sentences:  The eighth episode, which served as the mid-season finale as a result of the writers' strike, brought in 11 million, setting a new series low.The next episode and midseason premiere climbed slightly to 12 million, but the episode after that set the current record for lowest-rated episode in the United States with 11 million people watching.The finale was seen by 12 million, reaching the most viewers since the midseason premiere and making it "Lost" lowest-rated finale yet.