Lost Finale Set for May

BURBANK: The last episode of the final season of Lost will air as a special prime-time event on Sunday, May 23, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on ABC.

The two-hour finale will be preceded by a recap special from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The critically acclaimed hit drama made its premiere in September 2004 and debuted in its sixth and final season on Monday. At the end of its run, Lost will have aired 114 episodes.

“Lost is an example of what happens when you put creativity above everything else, trust the creative vision, and take the risks required to be truly original,” said Stephen McPherson, the president of ABC Entertainment Group. “It’s a testament to staying true to the creative vision of one of the most iconic shows ever on television, and we’re giving the producers an unprecedented opportunity to respect the fans and really satisfy the viewers with a spectacular conclusion.”