Lost: Desmond calls Penny, The Constant (Season 4, Episode 5)

Lost: Desmond calls his constant: Penny, 8 years later, "The Constant" (Season 4, Episode 5) (28 Feb. 2008)
Desmond wakes in the bathroom, the sink overflowing with water. After refreshing his face, he goes to see Penny. She opens the door to a distraught Desmond and says she wants to have a "clean break" from Desmond, but he insists she listen to him, pleading for her phone number. After entering the flat, he tells her that he needs her phone number so he can call her in eight years (December 24, 2004). Ultimately even though she doesn't understand why he just can't call her tomorrow and after promising to leave if she gives him the number she gives him Desmond her number: 7946 0893. She pushes him out the door while he pleads that she not change the number.
Desmond comes back and tells Sayid the London phone number. Sayid repairs the phone, dials it, and passes it to Desmond. Desmond engages in a joyous and tearful call with Penny where she tells him she has been looking for him for three years, also confirming to Desmond her conversation with Charlie from the Looking Glass. Penelope is wearing a ring on the ring finger of her right hand. She knows about the Island, has researched it, and is desperately trying to find him. They each say they love the other as the phone battery dies out. Desmond then thanks Sayid by name, now with his memory back. He is, he says, "perfect"
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Penny Widmore: Hello?
Desmond Hume: Penny?
Penny Widmore: Desmond?
Desmond Hume: Penny... Penny, answer. Answer, Penny
Penny Widmore: Des, where are you?
Desmond Hume: I'm... I'm on a boat. Um... I've been on an island, and - - Oh, my god, Penny. Is that really you?
Penny Widmore: Yeah! Yes, it's me!
Desmond Hume: You believe me? You still care about me?
Penny Widmore: Des, I've been looking for you for the past three years. I know about the island. I've been researching and then when I spoke to your friend Charlie, that's when I knew you were still alive. That's when I knew I wasn't crazy. Des, are you still there?
Desmond Hume: Yes, yes, I'm here! I'm still here, can you hear me?
Penny Widmore: Yeah, yeah, that's better.
Desmond Hume: I love you, Penny. I've always loved you. I'm so sorry. I love you!
Penny Widmore: I love you too.
Desmond Hume: I don't know where I am, but...
Penny Widmore: I'll find you, Des.
Desmond Hume: I promise
Penny Widmore:
•no matter what...
Desmond Hume: I'll come back to you.
Penny Widmore: I won't give up.
Desmond Hume, Penny Widmore: I promise. I love you.
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[@barisdulger16]

this 3 minutes is more than all the romantic movies, novels and poems for me.

[@expandingelectrons347]

i agree brotha

[@ZEus1911THK]

Yea man this three minutes cheptar is more than the world

[@esccyprus]

PERIODT.

[@michaelrafaelfernandez7155]

Amen

[@AngelGroves]

Ditto

[@CarolinaInesPhotography]

I named my rescue dog Penny right after watching this episode when it originally aired. She passed away today. She truly was, and still is, my Constant.

[@only1timmo]

What a wonderful comment!

[@mewgiah8057]

Wow I also named my rescue dog Penny for the exact same reason. She is now in her final years and I'm dreading saying goodbye to her. I'm just absolutely mind blown that someone else across the world did the exact same thing I did. I even told my wife recently the story about how I named her.

[@rudigerrohrig3228]

Feeling with you and wishing you all the best

[@SinisterMud]

Wow, how poetic!

[@ATMyles]

You’ll see her in another life.

[@revenge7762]

THIS IS AND FOREVER WILL BE THE BEST SCENE IN TELEVISION HISTORY

[@MLGJuggernautgaming]

Chris Evans amen

[@walmartpimp2]

What about the time Fonzie jumped a shark.

[@BIG-BlueNation8569]

I agree!

[@smokycritic9909]

Still gets me out of context 8 years later

[@daijirokito]

The best was the first Goku super sayajin transformation vs freezer, second this, third San Junipero ending

[@spikeytang686]

Its been 8 years and I still cry every time I see this!!

