Snakehead

Snakehead



Season 2, Episode 09
Aired: December 3rd, 2009
Written By: David Wilcox
Directed By: Paul Holahan

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SYNOPSIS

The episode follows the Fringe team's investigation into horrible deaths caused by large parasitic worms erupting from their victims' mouths. The case soon leads them to a Chinese gang and a black market of immunodeficiency medicinal drugs.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

H-I-D-D-E-N

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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen crossing the foreground in Chinatown as the Triad member is phoned with instructions to follow Astrid.

Observer
Timestamp: 23:56

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

At the motel in 'August' where Christine Hollis is being kept, August brings Christine Hollis a meal in a paper bag with a Chinese dragon drawn on it while Christine is being kept hidden in a motel, foreshadowing the villains working in Chinatown in 'Snakehead'.

Previous episode clue
Timestamp: 17:56
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Next Episode Clue

Signage in Chinatown in 'Snakehead' says "Ginseng Improves Memory!", foreshadowing the plot of 'Grey Matters' where pieces of Walter's brain are recovered to help restore his memories.

Next episode clue
Timestamp: 00:10

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • 'Snakehead' (shé tóu) is a term for organized criminal gangs in Southeast China that smuggle people (human trafficking) to wealthier Western countries.

VIDEOS

Behind the Scenes

FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: Snakehead

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter ordered a drink in Chinatown and had a meal with Fao.
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Walter's Food: A drink in Chinatown
A drink in Chinatown
Timestamp: 24:01
Walter's Food: A meal with Fao
A meal with Fao
Timestamp: 30:12

CONNECTION CHART

A visualization of all the ways this episode connects to other episodes. Scroll down to see the actual connections.
Connection chart: Snakehead

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

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S2E10 - Grey Matters

  • Walter implanted a tracker in his neck in "Snakehead" which is used in "Grey Matters". (Image 1, 2)
Connection: Tracking fob
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S2E09 - Snakehead
Tracking fob
Timestamp: 42:04
Connection: Removed tracking chip
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S2E10 - Grey Matters
Removed tracking chip
Timestamp: 27:24
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S4E16 - Nothing As It Seems

  • The ship at the end of "Nothing as it Seems" showed the creatures from "Snakehead". (Image 1)
Connection: Snakehead creature
Image 1
S4E16 - Nothing As It Seems
Snakehead creature
Timestamp: 42:53
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S4E22 - Brave New World (Part 2)

  • The ship at the end of "Brave New World (Part 2)" showed the creatures from "Snakehead". (Image 1)
Connection: Snakehead creature
Image 1
S4E22 - Brave New World (Part 2)
Snakehead creature
Timestamp: 30:31
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S5E04 - The Bullet that Saved the World

  • The creature from "Snakehead" and images of it were seen in Walter's storage vault in "The Bullet that Saved the World". (Image 1, 2)
Connection: Snakehead creature
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S5E04 - The Bullet That Saved the World
Snakehead creature
Timestamp: 13:26
Connection: Snakehead creature
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S5E04 - The Bullet That Saved the World
Snakehead creature
Timestamp: 14:48
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S5E13 - An Enemy of Fate

  • The creatures from "Snakehead" were used as a weapon against the Observers and Loyalists in "An Enemy of Fate". (Image 1, 2)
Connection: Snakehead creature
Image 1
S2E09 - Snakehead
Snakehead creature
Timestamp: 09:04
Connection: Snakehead creature
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S5E13 - An Enemy of Fate
Snakehead creature
Timestamp: 32:58
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Episode Information
Episode Synopsis
The Glyphs
The Observer
Episode Clues
Items of Interest
Videos
JJ Abrams Easter Eggs
Fringe Division Case File
Glyph Sightings
The Redverse
Walter's Food
Names for Astrid
Walter's Lab Notes
Notable Quotes
Connection Chart
Episode Connections