The Single Most Important Episode
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By WillsDad
- The Single Most Important Episode
- Created: Nov 7, 2007
- Last updated: Aug 14, 2008
- After episode: 1.12: Whatever the Case May Be
- Status: Current
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To see this scene is to see the face of the gods. I am changed forever.
— WillsDad
No other episode touches me, speaks to me quite like this. It is the key to everything.
I was just sitting here watching “Whatever The Case May Be.”
At about 3 minutes and 12 seconds in, I realized that this is not just the best Lost episode, this may be the best episode in the history of television. This could be the best bit of drama since the Greeks were building amphitheaters.
This episode, this moment is transcendent. It’s beauty reaches out from the television and touches me deeply. Everything you ever wanted to know about Lost is here in these frames. Everything you ever wanted to know about life is explained.
To see this scene is to see the face of the gods. I am changed forever.
Key characters
| Short Name | Full Name | Episodes | Theories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate | Katherine “Kate” Austen | 3.6, 1.2, 1.3, 2.9, 1.12, 1.16, 1.22, 3.15, 4.4, 4.12 | 734 |
Key episodes
| # | Title | Aired | Central character | Theories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Whatever the Case May Be | 1-5-2005 | Kate | 65 |
Amen and Amen. +1
tell me why
There’s a case? My version is just the same 3 minutes over and over and over…..
Retroactiveman: Kate goes for a swim. It is … sublime.
Me and the necrophiliacs (sp) enjoy bondage scene at the bottom of waterfall pool…
I prefer Pilot Part 2. Kate in bra and knickers, washing something in the sea. I can’t recall what she’s washing. For some reason I am distracted.
Right you are Kat. We’re not having this!
Naked Sawyer! Naked Desmond! Nearly Naked Jack! Nearly Naked Sayid! Naked Sawyer! Again!
Lets face it you can never have enough naked Sawyer.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Whatever happened to WillsDad’s other theory? One second it was there, the next it was gone!
Ozzig - I noticed the same thing, too. Maybe it’s been withdrawn for repairs and a fresh lick of paint.
I think it went to the obsolete section bizarrely. I noticed it too and clicked on his name to find it………
I’m confused…what’s missing? I didn’t withdraw anything.
And, BTW, I have definitely noticed that there is a serious imbalance of nearly naked men to nearly naked women.
And what is it with women? Why do your ovaries jingle every time a criminal/bad boy shows up willing to treat you badly? Do you think you can “fix” him?
Sawyer, indeed! Hmph!
I think you hit the nail on the head, Missus! lol
Will, Good thoughts +1
Will “jingling ovaries”!! LOL—wow, I wish. It’d probably be even better than having a tingling spidey sense. But have to point out the missus’s list included more than the bad boy—and being Lost, good/bad is always in question.
Actually that episode really did set up the whole social dynamics of the Losties to me.
Why is it the best episode? What happened in that episode again? I had to give you a -1 on this post.
Yes, I see it now, my crazy-ass theory about doubles and replacements is missing.
I can totally see how it could get dinged for being a stupid theory, but “obsolete?” Isn’t that for theories that are disproven by later events?
I think I may have annoyed a few people whose theories were, well, stupid, and this how they respond. I’ve noticed that a lot where I have a lot of supportive comments, but, like, no points.
Or is this just too much like Sawyer and the boar?
BenEGas: Maybe you could have asked before you dinged me for a point.
Anyway the important part of the ep is this: Kate. Mostly naked. Soaking wet.
Next time, feel free to ask the adults what’s going on before passing out judgments. Thanks.
I like mostly naked Kate. Plus one.
No naked Kate. Boooo. Naked Sawyer MUCH better.
Oh WillsDad you have no idea what you’ve done.
You’re not supposed to do that
Why would we +1 you? Because you like looking a naked beautiful women? Ive watched this scene many times scouring for clues (naked Kate). Did you have something to do with the writing of the scene? If not I probobally deserve a +10 for liking the begining of this episode . Well I guess I might give you one, let me first go back re-evaluate this scene for about a hour or two and Ill get back to you.
Ah Yes, now its all so clear. Though I cannot credit WillsDad with this ,I will offer a +50 to KatesDad (and mom)!!!!
HurleyBird, hello? Put down the remote. Hurleybird. Hey, turn the TV off and pay attention. Hurleybird … oh nevermind. Make some room on the couch…
(PS, to Willsdad: HurleyBird is right, why plus one you? On the other hand, what is here to minus one you about? I don’t get it. Were you responsible for cutting the scene short or something? Or maybe there are some guys out there who don’t like mostly naked Kate? Not that there’s anything wrong with that.)
BTW, it seems as if MrsSawyer is going to melt her DVD by running the laser over the same spot over and over again, too. Maybe I could sit on the couch next to her instead of Hurleybird?
(Did I mention that I look JUST LIKE Sawyer? You know, if he was older. And heavier. And clean shaven. And not a bad boy. Oh, and if his hair was shorter. And if his eyes were more hazel. Oh, and if he wore button-down shirts and ties. And … oh hell, never mind.)
Quarantine I think that’s a compliment or at least I’m willing to pretend it was one so I’ll scooch up if you bring the popcorn. I can promise you if this laser runs out, I’ve got another just like it.
Mmm Naked Sawyer.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn.
No, no. Naked Kate. But I only watch her for the articles.