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Later in a private conversation with Sun, Locke implies that he believes the 1977ers are not dead. Locke, Richard, and Ben then leave with the [[compass]] on into the jungle. They head to the [[Beechcraft]], during the trip Locke tells Richard that they are going to where Locke disappeared to after [[the Island]] moved in 2004, and after that they must find Jacob. When they have almost arrived, Locke tells Richard that he must treat a man's wound at the Beechcraft, and then tell him to bring everyone back to the Island, and to do this he has to die. Locke then tells Ben that the man is Locke himself. Richard then follows his orders, as seen in {{ep|5x01}}. While Richard tends to the time-travelling Locke, the other Locke tells Ben that he knows that Ben has never seen Jacob, which surprises Ben.
 
Later in a private conversation with Sun, Locke implies that he believes the 1977ers are not dead. Locke, Richard, and Ben then leave with the [[compass]] on into the jungle. They head to the [[Beechcraft]], during the trip Locke tells Richard that they are going to where Locke disappeared to after [[the Island]] moved in 2004, and after that they must find Jacob. When they have almost arrived, Locke tells Richard that he must treat a man's wound at the Beechcraft, and then tell him to bring everyone back to the Island, and to do this he has to die. Locke then tells Ben that the man is Locke himself. Richard then follows his orders, as seen in {{ep|5x01}}. While Richard tends to the time-travelling Locke, the other Locke tells Ben that he knows that Ben has never seen Jacob, which surprises Ben.
   
The three then return to camp, where Locke makes a speech to all the Others present that he is going to see Jacob, and he would like them all to come with him. The Others are excited by this, with the exception of Richard who admits his worry to Ben.
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The three then return to camp, where Locke makes a speech to all the Others present that he is going to see Jacob, and he would like them all to come with him. The Others are excited by this, with the exception of Richard who admits his worry to Ben. Locke informs Sun that Jacob can help get Jin and there friends back.
   
 
The next morning, Locke and the Others leave to find Jacob. Ben then tells Locke of Richard's thoughts, but then reaffirms his allegiance to Locke's quest: to reunite with his 1977 friends. Locke reveals, much to Ben's shock, that his true intentions are to kill Jacob.
 
The next morning, Locke and the Others leave to find Jacob. Ben then tells Locke of Richard's thoughts, but then reaffirms his allegiance to Locke's quest: to reunite with his 1977 friends. Locke reveals, much to Ben's shock, that his true intentions are to kill Jacob.

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"Follow the Leader" is the fifteenth episode of Season 5 of Lost and the 101st produced hour of the series as a whole. After the death of Daniel in 1977, Jack and Kate work with Eloise and Richard to follow through with Daniel's plan to detonate the hydrogen bomb. In present time, Locke finally takes his place as leader of the Others and begins his new mission, with Richard's help. It was originally broadcast on May 6, 2009.

Synopsis

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At the Others' camp, Vanessa informs Richard that "he's here". Locke arrives with a boar, followed by Ben and Sun. Locke tells Richard that he has a new purpose, and needs Richard to come with him immediately. After Ben tells her Richard has been around for "a very long time", Sun interrupts Locke and Richard with the 1977 DHARMA Recruits picture, asking Richard if he recognised the people in it. Richard replies that he recognised them, because he "watched them all die".

Later in a private conversation with Sun, Locke implies that he believes the 1977ers are not dead. Locke, Richard, and Ben then leave with the compass on into the jungle. They head to the Beechcraft, during the trip Locke tells Richard that they are going to where Locke disappeared to after the Island moved in 2004, and after that they must find Jacob. When they have almost arrived, Locke tells Richard that he must treat a man's wound at the Beechcraft, and then tell him to bring everyone back to the Island, and to do this he has to die. Locke then tells Ben that the man is Locke himself. Richard then follows his orders, as seen in "Because You Left". While Richard tends to the time-travelling Locke, the other Locke tells Ben that he knows that Ben has never seen Jacob, which surprises Ben.

The three then return to camp, where Locke makes a speech to all the Others present that he is going to see Jacob, and he would like them all to come with him. The Others are excited by this, with the exception of Richard who admits his worry to Ben. Locke informs Sun that Jacob can help get Jin and there friends back.

The next morning, Locke and the Others leave to find Jacob. Ben then tells Locke of Richard's thoughts, but then reaffirms his allegiance to Locke's quest: to reunite with his 1977 friends. Locke reveals, much to Ben's shock, that his true intentions are to kill Jacob.

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Production notes

  • Desmond does not appear in this episode.
  • For the second episode in a row, a scene from the season premiere is shown in a different context.


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Unanswered questions

Unanswered questions
  1. Do not answer the questions here.
  2. Keep the questions open-ended and neutral: do not suggest an answer.
For fan theories about these unanswered questions, see: Follow the Leader/Theories
  • Why does Locke want to kill Jacob?
    • How does he intend to do so?
  • Why is Richard hesitant to bring Locke to Jacob? What does he want to tell him about Jacob?
  • How did the island tell Locke exactly when to find himself at the Beechcraft?
  • How did they move the bomb?

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