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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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
After the extraordinary turn of events that shockingly left an imprisoned Olivia "over there," she fights to find her way home. Meanwhile, Peter and Walter try to move on with their lives unknowingly alongside alternate Olivia.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Andre Royo, Philip Winchester, Amy Madigan, Gerard Plunkett, Gabrielle Rose
Episode 2
The story alternates to the Fringe Team "over here" where they investigate a mystifying case that people are discovered in a trance-like state that ultimately leads to their death. The unlikely suspect: a mysterious box. As Peter and Walter collaborate to study its properties, alternate Olivia presses on and turns up the heat on an unsuspecting Peter. Meanwhile, key information about the future is revealed when Walter and Nina meet at Massive Dynamic for the emotional reading of the last will and testament of William Bell.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Josh Singer, Graham RolandGuest stars Sebastian Roché, Russell Harvard, Artine Tony Browne, Kyle Cassie, Robert Egger, Hiro Kanagawa, Khaira Ledeyo, Eric Lynch
Episode 3
In this case, timing is everything as a series of anomalous events lead the Fringe Division to investigate deadly incidents with unimaginable coincidences. As the freaky crimes continue to occur, the team is in a race against time to protect potential victims. Meanwhile, Secretary Bishop shares his strategic plan with Colonel Broyles as Olivia grapples with a heart-stopping vision.
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Philip Winchester, Michael Eklund, Kacey Rohl, Malcolm Stewart, C. Ernst Harth
Episode 4
Newton, concerned about the consequences of a distressing development involving a high-ranking official, is forced to call to action a sleeping shapeshifter. As Walter and the rest of the team gather evidence, they move the investigation to Massive Dynamic, where Olivia goes on high alert and Walter finds himself in a perilous situation.
Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by David Wilcox, Matt PittsGuest stars Sebastian Roché, Eliza Norbury, Erica Carroll, Mittita Barber, Chad Riley, Gerard Plunkett, Shannon Cochran, Marcus Giamatti
Episode 5
The alternate universe Fringe Division investigates a shocking breach of security when a twin frees his brother from a quarantined Amber area. As the team sets out to crack this sophisticated case, Walternate experiments over there more with Olivia as she reenters the tank. Meanwhile, visions of Peter continue to haunt Olivia about returning to the “other side”.
Directed by David StraitonWritten by Josh Singer, Ethan GrossGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Holly Dignard, Aaron Ashmore, Shawn Ashmore, Lily Pilblad, Chaz Chamberlain
Episode 6
Back “over here,” the Fringe Division investigates a bizarre phenomenon when 15 people up and down the Eastern Seaboard, all suffer retrograde amnesia from listening to their shortwave radios on the same frequency. Much to Walter’s dismay, Peter presses on with piecing together the mass destruction device. Just as alternate Olivia and Peter’s chemistry deepens, the anticipation of Olivia’s return escalates.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Glen Whitman, Robert ChiappettaGuest stars Ryan McDonald, Kevin Weisman, Clark Middleton, Tyler McClendon, Mark Acheson, Raúl Herrera, Paula Lindberg, Daniel Martin
Episode 7
When a serial kidnapper “over there” strikes again, the emotional and familiar case hits home for Colonel Broyles, sending a determined Olivia to uncover additional details about the abductions. In the meantime, Olivia fights on and reunites with Henry to enlist his services on an intense and covert mission to return home.
Directed by Chuck RussellWritten by David Wilcox, Graham RolandGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Andre Royo, Karen Holness, David Nykl, Will Rothhaar, Curtis Harris, Michael Strusievici
Episode 8
Peter struggles to cope with recent events; Olivia searches for an ally; a device that communicates between universes is discovered...
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Stefan Arngrim, Karen Holness, John Cassini, Elizabeth McCarthy, Primo Allon, Julie Brar
Episode 9
When the Fringe Team investigates a case where a victim had his heart extracted, it’s just the beginning of a series of mysterious and reanimating events tied together. Meanwhile, Peter comes to terms with the reality of his relationship with Olivia.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Jarod Joseph, Barbara Tyson, Genevieve Buechner, Mark Ivanir, Michael Bean, Michael Coleman, Aileen Laurel
Episode 10
An Observer makes contact with the Fringe Team to help rectify a mistake. Meanwhile, Walter befriends Roscoe Joyce, keyboardist for Walter's favorite 1970s band, "Violet Sedan Chair." Walter will learn the real reason the band broke up, and realize that the lives of these two men, who have never met before, overlap in strange and unexpected ways.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Christopher Lloyd, Eugene Lipinski, Olivia Cheng, Nancy Amelia Bell, Rob 'Sluggo' Boyce, Kory Grim, Marci T. House
Episode 11
When the Fringe Team visits Massive Dynamic’s assembly of the doomsday device, Walter becomes greatly concerned for Peter’s well-being, so he turns to Nina for added brain power to understand the relationship between Peter and the superweapon. Meanwhile, the discovery of a dead body triggers an intense investigation.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Josh SingerGuest stars Ryan McDonald, Charles Parnell, Paula Giroday, Sean Campbell, Lars Anderson, Noah Beggs, Michael Charrois, Brett Delaney
Episode 12
When a scientist falls dead after ingesting a lethal cloud of blue powder and his bones disintegrate in his body, the CDC suspects a biological attack. As the Fringe Team investigates further, a subject from Walter's past with ties to Olivia reluctantly agrees to assist with the intense case.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Graham Roland, Matt PittsGuest stars Omid Abtahi, JR Bourne, Jody Thompson, Paul Jarrett, Richard Keats, Ian Robison, Sylvesta Stuart, Carlos Diaz
Episode 13
As the story shifts back to life “over there,” the absence of Colonel Broyles changes the dynamic of the Fringe Team as they investigate a bioterrorist armed with an insect that has a taste for human flesh. Meanwhile, alternate Olivia is reunited with her beau, and Walternate remains determined to save his world but discovers there are certain lines he will not cross.
