Lost

Lost is ABC’s completed science-fiction mystery drama about the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815, who crash on an isolated island with a history and rules they do not understand. The ensemble includes Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Terry O’Quinn, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia and Naveen Andrews. Created by Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof, the series combines present-day survival with character-focused flashbacks, flash-forwards and later shifts in time. It premiered on September 22, 2004, and concluded in 2010 after six seasons and 121 narrative episodes. Because revelations build across episodes and seasons, it is best watched in release order. This page covers the original ABC series, not recap specials, documentaries or similarly titled films. The island story gradually expands from survival to questions of fate, science, faith and responsibility.

Where to watch (checked October 9, 2026): Hulu currently lists all six seasons in the United States. Its 122 catalog entries include alternate finale packaging; the completed series contains 121 standard narrative episodes. Disney+ availability varies by country.

Key facts

• Lost premiered on ABC on September 22, 2004.
• Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof created the series.
• The completed run contains six seasons and 121 standard narrative episodes.
• The main series received 51 Emmy nominations and 10 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2005.

Official sources: Hulu series guide; Television Academy record.