[@markpedersen2682]

Everytime I watch this.. someone is cutting onions

[@FastFordClub]

Me 2

[@SuperPokegay]

Everytime I need an emotional catharsis, I come to this video

[@azizsaleh8470]

Lost is our constant

[@aaronsoh]

Same lol.. Damn..

[@ManUtd4life999]

The greatest scene in television history. Before Netflix, before Prime and the rest, there was Lost...And it will always remain one of the most amazing shows of all time!

[@herblueeyes4903]

Amen

[@LatkaKaufman]

Except for the final season

[@bballer151]

apparently you didnt understand the final season.....@@LatkaKaufman

[@haroonrazzaq8542]

i have one word that will bring back more Nostalgia and better acting... SUPERNATURAL(season 1-5)

[@nsaneg00n74]

@@haroonrazzaq8542no just no

[@asukilekipamila72]

2023 and i still get mad chills during this scene. LOST truly is one of the Greatest TV shows EVER.

[@andrewc3294]

Yup, whatever people think of the ending, no show since has really managed to hit the same highs that Lost did. Even GoT, Breaking Bad etc at their very best never hit home an episode/scene as emotionally powerful as this, even rewatching it a decade later... The Constant has to be considered one of the best episodes of TV ever produced.

[@MarcRebilletClips]

Agreed

[@DaveDudes]

​​@@andrewc3294100% agreed, and lost is full of these types of moments that no other show could ever live up to. Im not one to tear up at media often but both times I've watched lost its gotten me to tear up so many times through the combination of the writing, performances and score in so many of its powerful moments. No show ever has or ever will live up to it in my opinion it simply cant be done

[@barrymantz6026]

you are a lucky person! I say the show when it first was broadcasted, .... and it took more than 20 year for me to see it again now. I know every word they said! And I'm not even half way trhough the whole series! I remember that I called my first girlfriend my constant for all those years. And now I remember where I got it from! She was my Penny!

[@2frey84]

Fully grown men I know including myself cry at this scene

[@FastFordClub]

Yeah for sure , and yes me also

[@scottyb003]

I cry everytime.

[@waeltantan4907]

I cant stop my TEARS 😖😖😖😖😖😖

[@the47ronin1]

I still cry every time

[@Aron.k]

Same here, just started welling up

[@bbqsauce8854]

Just rewatched the whole series after over a decade, and I realised Desmond and Penny were the heart and soul of Lost

[@Rmslennon]

Desmond/Penny and the Sun/Jin arc were by far the best of the best

[@barrymantz6026]

@@Rmslennon It all started with Sayid!

[@Rmslennon]

@@barrymantz6026 I feel like they did Sayid wrong in the last season or two. His character was so good in the first few seasons.

[@MitchellFace]

Desmond's complete disbelief that she answered is so bitter sweet. He truly thought she gave up on him , but the fact she didn't is what saved his life ultimately. He finally gets a win after all the shit he's gone through. One of the best scenes maybe ever.

[@Beanhill_94]

And not just picking up. She has been looking for him.

[@Minniora]

Quite the opposite, he believed. Otherwise he would have not called. That's exactly what made their story so great: despite it all, they both believed. Always.

[@andresfelipemoralesperdomo3343]

This is the greatest episode of tv ever written

[@kevincarroll3914]

Don't get me wrong, I fucking love this show and this episode, but I raise you, Heaven Sent from Doctor Who.

[@giornogiostar3214]

Ozymandias, Felina, Crawl Space, End of times and Face off from Breaking Bad >>>>

[@barney4293]

Kevin Carroll YES

[@Indrea13]

Why do people feel the need to contradict comments like these? I never take them that serious, I know it's just a way of saying "I love this episode" lol

[@moealhakani7005]

Andrea O. I don’t think this was. It is truly the best episode of television in my opinion. It’s been dubbed as such by many critics and top lists

[@KingHayabusa384]

"Penny... Penny you answered... you answered Penny." Such a beautiful moment. 😢

[@franciscoduran4618]

I love how even Sayid is as moved by that moment as us (his voice is slightly breaking!). Probably reminds him of Nadia.

[@samlewis6848]

Everything about this scene is great and well-acted. Love the very subtle part when Sayid looks up when Desmond says he was on the Island, and he realizes Des is starting to remember

[@printthelegends]

@@samlewis6848 There's sincerity in Sayid's voice, too, when he apologizes for the power going dead.

