Thanks, Daoust

Now, for your reading pleasure...
http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=69339
I'm pretty sure that the Lost folks made enough episodes to last the season. And I'd bet they knew it was going to be a hit. From what I understand, most television shows make enough for half a season, then wait to see if they'll be picked up. And most shows know pretty quickly if they will be picked up or not. I think most shows have 18-24 new episodes a season. We're on #14, so we've got 10 more to go.