
Fringe
FBI Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but troubled scientist Walter Bishop, and his son Peter race to uncover a chilling pattern behind bizarre, deadly phenomena that blur the line between science and the supernatural.
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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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 120 episodes · premiered Sep 9, 2008
Season 223 episodes · premiered Sep 17, 2009
Season 322 episodes · premiered Sep 23, 2010
Season 422 episodes · premiered Sep 23, 2011
Season 513 episodes · premiered Sep 28, 2012
- 5.01Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11Sep 28, 2012Rate

The Fringe team, preserved in amber for 20 years, has become a rebel resistance group fighting for freedom. Peter, reunited with his now adult daughter, Etta, embarks on a mission to discover what happened to his wife and Etta's mother—Olivia—as they work to save the world from the Observers.
- 5.02In AbsentiaOct 5, 2012Rate

The Fringe team returns to the Harvard lab, now under the control of the Observers, in an attempt to retrieve the information they require as they continue their mission to save the world.
- 5.03The RecordistOct 12, 2012Rate

As the rogue Fringe team continues to resist the oppressive invasion by the Observers, unforeseen events lead them into a forest, where they encounter a strange subculture of people devoted to recording human history.
- 5.04The Bullet That Saved the WorldOct 26, 2012Rate

When the Fringe team follows a lead into a dangerous and well-secured location, Phillip Broyles reappears—but the question remains whether he can be trusted.
- 5.05An Origin StoryNov 2, 2012Rate

The Fringe team deals with the aftermath of a recent catastrophic event, and a crucial team member takes a significant and surprising action.
- 5.06Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found ThereNov 9, 2012Rate

Walter retrieves another video tape from the amber, which leads the team into a pocket universe.
- 5.07Five-Twenty-TenNov 16, 2012Rate

The team retrieves another cassette tape from the amber. With Nina Sharp's assistance, they recover two cylinders. Meanwhile, Peter works on his own to achieve a small victory against the Observers, while Olivia discovers Peter's secret.
- 5.08The Human KindDec 7, 2012Rate

As Olivia searches for a key piece of equipment for Walter, she meets Simone, an intuitive and oracle-like figure. At the same time, Peter finds himself in a dangerous situation while observing Windmark.
- 5.09Black BlotterDec 14, 2012Rate

Walter attempts to recall a plan to defeat the Observers by taking an LSD trip to revisit his memories. At the same time, Peter and Olivia follow a mysterious signal to the woods, where they discover a disturbing scene.
- 5.10Anomaly XB-6783746Dec 21, 2012Rate

The Fringe team is running out of time to save the world. As Peter, Olivia, Astrid, and Walter work urgently to uncover a crucial piece of the puzzle in their effort to defeat the Observers, they seek the assistance of Nina Sharp, who devises a plan to help them.
- 5.11The Boy Must LiveJan 11, 2013Rate

As time rapidly runs out, Peter, Olivia, and Walter go to great lengths to prevent the Observers from taking control of the universe. Walter enters the well-known deprivation tank in hopes of retrieving crucial information about the enigmatic figure, Donald. At the same time, Captain Windmark embarks on a mission that brings long-held questions to light.
- 5.12LibertyJan 18, 2013Rate

Peter, Olivia, Walter, Astrid, and Broyles confront the Observers in a climactic and extraordinary battle that determines the fate of mankind.
- 5.13An Enemy of FateJan 18, 2013Rate
The Fringe team undertakes a desperate plan as Olivia begins a dangerous and otherworldly journey into the unknown. Meanwhile, Peter, Olivia, Walter, Astrid, and Broyles confront the Observers in a final and extraordinary battle for the fate of mankind.
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26 unique people credited
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9Awards & Nominations
1 win · 7 nominationsSaturn Award
- Won2010Best Guest Starring Role on Television — Leonard Nimoy
Writers Guild Of America Award
- Nom2009Television: New Series — J. J. Abrams
- Nom2009Television: New Series
More awards & festivals (5) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Hugo Award
- Nom2013Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
Teen Choice Award
- Nom2010Choice TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Nom2009Choice TV Actor Drama
Tca Award
- Nom2009Outstanding New Program
Satellite Award
- Nom2008Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
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