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Fringe

2008 – 2012 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

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.

8.1(852 reviews)

56.8099% popularity

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Details

First air date: Sep 9, 2008
Last air date: Jan 18, 2013
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 100
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: FOX
Creator / showrunner: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, J.J. Abrams
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Warner Bros. Television, Bad Robot

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Keywords

fbisupernaturalalternate dimensionmad scientistfringe science

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2008 · 20 episodes

As the first season begins, FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham is called in to investigate a mysterious outbreak that nearly kills her partner. The only person with any answers is an institutionalized scientist, Dr. Walter Bishop who can only be released under the care of his estranged son. Together, the three discover that the answer to this mystery is only a small piece of a much larger, more shocking truth.

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Cast

Anna Torv

Olivia Dunham

Joshua Jackson

Peter Bishop

Jasika Nicole

Astrid Farnsworth

John Noble

Walter Bishop

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.1

852 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim8.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful