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Fringe

2008TV-145 seasons8.1 / 10

Question the answers.

FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.

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Synopsis

FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.

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Episode 1

Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11

43m7.7 / 10

The Fringe team - preserved in amber for 20 years - is now a rebel resistance team fighting for freedom. Peter, reunited with his now adult daughter, Etta, sets out to find out what happened to his wife and Etta's mom - Olivia - as they start their mission to save the world from the Observers.

Episode credits

Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, Miguel SapochnikWritten by J. H. WymanGuest stars Clark Middleton, Georgina Haig, Giacomo Baessato, Alex Dafoe, Lindsay Drummond, Dejan Loyola, Jason Simpson, Andy Thompson

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Episode 2

In Absentia

42m7.4 / 10

The Fringe team revisits the Harvard lab, now under Observer control, to try to find the information they need as the team fights on in their mission to save the world.

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Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by J. H. Wyman, David FuryGuest stars Georgina Haig, Andrew Coghlan, Jennifer Cheon Garcia, Robin Jung, Bronwyne Sloley, Troy Anthony Young, Abagayle Hardwick, Eric Lange

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Episode 3

The Recordist

41m7.2 / 10

As the rogue Fringe team continues to fight off the oppressive Observers’ invasion, unforeseen events lead them into a forest where they encounter a strange subculture of people devoted to recording human history.

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Directed by Jeff T. ThomasWritten by Graham RolandGuest stars Georgina Haig, Gaelan Beatty, Bojan Dulabic, Gaalen Engen, Evan Frayne, Darren Moore, John R. Taylor, Edward Foy

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Episode 4

The Bullet That Saved the World

43m7.8 / 10

When the Fringe team tracks a lead into a hostile and heavily guarded location, Phillip Broyles resurfaces…but can he be trusted?

Episode credits

Directed by David StraitonWritten by Alison SchapkerGuest stars Lance Reddick, Dave Thompson, Georgina Haig, Charles Zuckermann, Sean Baden, Noah Beggs, Nathan Dales, Edward Foy

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Episode 5

An Origin Story

43m7.7 / 10

The Fringe team responds to recent devastating events, and a key member makes a pivotal and shocking move.

Episode credits

Directed by P.J. PesceWritten by J. H. WymanGuest stars Ted Cole, Paul Moniz de Sa, David Stuart, Shaun Smyth, Abagayle Hardwick, Michael J Rogers, John Prosky

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Episode 6

Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There

43m7.9 / 10

Walter retrieves another video tape from the amber and it leads the team into a pocket universe.

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Directed by Jon CassarWritten by David FuryGuest stars Colleen Winton, Georgina Haig, Robert Hayley, Bob Phipps, Michael J Rogers, Rowan Longworth, Michael Kopsa, Zak Santiago

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Episode 7

Five-Twenty-Ten

43m7.8 / 10

The team retrieves another cassette tape from the amber. With Nina Sharp's help, the team recovers 2 cylinders. While Peter works independently to score a minor victory against the Observers, Olivia ascertains Peter's secret.

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Directed by Eagle EgilssonWritten by Graham RolandGuest stars Blair Brown, Jordana Largy, Michael J Rogers, Samantha Claude, Ted Cole, Gabe Khouth, Robbie Segulam, Marco Soriano

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Episode 8

The Human Kind

43m8.0 / 10

Olivia encounters a very intuitive and oracle-like person named Simone as she looks to recover a key piece of equipment for Walter. Meanwhile, Peter finds himself in a perilous situation as he observes Windmark.

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Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Alison SchapkerGuest stars Eliza Faria, Nathan Dashwood, Claude Duhamel, Brian McBride, Jason McKinnon, Colby Wilson, Charles Zuckermann, Shaun Smyth

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Episode 9

Black Blotter

42m7.7 / 10

In attempt to recall a plan to defeat the Observers, Walter takes an LSD trip down memory lane. Meanwhile, Peter and Olivia trace a mysterious signal to the woods, where they come upon a grisly scene.

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Directed by Tommy GormleyWritten by Kristin CantrellGuest stars Blair Brown, Allie Bertram, Faustino Di Bauda, Rowan Longworth, Brian Knox McGugan, Andrew Moxham, Michael Nyuis, William 'Big Sleeps' Stewart

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Episode 10

Anomaly XB-6783746

43m8.1 / 10

The Fringe team is running out of time to save the world. As Peter, Olivia, Astrid and Walter scramble to tap into a key piece of the puzzle to defeat the Observers, they enlist the aid of Nina Sharp who conjures up a plan.

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Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by David FuryGuest stars Blair Brown, Michael Cerveris, Alexa Asjes, Ian Butcher, Mike Carpenter, Gabriel Carter, Justin Doran, Shane Warren Jones

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Episode 11

The Boy Must Live

43m8.0 / 10

As time dramatically ticks down, Peter, Olivia and Walter stop at nothing to save the universe from Observer rule. Walter enters the infamous deprivation tank in an attempt to uncover a key piece of information about the mysterious figure, Donald. Meanwhile, Captain Windmark sets out on a revealing mission of his own as long-standing questions are answered.

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Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by Graham RolandGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Ian Butcher, Sage Brocklebank, Steve Elliott, Cory Leclerc, Terry Mullett, Jordan Schartner, Kristian Thorson

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Episode 12

Liberty

42m8.3 / 10

Peter, Olivia, Walter, Astrid and Broyles face off against the Observers in one final and extraordinary battle for the fate of mankind.

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Directed by P.J. PesceWritten by Alison SchapkerGuest stars Lance Reddick, Michael Cerveris, Seth Gabel, Sarwan Badesha, Natalie Brooke Edwards, Jonathan Fitzgerald, Peter Flemming, Craig Fraser

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Episode 13

An Enemy of Fate

43m8.7 / 10finale

The Fringe team engages a desperate plan as Olivia embarks on a dangerous and otherworldly journey into the unknown. Then, Peter, Olivia, Walter, Astrid and Broyles face off against the Observers in one final and extraordinary battle for the fate of mankind.

Episode credits

Directed by J. H. WymanWritten by J. H. WymanGuest stars Lance Reddick, Michael Cerveris, Ian Butcher, Shaun Smyth, Michael Kopsa, Thomas Cadrot, Bruce Crawford, Charlie Gallant

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Fringe

Cast

Anna TorvOlivia Dunham
Joshua JacksonPeter Bishop
Lance ReddickPhillip Broyles
Kirk AcevedoCharlie Francis
Blair BrownNina Sharp
Jasika NicoleAstrid Farnsworth
Mark ValleyJohn Scott
John NobleWalter Bishop

Credits

Created by
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, J.J. Abrams

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
100
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • FOXUnited States
  • Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
  • Bad RobotUnited States

Themes

alternate dimensionfbifringe sciencemad scientistsupernatural