A LOOK AT THE QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ANSWERED AND THE MYSTERIES YET TO BE SOLVED FOR THE SURVIVORS OF OCEANIC FLIGHT 815 WILL BE THE FOCUS OF A NEW SPECIAL -- IN ANTICIPATION OF THE UPCOMING SEASON FINALE EPISODE -- ON "LOST: THE ANSWERS," AIRING THURSDAY, MAY 17 ON ABC

The Special is Hosted by "Lost" Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse

ABC once again invites new and avid "Lost" viewers to take another look at one of the most talked about and critically acclaimed shows. "Lost: The Answers" will explore the series in a way that will bring new viewers up to date -- but which current viewers will also find illuminating � in anticipation of the Season Finale episode. The special will take an in-depth look at the mysteries of both the island and its inhabitants and recap the secrets that have been revealed, as well as those that remain unanswered. "Lost: The Answers" airs THURSDAY, MAY 17 (10:07-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Editors note: This program will repeat Wed., May 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

Hosted by "Lost" executive producers Damon Lindelof (also a co-creator of the show) and Carlton Cuse, the special will revisit mysteries that have been solved, including why a polar bear is on an island in the South Pacific, who the real father of Sun's baby is, what caused the crash of Oceanic flight 815, who was in the hatch, what happened to the Dharma group, how Locke ended up in a wheelchair, what Kate did to become one of America's most wanted, and the identity of the real Sawyer -- who conned James Ford's parents � leading to their deaths. In addition, mysteries that remain unsolved will also be explored.

"Lost" stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet, Dominic Monaghan as Charlie and Terry O'Quinn as Locke.

"Lost" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP.

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