The Best Episodes Written By Javier Grillo Marxuach

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Sacrifice

   S3:E711/9/2001

   A man, who is shot and raped outside a gay bar, initially doesn't want to cooperate to find his shooter. When he finally does, the investigation leads to his family and turns his life upside down.

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   8.4/10(65 votes)

   #2 - Orientation

   S2:E310/5/2005

   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 but are confused at Desmond's reaction when the strange computer equipment is broken.

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   8.3/10(72 votes)

   #3 - All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues

   S1:E1112/8/2004

   Survivors wonder why Charlie and Claire have been abducted - and by whom - and a search party ventures into the treacherous jungle to look for the pair. Suspicions focus on Ethan Rom (guest-star William Mapother), who, it was recently discovered, was not a passenger on the doomed flight. Jack battles inner demons relating to his father, while Boone and Locke discover another island mystery.

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   8.3/10(58 votes)

   #4 - Collision

   S2:E811/23/2005

   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 brings him back to the camp himself. Flashbacks reveal Ana Lucia's troubled life as a cop.

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   8.0/10(68 votes)

   #5 - ...In Translation

   S1:E172/23/2005

   When the raft the survivors have been building mysteriously burns down, Michael is convinced that Jin is responsible for the sabotage, which only serves to escalate their rivalry. Meanwhile, Sun stuns her fellow survivors with a surprising revelation, and Boone gives Sayid a warning about his step-sister Shannon. Lastly, more details of Jin and Sun's troubled marriage are revealed through flashbacks.

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   7.9/10(71 votes)

   #6 - Hearts and Minds

   S1:E131/12/2005

   When Locke learns that Boone wants to share their "secret" with Shannon, Locke decides to teach him a lesson. This leads to Shannon's life being placed in what seems like peril. Boone and Shannon's dark past is revealed in a shocking backstory that recalls their relationship right before the plane crash and presages the return of the beast. Kate, who has become a confidante to the soft-spoken Sun, is puzzled by Sun's mysterious behavior and the revelation that she can speak English. A hungry Hurley must convince Jin to share his fish by making up for offending Jin by rejecting his offer of raw fish early on, or he'll continue to suffer digestive problems from the limited island diet.

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   7.8/10(72 votes)

   #7 - House of the Rising Sun

   S1:E610/27/2004

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

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   7.8/10(67 votes)

   #8 - Born to Run

   S1:E225/11/2005

   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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9. 

   7.4/10(35 votes)

   #9 - Fallen

   S3:E104/7/2016

   Jaha employs a terrifying new method to convince Abby to join his cause, Kane is on a mission, and Bellamy is hit with a hard truth. Meanwhile, Monty finds himself in a precarious situation, and Jasper rushes to save one of his own.

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10. 

    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #10 - Thirteen

    S3:E73/3/2016

    Lexa tries to maintain peace and order within the clans, and Clarke uncovers a strange and game-changing truth. Meanwhile, a flashback takes us into the darker chapter of humanity’s past.

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11. 

    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Broken Windows, Open Doors

    S1:E84/10/2022

    In the wake of another death, Boyd questions his decision to leave. Kenny steps up and embraces his new role. Jim rallies the town around his idea to build a radio tower. Fatima urges Ellis to make amends with his father before it’s too late.

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12. 

    6.7/10(61 votes)

    #12 - Everybody Has a Plan 'til They Get Punched in the Face

    S3:E67/27/2023

    Betrayal and bloodshed rock the conclave when the hunt for Ciri comes to a head. As sides are chosen and enemies unmasked, nothing will ever be the same.

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13. 

    5.3/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Twilight of the Wolf

    S4:E610/30/2025

    Out of options, Yennefer rallies her novices in a deadly battle against the army of Vilgefortz. A dangerous foe catches Ciri's scent.

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