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.
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
- 1.01PilotSep 9, 2008Rate

After all the passengers on a plane die, FBI agent Olivia Dunham investigates the incident and her partner is critically injured. Desperate for answers, Olivia seeks help from Dr. Walter Bishop, who has been confined to a psychiatric institution. Olivia, Dr. Bishop, and his son Peter begin to investigate the events surrounding Flight 627 and gradually uncover a broader and more complex truth.
- 1.02The Same Old StorySep 16, 2008Rate

Olivia, along with Peter and Walter Bishop, investigates the unusual death of a woman who gave birth to an equally unusual child. The woman was pregnant for only a few hours, yet the baby she delivered was fully developed—and aged eighty years within a matter of minutes. Olivia seeks assistance from Nina Sharp of Massive Dynamic.
- 1.03The Ghost NetworkSep 23, 2008Rate

The team examines a bus filled with deceased commuters who appear to be fossilized and discovers a man who experiences visions of pattern-related disturbances prior to their occurrence; Dr. Bishop asks for a piano to be placed in the lab to assist him in processing data.
- 1.04The ArrivalSep 30, 2008Rate

Broyles calls in the team to investigate a deadly explosion and its source: a strange cylinder unharmed despite the destruction. Olivia determines that the same cylinder, or a similar one, is responsible for similar events in widely diverse locations.
- 1.05Power HungryOct 14, 2008Rate

The team investigates the case of a man who can project electricity and is at the center of a series of strange deaths involving electricity.
- 1.06The CureOct 21, 2008Rate

The team investigates a woman who reappears after weeks of being missing and is suffering from a rare disease. She also inexplicably causes pain and death to the people she meets. During the investigation, dangerous levels of radiation are detected. Walter becomes obsessed with cotton candy; Peter strikes a deal with Nina Sharp; and a truth about Olivia is discovered.
- 1.07In Which We Meet Mr. JonesNov 11, 2008Rate

In an episode of *Fringe*, a strange parasite attaches itself to the internal organs of a dying FBI agent, prompting Olivia to suspect a connection to the Pattern. Meanwhile, Peter and Walter attempt to tap into a dead man's brain waves.
- 1.08The EquationNov 18, 2008Rate

Walter believes the abduction of a young music prodigy is connected to his former bunkmate from St. Claire's Hospital. When he takes the child, he experiences a sequence of flashing lights. Olivia insists that Walter return to the mental institution, a suggestion Peter strongly opposes, but Walter's resolve to assist ultimately leads to unsettling consequences.
- 1.09The DreamscapeNov 25, 2008Rate

The team is called in to investigate the case of a man who jumps out a window, believing he is being attacked by butterflies. Olivia makes progress in solving the case with help from her former partner, to the point where she becomes so desperate to be rid of him that she demands to return to the tank. At the same time, some of Peter's former friends and current enemies discover that he has returned to Boston.
- 1.10SafeDec 2, 2008Rate

The team is called in to investigate a bank robbery that mirrors others in the area, but this case is unique because the thief is found embedded inside the steel wall of the bank. Somehow, the thieves have managed to defy the laws of physics. Walter suspects they are after something belonging to him. As the investigation progresses, tensions escalate when the thieves ambush one of the team.
- 1.11BoundJan 20, 2009Rate

Olivia's sister, Rachel, visits while Walter, Peter, and Olivia investigate the murder of a prominent epidemiologist, a case that may be connected to Olivia's abduction.
- 1.12The No-BrainerJan 27, 2009Rate

Olivia, Walter, and Peter are called in to investigate the death of a car salesman who was found in a pool of "goo," similar to another man discovered in the same condition across the country. Walter identifies the "goo" as brain matter, prompting the team to determine how the killer is able to liquefy human brains. As more deaths occur, the investigation uncovers a common link among the victims in a disturbing way. Meanwhile, Olivia becomes increasingly distressed as the case puts a loved one at risk.
- 1.13The TransformationFeb 3, 2009Rate

When the Fringe Division investigates an unusual incident on an international jumbo jet, they discover strange remains at the crash site. The team uncovers some promising leads through recovered memories, but the full scope of the case and the underlying threat remain unclear. Faced with limited options and a lack of sufficient intelligence, Olivia and Peter decide to go undercover.
- 1.14AbilityFeb 10, 2009Rate

German agents question Olivia about her "relationship" with David Robert Jones, an escaped prisoner who was questioned months earlier and is now living in the U.S. The Fringe Division investigates a disturbing case in which victims die faceless after their orifices suddenly seal.
- 1.15Inner ChildApr 7, 2009Rate

