When Lost didn’t have us scratching our heads , it had us dabbing our eyes. For as much as the ABC castaway drama constructed a mysterious and metaphysical mythology that we’re still trying to wrap our minds around , it also moved us with human drama anyone can understand. This is a show that yanked at our heart strings, often while we heard a swell of strings. (Damn that Michael Giacchino and his emotional orchestrations!)

Here’s a (very spoilery) rundown of the moments that had us emotionally lost…

9. Claire apologizes to her mother

Not only does a Season 3 episode show Claire ( Emilie de Ravin ) meeting her father — who’s Jack’s ( Matthew Fox ) father, too! — it also shows her sobbing as she says goodbye to her mother. Carole (Susan Duerden) was in a coma ever after get

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