2x04: Momentum Deferred

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This was a mostly excellent episode, although the Walter back story seemed pointless until almost the very end. However, the contrast in scenes between the researchers and their now adult subjects couldn't be more stark: Walter's penitence and Rebecca's forgiveness with Bell's arrogance and Olivia's anger. It's convenient that her serious universe-crossing timeslip problem seems to magically evaporate later in the season. This is also the episode where we say a tearful farewell to Kirk Acevedo until we meet Alt!Charlie in the Redverse.


Writer: Jack Stentz and Ashley Miller
Director: Joe Chappelle
Originally aired: October 8, 2009 (MY BIRTHDAY!)

Synopsis: The Fringe Division investigates a series of robbery cases that are tied to the shape-shifting soldiers from the other universe. To help identify them, one of Dr. Bishop's former research subjects who had demonstrated this ability in the past, Rebecca Kibner, is brought back to the lab. During the experiment, Olivia unexpectedly collapses. While unconscious, she has a flashback which reveals more about her visit to the alternate reality.

Most Memorable Quote:
BROYLES: Why are shape-shifting soldiers from another universe stealing frozen heads?

Links:
Transcript
A.V. Club
Can Worms Help Recover Memory: Fringe Fact vs. Fiction at Popular Mechanics
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Fanfiction:
The Long Kiss Goodnight by ziparumpazoo