Fringe Math

There are two numbering systems for Fringe episodes being used right now, depending on where you look - the actual script production number, and the order that they were aired during this season.

Jacksonville is episode #214, according to the official Fringe press releases. That's the numbering system we use.

Jacksonville was also the 15th episode shown during Season 2. So you may see other places have the designation of Season 2 Episode 15, 2.15, or 2x15.

The reason for the discrepancy is that the 10th episode shown this season, Unearthed, was actually filmed during season one (which explains why Charlie was still alive) and shown as a "bonus" episode this season. That episode is officially #121, but since it aired this season, some people are counting it as a season two episode and calling it 2.10.

I know it's a little confusing, but I wouldn't really worry about the episode numbers so much - that's just a technical issue that unfortunately won't resolve itself until next season.

And that's probably more than you ever wanted to know about Fringe episode numbers.

Fringe Theory: Manhatan and the Alternate Universe

Many people have noticed that in the opening sequence of the Fringe episode Jacksonville, the city of Manhattan is misspelled "Manhatan". Could this really be just a typo? Not a chance. This was the first hint that the opening scene started out in the alternate universe!



There are other odd things that could have been a tip-off: the strange reaction to seeing coffee (perhaps due to the "blight" mentioned in Grey Matters), and the blueprints for a "new" Pentagon.



Ted Pratchet can be seen wearing a wedding ring though out the scene, and we learn later that our Ted Pratchet was never married. And just for fun, there was even a photo of the Twin Towers on the wall of the office.

So what exactly happened? It was the reverse of Walter's car experiment. Thomas Newton's experiment transported the Dodst & Rathje building from "Manhatan" in the alternate universe, which collided with the Manhattan building in our universe. At the end of the episode, the universe compensated by taking the Brayson Place Hotel.

Fringe Preview 215: Peter

Fringe will be taking a eight-week break while Fox airs the new show Past Life. Fringe will return on April 1st (no joke), with eight new episodes in a row, and the season finale on May 20th.

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

Screenshots of the video are available at FringeFiles.com

Fringe Episode 214: Jacksonville

A Manhattan office building is rattled to its core, leaving only one survivor, and the Fringe Team examines his otherworldly origins. Once Walter surmises that what shook the building was something he discovered many years ago, the team races to Jacksonville to help Olivia reconnect with her past in order to avert what they fear will happen next.

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

How would you rate "Jacksonville"?

Tonight On Fringe: Jacksonville

Tonight on Fringe is the "Winter Finale" episode "Jacksonville", which means this will be the last new episode until April.

As always, we'll have a LIVE Fringe chat from 9:00 PM ET until ...?, 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 "Jacksonville"?

Fringe Episode 213: The Bishop Revival

When a specific group of guests at a wedding in Brookline, MA, suffocate from the inside out, the upsetting and disconcerting crime scene has the Fringe team investigating how the toxin was delivered and targeted. As evidence is taken into the lab, it’s discovered that the wedding ceremony was a testing ground for a weaponized science experiment. Adding to the intense lab investigation, Walter uncovers an alarming formula that reveals a link to a branch on the Bishop family tree. With the escalating threat of more deadly attacks and unexpected familial ties to the case, the Fringe team stops at nothing to prevent further catastrophic events.

Discuss the episode here in the comments.

How would you rate "The Bishop Revival"?

Fringe Podcast Roundup: The Bishop Revival

Here is a list of the Fringe podcasts for the episode "The Bishop Revival":

• ThinkHero's 'Fringe' Video Podcast "The Bishop Revival" Episode 213 (VIDEO)
• Following The Pattern With Megan and Jennifer - Episode 25: Horseradish and Seahorses
• The Fringe Report - Episode 17 The Bishop Revival: Dissected

For all other Fringe podcasts and videocasts, head over to The Fringe Podcast Network.

Have a Fringe podcast you want to add to the mix? Send us an email and we'll hook you up!

Fringe Promo Photos 213: The Bishop Revival

Here are the promotional photos for the Fringe episode "The Bishop Revival".

You can find other Fringe promotional photos and episode screenshots at FringeFiles.com

Fringe Sneak Peeks 214: Jacksonville

Here are three sneak peek clips from tonight's Fringe episode "Jacksonville".

Tonight On Fringe: The Bishop Revival

Tonight on Fringe is the all-new episode "The Bishop Revival".

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.

Following the Pattern: Fringe Episodes 205 - 208

This video summarizes the "pattern" related events from Fringe Episodes 205 - 208.

Fringe Sneak Peek 213: The Bishop Revival

Here is a sneak peek / behind the scenes look at Thursday's Fringe episode "The Bishop Revival".

For more info on this upcoming episode, including Fringe promotional photos, press releases, and more, check out the Fringe spoilers section