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The Fringe Podcast Rewatch
Darrell and Christopher look back at Fringe with a careful eye for the clues and plot points we were given early on but lacked the context to understand. The rewatch is complete, from the pilot through the series finale.
With Darrell Darnell and Christopher Cook
Episodes
An Enemy of Fate
This is the end, cortexifriends! This has been such a rewarding journey for us, and we have heard so many of your beautiful stories over the years sharing with us your appreciation not only for…
Liberty
We are now, in every sense (technically, literally, etc.), on the ultimate penultimate episode of Fringe as we bring you "Liberty" AND soon to be death of the podcast.
The Boy Must Live
We are truly nearing the end, cortexifans - so much so that you could make the argument that, even though this isn't the penultimate episode of our podcast, we are covering the penultimate episode of…
Anomaly XB-6783746
While Chris sadly couldn't make it to this episode, Darrell is joined by special guest Adam to discuss this emotionally heavy episode of Fringe as it winds down to its climax.
Black Blotter
Since the final season couldn't offer us a nineteenth episode due to being a 13-episode order, we get our whacky, out-of-the-box episode in the form of episode 9.
The Human Kind
Join us in welcoming Isla to the show for the first time covering this incredibly emotional gutpunch of an episode of Fringe!
Five-Twenty-Ten
We are joined by Ynza for this episode of the podcast as we discuss this awesome episode of Fringe ! Ynza opens up about the unique ways that Fringe has impacted her as a trans woman, and we…
Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There
We are joined by Anna (not Torv) as we take a journey through the looking glass with Walter. What will we find there?
An Origin Story
We are joined by Cory for this episode as we unpack yet another phenomenal, game-changing episode of Fringe!
The Bullet That Saved the World
This is such a pivotal episode of the season that pretty much sets the tone and the direction of the rest of the season, and we are so excited to be joined by frequent feedbacker Erin this week to…
The Recordist
Although Chris didn't join us this week (he had some behind-the-scenes undercover work to do with Anil), Darrell and repeat guest and frequent feedbacker ShelkyBean are here to share their thoughts…
In Absentia
Join us this week as we, along with special guest Danielle (DillyDilly), discuss "In Absentia" - an episode that shows us somewhat of a dark turn for Etta as she captures and tortures a Loyalist.
Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11
We are now, technically speaking, OFFICIALLY into season 5, cortexifans, and we are so excited! We are joined by Geoff (xforce11), a familiar voice to the podcast as he has not only co-hosted before…
Letters of Transit
Welcome back, cortexifans, to our fifth and final season! We are kicking things off a tad unconventionally by starting off season 5… with a season 4 episode!
Brave New World Part 2
We are ringing in 2026 with our discussion of the Fringe season 4 finale! We discuss the powerful character moments and great performances from some of the cast in this episode and how, were it not…
Brave New World Part 1
We are discussing part of the Fringe season 4 finale this episode which sees the return of William Bell!
Worlds Apart
Having skipped "Letters of Transit" for now because we're treating it as the season 5 premiere, we are taking on "Worlds Apart" in this episode as Jones' plan to collapse the universes and create a…
The Consultant
We are joined by a very special consultant of our own this week, returning guest Marianne! We discuss this episode and various aspects that we really like, especially the great character development…
Everything in Its Right Place
Join us this week (once again just the two of us, no special guest) as we talk about "Everything in Its Right Place" - finally an episode centered on Lincoln!
Nothing as it Seems
Nothing is as it seems this week because it's just the two of us - no special guest! We discuss the return of Porcupine Man from "The Transformation" and how we feel about how he is handled.
A Short Story About Love
We hope that you have fearless… auditory passages (?) because we are here to share a short story about love along with frequent feedbacker Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you'd prefer).
The End of All Things
We are joined by Jerame for this episode as we discuss one of the best, most pivotal episodes of Fringe !
A Better Human Being
Join us this week as we talk all about what it means to be a better human being! Pavla and Darrell dive into this episode that has many parallels to the Fringe pilot and "Marionette." We take a look…
Welcome to Westfield
We are visiting the small Vermont town of Westfield this week along with Missnett and are so excited to be talking about this amazing episode of Fringe and its similarities to The X-Files , Twin…
Making Angels
We are joined by the GSM Podcasts legend Geoff (xforce11) this week as we discuss this myth-alone episode midway through season 4 - "Making Angels"!
