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James "Sawyer" Ford
Played by Josh HollowayThe Survivors
A charming con man who adopted the name of the man who destroyed his family. Hides his intelligence behind sarcasm and nicknames. His evolution from selfish loner to selfless leader is one of the show's most satisfying arcs.
Notable Quotes
“Son of a bitch.”
“Don't you know? You're my friends.”
“That's for taking the kid off the raft.”
Trivia
- Josh Holloway almost lost the role of Sawyer after he forgot his lines during his audition and kicked a chair in frustration -- the producers loved the intensity and cast him on the spot.
- Sawyer's many nicknames for other characters became one of the show's most beloved running gags, with over 60 unique nicknames throughout the series.
- The character reads voraciously on the Island, including Watership Down, Of Mice and Men, and A Wrinkle in Time.
Key Episodes
+ 14 more centric episodes
Character Arc
Fate
Candidate Number
First Appearance
Episode #1Centric Episodes
S1E08: Confidence ManS1E16: OutlawsS1E23: Exodus (Part 1)S1E24: Exodus (Part 2)S1E25: Exodus (Part 3)S2E02: AdriftS2E13: The Long ConS3E04: Every Man for HimselfS5E08: LaFleurS5E09: NamasteS5E15: Follow the LeaderS5E16: The Incident (Part 1)S5E17: The Incident (Part 2)S6E01: LA X (Part 1)S6E02: LA X (Part 2)S6E08: ReconS6E13: The Last RecruitS6E14: The CandidateS6E16: What They Died For