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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

Neither Here Nor There

44m7.6 / 10

Just one week after Peter Bishop saved the day and was then wiped from existence, the truce between the two worlds remains intact and the two sides are forced to work together. Lincoln Lee joins the Fringe team as they investigate a shapeshifter case that is very personal to him.

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Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Jeff Pinkner, Akiva Goldsman, J. H. Wyman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Michael Adamthwaite, Trevor Addie, Sean Carey, Mark Curtin, Natalie Grace, David Haysom, Shauna Johannesen

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Episode 2

One Night in October

43m7.7 / 10

As the victims of a highly intelligent serial killer "Over There" stack up, the Fringe Division "Over Here" is asked to assist. As the two sides tangle and innocent people remain at risk, the suspect's doppelganger "Over Here," a professor who teaches Forensic Psychology, is brought into the fold and forces the team to consider the notion of sending civilians to the other side

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Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars John Pyper-Ferguson, Enid-Raye Adams, Daniel Arnold, Marlene Ginader, Jordyn Ashley Olson, Dariusz Slowik, Benjamin Wilkinson, Winson Won

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Episode 3

Alone in the World

44m7.4 / 10

Two young bullies are found dead and in just a few hours they rot to an advanced state of decomposition. The Fringe team investigates and uncovers an amorphous figure claiming more victims. Walter becomes increasingly distracted with his mental state.

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Directed by Miguel SapochnikWritten by David FuryGuest stars Evan Bird, Paula Giroday, William Sadler, Tristan Jensen, Morris Chapdelaine, Pamela Diaz, Gary Sekhon, Connor Stanhope

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Episode 4

Subject 9

44m7.7 / 10

Olivia uncovers a dangerous force that may be connected to past experiments with Cortexiphan. The investigation forces Walter to leave the lab for the first time in years and travel to Massive Dynamic to examine old case files. Walter struggles with his emotional state as he confronts the demons of his past.

Episode credits

Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Chadwick Boseman, Glynis Davies, Kathryn Dobbs, Syd Lazzara, Elliot Mandelcorn, Lucas McCann, Brent Stait

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Episode 5

Novation

43m7.4 / 10

Olivia and the others of Fringe division attempt to determine the origin of Peter Bishop, who purports himself as Walter's son who had died as a young boy in the original time line.

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Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by J.R. Orci, Graham RolandGuest stars Umberto Celisano, Clayton James, Paula Giroday, Jeremy Guilbaut, Paul Lazenby, Kurt Max Runte, Lori Triolo, James Tyce

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Episode 6

And Those We've Left Behind

44m8.2 / 10

The Fringe team must find the pattern between tragic time loop anomalies. As the investigation unfolds, Raymond, an electrical engineer, and his wife Kate, a professor of theoretical physics, enter the picture.

Episode credits

Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Glen Whitman, Robert ChiappettaGuest stars Sophie Crowell, Leanne Lapp, Chloe Mattei, Myles McCarthy, Chad Riley, Arielle Tuliao, Colleen Wheeler, Romy Rosemont

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Episode 7

Wallflower

44m7.5 / 10

When a man mysteriously dies by an invisible force, his body rapidly begins turning ghostly white. The Fringe team learns that this is not an isolated incident, and there’s evidence that links the predator to someone who passed away with an unknown genetic disorder. Meanwhile, Olivia suffers from migraines.

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Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Matt Pitts, Justin DobleGuest stars Justin Breault, Arthur Corber, Eric Gibson, Shaine Jones, Alvin Sanders, Jane McGregor, Chris Shields, Todd Thomson

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Episode 8

Back to Where You've Never Been

44m8.0 / 10

In an effort to find a way home, Peter journeys to the Other Side to confront Walternate. However, his venture proves more dangerous than expected. Meanwhile, Olivia receives a dire premonition from an Observer.

Episode credits

Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by David Fury, Graham RolandGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Ryan McDonald, Jared Harris, James Bamford, Jakob Davies, Aurelio Dinunzio, Chantele Francis, Marc-Anthony Massiah

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Episode 9

Enemy of My Enemy

44m7.9 / 10

Peter's visit to the other side intensifies as the alternate FRINGE division faces off against a formidable new foe in a harrowing race against time.

Episode credits

Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars Jared Harris, Chaz Chamberlain, Achara Kirk, Harrison MacDonald, Henry Mah, Edwin Perez, Desiree Zurowski, Jarod Joseph

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Episode 10

Forced Perspective

44m7.2 / 10

Olivia continues to cope with the ominous warning from the Observers, while Peter and the team track a girl with the mysterious ability to predict death.

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Directed by David SolomonWritten by Ethan GrossGuest stars Dylan Schmid, Currie Graham, Alexis Raich, Joe Costa, Marc Gaudet, Tammy Hui, John Innes, Kelly Konno

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Episode 11

Making Angels

44m7.7 / 10

Over Here Astrid gets an unexpected visit from her Alternate, while Peter and Olivia track a killer using a toxin that has yet to be invented. Both universes collide in a case that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.