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by David Wilcox, Ethan GrossGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Philip Winchester, Chris Shields, Joan Chen, Eric Keenleyside, Julie McNiven
Episode 14
A series of Fringe events leads the team to the home of a woman grieving over the death of her husband, while Peter and Olivia make an effort to repair the emotional rift between them.
Directed by Thomas YatskoWritten by Glen Whitman, Robert ChiappettaGuest stars Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Ken Pogue, Phyllis Somerville, Peter New, Michelle Brezinski, D. Harlan Cutshall, Conan Graham
Episode 15
In a follow up to last season’s “Peter” flashback episode, the all-new “Six Months Later” episode revisits a poignant period of time for both the Bishops and Olivia.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Chandler Canterbury, Orla Brady, Sarah-Jane Redmond, Karley Scott Collins, Chris Bradford, Peter Kawasaki, Sophie Lui, Christopher Pearce
Episode 16
The Fringe Team investigates a group of thieves who can break the laws of gravity. Meanwhile, Walter attempts to delay the damage he's caused to the fabric of the universe.
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Josh Singer, Graham RolandGuest stars Alan Ruck, Greyston Holt, Tom Stevens, Jorge Garcia, Khaira Ledeyo, D. Harlan Cutshall, Jason Griffith, Robert Hayley
Episode 17
When the Fringe team investigates an apparent suicide victim, they uncover a second set of fingerprints leading them to a woman with uncanny characteristics that cannot die.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. Wyman, Danielle DispaltroGuest stars Seth Gabel, James Tyce, Paula Malcomson, Patti Allan, Nicholas Carella, Jason Poulsen, Dave Leach, David Leach
Episode 18
The intensity of life “over there” accelerates as Olivia finds herself in mortal danger.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Michael Cerveris, Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Andre Royo, Kendall Cross, Françoise Yip, Amy Madigan
Episode 19
In an effort to remove Bell's consciousness from Olivia's mind, Peter, Bell, and Walter enter Olivia's subconscious and attempt to find her personality, which has hidden itself somewhere safe.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Jeff Pinkner, Akiva Goldsman, J. H. Wyman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Leonard Nimoy, Ryan McDonald, Ulrich Thomsen, Ada Breker, Chris Bradford, Marina Allen, Lee Majdoub, John Emmet Tracy
Episode 20
The beginning of the end is triggered when Walternate finds a way to wreak havoc “over here."
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David Wilcox, Josh Singer, Graham RolandGuest stars Seth Gabel, Ryan McDonald, Kevin Corrigan, Heather Doerksen, Don Ackerman, Forbes Angus, Richard Ian Cox, Matt Ellis
Episode 21
As devastation spreads on This Side, Walter, Olivia, and Sam Weiss struggle to find a way to stop the destruction and discover that one individual has the ability to allow Peter access to the Machine.
Directed by Thomas YatskoWritten by Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars Ryan McDonald, Anthony Harrison, Karin Konoval, Kevin Corrigan, Duncan Spencer, Sienna Bohn, Dean Paul Gibson, Michael Challenger
Episode 22
As the thrilling third season propels to a climactic close, questions will be answered as Peter confronts his destiny and a beloved team member meets an untimely demise.
Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Jeff Pinkner, Akiva Goldsman, J. H. Wyman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Ryan McDonald, Emily Meade, Jeremy Guilbaut, Eugene Lipinski, Brad Dourif, Jackie Blackmore, Kevin Kruchkywich
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Anna TorvOlivia Dunham
Joshua JacksonPeter Bishop
Lance ReddickPhillip Broyles
Kirk AcevedoCharlie Francis
Blair BrownNina Sharp
Jasika NicoleAstrid Farnsworth
Mark ValleyJohn Scott
John NobleWalter Bishop
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