Forced Perspective
We are looking at this episode of Fringe from a forced perspective, but it's kind of nice that it's just the two of us for once!
Enemy of My Enemy
We are going back to where we've never been (or have we?) this week as Michael London of Fringe Connections joins us again to discuss this pivotal episode of season 4!
Back to Where You've Never Been
We are going back to where we've never been (or have we?) this week as Michael London of Fringe Connections joins us again to discuss this pivotal episode of season 4!
Wallflower
Helen joins us all the way from Germany this week to discuss this episode of Fringe. Listen in as we discuss the rich character moments from this episode that we love and how Eugene's story and…
And Those We've Left Behind
We are joined by Erin for this episode as we discuss the episode "And Those We've Left Behind," or, as Darrell calls it, "The Stephen Root Episode." We talk about why this episode remains so…
Novation
It's just us this episode as we take on "Novation," Peter's first full episode this season. We reflect on some of the theories that we had back in the day about who was behind the Shapeshifters 2.0…
Subject 9
Subject 9 is a pivotal episode of Fringe marking Peter's return to the timeline… sort of. We are joined once again this week by the awesome Anna (not Torv) and our discussions touch upon some of the…
Alone in the World
Although we are discussing the Fringe episode "Alone in the World" this week on the podcast, we are not actually alone because we are joined by Hannah, our resident fungus expert!
One Night in October
We are joined by frequent feedback contributor ShelkyBean one night in April, discussing Fringe episode, "One Night in October" in which the Redverse asks for help from the Blueverse to help them…
Neither Here Nor There
After a bit of a break between seasons, we are back for season 4, cortexifans! Join us for our premiere episode in which we discuss "Neither Here nor There," the episode that finally makes Seth Gabel…
The Day We Died
"For all intents and purposes, that was the day we died." We pick right up where we left off at the end of 3.21 for the season 3 finale of Fringe and are joined by the great David Wu (who also has a…
The Last Sam Weiss
We are joined by special guest Marianne this week as we discuss "The Last Sam Weiss," the penultimate episode of both this three-episode arc and of the third season.
6:02 AM EST
Happy 2025, cortexifans! Join us this week as we discuss the first third of what is essentially a three-part finale!
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Let's make some LSD! Join us this week as guest Damon is with us to discuss this special season 3 episode of Fringe !
Bloodline
We are discussing all things bloodlines (or at least baby blood samples) this week on the podcast as we finally return to the Redverse and see the birth of Henry.
Stowaway
We hope that you will stowaway with us on the Fringe train as we discuss this unique episode of Fringe - unique in that Anna Torv is not playing Olivia Dunham or an Olivia Dunham alternate but rather…
Os
Come float with us (we all float down here!) this episode as we discuss "Os" (Fringe episode 3.16), a (mostly) stand-alone episode in which a scientist tries to cure his son's physical disability…
Subject 13
Joined by our loyal listener Missnet, we are once again rewinding back to 1985 for this episode as we discuss "Subject 13," a flashback episode of Fringe that shows us some of the immediate aftermath…
6B
We are joined by Anna (not Torv) for this episode as we discuss Fringe 's Valentine's Day episode, "6B"!
Immortality
We finally return to the Redverse for this episode and are joined once again by Mark (who previously joined us for our "Grey Matters" discussion)!
Concentrate and Ask Again
Darrell and returning guest DillyDally (Chris unfortunately couldn't make it for this episode - he said something about getting a strange doll in the mail and then disappeared?) discuss this…
Reciprocity
Shapeshifters are back this week, but they have definitely met their match in a nocturnal vigilante none other than Peter Bishop!
The Firefly
We are once again joined by frequent feedbacker Geoff (xforce11) for this episode as we discuss this absolutely incredible episode of Fringe !
Marionette
Joined by special guest co-host Pavla, we are so excited to be talking about this beautiful, Gothic, Frankenstein-esque horror story of a Fringe episode this week!
