A transcript is a retrospective written record of dialogue, and like a script (a prospective record) may include other scene information such as props or actions. In the case of a transcript of a film or television episode, ideally it is a verbatim record. Because closed-captioning is usually written separately, its text may have errors and does not necessarily reflect the true Canonical transcript. [Opening Lost Theme] [Lost end credits theme music] [Segue music] Kris White: So, of course like any good investigative reporter, we decided to follow Daniel's advice and went straight to Josh.