Through the Looking Glass (Lost)

"Through the Looking Glass"
Lost episodes
Charlie warns Desmond about the freighter.
Episode nos.Season 3
Episodes 22 and 23
Directed byJack Bender
Written by
Production codes322 & 323
Original air dateMay 23, 2007 (2007-05-23)
Running time85 minutes
Guest appearances

"Through the Looking Glass" is the third-season finale of the ABC television series Lost, consisting of the 22nd and 23rd episodes of the third season. It is also the 71st and 72nd episodes overall. The episodes were written by co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse, and directed by executive producer Jack Bender. It first aired on May 23, 2007 in the United States and Canada and was watched by an average of 14 million American viewers. Like the previous two season finales, it was two hours long with advertisements, twice the length of a normal episode. It was edited into two individual episodes when released on DVD. The episode garnered a number of awards and nominations, including three Primetime Emmy Awards nominations and a Directors Guild of America Award nomination.