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"A New Day in the Old Town" is the season premiere and first episode of the second season of the American science fiction drama television series Fringe, and the 21st episode overall. It was co-written by J.J. Abrams and Akiva Goldsman, with Goldsman directing. The episode followed the aftermath of Olivia's journey to the parallel universe in the last season's finale, while also introducing the idea of shapeshifters. It guest starred actors Luke Goss, Ari Graynor, Meghan Markle, and Tegan Moss.
It first aired on Fox in the United States on September 17, 2009 to generally positive reviews. It was watched by an estimated 9.96 million viewers, and received a 2.43 ratings share among viewers 18–49.
Original Release
10/04/2009
Cast
Name | Character |
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Anna Torv | Olivia Dunham |
Joshua Jackson | Peter Bishop |
Lance Reddick | Phillip Broyles |
Kirk Acevedo | Charlie Francis |
Blair Brown | Nina Sharp |
Jasika Nicole | Astrid Farnsworth |
John Noble | Dr. Walter Bishop / Walter Bishop |
Luke Goss | Lloyd Parr |
Ari Graynor | Rachel |
Simone Kessell | Nurse |
Directors
Writers
Akiva Goldsman, Nora Zuckerman, J.J. Abrams
Creators
J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Cast
Name | Character |
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Anna Torv | Olivia Dunham |
Joshua Jackson | Peter Bishop |
Lance Reddick | Phillip Broyles |
Kirk Acevedo | Charlie Francis |
Blair Brown | Nina Sharp |
Jasika Nicole | Astrid Farnsworth |
John Noble | Dr. Walter Bishop / Walter Bishop |
Luke Goss | Lloyd Parr |
Ari Graynor | Rachel |
Simone Kessell | Nurse |
Meghan Markle | Junior FBI Agent Amy Jessup |
Tegan Moss | Rebecca |
Adrian Holmes | Forensics Chief |
Ken Camroux-Taylor | Old Senator |
Douglas Chapman | Agent |
Stefan Arngrim | Store Owner |
Neil Schell | Second Senator |
Chris Shields | Special Agent Fisher |
Jeremy Jones | Paramedic |
Christian Vincent | Surgeon |
Producers
Name | Role |
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J.J. Abrams | Executive Producer |
Bryan Burk | Executive Producer |
Joe Chappelle | Executive Producer |
Jeff Pinkner | Executive Producer |
David Wilcox | Executive Producer |
J.H. Wyman | Executive Producer |
Akiva Goldsman | Producer |
Tamara Isaac | Producer |
Alex Kurtzman | Producer |
Kathy Lingg | Producer |
Ashley Miller | Producer |
Roberto Orci | Producer |
Reid Shane | Producer |
Josh Singer | Producer |
Zack Stentz | Producer |
Tanya M. Swerling | Producer |
Jeff Vlaming | Producer |
Robert M. Williams Jr. | Producer |