This doesn't really give away a plotline - it's just titillating. It did its job - people started talking about the show again. I'm leaning towards it being a deliberate leak.

I both agree and disagree with you. I can see where networks would hate to see season cliffhangers or important events leaked before they air, but in this instances is it such a bad thing? I wouldn't be surprised if ABC's anger is all fake and someone in the organization leaked this scene to generate buzz for a show that's been in dire need of a little attention for over a year. This little leak will help draw viewers to show when it appears just to see how much of the scene actually airs in this FCC-controlled TV world we live in these days. ABC should just go with the flow.

Last year several episodes of Prison Break got leaked before they aired. Most of them were just copies of screeners critics get, but one was an actual early network cut that varied slightly from the aired version. It featured the kiss between Michael and Dr. Sara and got fans excited. I always wondered if it had been done on purpose or if it was a real leak.

it's gone. too bad.