Tom Friendly is a fictional character portrayed by M.C. Gainey in the TV series Lost.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Exodus: Part 2 (season 1), they were 57 years old.
They appear in 21 episodes out of a total of 121 aired and have accumulated 168 positive votes.
The character of Tom Friendly is mainly associated with Kate Austen and Dr. Jack Shephard.
Episodes21
Exodus: Part 2
episode S1.E24 may 2005The castaways on the raft run into unexpected trouble. Meanwhile, the remaining islanders attempt to blow open the hatch. Flashbacks continue to show the survivor's final moments before boarding their fateful flight.- 1hs 25min
Exodus: Part 3
episode S1.E25 may 2005A visitor to the encampment could be a threat to Claire's son.
The Hunting Party
episode S2.E11 january 2006Jack, Locke and Sawyer follow after a determined Michael after he heads into the jungle toward the dreaded "Others" in search of Walt. Meanwhile, Sun has a surprising reaction to Jin's desire to join the search party, and Hurley and Charlie commiserate over the age-old conundrum of "what women want."- 44min
Maternity Leave
episode S2.E15 march 2006A mysterious illness that baby Aaron suddenly contracts sends a desperate Claire, Kate and French woman Danielle to return to the same area where Claire was initially kidnapped. It is there where she believes she can find a cure for Aaron's illness. In the meantime, Jack and Locke are doing their best to keep their prisoner a secret from the rest of the survivors on the island.- 47min
Three Minutes
episode S2.E22 may 2006A determined Michael convinces Jack and several castaways to help him rescue Walt from "The Others." With Jack away, Locke is left in charge of the hatch and must decide if he should believe Henry and not push the button, risking everyone's safety. Meanwhile, the events that happened to Michael after he left are finally revealed. Meanwhile, Charlie struggles with Eko's decision to discontinue building the church.- 46min
Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1
episode S2.E23 may 2006After discovering something odd just offshore, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. Meanwhile, Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button" and the hatch. Lastly, Desmond returns and he sheds some more light on his experience on the island in the three years prior to when Locke came down into that hatch.- 44min
Live Together, Die Alone: Part 2
episode S2.E24 may 2006After discovering something odd just offshore, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others" and hopefully get Walt back. Meanwhile, Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button" and the hatch.- 44min
A Tale of Two Cities
episode S3.E1 october 2006Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are prisoners of the mysterious "Others." After their captors drug them and take blood samples, they are held in separate areas. The camp leaders--Ben, Mr. Friendly and a new woman, Juliet--try to make the castaways adjust to their new circumstances. Flashbacks reveal more about Jack's past with his father and his wife Sarah.- 44min
The Glass Ballerina
episode S3.E2 october 2006Sun and Jin's lives are put in danger when Sayid tries to locate Jack and the other missing castaways. Sayid also creates a plan in order to get the attention of the "Others" on the beach. Meanwhile, Henry gives Jack an offer that is very tempting in exchange for his cooperation. Lastly, Kate and Sawyer must adjust to harsh conditions that are being forced upon them by "The Others."- 44min
Every Man for Himself
episode S3.E4 october 2006The Others prevent Sawyer and Kate from escaping, leaving Sawyer perplexed by the extent of the measures taken to keep them imprisoned. Jack is asked to use his medical training to save the life of one of the Others. At the beach, Desmond's strange behavior attracts attention. He begins to construct a mysterious device.- 44min
I Do
episode S3.E6 november 2006Jack makes a decision regarding Ben's offer. Sawyer's life is placed in danger when Pickett decides to make good on his threat. Locke discovers a hidden message that may help unlock the island's secrets. Kate recalls memories from the past, which caused her to make an important choice.- 44min
Not in Portland
episode S3.E7 february 2007Jack has the Others in a desperate situation as he holds Ben's life in his hands. Meanwhile, Kate and Sawyer try to escape from their captors. Flashbacks reveal Juliet's past as a medical researcher in Miami.- 44min
Stranger in a Strange Land
episode S3.E9 february 2007As Kate and Sawyer journey back to the main island with Karl, who is exhibiting effects of the brainwashing video, they argue over whether to go back and save Jack. On Hydra island, as Juliet's fate rests in his hands and a power struggle within the Others ensues, Jack recollects the time he spent in Phuket, Thailand and his relationship with Achara, a mysterious tattoo artist.- 44min
Par Avion
episode S3.E12 march 2007Claire has an idea to send a message to the outside world. Charlie, however, is resistant to the idea, and Desmond tries to sabotage the plan. As Claire tries to get the truth behind their actions out of the pair, she remembers traumatic events from her past. Meanwhile, the rescue party encounters a dangerous obstacle.- 44min
