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Fringe: Reciprocity

The Fringe team discovers the connection between Peter and the world-destroying Machine, and try to determine what it is and how they can control it. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin stalks the remaining shapeshifters on This Side, an assassin who is always one step ahead of the team.


9.3/10 (34 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 3x11
Production Number: 3X6111
Airdate: Friday January 28th, 2011

Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Josh Singer

Alternate Airdates:

CA (CityTV) Jan 28, 2011
BR (Warner) Feb 22, 2011
UK (Sky One) Mar 30, 2011
NL (Net 5) Jun 05, 2011

Guest Stars
Ryan McDonald (5)Ryan McDonald (5)
As Brandon Fayette
Recurring
Sean Campbell (1)Sean Campbell (1)
As Zach Alpert
Charles ParnellCharles Parnell
As Dr. James Falcon

Co-Guest Stars
Paula GirodayPaula Giroday
As Agent Ruiz
Recurring
Ray SammelRay Sammel
As Transient (as Raymond Sammel)
Recurring
Noah BeggsNoah Beggs
As Lieutenant Pike
Brett DelaneyBrett Delaney
As Agent Goldin (FBI Agent Michael Nicholas Goldin)
Ian HawkinsIan Hawkins
As Civil Servant
Hector JohnsonHector Johnson
As PFC Tomforde
Nimet KanjiNimet Kanji
As Dr. Grant
Neelam KhabraNeelam Khabra
As Tech #2
Melissa R. StubbsMelissa R. Stubbs
As Woman (Jackie Bermudez, as Melissa Stubbs)
Main Cast
Anna TorvAnna Torv
As Olivia Dunham
Joshua Jackson (1)Joshua Jackson (1)
As Peter Bishop
Lance ReddickLance Reddick
As Phillip Broyles
Blair BrownBlair Brown
As Nina Sharp
Jasika NicoleJasika Nicole
As Astrid Farnsworth
John NobleJohn Noble
As Dr. Walter Bishop

Recap

The Fringe team arrives at the Massive Dynamic base where the Machine is being kept. As they show their IDs, Walter asks for chewing gum to deal with the pressure in his ears. Once inside, they find Dr. James Falcon explaining that they haven't been able to activate the Machine. Nina meets with the team, and Broyles explains that Peter was able to break the encryption on "Fauxlivia”'s laptop computer. However, there is too many of her personal observations to make it easy to find the relevant data on the Other Side's plans. Falcon tells them that with all of the resources at their disposal, they're unable to decipher the Machine's function. Walter realizes that Falcon works for him and introduces himself. Meanwhile, the scientists discover that the Machine is giving off an electromagnetic spike, disrupting electrical equipment and magnetizing iron objects. As the team realizes that Fauxlivia has a critical part, Peter discovers that his nose is bleeding. They look up as the Machine activates itself, and Peter tells them that he triggered it...

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Episode Notes
The glyph/code spells out ALTER.



Episode Quotes
Walter: Peter, do you have any idea how much radiation you're about to be exposed to?
Peter: Well, I do now, Walter.

Olivia: Hey.
Peter: Hey.
Olivia: You're okay.
Peter: Oh yeah. yeah, I'm great. In fact, I think I might use my new-found superpowers to make this machine levitate.
Olivia: Now that would be impressive.

Olivia: Peter. About the other Olivia's files. I know that you slept with her, and I know that you're trying to protect me. But reading about it isn't going to make it worse.
Peter: Olivia...
Olivia: Peter, I'm not doing any good here. But if I could help Astrid with the files...
Peter: Olivia. I've conned people. And I know what I would've written about them. She must have thought that I was a fool. And I don't want you to see me like that.

Walter: (dissecting a corpse) My bone saw, dear. The aspirator. Oh, and I need a ripe banana.
Astrid: Please tell me the banana's for you.

Tech: Have you ever killed a shapeshifter?
Brandon Fayette: No. I have been going to the gym, though. I'm kind of stunned you think I have that kind of strength.



Episode References
The Observer can be seen at the Port Authority as Olivia and Broyles walk from left to right. He is in the crowd on the lefthand side.




Other Episode Crew

CreatorJ. J. Abrams  |  Alex Kurtzman  |  Roberto Orci
Executive ProducerJoe Chappelle  |  J. H. Wyman  |  Bryan Burk  |  J. J. Abrams  |  Jeff Pinkner
Co-Executive ProducerDavid Wilcox  |  Alison Schapker  |  Monica Breen  |  Josh Singer  |  Reid Shane
ProducerKathy Lingg  |  Tamara Isaac  |  Tanya M. Swerling
Co-ProducerAthena Wickham  |  Vladimir Stefoff
Consulting ProducerAkiva Goldsman  |  Alex Kurtzman  |  Roberto Orci
Production DesignerIan Thomas (3)
EditorJon Dudkowski
CastingSara Isaacson  |  April Webster
First Assistant DirectorBrent Crowell
Second Assistant DirectorKatherine Keizer
MusicChris Tilton  |  Michael Giacchino
Music EditorPaul Apelgren
Music SupervisorCharles L. Scott IV  |  Billy Gottlieb
Costume DesignerJenni Gullett
Key GripDavid J. Dawson
Set DecoratorBobbi Allyn
Location ManagerScott Walden
Property MasterRob Smith (3)
Construction CoordinatorClaire Davis (1)
Script SupervisorIngrid Kenning
Assistant EditorChad Rubel
Post Production SupervisorAaron Miller (2)  |  Jill Risk
Supervising Sound EditorTom Harris (3)
Re-Recording MixerAleksandr Gruzdev  |  Rick Norman
GafferDavid S. Warner (1)
Director of PhotographyTom Yatsko
Story EditorEthan Gross  |  Glen Whitman  |  Robert Chiappetta
Stunt CoordinatorRick Pearce
Post Production CoordinatorChris Miyasaki
Production ManagementVladimir Stefoff
Sound MixerEric Batut
Executive Story EditorGraham Roland
Main Title ThemeJ. J. Abrams
Visual Effects SupervisorJay Worth  |  Robert Habros
Main Title DesignAndrew Kramer
Department Head HairIan C. Ballard
Department Head Make-upCalla Dreyer
Canadian CastingCorinne Clark  |  Jennifer Page
Paint CoordinatorJohn E. Wilcox
 

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