Entrada
The riveting season 2 finale's cliffhanger finally comes to a dramatic climax in "Entrada" when Peter learns the truth about who "Olivia" really is and his actual Olivia finally finds a way home.
The Abducted
The Candyman can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good! Okay, well, maybe not this Candyman.
6955 kHz
Regular listener Jerame (Sparkeyinva) joins us this week to discuss this incredible episode of Fringe which properly introduces the First People part of the mythology and also explains the purpose of…
Amber 31422
We are joined by special guest Conor this week as we discuss "Amber 31422," the episode in which Olivia's true self finally comes more fully to light.
Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep
Things are definitely heating up in the Blueverse as Foelivia/Fauxlivia takes things to the next level to secure Peter's trust and we learn that Senator Van Horn has been a Shapeshifter this whole…
The Plateau
We return to the Redverse for this episode to witness quite the plateau, but fear not - this season isn't about to plateau anytime soon!
The Box
We are back to the Blueverse and are discussing "The Box" in this episode of the show, sharing our thoughts on the infuriating but fun dynamic between Peter and Foelivia/Fauxlivia/Bolivia/Altlivia,…
Olivia
After a bit of a break between seasons, we are back to tackle season 3, cortexifans! We are starting, of course, with the season 3 premiere, simply titled "Olivia," which shows us the immediate…
Over There Part 2
Joining us for this incredible season 2 finale from the fringe of America is Patty from Canadia, and we are so excited to be talking about this episode with her!
Over There Part 1
We are finally nearing the end of season 2! Join us as we, along with David Wu (the mastermind behind The Fringemunks), discuss the first half of "Over There," the incredible season 2 finale!
Northwest Passage
Join us along with Rachel (whose voice you will likely agree is just awesome) as we discuss the penultimate episode of Fringe's second season!
Brown Betty
Geoff (xforce11) joins us for this episode to discuss the first of four especially whacky Fringe episodes (of which we would get one each season from here on out).
The Man From the Other Side
The Man From the Other Side is (at least in correct people's opinions) one of the best episodes of the entire series of Fringe!
White Tulip
Damon (not Lindelof) joins us this week to discuss this beloved fan favorite episode "White Tulip," co-starring the talented Peter Weller as Dr. Alistair Peck! The episode follows Dr.
Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver.
This is another great episode on this roller-coaster of Fringe episodes as we near the incredible season finale!
Peter
We are so excited to finally be talking about this phenomenal episode of Fringe - the highly anticipated episode in which we finally get the story of how and why Peter was abducted from the Redverse.
Jacksonville
We have finally arrived where Fringe is arguably at its absolute best, a block of episodes that even the showrunners referred to as a "rollercoaster." Olivia's Cortexiphan ability comes back into…
The Bishop Revival
Join us this week for our discussion of "The Bishop Revival" as we unpack a little bit of the Bishop family history in this very purple episode about a Nazi scientist who somehow has not aged since…
What Lies Below
We are rediscovering what lies below this week on the show, which includes a seemingly sentient virus that comes from ten miles underground, the feelings that are obviously blooming between Olivia…
Johari Window
Join us as we journey to the fictional small town of Edina, New York and look through its Johari Window!
Grey Matters
We are finally back to the main season 2 storyline in "Grey Matters," an episode that gives us quite a lot to think about when it comes to Walter, so we are not only excited to be talking about this…
Snakehead
"Snakehead" ended up calling for a lot of discussion around the overarching themes and messages of Fringe, discussion that we probably hadn't been expecting, and we are so excited to bring this…
August
"August" is undoubtedly a favorite amongst the Fringe fandom, and it's no wonder why. It's a beautiful episode with a powerful message about love and how it makes each of us important.
Of Human Action
This episode is kind of a special one for us because of how much we love Cameron Monaghan's work on Gotham, so we are so excited to share this discussion with you!
Earthling
Fringe gives us yet another case of the week with no apparent ties to the overarching mythology, so how do we feel about this one?
Dream Logic
Although it sort of abandons the overarching mythology again and gives us what is more or less a standalone story, "Dream Logic" is still a strong episode of Fringe, giving us some great character…
Momentum Deferred
Momentum can be deferred, but it must always be paid back in full, and, after the last two episodes of the season, this episode certainly pays it back!
