The Bishop Revival

The Bishop Revival



Season 2, Episode 13
Aired: January 28th, 2010
Written By: Glen Whitman, Robert Chiappetta
Directed By: Adam Davidson

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SYNOPSIS

This episode follows Nazi scientist Alfred Hoffman as he specially designed airborne toxins to kill only surrounding people with similar genetic traits, such as people with brown eyes. Adding to the intense lab investigation, Walter uncovers an alarming formula that reveals a link to a branch on the Bishop family tree.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

F-A-T-H-E-R

Walter's father was involved in the creation of the toxin used in this episode, and the villain was his contemporary.

Glyph symbol FGlyph symbol AGlyph symbol TGlyph symbol HGlyph symbol EGlyph symbol R
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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen walking outside the cafe when Alfred Hoffman is talking to the mother and daughter inside.

Observer
Timestamp: 13:19

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

A courier in 'What Lies Below' carries a backpack that bears the logo of the "World Tolerance Initiative", foreshadowing Hoffman's planned attack at their 2010 Boston conference in 'The Bishop Revival'.

Previous episode clue
Timestamp: 00:30
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Next Episode Clue

A poster in the alley where Hoffman tests his weapon's toxin dispersal in 'The Bishop Revival' says "The Glimmer Brothers", foreshadowing Olivia recognizing objects from the alternate universe because of their glimmering nature in 'Jacksonville'.

Next episode clue
Timestamp: 28:54

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Walter called Astrid 'Ostrich'.

VIDEOS

Behind the Scenes

FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: The Bishop Revival

GLYPH SIGHTINGS

  • The apple glyph can be seen on the backrest of a chair in the lab.
  • A seahorse pattern can be seen in the toxin's molecular structure.
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Glyph Sighting: Apple
Apple
Timestamp: 18:38
Glyph Sighting: Seahorse
Seahorse
Timestamp: 18:18

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter wanted a cup of tea at a crime scene, ate a snack, and drank tea.
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Walter's Food: Snack in the lab
Snack in the lab
Timestamp: 16:22
Walter's Food: Tea
Tea
Timestamp: 29:34

CONNECTION CHART

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

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

S1E04 - The Arrival

  • Walter hid the beacon at the tombstone of his father, Robert Bishop, in "The Arrival". Robert Bishop's work and history is central to the plot of "The Bishop Revival". (Image 1)
Connection: Robert Bishop's tombstone
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S1E04 - The Arrival
Robert Bishop's tombstone
Timestamp: 34:46
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S1E08 - The Equation

  • Right before Alfred Hoffman grabs an apple from the Bishops' refrigerator in "The Bishop Revival" there is a Rubik's Cube with three greens and one red on its side, a reference to the 'green-green-green-red' pattern from "The Equation". (Image 1)
Connection: Green-green-green-red
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S2E13 - The Bishop Revival
Green-green-green-red
Timestamp: 21:33
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S2E15 - Peter

  • Walter (in "The Bishop Revival"):
    "Family is very important to me. There's nothing I wouldn't do..."

    In "Peter" he literally crossed universes for family.

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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