Just moments before a building is set to be demolished, a mysterious mute child who has been living alone underground is discovered. The FBI's Fringe Division launches an investigation, and the boy forms a silent bond with Agent Olivia Dunham. At the same time, a particularly gruesome serial killer reappears, displaying his victims in public as part of his macabre "artistry." As the boy slowly adjusts to his new surroundings, Olivia and her team work urgently to stop the killer before he can carry out more attacks.
- 1.16UnleashedApr 14, 2009Rate

During a raid on a laboratory by animal rights activists, they encounter an unexpected and horrifying threat when one of the caged "animals" reveals a violent and insatiable hunger. The genetically engineered creature, possessing the body of a lion, claws of an eagle, fangs of a viper, skin of a rhinoceros, and tail of a serpent, leaves a trail of grotesquely mutilated corpses in its wake as it attacks Charlie. With Charlie's life in danger, Walter is forced to confront both his past and the monstrous entity.
- 1.17Bad DreamsApr 21, 2009Rate

Olivia has a vision of a suicide that occurs in real time at Grand Central Station; crucial details about the Z.F.T. manuscript are disclosed.
- 1.18MidnightApr 28, 2009Rate

The Fringe Division investigates a series of murders in which victims are found severely mutilated and drained of spinal cord fluid. Their inquiry leads them to a scientist potentially linked to the Z.F.T. bioterrorist cell, and they are surprised by the killer's identity and motivations. As the frequency of the killings escalates, Olivia, Peter, and Walter take extreme measures to prevent further attacks.
- 1.19The Road Not TakenMay 5, 2009Rate

Olivia experiences "awake dreams," seeing elaborate visions of things that are not actually present. While investigating a disturbing case involving a woman who appears to have spontaneously combusted, Olivia disregards caution and delves deeper into her unexplained visions. At the same time, Walter discusses crucial information regarding the Z.F.T. manifesto, and Peter reveals a secret that leads to unexpected developments in the case.
- 1.20There's More Than One of EverythingMay 12, 2009Rate
The first season finale is set in motion by a sudden and unexpected attack on someone closely tied to Fringe Division, the return of bioterrorist David Robert Jones, and the inexplicable disappearance of Walter. The episode explores the mysterious events surrounding the main characters as questions are answered, observations are made, loyalties are tested, and the elusive William Bell is finally introduced.
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Seasons & Episodes
- 1.01PilotSep 9, 2008Rate

After all the passengers on a plane die, FBI agent Olivia Dunham investigates the incident and her partner is critically injured. Desperate for answers, Olivia seeks help from Dr. Walter Bishop, who has been confined to a psychiatric institution. Olivia, Dr. Bishop, and his son Peter begin to investigate the events surrounding Flight 627 and gradually uncover a broader and more complex truth.
- 1.02The Same Old StorySep 16, 2008Rate

Olivia, along with Peter and Walter Bishop, investigates the unusual death of a woman who gave birth to an equally unusual child. The woman was pregnant for only a few hours, yet the baby she delivered was fully developed—and aged eighty years within a matter of minutes. Olivia seeks assistance from Nina Sharp of Massive Dynamic.
- 1.03The Ghost NetworkSep 23, 2008Rate

The team examines a bus filled with deceased commuters who appear to be fossilized and discovers a man who experiences visions of pattern-related disturbances prior to their occurrence; Dr. Bishop asks for a piano to be placed in the lab to assist him in processing data.
- 1.04The ArrivalSep 30, 2008Rate

Broyles calls in the team to investigate a deadly explosion and its source: a strange cylinder unharmed despite the destruction. Olivia determines that the same cylinder, or a similar one, is responsible for similar events in widely diverse locations.
- 1.05Power HungryOct 14, 2008Rate

The team investigates the case of a man who can project electricity and is at the center of a series of strange deaths involving electricity.
- 1.06The CureOct 21, 2008Rate

The team investigates a woman who reappears after weeks of being missing and is suffering from a rare disease. She also inexplicably causes pain and death to the people she meets. During the investigation, dangerous levels of radiation are detected. Walter becomes obsessed with cotton candy; Peter strikes a deal with Nina Sharp; and a truth about Olivia is discovered.
- 1.07In Which We Meet Mr. JonesNov 11, 2008Rate

In an episode of *Fringe*, a strange parasite attaches itself to the internal organs of a dying FBI agent, prompting Olivia to suspect a connection to the Pattern. Meanwhile, Peter and Walter attempt to tap into a dead man's brain waves.
- 1.08The EquationNov 18, 2008Rate

