshore, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. At the same time there will be an answer to

S2·E24 Mytharc

Live Together, Die Alone (2)

May 24, 2006 · 44 min

After discovering something odd just offshore, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. Meanwhile, Eko and Locke come to blows as Lo

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