[@aerond7881]

I think he doesn't understand what's going on, he just knows it's important to Desmond

[@Starbuck8008]

The best scene from the best show ever. The pinnacle of human creativity and achievement.

[@mr.teekanee9750]

Well said

[@martinoconnor3020]

I won't disagree.

[@gil3424]

I Wont call..........for eight years!!!!

[@thatshowiroland]

all right relax

[@asteven8]

It's the back and forth at the end that makes my heart squeeze. Desmond: I don't know where I am but Penny: I'll find you, Des Desmond: I promise Penny: No matter what Desmond: I'll come back to you Penny: I won't give up Desmond: I promise Penny: I promise Desmond & Penny: I love you

[@Ocean40197]

I know ❤I have goosebumps

[@ilikemoviesalot9033]

I never realized the stacked dialogue intermixed like that until you laid it out. Thank you.

[@marge6581]

Desmond was my favourite character. God I miss this show

[@debraholton2517]

I love this couple, and how Penny's love for Desmond saves him. I cry every time I see this scene.

[@mirianlemes5795]

Debra Holton Nel

[@mirianlemes5795]

Debra Holton b

[@mirianlemes5795]

Sn u

[@NickMachado]

A decade later, this still gives me goosebumps. Its crazy how certain emotions are linked to memories and come flooding back within seconds of playing this scene. Just the sound of the phone ringing in the beginning gets me.

[@kennyoconnor6564]

The power of Lost. People like me who are damaged connect very deeply to this show. Many dont understand what we've been through. The finale is perfect for me. My father was a drug addict and destroyed my life. Redemption and forgiveness is a battle.

[@seancotter9156]

Amen

[@Drubuu]

My favorite scene in the whole series. I sobbed uncontrollably. Snot everywhere.

[@billpotlook1064]

I love how 1996 Desmond somehow instinctively knows he contacted Penny in the future...

[@Voyagersguidebook]

Yes! Desmond had the gift of a time travel consciousness. Such a great character.

[@ahmadzaka9885]

It was time travel, bro did you even watch the scene?

[@JohnDoe-iu5xi]

@@ahmadzaka9885 he meant when he turned around at the window scene and smiled. But its actually a parallel. He walked away in 96 and had faith he'd see penny again. In 04 he was still away from penny but had faith he'd speak to her again.

[@CDbiggen]

@@JohnDoe-iu5xi , This.

[@robertodimolfetta5505]

He had to do it 5 minutes later

[@oderalon]

"Don't watch that again, don't watch that again... damn it, I'm already watching."

[@FastFordClub]

Me 2

[@jackprox5122]

Beacuse all we realy need to be survive with person with true love us and we all have somere that person

[@jenniferri7735]

i will never forget the first time i saw this. i was about two feet from the tv, having moved progressively closer throughout the episode without realizing it, and went from silent tears to all-out bawling with that swell of music accompanying desmond’s first i love you. then the rapid cuts between his and penny’s promises and declarations, jesus. utterly devastating and absolutely perfect. one of the best scenes of tv ever.

[@DWQJVB]

And now you’re blind.

[@BIG-BlueNation8569]

Very few times in national network television two character actor's bring-it ....😥like this awesome moment in time LOST.

[@bmabs35]

The way I connected to all these characters is something I haven't experienced in any other show. Man, I need to watch this again.

[@kylerstorm9260]

Desmond and Penny are one of the epic love stories for the ages. When she says “Desmond, I have been looking for you for 3 years!!” is instant 😭😭😭😭

[@mesh4017]

I was 21 when i watched this episode now 37 and it still has the same effect on me. What a masterpiece.

[@Marcell2aG]

Just watched this episode and WOW. The writing is next-level. Every time Desmond is on screen, the episode is guaranteed to be mind-blowing.

[@ChiragQuest]

15 years later and watching this scene back still makes me emotional 😢. The acting, editing and that beautiful music made this scene perfect.

[@scott6172relay]

It is a perfect scene

[@ABESuperKiteDay]

I miss lost so much. We HAVE to go back. 🏝

[@jonathancooper4914]

There’s always The 100. Desmond’s in that too.

