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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Greatest Hits
    8.9/10(63 votes)

    S3:E21

    While Jack devises a plan to do away with "The Others" once and for all, Sayid uncovers a flaw in "The Others'" system that could lead to everyone's rescue. But it requires Charlie to take on a dangerous task that may make Desmond's premonition come true. A Charlie-centric episode.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - The Variable
    8.6/10(57 votes)

    S5:E14

    On the 100th episode milestone for the series, the time of reckoning has begun when Daniel Faraday comes clean regarding what he knows about the island.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - What They Died For
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    S6:E16

    Jacob appears to the survivors of the submarine explosion and tells them what they were chosen for. Ben joins forces with Locke, as they both have a final showdown with Charles Widmore.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - He's Our You
    8.4/10(58 votes)

    S5:E10

    Everyone on the island is at risk when one of the survivors decides to go against them and taking matters into their own hands.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Everybody Loves Hugo
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    S6:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - This Place Is Death
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    S5:E5

    Locke shoulders the burden of ending the island's increasingly violent movements through time; Ben is stymied in his efforts to reunite the Oceanic 6 and bring them back to the island.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Dr. Linus
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    S6:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Three Minutes
    8.3/10(71 votes)

    S2:E22

    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 should believe Henry and not push the button, risking everyone's safety. Meanwhile, the events that happened to Michael after he left are finally revealed. Meanwhile, Charlie struggles with Eko's decision to discontinue building the church.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - D.O.C.
    8.2/10(65 votes)

    S3:E18

    Sun allows Juliet to examine her when she learns that all of "The Others" pregnant woman died before they gave birth on the island. Meanwhile, Desmond and an unlikely nemesis collaborate to save a new island inhabitant's life.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - The Economist
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    S4:E3

    Locke's hostage may be the key to getting off the island, so Sayid and Kate go in search of their fellow castaway in an attempt to negotiate a peaceful deal.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Every Man for Himself
    8.1/10(65 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Others prevent Sawyer and Kate from escaping, leaving Sawyer perplexed by the extent of the measures taken to keep them imprisoned. Jack is asked to use his medical training to save the life of one of the Others. At the beach, Desmond's strange behavior attracts attention. He begins to construct a mysterious device.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Ji Yeon
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    S4:E7

    Juliet is forced to reveal some startling news to Jin when Sun threatens to move to Locke's camp. Meanwhile, Sayid and Desmond begin to get an idea of the freighter's crew when they meet the ship's captain.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Everybody Hates Hugo
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    S2:E4

    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 identities of their captors on the island. Claire uncovers a startling piece of information about the fate of the raft.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Tricia Tanaka Is Dead
    8.0/10(68 votes)

    S3:E10

    Kate is still struggling over their decision to leave Jack in the hands of the Others as she and Sawyer return to their camp. Meanwhile, Hurley finds an old van in the jungle and attempts to use it to help a fellow survivor in need of faith and hope. Flashbacks reveal more of Hurley's tumultuous past with the numbers curse.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Lie
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    S5:E2

    Hurley and Sayid are on the run from the cops after stumbling into trouble at the safehouse; the island survivors come under attack by unknown forces; and an old friend offers some shocking advice to Kate in order to ensure that "the lie" remain a secret.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Dave
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    S2:E18

    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 and the City) on the island, who was his friend in the mental institution Hurley was in. Also, Locke's sense of purpose is shaken when the prisoner gives him new information about the hatch.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Something Nice Back Home
    7.9/10(64 votes)

    S4:E10

    Kate and Juliet must learn to work together when Jack's health is seriously compromised, and something goes wrong as Sawyer, Claire, Aaron and Miles continue their trek away from Locke's camp and back to the beach

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Born to Run
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    S1:E22

    Jack suspects foul play when Michael becomes violently ill while building the raft. The suspects include Sawyer and Kate, who compete for the last seat on the raft and do anything possible to prevent each other from getting it. Meanwhile, a secret from Kate's past is revealed to the other survivors on the island.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Exposé
    7.8/10(76 votes)

    S3:E14

    As the truth about Sun's kidnapping by "the Others" comes to her attention, Hurley becomes suspicious of Sawyer's attempt to reveal the mystery behind two fellow survivors, Nikki and Paulo. Through series of flashbacks we will discover what Nikki and Paulo were doing before the crash and how they survived 65 days on the island.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - What Kate Does
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    S6:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - What Is and What Should Never Be
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E20

    While Nathan looks for an after-school job to pay his rent, Haley decides to throw a party at his apartment but panics when things get out of control. After a jilted Brooke realizes she was not invited to the festivities, she decides to crash the party with her new friend Nicki.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - 7:15 A.M.
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S1:E10

    Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a mysterious new stranger in town. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Snow White yearns to ease her breaking heart as Prince Charming’s wedding to King Midas’s daughter approaches.

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Fire + Water
    7.2/10(72 votes)

    S2:E12

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

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    Writer:Edward Kitsis

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Edward Kitsis Ratings Summary

"Greatest Hits" is the best rated episode written by Edward Kitsis. It scored 8.9/10 from 63 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on May 16, 2007. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Variable".