Violence ensues and a mysterious island beast makes a re-appearance when Michael and Locke clash over Walt's upbringing.

Meanwhile, Charlie is tempted to read the missing Claire's diary, and Sayid enlists Shannon to help decipher the French woman's map.

original airdate--January 19,2005             rating--19.67 million

song--"Main Title" (Composed by J.J. Abrams)

Flashback: Michael Dawson and Walt Lloyd

1. to baby Walt
2. to Michael, at a pay-phone
3. to a hospital room,
4. to Walt
5. to Michael's apartment this time.
6. to Australia, where Michael has come for Walt.
7. a final time to the same house in Australia.