In 2018 , the popular culture and sports website The Ringer created a list of the 100 best episodes of televion in the 21st century . " The Constant " was the number one episode on the list . " The Constant " was nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a One-Hour Series and Outstanding Music Composition for a Series ( Original Dramatic Score ) at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards . Academy of Television Arts & Sciences , ( July 17 , 2008 ) It was '' Lost '' s representative episode for Outstanding Drama Series and was indeed nominated , losing to '' Mad Men '' . Henry Ian Cusick and Jeremy Davies each submitted this episode for consideration on their own behalf for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series . This episode was also considered for Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series . The episode was nominated for the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation , Short Form . Jack Bender was nominated for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
60th Primetime Emmy Awards
60th Primetime Emmy Awards
The Constant