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Fringe: Concentrate and Ask Again

A trio of ex-soldiers use a chemical that dissolves human bones against the scientists they hold responsible for the plight of their families, and Walter tracks down one of the Cortexiphan suspects to help them find the men before it's too late. Meanwhile, Nina discovers who the author of The First People book is.


8.9/10 (42 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 3x12
Production Number: 3X6112
Airdate: Friday February 04th, 2011


Alternate Airdates:

CA (CityTV) Feb 04, 2011
UK (Sky One) Apr 06, 2011
NL (Net 5) Jun 12, 2011

Guest Stars
Kevin CorriganKevin Corrigan
As Sam Weiss
Recurring
J. R. BourneJ. R. Bourne
As CIA Agent Edwards
Recurring
Omid AbtahiOmid Abtahi
As Simon Phillips

Co-Guest Stars
Duncan SpencerDuncan Spencer
As Agent Harrison
Recurring
Anna Van HooftAnna Van Hooft
As Nina's Assistant
Recurring
Carlos DiazCarlos Diaz
As Randall
Paul JarrettPaul Jarrett
As Warren Blake
Emmanuel MatovuEmmanuel Matovu
As SWAT #2
Judith MaxieJudith Maxie
As Hospital Administrator
Tyler McMasterTyler McMaster
As SWAT #1
Ian RobisonIan Robison
As George
Todd ScottTodd Scott
As Aaron Downey
Aaron SholomenkoAaron Sholomenko
As Security #2
Richard StrohRichard Stroh
As Security #1
Greg WebbGreg Webb
As Dick
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

Nina Sharp goes to a secret secure chamber that belonged to William Bell. Inside are various artifacts from different periods of civilization, books, and Bell's diplomas. Finally, Nina opens a hidden safe hidden behind a vent and goes through Bell's mementos of his time with Nina and Walter. Behind them is a folder containing a copy of The First People. Nina then calls Olivia into her office and explains that all of the copies say the same thing despite the fact they were written by different authors. Information in the books led them to the Device pieces. Nina suggests that some of the information in Fauxlivia's logs might be informative, and is surprised to learn that Olivia has already read them. Olivia tells Nina that Fauxlivia developed feelings for Peter, and wonders if Peter feels the same way about her counterpart, who she feels is better than she is. Nina notes that Olivia doesn't know what Peter is thinking, and admits that she and Bell never admitted their feelings for each other. She tells Olivia to ask Peter what he's feeling if she wants to know...

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Episode Notes
The glyph/code spells out HATCH.



Episode Quotes
Walter: Why would anyone kill a scientist? What'd we ever do?
Peter: Really?

Walter: I feel nauseated.
Peter: Yeah, this is pretty disgusting, even by our standards.
Walter: I'm not talking about the body. I fear I may have broken wind inside my suit.

Astrid: You used to work for President Nixon?
Walter: It was uncomfortable. His wife kept coming on to me.



Episode References
The Observer can be seen at the fundraiser in the establishing overhead shot, coming into the central room through the door at top center.




Other Episode Crew

CreatorJ. J. Abrams  |  Alex Kurtzman  |  Roberto Orci
Executive ProducerJoe Chappelle  |  J. H. Wyman  |  Jeff Pinkner  |  J. J. Abrams  |  Bryan Burk
Co-Executive ProducerReid Shane  |  Josh Singer  |  Monica Breen  |  Alison Schapker  |  David Wilcox
ProducerTanya M. Swerling  |  Kathy Lingg  |  Tamara Isaac
Co-ProducerVladimir Stefoff  |  Athena Wickham
Consulting ProducerAkiva Goldsman  |  Roberto Orci  |  Alex Kurtzman
Production DesignerIan Thomas (3)
EditorTimothy A. Good (1)
CastingApril Webster  |  Sara Isaacson
First Assistant DirectorBrian Giddens
Second Assistant DirectorWarren Hanna
MusicMichael Giacchino  |  Chris Tilton
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)
Script SupervisorLisa Wilder
Production CoordinatorAnita Truelove
Post Production SupervisorAaron Miller (2)  |  Jill Risk
Supervising Sound EditorTom Harris (3)
Re-Recording MixerAleksandr Gruzdev  |  Rick Norman
GafferDavid S. Warner (1)
Director of PhotographyDavid Moxness
Story EditorEthan Gross  |  Robert Chiappetta  |  Glen Whitman
Stunt CoordinatorRick Pearce
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
Special Effects CoordinatorTodd Masters  |  Bob Comer
Canadian CastingJennifer Page  |  Corinne Clark
Paint CoordinatorJohn E. Wilcox
 

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