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The new season is already four episodes old and it is time to exam what our memebers think of the season. After analyzing the poll results it is clear that our members are really enjoying this season. SWLS members have given this season an average rating of 8.2. The smooth addition of four new characters has gone over much better than the Nikki and Paulo mistake of last season. Let's take a closer look at each episode this season.

Last week's Sayid-centric episode, "The Economist" had quite a few nice twists and turns. The opening scene on the golf course, the Hurley-as-bait move and Elsa's romance scam switcheroo were all classic Lost to me.  By that I mean I practically jumped out of my seat from the unexpectedness of those scenes. All in all I thought it was great, with one minor exception. I could personally have done without some of the flash-forwards. I mean, I got it; they needed to show the time Sayid and Elsa were spending together and how there were feelings developing, or at least the appearance of them. I will admit that until he pulled the trigger I believed Sayid had fallen in love and would be unable to kill her. I was glad I was wrong. No, my main objection was all the kissing scenes. It was bringing back bad flashbacks of the Shannon relationship. Every time they started smooching I would begin yelling to my TV, "Get on with it! We have questions that need answering!"

I personally gave this episode a 9. I don't know if it's because I view every episode through rose-colored glasses, I just enjoy every new little bit of Lost that I can get even if I don't like (mushy) parts of it. Almost 80% of the users who voted in our poll gave this episode an 8 or above.  However, in our new Segment Episode Ratings it was evident that members of SWLS found the middle part of the episode less than stellar. As for the rest of the country, Lost placed 4th overall in the weeks Nielsen Ratings. On the one hand, that was better than it's season average, which is 9th. On the other hand, while I can understand that no show can compete with the juggernaut of the two American Idol shows, to come in just after The Moment of Truth? That hurts.

According to SWLS Group Watch viewers, "The Economist" was a slightly weaker episode than last week's "Confirmed Dead". The new segment rating tool, which you can use to rate segments during live airings of LOST (located in the Group Watch section), gives an impression on which segments of an episode fans generally like the most. Episode 4x03 started off with strong ratings as we watched Sayid blast away his opponent on the golf course. From there, things went considerably down hill. More details on the other side of the jump, click the continue link to find out more.

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In Ben's Secret Playhouse, from "The Economist", we get a good look at one of Ben's many passports. I haven't had time to look at this closely yet, so give it a study and let us know what you discover in the comments below. View a larger size by clicking the Continue Reading link.

In "The Economist", episode 3 of the fourth season of LOST on ABC, Sayid puts a team together to invade Othersville. While searching Ben's house, Sayid finds a secret passage behind a bookshelf that leads to a hidden bunker. There, we see assorted clothing and luggage that seems to indicate Ben has traveled to and from the island. In a desk, Sayid also finds a bunch of money, and a bunch of passports. What has Ben been up to? Get a closer look on the next page.

In Season 4, episode 3 of LOST (The Economist), Sayid takes interest in zombie-Naomi's jewelry. In particular, a bracelet on her wrist, which bears an inscription from "R.G." -- exactly who it's from, we aren't sure. Interestingly, later in the same episode, we discover a similar bracelet on Elsa, the girl Sayid Bond is using to find his next target. Does this mean that Ben and Sayid are working against Michael Abaddon and his team? To protect the 815ers? Click the continue reading link to get a closer look.

In "The Economist", Daniel Faraday finds time to run a little experiment. Coordinating with Regina on the boat, Daniel sets up some sort of emitter, and tells Regina to fire the payload towards it. At first, it seems like the high-tech version of yard-darts failed. But a while later, a rocket appears in the sky, and races towards the location of Dan and his contraptions. Surprising, no one is alarmed about the safety of an inbound missile flying towards them with no means of slowing down. The missile avoids hitting anyone, or the copter. Then, something curious happens. Over the jump for more.

LOST certainly gave us a few answers in last weeks "Confirmed Dead", but not without raising a heck of a lot of new questions. Like the Dharma polar bear in the Tunisian desert. Or why the not-penny's-boat people want Ben. And, who exactly are these people, and how do they know so much about the truth of Flight 815 and the island? One thing is certain, tonight's episode, "The Economist", is sure to give us more mysteries to ponder (or maybe even a few answers). The fourth season of LOST has been off to a great start, and we hope the trend continues tonight in Sayid's centric episode.

The remainder of this article may include some mild spoilers. More after the jump.