[@fatihakgun7730]

@@jonathancooper4914 the 100 is for kids trying to act

[@jonathancooper4914]

@@fatihakgun7730 it’s a guilty pleasure, I admit.

[@hastorr8379]

PENNEH? I LOV U PENEEEEEH! I remember when Desmond was just a peasan condemned to press a button every 108 minutes... Best character so far.

[@ChiaraLaganachiarettal]

ten years and I'm still crying

[@mpthorvonericksen]

"Penny, You Answered...Oh My God Penny Is That Really YOU" #FuckingTears

[@tobi3k]

By far, the best scene in the series, amazing...

[@borsho9889]

11 years already of the best episode on the history of the tv.

[@alejandrocasillas7234]

The “I’ve always loved you” breaks me everytime. Great scene.

[@stormypinkness4030]

Such a good scene. Great acting, great writing.

[@BoromiRofGeo]

you from kotaku ? xD

[@finegentleman7820]

This was the TV show at its peak, and nobody has reached here till date.

[@RaymondKarlVeasey75]

My Absolute Favorite Episode.

[@martinoconnor3020]

Obviously Henry Ian Cusick and Sonya Walger were awesome in this scene, but Naveen Andrews also absolutely knocked it out of the park.

[@peppa_pig_]

THE MOST MEMORABLE AND MOVING EPISODE I'VE EVER SEEN

[@MrPiratjen]

The best love story ever - unfolded in about 3 minutes. That's beautiful, brother.

[@theindianmeme]

I have basically forgotten all details about this show and don't even remember any names except Charlie and Desmond. I very randomly searched up for this video and I STILL teared up. This episode was the best.

[@lazyboy293]

One of the most emotional best acting scenes!

[@proudtobedesi]

I cannot describe how amazing this felt when I first saw this. It was just surreal. The tears would not stop. Such a beautiful scene and it really is one of the greatest scenes filmed for television!

[@ajc2901]

Its even more impressive when you realize they probably aren't even talking to each other in real life.. their acting partners are literally a piece of plastic they are holding to their ears and they gave that performance.. so good

[@hipdozgabba3228]

Never thought about that

[@luigireccia6107]

still makes me cry when they both say "I love you", damn what a fuckin good editing.

[@Starbuck8008]

The best scene from the best show ever. Never to be equalled.

[@nearr_7651]

Starbuckfuck yeah

[@lukemccann]

My favourite episode of anything, ever ❤️😍😩😭🔥.

[@Rob-nl5ge]

One of the greatest TV episodes ever. Outrageously good

[@ahmadzaka9885]

This was by far, the best part of the entire series, brotha.

[@jephinjoseph1256]

Aye

[@TugaQueen]

I started watching Lost for the first time a few weeks ago, binged it and finished watching today, this scene and music stuck with me. Loved Des and Penny's story. The concept of the series was something I've never seen before, loved it from the beginning to the end.

[@Vestlus1]

I think the best part is desmonds eyes when he relalize that penny cares about him

[@Ocean40197]

The music and scene together ❤❤❤ absolute GENIUS Michael Giacchino!!! Great soundtrack!

[@alizhanak5504]

Everytime I want to be reminded what love is... I just watch this scene (or the whole episode) and cry my heart out. The acting is so brilliant and the music just lifts your heart and soul to a whole other level.

[@the47ronin1]

I love this

[@Booklover-coffeelover]

I never cried in any movie or TV episode.. until this scene. This just did it for me. Absolute perfection

[@Tsuma_Vento]

This scene absolutely destroyed me. The acting in this one is strong, and the music...my God. Everything is in sync. 0:44 and onward. Perfection.

[@markgollings3260]

This scene sums up the whole series for me. The whole Desmond and Penny love story is brilliant.

[@DaffWings]

The fact that it's titled The Constant, man the feels. Easily my favorite TV moment

[@huntero]

15 years later and it still makes me tear up 😢 greatest show ever

[@ballisticbay]

I was introducing some friends to Lost a few years ago and we finished this episode my friend said “it was alright.” Still pisses me off to this day.

