The Best Seasons of Fringe

List of the best seasons of Fringe, ranked from best to worst, with cover images when available. Fans of Fringe are very passionate about the series, so it's no surprise that arguments are often had over which is the best season of Fringe. This ranking of all Fringe seasons has been voted on by many fans of the show, so this list isn't just one person's opinion. If you've finished every season and miss the series, watch more shows like Fringe.

Some of the greatest episodes of Fringe come from different seasons, so determining what the best Fringe season is can be challenging.If you're wondering, "What is the best season of Fringe?" and "Which season of Fringe is the best?" then this list will answer your questions.

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  • Fringe - Season 3
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    90 VOTES

    Fringe - Season 3

    The third season of Fringe premiered on September 23, 2010 and contains 22 episodes. This season dives deeper into the war between the prime and parallel universes.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Olivia," "Reciprocity," and "The Day We Died."

    Memorable moments from Season 3 include:

    - Fauxilivia's identity is revealed.
    - Peter links the universes.
    - Fauxlivia becomes pregnant.
    90 votes
  • Fringe - Season 2
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    75 VOTES

    Fringe - Season 2

    The second season of Fringe premiered on September 17, 2009 and contains 23 episodes. This season finds the team taking on shapeshifters, while Peter learns the truth about where he came from.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "A New Day in the Old Town," "What Lies Below," and "Over There (Part 1 & 2)."

    Memorable moments from Season 2 include:

    - Walter is shot.
    - Bell makes a great sacrifice.
    - "Faux"livia poses as Olivia.
    75 votes
  • Fringe - Season 1
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    The first season of Fringe premiered on September 9, 2008 and contains 20 episodes. This season introduces viewers to the members of the Fringe Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Pilot," "The Transformation," and "There's More Than One of Everything."

    Memorable moments from Season 1 include:

    - Walter Bishop is released from a mental hospital.
    - Jones is killed.
    - Olivia is transported to a parallel universe.
    63 votes
  • Fringe - Season 5
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    73 VOTES

    Fringe - Season 5

    The fifth and final season of Fringe premiered on September 28, 2012 and contains 13 episodes. This season takes place in 2036 where the Observers are now in command.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11," "The Boy Must Live," and "An Enemy of Fate."

    Memorable moments from Season 5 include:

    - Walter makes a great sacrifice.
    - Windmark is crushed.
    - The timeline is successfully rewritten.
    73 votes
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    71 VOTES

    Fringe - Season 4

    The fourth season of Fringe premiered on September 23, 2011 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds the Fringe team navigating multiple timelines.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Neither Here Nor There," "Everything in Its Right Place," and "Brave New World (Part 1 & 2)."

    Memorable moments from Season 4 include:

    - Walter shoots Olivia to stop Bell.
    - Olivia learns that she is pregnant.
    - Peter returns to the main timeline.
    71 votes