Walter believes the abduction of a young music prodigy is connected to his former bunkmate from St. Claire's Hospital. When he takes the child, he experiences a sequence of flashing lights. Olivia insists that Walter return to the mental institution, a suggestion Peter strongly opposes, but Walter's resolve to assist ultimately leads to unsettling consequences.
- 1.09The DreamscapeNov 25, 2008Rate

The team is called in to investigate the case of a man who jumps out a window, believing he is being attacked by butterflies. Olivia makes progress in solving the case with help from her former partner, to the point where she becomes so desperate to be rid of him that she demands to return to the tank. At the same time, some of Peter's former friends and current enemies discover that he has returned to Boston.
- 1.10SafeDec 2, 2008Rate

The team is called in to investigate a bank robbery that mirrors others in the area, but this case is unique because the thief is found embedded inside the steel wall of the bank. Somehow, the thieves have managed to defy the laws of physics. Walter suspects they are after something belonging to him. As the investigation progresses, tensions escalate when the thieves ambush one of the team.
- 1.11BoundJan 20, 2009Rate

Olivia's sister, Rachel, visits while Walter, Peter, and Olivia investigate the murder of a prominent epidemiologist, a case that may be connected to Olivia's abduction.
- 1.12The No-BrainerJan 27, 2009Rate

Olivia, Walter, and Peter are called in to investigate the death of a car salesman who was found in a pool of "goo," similar to another man discovered in the same condition across the country. Walter identifies the "goo" as brain matter, prompting the team to determine how the killer is able to liquefy human brains. As more deaths occur, the investigation uncovers a common link among the victims in a disturbing way. Meanwhile, Olivia becomes increasingly distressed as the case puts a loved one at risk.
- 1.13The TransformationFeb 3, 2009Rate

When the Fringe Division investigates an unusual incident on an international jumbo jet, they discover strange remains at the crash site. The team uncovers some promising leads through recovered memories, but the full scope of the case and the underlying threat remain unclear. Faced with limited options and a lack of sufficient intelligence, Olivia and Peter decide to go undercover.
- 1.14AbilityFeb 10, 2009Rate

German agents question Olivia about her "relationship" with David Robert Jones, an escaped prisoner who was questioned months earlier and is now living in the U.S. The Fringe Division investigates a disturbing case in which victims die faceless after their orifices suddenly seal.
- 1.15Inner ChildApr 7, 2009Rate

Just moments before a building is set to be demolished, a mysterious mute child who has been living alone underground is discovered. The FBI's Fringe Division launches an investigation, and the boy forms a silent bond with Agent Olivia Dunham. At the same time, a particularly gruesome serial killer reappears, displaying his victims in public as part of his macabre "artistry." As the boy slowly adjusts to his new surroundings, Olivia and her team work urgently to stop the killer before he can carry out more attacks.
- 1.16UnleashedApr 14, 2009Rate

During a raid on a laboratory by animal rights activists, they encounter an unexpected and horrifying threat when one of the caged "animals" reveals a violent and insatiable hunger. The genetically engineered creature, possessing the body of a lion, claws of an eagle, fangs of a viper, skin of a rhinoceros, and tail of a serpent, leaves a trail of grotesquely mutilated corpses in its wake as it attacks Charlie. With Charlie's life in danger, Walter is forced to confront both his past and the monstrous entity.
- 1.17Bad DreamsApr 21, 2009Rate

Olivia has a vision of a suicide that occurs in real time at Grand Central Station; crucial details about the Z.F.T. manuscript are disclosed.
- 1.18MidnightApr 28, 2009Rate

The Fringe Division investigates a series of murders in which victims are found severely mutilated and drained of spinal cord fluid. Their inquiry leads them to a scientist potentially linked to the Z.F.T. bioterrorist cell, and they are surprised by the killer's identity and motivations. As the frequency of the killings escalates, Olivia, Peter, and Walter take extreme measures to prevent further attacks.
- 1.19The Road Not TakenMay 5, 2009Rate

Olivia experiences "awake dreams," seeing elaborate visions of things that are not actually present. While investigating a disturbing case involving a woman who appears to have spontaneously combusted, Olivia disregards caution and delves deeper into her unexplained visions. At the same time, Walter discusses crucial information regarding the Z.F.T. manifesto, and Peter reveals a secret that leads to unexpected developments in the case.
- 1.20There's More Than One of EverythingMay 12, 2009Rate
The first season finale is set in motion by a sudden and unexpected attack on someone closely tied to Fringe Division, the return of bioterrorist David Robert Jones, and the inexplicable disappearance of Walter. The episode explores the mysterious events surrounding the main characters as questions are answered, observations are made, loyalties are tested, and the elusive William Bell is finally introduced.
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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
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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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