List of Fringe episodes
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This is a list of episodes of the science fiction
television series Fringe
, which premiered on Fox
on September 9, 2008. The show's first season had 22 episodes planned, and all 22 were produced, with the first two hours combining for the pilot episode and one
which did not air until January in the second season. The show focuses on a team which investigates bizarre scientific occurrences related to "The Pattern", a string of fringe science
–related incidents worldwide. The team consists of FBI
special agent Olivia Dunham
, scientist
Walter Bishop
, his son Peter Bishop
and others at the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security
. The show was renewed for a second and third season of 22 episodes each, which aired from September 17, 2009 to May 20, 2010, and September 23, 2010 to May 6, 2011, respectively. Fringe was officially renewed for a fourth season during the 2011–2012 television season which will consist of 22 episodes.
", was originally an unaired episode from season one, which explains the sudden reappearance of Agent Charlie Francis, who had, at that point in season two, been deceased for several episodes. Another key indicator is that Astrid Farnsworth's hair is in the style of season one. The UK and Ireland
broadcaster Sky
does not count "Unearthed" as part of season two, and so the Sky numbering of all subsequent season two episodes after "Unearthed" is offset by one and different from that shown below (e.g. "White Tulip
" is listed by Sky as episode 17, not 18, of season two).
reported that Fringe had been renewed for a third season. This season premiered on September 23, 2010, and contained a full season of 22 episodes.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
television series Fringe
Fringe (TV series)
Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
, which premiered on Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
on September 9, 2008. The show's first season had 22 episodes planned, and all 22 were produced, with the first two hours combining for the pilot episode and one
Unearthed (Fringe)
"Unearthed" is the 11th episode of the second season of the American science fiction drama television series Fringe. While the body of a young, recently deceased girl is being harvested of its organs, she suddenly comes back to life yelling classified naval launch codes and Russian phrases, leading...
which did not air until January in the second season. The show focuses on a team which investigates bizarre scientific occurrences related to "The Pattern", a string of fringe science
Fringe science
Fringe science is scientific inquiry in an established field of study that departs significantly from mainstream or orthodox theories, and is classified in the "fringes" of a credible mainstream academic discipline....
–related incidents worldwide. The team consists of FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is an agency of the United States Department of Justice that serves as both a federal criminal investigative body and an internal intelligence agency . The FBI has investigative jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crime...
special agent Olivia Dunham
Olivia Dunham
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham is a fictional character and protagonist on the Fox television series Fringe . Olivia first appeared in the pilot episode on September 9, 2008. She is portrayed by actress Anna Torv....
, scientist
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...
Walter Bishop
Walter Bishop (Fringe)
Walter Bishop, Ph.D. is a fictional character on the Fox television series Fringe. He is portrayed by John Noble. Noble also plays Walter's counterpart in the show's parallel universe, who is referred to in the show as Walternate.-Arc:...
, his son Peter Bishop
Peter Bishop
Peter Bishop is a fictional character on the Fox television series Fringe. He is portrayed by Joshua Jackson.-Fictional character biography:...
and others at the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security
United States Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security is a cabinet department of the United States federal government, created in response to the September 11 attacks, and with the primary responsibilities of protecting the territory of the United States and protectorates from and responding to...
. The show was renewed for a second and third season of 22 episodes each, which aired from September 17, 2009 to May 20, 2010, and September 23, 2010 to May 6, 2011, respectively. Fringe was officially renewed for a fourth season during the 2011–2012 television season which will consist of 22 episodes.
Series overview
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Season 2 (2009–2010)
Episode number 31, "Unearthed", which aired, as a special, a few days before "Johari WindowJohari Window (Fringe)
"Johari Window" is the 12th episode of the second season of the American science fiction drama television series Fringe. The episode was written by co-executive producer Josh Singer, and directed by filmmaker Joe Chappelle. The episode is set in a fictional upstate New York town, and begins with...
", was originally an unaired episode from season one, which explains the sudden reappearance of Agent Charlie Francis, who had, at that point in season two, been deceased for several episodes. Another key indicator is that Astrid Farnsworth's hair is in the style of season one. The UK and Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
broadcaster Sky
British Sky Broadcasting
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc is a satellite broadcasting, broadband and telephony services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with operations in the United Kingdom and the Ireland....
does not count "Unearthed" as part of season two, and so the Sky numbering of all subsequent season two episodes after "Unearthed" is offset by one and different from that shown below (e.g. "White Tulip
White Tulip
"White Tulip" is the 18th episode of the second season of the American science fiction drama television series Fringe. It followed a scientist in his quest to time travel back and save his fiancée, while the Fringe team investigates the consequences of his actions, and Walter struggles to tell his...
" is listed by Sky as episode 17, not 18, of season two).
Season 3 (2010–2011)
On March 6, 2010 Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
reported that Fringe had been renewed for a third season. This season premiered on September 23, 2010, and contained a full season of 22 episodes.