Fracture
Join Chris and Darrell this week as we discuss "Fracture" - the third episode of Fringe's second season!
Night of Desirable Objects
It's finally time to discuss the infamous Mole-Rat Man episode, the episode that initially went down as many fans' least favorite episode. How does it hold up fourteen years later?
A New Day in the Old Town
It's a new day on the old podcast for us as we are back to discuss the amazing season 2 premiere of Fringe !
Unearthed
Unearthed from Fringe's first season is this bonus episode which is, well, an episode. While it is a complete standalone story and really nothing all that special, it does give us a tiny bit of…
There's More Than One of Everything
There's more than one of everything, and that include our hosts this week. We have not two hosts talking about the climactic first season finale but once again we have three!
The Road Not Taken
Chris and Darrell take the road not taken with guest Michael London (creator of Fringe Connections ) as we discuss this phenomenal penultimate episode of Fringe 's first season!
Midnight
We take a quick break from the Cortexiphan story to discuss a vampire… sort of. This vampire is engineered by science and must feed on spinal fluid rather than blood.
Bad Dreams
Imagine having a nightmare in which you murder someone only to wake up and discover that it really happened… or did it? Dreams aren't always literal, after all.
Unleashed
Get ready as we unleash our discussion of this episode of Fringe ! We both agree that, despite its dubious science, this is a decent stand-alone episode, and we, as always, think back to our thoughts…
Inner Child
Get in touch with your inner Observer child this week as we discuss this exciting episode of Fringe ! We reflect back on our initial thoughts when we first watched this episode, including wondering…
Ability
We have eagerly been waiting to discuss "Ability" for months because it's that good, undoubtedly one of the best episodes of Fringe 's first season if not the best.
The Transformation
More ill-fated passengers on a plane? Yes, but this is not the pilot episode, although there are many parallels and callbacks to it, as well as some shoutouts to another J.J. Abrams staple, Alias.
The No-Brainer
What's that noise? It's not the sound of a brain-melting computer virus but rather a discussion between us and guest co-host Geoff (xforce11) on this rather polarizing episode of Fringe!
Bound
You are bound to enjoy our discussion of this high-octane episode of Fringe ! Although we both agree that the cliffhanger from the last episode is wrapped up a bit too early here and that the…
Safe
We hope that you stay safe listening to our discussion this week as we chat about the tenth episode of Fringe 's first season, effectively the mid-season finale given its big cliffhanger and the…
The Dreamscape
Join Chris and Darrell this week as they enter the dreamscape and talk about killer butterflies, toad venom, corporate conspiracies, faulty memories, and more!
The Equation
Mitchell Loeb is back and is up to no good again as he now orchestrates the abduction of a young boy to extract the solution of an equation from him.
In Which We Meet Mr. Jones
It's time to finally meet David Robert Jones, the Big Bad of Fringe's first season! This is a game-changing episode of the first season as we learn a little bit more about The Pattern and who is…
The Cure
Darrell had to step away and deal with something in the Redverse this week, so joining Chris this time around is Geoff, also known as xforce11!
Power Hungry
Join us as we have an electrifying discussion about "Power Hungry" - the fifth episode of Fringe's first season!
The Arrival
It has arrived, although we sure hope that a gigantic metal suppository is not the pinnacle of human achievement! That's right!
The Ghost Network
We considered using the ghost network to talk about this episode of Fringe but ultimately decided against it, so we are instead coming to you as usual via your favorite podcast app!
The Same Old Story
We're back to talk about the punnily titled "The Same Old Story" - the second episode of Fringe! This episode introduces us to supersoldiers and clones, both of which will come back into play later…
Pilot
So much, so much happened here, and so much is about to! Welcome to The Fringe Podcast Rewatch ! Hosted by Darrell and Chris, the podcast is a revival of sorts of the award-winning The Fringe Podcast…
Introducing: The Fringe Podcast Rewatch
In the years since Fringe wrapped, Fringe fans have asked us many times to create a rewatch podcast. That time has finally arrived.
