: The division is formed after Olivia's partner, John Scott, is exposed to a chemical agent during a pilot episode investigation at Boston's Logan Airport. Structural Elements: Glyphs and Cyphers
The first season of introduces the "Pattern," a series of inexplicable and bizarre global events that bridge the gap between science and science fiction. Released in 2008, the season follows FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham as she recruits institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his estranged son, Peter Bishop , to investigate cases ranging from human experimentation to advanced bio-terrorism. Season 1 Quick Facts Original Air Dates: May 12, 2009 Total Episodes: 20 fringe season 1 index new
Here is a selective indexing of key episodes with fresh annotations: : The division is formed after Olivia's partner,