United States Of Fringe: Map from "Over There"

In the Fringe episode "The Man From The Other Side", we saw some video from "over there", in which a US flag with only 48 stars was shown. In "Over There, Part 2", we can see a map that shows what the differences are here are there. It appears in the alternate universe:

• Washington is called Southern British Colombia
• California is missing half of the state (perhaps because of the "big one")
• Nevada is called Independent Nevada
• Texas is divided into North and South Texas (+1)
• North and South Dakota are combined into one Dakota (-1)
• Kansas and Oklahoma are combined into one Midland (-1)
• Louisiana is called Louisiana Territory
• Michigan is missing its upper half
• North and South Carolina are combined into one Carolina (-1)
• Virginia and West Virginia are combined into one District of Virginia  (-1)

Based on the pluses and minuses, that would give us 47 states, assuming we count Hawaii and Alaska.

UPDATE: Here is a high-res version of the map:

Fringe Easter Eggs: Observer in Over There, Part 2

The Observer can be spotted in the Fringe episode Over There, Part 2, walking through the KFC while Olivia, Walter, and William discuss how to find Peter and how to get back.

You can see all of The Observer's other appearances here.

Fringe Easter Eggs: Anagram from Walter's Lab

When William and Walter visit the Harvard lab in the Alternate Universe, there is a strange phrase written on a chalkboard: "A DEMON'S TWIST RUSTS". The phrase is an anagram for:

DON'T TRUST SAM WEISS

Sam Weiss is dude from the bowling alley that Olivia has visited several times for advice, and was also the secret glyph clue for "Over There, Part 2".

Why would Sam Weiss be someone not to be trusted? Who left this message in the alternate universe? Do they mean the Sam Weiss from our universe, of the one from "over there"?


* Thanks to Andrew for decoding this!

"Ford Exclusive" Deleted Scene from Over There, Part 2

Here is the "Exclusive clip from the Fringe finale" that was mentioned in the Ford Taurus commercials shown during Over There, Part 2.

Fringe Easter Eggs: Glyphs in The Other Side Part 2

Tonight's glyph word was 'Weiss,' as in the enigmatic character and bowling yoda, Sam Weiss.

For more information on the Fringe Glyphs, check out the Fringepedia's Glyph/Symbols page, which has all the previous glyphs and codes.

Fringe Episode 222: Over There, Part 2

In the second part of the two-part season finale, sacrifices will be made and both universes may never be the same again after Walter and Olivia visit the "other side".

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

Tonight On Fringe: Over There, Part 2

Tonight on Fringe is Part 2 of the Fringe Season 2 finale "Over There".

As always, we'll have a LIVE Fringe chat from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM ET, if you want to talk with other Fringe fans, during or after the show. We usually play "spot the observer", and "What's the glyph code?", plus discuss the action on the show. To join the chat, visit the Fringe chat room, enter your name or a nickname, and join the fun! (please don't use the default mib_xxxxx nickname!)

To discuss this or any other Fringe episode, head over to the Fringe Episodes section!

Also, don't forget to check the Fringe Easter Eggs section for Observer sightings, Glyph codes, and other Fringe hidden clues.

How would your rate "Over There, Part 2"?

Fringe Red Title Sequence From Alternate Universe

Here is the red "alternate universe" Fringe title sequence. Besides the obvious fact that everything is red, there is at least one fringe science element that is different - something called "First People".

Fringe: The Bell Tolls

Leonard Nimoy discusses his character William Bell and the season finale.

Don't miss the conclusion to the 2-part season finale of FRINGE, THUR 5/20 at 9/8c, on FOX!

Fringe Preview 222: Over There, Part 2

Preview for the Fringe episode "Over There, Part 2", which airs March 20th on FOX.

Head over to the FringeTelevision YouTube channel to watch it in HD.

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com

Tonight On Fringe: Over There, Part 1

Tonight on Fringe is Part 1 of the Fringe Season 2 finale "Over There".

As always, we'll have a LIVE Fringe chat from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM ET, if you want to talk with other Fringe fans, during or after the show. We usually play "spot the observer", and "What's the glyph code?", plus discuss the action on the show. To join the chat, visit the Fringe chat room, enter your name or a nickname, and join the fun! (please don't use the default mib_xxxxx nickname!)

To discuss this or any other Fringe episode, head over to the Fringe Episodes section!

Also, don't forget to check the Fringe Easter Eggs section for Observer sightings, Glyph codes, and other Fringe hidden clues.

How would you rate "Over There, Part 1"?

Fringe Episode 221: Over There, Part 1

Walter and Olivia travel to the parallel universe, and the anticipated face-off between Walter Bishop and William Bell occurs.

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

Fringe Easter Eggs: Glyphs in The Other Side Part 1

The Glyphs code in The Other Side:Part 1 spelled out WEAPON.

For more information on the Fringe Glyphs, check out the Fringepedia's Glyph/Symbols page, which has all the previous glyphs and codes.

Fringe Season 2 Finale Trailer: Over There

Here is the trailer for the 2-hour Fringe Season 2 Finale, Over There. Part 1 airs May 13th, and part 2 airs May 20th.

Fringe Preview 221: Over There, Part 1

Preview for the Fringe episode "Over There, Part 1", which airs March 13th on FOX.

Head over to the FringeTelevision YouTube channel to watch it in HD.

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com

Fringe Easter Eggs: Glyphs in Northwest Passage

The Glyphs code in Northwest Passage spelled out RETURN. As in Walternate returning for Peter.

For more information on the Fringe Glyphs, check out the Fringepedia's Glyph/Symbols page, which has all the previous glyphs and codes.

Tonight On Fringe: Northwest Passage

Tonight on Fringe is the all-new episode "Brown Betty".

As always, we'll have a LIVE Fringe chat from 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM ET, if you want to talk with other Fringe fans, during or after the show. We usually play "spot the observer", and "What's the glyph code?", plus discuss the action on the show. To join the chat, visit the Fringe chat room, enter your name or a nickname, and join the fun! (please don't use the default mib_xxxxx nickname!)

To discuss this or any other Fringe episode, head over to the Fringe Episodes section!

Also, don't forget to check the Fringe Easter Eggs section for Observer sightings, Glyph codes, and other Fringe hidden clues.

How would you rate "Northwest Passage"?

Fridge Science: Balance

Here is the latest Fridge comic, which includes a crossover from another popular JJ Abrams show...

You can find all the other Fridge comics at FridgeScience.com

Fringe Episode 220: Northwest Passage

Peter teams up with a local law enforcement official, Sheriff Mathis (guest star Martha Plimpton), on a serial murder investigation with ties to Newton (guest star Sebastian Roché). Meanwhile, Walter copes with the possibility of being sent back to St. Claire’s, and someone from the “other side” pays a visit.

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Creates Fringe Score

Tonight's episode "Northwest Passage" was scored by Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready. Originally, the plan was to use the Pearl Jam song "Just Breathe", but according to Rolling Stone Magazine:

After some back and forth they wound up with something even better: guitarist Mike McCready offered to compose the score for the entire episode.  

 This is the first television score for McCready:

 "It's a completely different kind of songwriting than what I'm used to," he says. "Chris Chilton, who writes the music, gave me some ideas and I transcribed them on guitar. They told me they wanted some sort of Northwest, dark-type feelings. It's a very dark show, so I played a darker kind of guitar tone and even stuff that doesn't sound like guitar, and a little bit of piano."