[@dolceevita]

still watch this every year around the holidays. timeless

[@kimchimiyuofficial]

This made me cry. Best scene ever! ^^

[@Mostica]

This call, this whole scene was... beautiful and what made me LOVE Desmond. Lost itself was just so good man.

[@Ocean40197]

This is absolutely beautiful...the unbreakable connection....

[@etherreal4393]

*"All we really need to survive is someone who truly loves us....and you have her..."* Us real ones know this show was the best...period.

[@XYZ1994_]

Desmond and Penny are my favorite characters ever! Penny seems like the perfect girl :0

[@rolatesting8586]

I keep revisiting this scene every once in a few months or years. It feels amazing to experience again the intense feelings, emotions and love involved in this phonecall scene. I have watched many series but I have no other favourite scene that I would revisit with this enthusiasm and connection. Truly the best scene in television history.

[@azizsaleh8470]

This is why even got can't beat this magnificent show 😴😭💔

[@mortezarahimi7873]

The best part of this series was this 3 minutes, really beautiful,true love

[@timelapsega]

It's been 16 years, 5 months and 14 days since this aired for the first time, and I have to say this episode is still one of the all time greats

[@falloutgirl902]

Best ever episode of Lost I was on the edge of my seat!!!!!! Vi La Vi Desmond & Penny!!

[@Gafanhotov]

So... I cried too... I can't resist...

[@Masterofcreations]

This was so good it deserves a movie on it's own.

[@insertyourquarters]

Their chemistry is still some of my favourite I've seen on television in years. It was epic.

[@mehdil7283]

Really The Greatest Show in Television History

[@mrblaoblao6981]

Ten years today!!

[@neilam6]

I lost and found my one love. This always gets me right in the feels. I love you Sara x

[@lostcause78]

It feels like a lifetime ago, I wasn't the biggest fan of how this show ended but I watched it all and fuck me this scene got me.

[@cankoral1608]

This show is why the reason we watch global tv shows in turkey🙏

[@dsmithimages]

Tears every time I watch this. The range that both of them show from start to finish. It gets me every time.

[@jenniferdye2173]

Best scene in the series! Love love love!

[@chasegrebb7015]

The score by Michael G. ties this whole room (scene) together. All these years later, this scene makes me cry.

[@bhaskar3674]

This scene brought me tears in my eyes ,, this gave me chills in my body and I felt tons of love in this scene.. what a great series it was .. I wish it there was a OTT at where everyone could have seen it easily…

[@AhmedElsayed2020]

The Best Episode Everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@kevincarroll3914]

I love how it keeps switching back between the two of them as the phone is breaking up.

[@WalrusMan7777]

The way the music picks up when he’s walking away from the house really makes this scene land.

[@suzieq1192]

I cry everytime I watch this scene! Absolutely love this show!

[@SolidK9]

Just rewatch the whole show again, still the best one hands down

[@A5J4DX]

I've come back to this after years and never disappoints! Lost will forever be legendary!

[@DanielLucas2104]

this is my favorite episode... love desmond

[@first3generation]

15 years today !! One of the best scenes from lost 😞 could never be another lost and I strongly believe we need to go back to the island and start all over 😊

[@CAMTFP]

The Constant is one of the most beautiful things in the history of cinema and television

[@andreucole797]

Tonight coming from work my phone died. It's over an hour walk. She was there at the door waving to me when I walked up because she was worried about me. I grew up with this show and I'm so happy to say, that I found my Penny

[@pablobrightside1735]

I lost mine. Hold her close.

[@andreucole797]

​@@pablobrightside1735 Never let go

[@aaronsoh]

This scene left me in awe... And in tears.. Always when I return to watch it i still cry.

[@borisan28]

My second favorite scene in all of LOST - next to the Deus Ex Machina (Locke) episode ending.

[@Lastresorte]

10 years!!! Like a 2018

[@juliawaldmann8264]

Lost is timeless

[@paulahorvath9623]

OMGEEEEE. The feels. Damn the feels.

[@Drumroll969]

The best episode in television history ❤

[@TheChuckMuzik]

Probably the Best moment in tv history, oh I remember that I was not crying.... no friends, I was wiping like a baby...

[@mocalzkrkonos1793]

best episode of any tv series of all times