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Fringe: Power Hungry

A deliveryman discovers he has the ability to control electrical devices and discharge current, leading to an elevator crash. Walter recognizes the accident as caused by someone who has undergone electrical augmentation, similar to a project he conducted using homing pigeons. Meanwhile, Olivia gets a visitor from her past.


8.6/10 (72 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x5
Production Number: 3T7654
Airdate: Tuesday October 14th, 2008


Alternate Airdates:

UK (Sky One) Nov 02, 2008
NL (Net 5) Oct 04, 2009

Guest Stars
Ebon Moss-BachrachEbon Moss-Bachrach
As Joseph Meegar
Max BakerMax Baker
As Jacob Fischer
MaryLouise BurkeMaryLouise Burke
As Flora Meegar

Co-Guest Stars
Ash RoecaAsh Roeca
As Agent Rodriguez
Recurring
Diane Davis (1)Diane Davis (1)
As Bethany
Glenn FleshlerGlenn Fleshler
As Ron (Boss)
Harold SurrattHarold Surratt
As PK Simmons
David BishinsDavid Bishins
As Crewcut
Hoon LeeHoon Lee
As Richard (Co-worker)
Benim FosterBenim Foster
As Man (Clinic)
Marcel SimoneauMarcel Simoneau
As Bethany's Co-worker
Doug YasudaDoug Yasuda
As Reporter
Main Cast
Anna TorvAnna Torv
As Olivia Dunham
Joshua Jackson (1)Joshua Jackson (1)
As Peter Bishop
Lance ReddickLance Reddick
As Phillip Broyles
Jasika NicoleJasika Nicole
As Astrid Farnsworth
John NobleJohn Noble
As Dr. Walter Bishop
Kirk AcevedoKirk Acevedo
As Charlie Francis
Mark ValleyMark Valley
As John Scott

Recap

In Worcester, Massachusetts, delivery worker Joe Meegar wakes up late because his electronic alarm clock is on the fritz. His mother Dora tells him to clean up and get going, but Joe takes time to note his pulse and temperature in a logbook. He gets to the parcel company and as he goes through his locker, finds an old newspaper ad offering to "unleash your potential." Joe goes to work and looks at photos of a woman on his cell phone. His boss Ron notices and sarcastically asks if it's Joe's girl friend, which he denies. As Joe starts scanning parcels with a handheld unit, it burns out...

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Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
REO SpeedwagonCan't Fight This Feeling Anymoreon Joe's Walkman as he delivers package


Episode Quotes
Peter: Visiting hours. Everyone put on their best straitjacket.

Olivia: So… what is this?
Walter: This is the sort of work I was born for.
Peter: You were hoping for something more specific, maybe?

Olivia: Walter, you’re not going to accidentally fry one of those pigeons?
Walter: Stranger things have happened.
Peter: That’s his motto.

Peter: So we’re putting GPS chips on carrier pigeons to find a man who can control electricity. I have you to thank for that, don’t I?
Olivia: Yeah, that’s me.

Astrid: Are you sure this is going to work?
Walter: Of course not.

Peter: Seriously, if this works…
Oliia: You’re gonna have some more faith in your father?
Peter: No.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorJ. J. Abrams  |  Alex Kurtzman  |  Roberto Orci
Executive ProducerJeff Pinkner  |  Alex Graves  |  Bryan Burk  |  Roberto Orci  |  Alex Kurtzman  |  J. J. Abrams
Co-Executive ProducerFelicia D. Henderson  |  David H. Goodman
Supervising ProducerJ. R. Orci
ProducerRobert M. Williams, Jr.  |  Paul Edwards (1)  |  Frederick E. O. Toye
Co-ProducerBrad Caleb Kane
Consulting ProducerJason Cahill  |  John Litvack  |  Darin Morgan
Associate ProducerTamara Isaac
Production DesignerAnne Stuhler
EditorScott Vickrey
CastingCindy Tolan
Unit Production ManagerDana J. Kuznetzkoff
First Assistant DirectorGary Rake
Second Assistant DirectorAmy Lynn (1)
MusicMichael Giacchino
Music EditorStephen M. Davis  |  Paul Apelgren
Music SupervisorCharles L. Scott IV  |  Billy Gottlieb
Costume DesignerMarie Abma
HairstylistStephen Bishop (3)
Key GripSal Lanza
Set DecoratorBeth Kushnick
Location ManagerLynn Powers
Property MasterPeter Gelfman
Script SupervisorCatherine Gore
Production CoordinatorDhana Gilbert
Post Production SupervisorJohn Klump
Supervising Sound EditorTom Harris (3)
Re-Recording MixerTom Dahl  |  Mark D. Fleming
GafferTim Guinness
Director of PhotographyTom Yatsko
Stunt CoordinatorShauna Duggins
Sound MixerLarry Hoff
Main Title ThemeJ. J. Abrams
Visual Effects SupervisorJay Worth  |  Chris Scollard
Main Title DesignAndrew Kramer
Production AccountantVincent J. Robinette
Department Head Make-upKymbra Kelly
Original CastingApril Webster
Additional MusicChad Seiter
 
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