The Man from Tallahassee
episode S3.E13 march 2007When Kate and Locke arrive at the Others' camp, Ben promises to tell Locke the island's secrets as long as he stops his destructive plan, and Kate's reunion with Jack doesn't go very well when she learns that the Others have offered him a deal. More of Locke's troubled past is revealed.- 44min
The Brig
episode S3.E19 may 2007After abandoning the Others, Locke takes Sawyer on a trek through the jungle to help him eliminate a common enemy. Meanwhile, back at the beach, the parachutist Naomi has crucial information about flight 815.- 44min
The Man Behind the Curtain
episode S3.E20 may 2007Ben unwillingly divulges information to Locke about the island, taking him on a journey to various locations including strange monuments and the mysterious Jacob. Flashbacks will show us the origins of DHARMA and the history of the island, including 'the purge.'- 44min
Through the Looking Glass: Part 1
episode S3.E22 may 2007The castaways are preparing for an invasion by the slightly less mysterious Others, while Charlie and Desmond find more than they were looking for in the underwater "Looking Glass Hatch".- 44min
Through the Looking Glass: Part 2
episode S3.E23 may 2007The castaways are preparing for an invasion by the slightly less mysterious Others, while Charlie and Desmond find more than they were looking for in the underwater "Looking Glass Hatch".- 44min
The Other Woman
episode S4.E6 march 2008Juliet receives an unwelcome visit from someone from her past and is given orders to track down Charlotte and Faraday in order to stop them from completing their mission -- by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Ben offers Locke an enticing deal.- 44min
Meet Kevin Johnson
episode S4.E8 march 2008Sayid confronts Ben's spy on the freighter, and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke's camp in order to survive an impending attack.- 44min
- Exodus: Part 2
- Exodus: Part 3
- The Hunting Party
- Maternity Leave
- Three Minutes
- Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1
- Live Together, Die Alone: Part 2
- A Tale of Two Cities
- The Glass Ballerina
- Every Man for Himself
- I Do
- Not in Portland
- Stranger in a Strange Land
- Par Avion
- The Man from Tallahassee
- The Brig
- The Man Behind the Curtain
- Through the Looking Glass: Part 1
- Through the Looking Glass: Part 2
- The Other Woman
- Meet Kevin Johnson
Best moments9
- Sayid confronts Ben's spy on the freighter, and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke's camp in order to survive an impending attack.
- 44min
- Jack has the Others in a desperate situation as he holds Ben's life in his hands. Meanwhile, Kate and Sawyer try to escape from their captors. Flashbacks reveal Juliet's past as a medical researcher in Miami.
- 44min
- Juliet receives an unwelcome visit from someone from her past and is given orders to track down Charlotte and Faraday in order to stop them from completing their mission -- by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Ben offers Locke an enticing deal.
- 44min
- The castaways are preparing for an invasion by the slightly less mysterious Others, while Charlie and Desmond find more than they were looking for in the underwater "Looking Glass Hatch".
- 44min
- Ben unwillingly divulges information to Locke about the island, taking him on a journey to various locations including strange monuments and the mysterious Jacob. Flashbacks will show us the origins of DHARMA and the history of the island, including 'the purge.'
- 44min
- After abandoning the Others, Locke takes Sawyer on a trek through the jungle to help him eliminate a common enemy. Meanwhile, back at the beach, the parachutist Naomi has crucial information about flight 815.
- 44min
- When Kate and Locke arrive at the Others' camp, Ben promises to tell Locke the island's secrets as long as he stops his destructive plan, and Kate's reunion with Jack doesn't go very well when she learns that the Others have offered him a deal. More of Locke's troubled past is revealed.
- 44min
- Claire has an idea to send a message to the outside world. Charlie, however, is resistant to the idea, and Desmond tries to sabotage the plan. As Claire tries to get the truth behind their actions out of the pair, she remembers traumatic events from her past. Meanwhile, the rescue party encounters a dangerous obstacle.
- 44min
- As Kate and Sawyer journey back to the main island with Karl, who is exhibiting effects of the brainwashing video, they argue over whether to go back and save Jack. On Hydra island, as Juliet's fate rests in his hands and a power struggle within the Others ensues, Jack recollects the time he spent in Phuket, Thailand and his relationship with Achara, a mysterious tattoo artist.
- 44min
- Meet Kevin Johnson
- Not in Portland
- The Other Woman
- Through the Looking Glass: Part 2
- The Man Behind the Curtain
- The Brig
- The Man from Tallahassee
- Par Avion
- Stranger in a Strange Land