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Fringe :: The Road Not Taken (01x19)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: The Road Not Taken
Episode #: 01x19
Production Number: 3T7668
Original Airdate: Tuesday May 05th, 2009
9.4/10 (37 Votes cast)
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Country: Aired On:
UK (Sky One) May 24, 2009
Episode Crew
Director: Frederick E. O. Toye
Story: Akiva Goldsman
Teleplay: J. R. Orci
Jeff Pinkner
 
Episode Summary
 
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While investigating a seeming case of spontaneous combustion, Olivia begins having visions of an alternate reality that is somehow connected to the case. Meanwhile, the FBI tries to connect William Bell to ZFT, Peter reveals his latest project, and Nina Sharp pays Broyles a visit.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Michael CerverisplayedThe ObserverRecurring (second appearance)
Michael GastonplayedSanford HarrisRecurring (4th appearance)
Jennifer FerrinplayedNancy Lewis 
Clint HowardplayedEmmanuel Grayson 
Co-Guest Stars
Frank BonsangueplayedBus Driver 
Richard BekinsplayedIsaac Winters 
Cheryl Ann LeaserplayedTech Agent 
Ignacio RadaplayedNID Agent 
 
Main Cast
 
Anna TorvplayedOlivia Dunham
Joshua Jackson (1)playedPeter Bishop
Lance ReddickplayedPhillip Broyles
Blair BrownplayedNina Sharp
Jasika NicoleplayedAstrid Farnsworth
John NobleplayedDr. Walter Bishop
Kirk AcevedoplayedCharlie Francis (episodes 1-25)
 
Episode Notes
 
The glyph/code spells out VISION.
 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Walter: It's possible we're dealing with a case of spontaneous human combustion.
Peter: I thought that was just a myth.
Walter: Oh, a myth is just an unverified fact.
Peter: Maybe she was hit by a tiny meteor.
Walter: It's also possible.
 
Walter: Matter is just energy waiting to happen. The average adult at rest contains enough potential energy to explode with the force of five very large hydrogen bombs.
Peter: You know, theoretically, you're actually right.
Walter: Ho ho ho ho! My son finally agrees with me. Agent Farnsworth, take a note of that.
 
Astrid: You know, Walter, working with you, it's amazing the sort of things you get used to.
Walter: You're not the first person to tell me that.
 
Walter: I was prone to hide things because I was afraid that someone would unlock all my secrets. I didn't realize the someone would be me.
 
Walter: Lab rule #1: Do not borrow Walter’s equipment without asking.
 
Olivia: I fell like I'm losing my mind.
Walter: Oh, I don't think so. If you were actually going insane, you'd likely have no idea what's happening. Take it from me.
 
Olivia: What process?
Emmanuel Grayson: To create super soldiers.
Olivia: Super-soldiers.
Emmanuel Grayson: Yes. Like Khan Noonian Singh.To defend us in the coming war.
Olivia: What war?
Peter: I'm sorry. The Khan?
Emmanuel Grayson: Yes.
Peter: As in The Wrath of...?
Emmanuel Grayson: Yes.
Peter: Let me guess. This war, it's against...
Emmanuel Grayson: The Romulans. Renegade Romulans from the future, here to change the timeline. The sworn enemy of the Federation.
Peter: The Federation. That would be the United Federation of Planets.
Emmanuel Grayson: Yes.
Peter: Hmm. And you know this because?
Emmanuel Grayson: I am the son of Sarek.
Peter: Which makes you Spock.
Emmanuel Grayson: Yes.
Peter: Well, Mr. Spock, thank you for your time. We'll let you get back to the bridge now.
Emmanuel Grayson: Live long and prosper.
 
Walter: I've seen this woman before. Why does she look so familiar?
Peter: Maybe because you dissected her twin sister yesterday. Remember? Blond girl about 5'7". Really well done. Melted fillings.
Walter: Oh, right.
 
 
Cultural References
 
in honor of and/or to cross-promote series creator J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci's involvement with the Star Trek movie that premiered three days after this episode first aired, there are numerous Star Trek references in the episode.

* Clint Howard was a guest star in three different incarnations of the TV series.
* His character is named Emmanuel Grayson: Grayson was Spock's mother's maiden name.
* Grayson mentions Khan Noonian Singh
* Grayson also describes the plot of the Abrams movie: Romulans time traveling to the past to alter history
* Grayson believes he's Spock, son of Sarek, and Leonard Nimoy appeared on the show as William Bell the next week.
* Grayson lives in apartment number 1701: a reference to the Enterprise's ID of NCC-1701.
 
 
Other Episode Crew
 
CreatorJ. J. Abrams  |  Alex Kurtzman  |  Roberto Orci
Executive ProducerJ. J. Abrams  |  Bryan Burk (1)  |  Jeff Pinkner
Co-Executive ProducerJ. H. Wyman  |  Andrew Kreisberg  |  Brooke Kennedy  |  David H. Goodman (1)
Supervising ProducerJ. R. Orci
ProducerFrederick E. O. Toye  |  Robert M. Williams, Jr.  |  Brad Anderson (1)
Co-ProducerBrad Caleb Kane
Consulting ProducerAlex Kurtzman  |  Roberto Orci
Associate ProducerTamara Isaac  |  Tanya M. Swerling
Production DesignerSteven Jordan (1)
EditorLuyen Vu
CastingRoss Meyerson  |  Julie Tucker
First Assistant DirectorJohn Gallagher (2)
Second Assistant DirectorPatrick Mangan
MusicMichael Giacchino
Music EditorPaul Apelgren  |  Stephen M. Davis
Music SupervisorCharles L. Scott IV  |  Billy Gottlieb
Costume DesignerMarie Abma
Key GripSal Lanza
Camera OperatorJeff Muhlstock
Set DecoratorBeth Kushnick
Property MasterNatalie Dorset
Script SupervisorRachel Connors
Assistant EditorLisa De Moraes
Post Production SupervisorJohn Klump
Supervising Sound EditorTom Harris (3)
Re-Recording MixerMark D. Fleming  |  Tom Dahl
GafferTim Guinness
Director of PhotographyFred V. Murphy
Stunt CoordinatorShauna Duggins
Sound MixerLarry Hoff
Main Title ThemeJ. J. Abrams
Visual Effects SupervisorJay Worth  |  Chris Scollard
Main Title DesignAndrew Kramer
Department Head HairAnne Michelle Radcliffe
Casting AssociateMaria Higgins (3)
Department Head Make-upKymbra Kelly
Original CastingApril Webster
Special Effects CoordinatorConrad Brink, Jr.
Additional MusicChris Tilton  |  Chad Seiter
 
 
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