"Fringe" is an American science fiction television series created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. The series premiered on the Fox network on September 9, 2008, and concluded on January 18, 2013, after five seasons comprising 100 episodes. The show follows FBI agent Olivia Dunham, scientist Walter Bishop, and his son Peter Bishop as they investigate unexplained phenomena using fringe science. The series blends elements of fantasy, procedural drama, and serial storytelling, exploring themes like parallel universes and advanced scientific phenomena.