Episode credits

Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Eugene Lipinski, Chin Han, G. Michael Gray, Adrian Hough, Blu Mankuma, Marcus Andrews, Eileen Barrett, Jeb Beach

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Episode 12

Welcome to Westfield

44m7.6 / 10

Peter, Olivia and Walter come face to face with a mysterious and terrifying Fringe event as they get trapped in a town that there’s no escaping from.

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Directed by David StraitonWritten by J.R. Orci, Graham RolandGuest stars Tim Kelleher, Michelle Addison, Kevin J. Andruschak, Simon Bradbury, Paul Duchart, Rebecca Husain, Ron James, Jill Morrison

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Episode 13

A Better Human Being

44m7.2 / 10

As the Fringe team investigates a mentally ill patient who appears to be connected to a series of murders, frightening clues and connections are uncovered that lead Olivia to some shocking revelations.

Episode credits

Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Glen Whitman, Robert Chiappetta, Alison Schapker, Monica Owusu-BreenGuest stars Anna Van Hooft, John Aylward, Allison Hossack, Harrison C. Thomas, Sandra Ferens, Yasmin Abidi, David Benedict Brown, Colby Chartrand

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Episode 14

The End of All Things

44m7.8 / 10

The dying Observer comes to see Walter and Peter, who must take extreme measures to learn what secrets he hides and determine if he knows where Olivia is. Meanwhile, David Robert Jones tries to force Olivia to use her cortexiphan abilities by torturing Nina.

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Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by David FuryGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Jared Harris, Amos Stern, Eugene Lipinski, Steve Weller, Monte Markham

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Episode 15

A Short Story About Love

44m7.2 / 10

Following the recent shocking revelations and emotional events, Peter weighs his options as the Fringe team investigates a killer targeting love.

Episode credits

Directed by J. H. WymanWritten by J. H. Wyman, Graham RolandGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Jarod Joseph, Russell Thomas, Michael Massee, Ona Grauer, Paul Andrich, Devin Johnston, Babak A. Motamed

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Episode 16

Nothing As It Seems

44m7.1 / 10

The Fringe team faces a case that appears familiar to Peter. Strangely, it takes place in this timeline.

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Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff PinknerGuest stars Clark Middleton, Martin Christopher, Daniel Cudmore, Emily Jackson, Olivia Palenstein, Alessandro Juliani, Ken Kirzinger, Mike Li

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Episode 17

Everything in Its Right Place

44m7.7 / 10

Lincoln travels to the other side to join forces with Fauxlivia and his own alternate, as they search for a vigilante with a surprising connection to the shapeshifters.

Episode credits

Directed by David MoxnessWritten by J.R. Orci, David Fury, J.R. Orci, Matt PittsGuest stars Nickolas Baric, Sebastian Bertoli, Patricia Cullen, Aiden Finn, Nelson Leis, Kirby Morrow, Elysia Rotaru, Michael Rys

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Episode 18

The Consultant

43m7.7 / 10

Walter travels to the Alternate Universe to assist in the investigation of a Fringe event with ties to both worlds. Meanwhile, David Robert Jones reveals his next target.

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Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Christine LavafGuest stars Jared Harris, Carolyn Anderson, Josh Blacker, Chilton Crane, Karen Holness, David James Lewis, Stephen Huszar, Broadus Mattison

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Episode 19

Letters of Transit

44m8.1 / 10

The Fringe team goes back to the future as the story jumps ahead to 2036, when the Observers and the Fringe team engage in a game-changing battle.

Episode credits

Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Leonard Nimoy, Henry Ian Cusick, Georgina Haig, Marlo Franson, Juliet Jarikre, Kis Yurij, Hrothgar Mathews, Christie Watson

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Episode 20

Worlds Apart

44m8.4 / 10

The teams on both sides fight on for a common cause, and there are shocking developments tied to the Cortexiphan children.

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Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Matt Pitts, Nicole Phillips, Graham RolandGuest stars Cameron Dent, Rhea Fedorchuk, Larry Hoe, BC Lee, Patrick Roccas, Brady Schlecker, Jarod Joseph, David Call

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Episode 21

Brave New World (1)

43m7.6 / 10

Walter is forced to revisit his painful past when a fringe event causes people to spontaneously combust; the team faces off with David Robert Jones.

Episode credits

Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Leonard Nimoy, Jared Harris, Rebecca Mader, Timothy Webber, Samantha Noble, Reese Alexander, Jay Clift, Yvette Dudley-Neuman

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Episode 22

Brave New World (2)

44m8.0 / 10finale

The Fringe team is pushed to the breaking point as they desperately attempt to prevent a catastrophic event that threatens the lives of everyone.

Episode credits

Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, J. H. WymanGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Leonard Nimoy, Rebecca Mader, Gerard Plunkett, Alistair Abell, Babak Haleky, David Ingram, Jennifer Lines

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 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