Enemy of My Enemy

Enemy of My Enemy



Season 4, Episode 09
Aired: January 20th, 2012
Written By: Monica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker
Directed By: Joe Chappelle

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SYNOPSIS

Peter's gains support in the alternate universe and unites the two sides in an effort to eradicate the shapeshifter threat and their creator. Meanwhile, Walter assesses his life and decides to participate in the effort.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

D-E-A-T-H

Jones killed someone he loved in an act to demonstrate that nothing, not even death, could stop him from pursuing his goals.

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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen walking behind Agent Lee as he chases after David Robert Jones through a crowd of people.

Observer
Timestamp: 22:13

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

When Peter and Lincoln cross to the Redverse in 'Back to Where You've Never Been' they walk by Mohonk Tea House, foreshadowing Mohonk Quarry that's central to David Robert Jones's plan in 'Enemy of My Enemy'.

Previous episode clue
Timestamp: 14:34
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Next Episode Clue

Signage for "Mallum Insurance" in 'Enemy of My Enemy' foreshadows the story of the Mallum family in 'Forced Perspective'.

Next episode clue
Timestamp: 19:40

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Jones is working with Nina.

VIDEOS

Featurettes

JJ ABRAMS EASTER EGGS

  • Jones said he had 47 shapeshifters so far. (J.J.)

FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: Enemy of My Enemy

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter made cheese, had spherical pastrami, planned to make parmesan ice cream, and had a drink.
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Walter's Food: Spherical pastrami
Spherical pastrami
Timestamp: 06:41
Walter's Food: Drink
Drink
Timestamp: 40:56

NOTABLE QUOTES

Alt Elizabeth:
"The last time I saw you you'd come to save a boy's life. Now I've come to do the same."
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Alt Elizabeth:
"I'm reminded of something, too. That night, 26 years ago, when you came to me on the other side and took Peter away with you."
Walter:
"I'm sorry. I should never have done so."
Alt Elizabeth:
"But you were trying to save him."
Walter:
"He wasn't mine to save. I had no right. My Peter had already gone."
Alt Elizabeth:
"You were still a father. I saw how much you loved him. Your strength-"
Walter:
"Not strength. Hubris! And I've been punished for it ever since."
Alt Elizabeth:
"By whom?"
Walter:
"By God. By a deity, whatever you want to call it. And I understand I deserve it. No man should do what I did."
Alt Elizabeth:
"You made a mistake, that's what being a man is."
Walter:
"It was more than a mistake. I broke universes! I asked for a sign of forgiveness. But I got nothing. There is no absolution for me."
Alt Elizabeth:
"Well I don't believe that. I forgive you, Walter. I forgave you a long time ago. And if I can, God can. We both lost our sons. We'll never watch them grow up and fall in love, have babies. But there's something of them in him. This Peter. I know you feel it too. And if you could just help him. Walter, he deserves to go back to the people he loves, and who love him."
Walter:
"I'm afraid."
Alt Elizabeth:
"So is he."

CONNECTION CHART

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

EPISODE CONNECTIONS

S1E20 - There's More Than One of Everything

  • Jones stole a very powerful energy cell from Nina's arm in "There's More Than One of Everything." In "Enemy of My Enemy" Jones was trying to locate and steal a similarly powerful energy source, amphilicite. (Image 1)
Connection: Power cell stolen from Nina's arm
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S1E20 - There's More Than One of Everything
Power cell stolen from Nina's arm
Timestamp: 05:59
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S2E17 - White Tulip

  • Walter (in "Enemy of My Enemy"):
    "I asked for a sign of forgiveness, but I got nothing. There is no absolution for me."

    He asked for a sign of forgiveness like he did in "White Tulip", but due to the different timeline he never got that sign.

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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
The Timeline Without Peter
Walter's Food
Names for Astrid
Walter's Lab Notes
Notable Quotes
Connection Chart
Episode Connections