High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "The Constant" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American Broadcasting Company`s (ABC) serial drama television series Lost, and the 77th episode overall. It was aired on February 28, 2008, on ABC in the United States and on CTV in Canada. It was written by executive producer Carlton Cuse and co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and directed by executive producer Jack Bender in late October 2007. "The Constant" was watched by 15 million American viewers and is widely regarded as one of Lost`s best episodes. It was nominated for three Emmy Awards, a Directors Guild of America Award, and a Hugo Award.