What is the name of the first episode of Lost’s second season?

The first episode of Lost’s second season is titled “Man of Science, Man of Faith.”

The episode follows the consequences of the survivors’ discovery beneath the hatch at the end of season one. It expands the story of the Swan station and gives viewers a new perspective on events surrounding the crash and the island’s hidden systems.

The title reflects one of Lost’s central thematic tensions: the contrast between empirical explanation and spiritual or intuitive belief. That conflict is especially associated with Jack Shephard and John Locke, whose different approaches repeatedly shape the group’s decisions.

“Man of Science, Man of Faith” was written by Damon Lindelof and directed by Jack Bender. It aired on September 21, 2005, nearly a year after the series premiere, and opened a season that widened the show’s mythology.