The Consultant

The Consultant



Season 4, Episode 18
Aired: April 13th, 2012
Written By: Christine Lavaf
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc

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SYNOPSIS

Walter visits Fringe Division in the alternate universe to lend his scientific expertise to the investigation of a recent destructive breach in the fabric between the two universes. Meanwhile, David Robert Jones initiates the next phase of his master plan and Colonel Broyles unknowingly raises suspicion with a DoD colleague.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

S-I-M-O-N

These glyphs foreshadow the character Simon introduced in the next episode.

Glyph symbol SGlyph symbol IGlyph symbol MGlyph symbol OGlyph symbol N
Glyph symbol S
Glyph symbol I
Glyph symbol M
Glyph symbol O
Glyph symbol N


THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen walking by David Robert Jones as he meets with Alt Broyles.

Observer
Timestamp: 29:08

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

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Next Episode Clue

The security shack on one of the Liberty Island piers in 'The Consultant' says "CHECKPOINT 20-36", foreshadowing 'Letters of Transit' taking place in the year 2036.

Next episode clue
Timestamp: 13:16

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Walter called Astrid 'Ascot'.
  • Jones is coercing Broyles to work with him by healing his son Christopher.

VIDEOS

Featurettes

FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

Fringe Division case file
Fringe Division case file: The Consultant

THE REDVERSE

  • They don't have black boxes on planes.
  • They have domesticated badgers as pets. (Image 1)
  • They have a new Ebbets Field. (Image 2)
  • They don't have Sherlock Holmes.
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Redverse: <b>Image 1:</b> Badger food
Image 1: Badger food
Timestamp: 24:17
Redverse: <b>Image 2:</b> New Ebbets Field
Image 2: New Ebbets Field
Timestamp: 30:26

THE TIMELINE WITHOUT PETER

  • Alt Lincoln's father was still alive. Walternate had mentioned the passing of Alt Lincoln's father in the original timeline. (Image 1)
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Timeline without Peter: <b>Image 1:</b> Alt Lincoln's father
Image 1: Alt Lincoln's father
Timestamp: 01:47

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter said he wanted to bring a casserole to Fauxlivia and had scrambled eggs, toast, and orange juice with Fauxlivia.
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Walter's Food: Scrambled eggs, toast, and orange juice
Scrambled eggs, toast, and orange juice
Timestamp: 34:30

NAMES FOR ASTRID

Walter called Astrid 'Ascot'.

NOTABLE QUOTES

Mrs. Lee:
"This isn't right. Our children aren't supposed to die before we do."
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