Fringe: Season 3
Fringe Season 3 continues the overarching saga across twenty-two episodes. The series is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. It premiered on Fox and stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, and Jasika Nicole. The narrative follows FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop, and Peter Bishop a
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series was created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci, and premiered on Fox.
- The main cast includes Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, and Jasika Nicole.
- The story centers on FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham and the brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop.
- The series explores science fiction, drama, and mystery elements as part of its overarching saga.
Season overview
Fringe Season 3 continues the overarching saga across twenty-two episodes. The series is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. It premiered on Fox and stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, and Jasika Nicole. The narrative follows FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop, and Peter Bishop as they investigate strange occurrences and anomalies tied to a parallel universe and fringe science. The overarching saga explores complex mysteries, alternate realities, and the consequences of interdimensional conflict, maintaining the signature blend of science fiction, drama, and mystery established in earlier seasons across its twenty-two episode run.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Olivia
Sep 23, 2010
After the extraordinary turn of events that shockingly left an imprisoned Olivia "over there," she fights to find her way home. Meanwhile, Peter and Walter try to move on with thei
The Box
Sep 30, 2010
The story alternates to the Fringe Team "over here" where they investigate a mystifying case that people are discovered in a trance-like state that ultimately leads to their death.
The Plateau
Oct 7, 2010
In this case, timing is everything as a series of anomalous events lead the Fringe Division to investigate deadly incidents with unimaginable coincidences. As the freaky crimes con
Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?
Oct 14, 2010
Newton, concerned about the consequences of a distressing development involving a high-ranking official, is forced to call to action a sleeping shapeshifter. As Walter and the rest
Amber 31422
Nov 4, 2010
The alternate universe Fringe Division investigates a shocking breach of security when a twin frees his brother from a quarantined Amber area. As the team sets out to crack this so
6955 kHz
Nov 11, 2010
Back “over here,” the Fringe Division investigates a bizarre phenomenon when 15 people up and down the Eastern Seaboard, all suffer retrograde amnesia from listening to their short
The Abducted
Nov 18, 2010
When a serial kidnapper “over there” strikes again, the emotional and familiar case hits home for Colonel Broyles, sending a determined Olivia to uncover additional details about t
Entrada
Dec 2, 2010
Peter struggles to cope with recent events; Olivia searches for an ally; a device that communicates between universes is discovered...
Marionette
Dec 9, 2010
When the Fringe Team investigates a case where a victim had his heart extracted, it’s just the beginning of a series of mysterious and reanimating events tied together. Meanwhile,
The Firefly
Jan 21, 2011
An Observer makes contact with the Fringe Team to help rectify a mistake. Meanwhile, Walter befriends Roscoe Joyce, keyboardist for Walter's favorite 1970s band, "Violet Sedan Chai
Reciprocity
Jan 28, 2011
When the Fringe Team visits Massive Dynamic’s assembly of the doomsday device, Walter becomes greatly concerned for Peter’s well-being, so he turns to Nina for added brain power to
Concentrate and Ask Again
Feb 4, 2011
When a scientist falls dead after ingesting a lethal cloud of blue powder and his bones disintegrate in his body, the CDC suspects a biological attack. As the Fringe Team investiga
Immortality
Feb 11, 2011
As the story shifts back to life “over there,” the absence of Colonel Broyles changes the dynamic of the Fringe Team as they investigate a bioterrorist armed with an insect that ha
6B
Feb 18, 2011
A series of Fringe events leads the team to the home of a woman grieving over the death of her husband, while Peter and Olivia make an effort to repair the emotional rift between t
Subject 13
Feb 25, 2011
In a follow up to last season’s “Peter” flashback episode, the all-new “Six Months Later” episode revisits a poignant period of time for both the Bishops and Olivia.
Os
Mar 11, 2011
The Fringe Team investigates a group of thieves who can break the laws of gravity. Meanwhile, Walter attempts to delay the damage he's caused to the fabric of the universe.
Stowaway
Mar 18, 2011
When the Fringe team investigates an apparent suicide victim, they uncover a second set of fingerprints leading them to a woman with uncanny characteristics that cannot die.
Bloodline
Mar 25, 2011
The intensity of life “over there” accelerates as Olivia finds herself in mortal danger.
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Apr 15, 2011
In an effort to remove Bell's consciousness from Olivia's mind, Peter, Bell, and Walter enter Olivia's subconscious and attempt to find her personality, which has hidden itself som
6:02 AM EST
Apr 22, 2011
The beginning of the end is triggered when Walternate finds a way to wreak havoc “over here."
The Last Sam Weiss
Apr 29, 2011
As devastation spreads on This Side, Walter, Olivia, and Sam Weiss struggle to find a way to stop the destruction and discover that one individual has the ability to allow Peter ac
The Day We Died
May 6, 2011
As the thrilling third season propels to a climactic close, questions will be answered as Peter confronts his destiny and a beloved team member meets an untimely demise.