Lost will return for its sixth and final season on Tuesday, February 2, ABC has announced.

The US network has planned a special a special all-night event which kicks off at 8pm with a recap of the series so far. The much-anticipated two-hour premiere will follow at 9pm.

The series will then air in its new regular time period – Tuesday nights at 9pm – beginning the following week, February 9.

Its UK return date is yet to be announced by Sky1.

About Lost

Lost is a critically acclaimed American TV series that aired from 2004 to 2010. Created by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber, the show blends drama, mystery, and science fiction, following the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815, which crashes on a mysterious and seemingly uninhabited island. As the survivors struggle to stay alive and find a way off the island, they encounter strange phenomena, including a smoke monster, mysterious island inhabitants known as “The Others,” and a series of enigmatic underground bunkers.

Each episode typically focuses on one character, providing flashbacks, flash-forwards, or flash-sideways that reveal their backstories, motivations, and connections to other survivors. This narrative structure allows Lost to delve deeply into themes of fate, redemption, and the interconnectedness of human lives.

The series is known for its intricate plot, rich character development, and use of symbolism and mythology, which kept audiences theorizing and engaged throughout its six-season run. Despite a divisive final season, Lost is praised for pushing the boundaries of television storytelling and has left a lasting legacy, influencing numerous other shows and maintaining a devoted fanbase years after its conclusion.

Lost first premiered in the UK on Channel 4 in August 2005, following its successful debut in the United States. Channel 4 was the original UK broadcaster for the series, introducing British audiences to the gripping and mysterious world of Oceanic Flight 815’s survivors. Channel 4 aired the first two seasons of Lost before the rights were picked up by Sky1, which continued to broadcast the remaining seasons.