Season 5 poster

Season 5

(2012)

Overview

Season five picks up from events depicted in season four's flash-forward episode the seemingly peaceful Observers seized control of our universe in 2015. Now, in 2036, they have become ruthless rulers who stand unopposed. What awaits in the future, however, is the Fringe Team's final stand to protect our world.

Cast

Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham
Anna Torv

as Olivia Dunham

Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop
Joshua Jackson

as Peter Bishop

Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth
Jasika Nicole

as Astrid Farnsworth

John Noble as Walter Bishop
John Noble

as Walter Bishop

Episodes

Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11 poster

Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11 7.7

September 28, 2012

The Fringe team - preserved in amber for 20 years - is now a rebel resistance team fighting for freedom. Peter, reunite…

In Absentia poster

In Absentia 7.3

October 5, 2012

The Fringe team revisits the Harvard lab, now under Observer control, to try to find the information they need as the t…

The Recordist poster

The Recordist 7.2

October 12, 2012

As the rogue Fringe team continues to fight off the oppressive Observers’ invasion, unforeseen events lead them into a …

The Bullet That Saved The World poster

The Bullet That Saved The World 7.9

October 26, 2012

When the Fringe team tracks a lead into a hostile and heavily guarded location, Phillip Broyles resurfaces…but can he b…

An Origin Story poster

An Origin Story 7.7

November 2, 2012

The Fringe team responds to recent devastating events, and a key member makes a pivotal and shocking move.

Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There poster

Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There 7.9

November 9, 2012

Walter retrieves another video tape from the amber and it leads the team into a pocket universe.

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Five-Twenty-Ten 7.8

November 16, 2012

The team retrieves another cassette tape from the amber. With Nina Sharp's help, the team recovers 2 cylinders. While P…

The Human Kind poster

The Human Kind 7.9

December 7, 2012

Olivia encounters a very intuitive and oracle-like person named Simone as she looks to recover a key piece of equipment…

Black Blotter poster

Black Blotter 7.5

December 14, 2012

In attempt to recall a plan to defeat the Observers, Walter takes an LSD trip down memory lane. Meanwhile, Peter and Ol…

Anomaly XB-6783746 poster

Anomaly XB-6783746 8.2

December 21, 2012

The Fringe team is running out of time to save the world. As Peter, Olivia, Astrid and Walter scramble to tap into a ke…

The Boy Must Live poster

The Boy Must Live 8.0

January 11, 2013

As time dramatically ticks down, Peter, Olivia and Walter stop at nothing to save the universe from Observer rule. Walt…

Liberty poster

Liberty 8.2

January 18, 2013

Peter, Olivia, Walter, Astrid and Broyles face off against the Observers in one final and extraordinary battle for the …

An Enemy of Fate poster

An Enemy of Fate 8.6

January 18, 2013

The Fringe team engages a desperate plan as Olivia embarks on a dangerous and otherworldly journey into the unknown. Th…