Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?

Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?



Season 3, Episode 04
Aired: October 14th, 2010
Written By: David Wilcox, Matthew Pitts
Directed By: Ken Fink

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SYNOPSIS

Newton, concerned about the consequences of a distressing development involving a high-ranking official, is forced to call to action a sleeping shapeshifter. As Walter and the rest of the team gather evidence, they move the investigation to Massive Dynamic, where Fauxlivia goes on high alert and Walter finds himself in a perilous situation.

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THE GLYPHS

This episode's glyphs spell:

S-H-I-F-T

This episode featured three Shapeshifters - Senator Van Horn, Thomas Newton, and Ray Duffy - and showed that they could be unwilling to shift into new forms when they got attached to a nice way of life.

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THE OBSERVER

The Observer can be seen in the lobby of Massive Dynamic as Fauxlivia, Peter, and Broyles enter the building.

Observer

EPISODE CLUES

Previous Episode Clue

A sign for "Van Horn's Tavern" in 'The Plateau' foreshadows Senator Van Horn's secret and involvement in 'Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?'.

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Next Episode Clue

Astrid brings Walter a magazine in 'Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?' with the word "TWINS" on the cover, foreshadowing the plot twist in 'Amber 31422'.

Next episode clue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

  • Senator Van Horn provided Newton with information on Olivia and the Fringe team by way of his friendship with Broyles and his earlier involvement with the team.
  • Walter registered Astrid at Massive Dynamic as 'Astro Farnsworth'.
  • These shapeshifters have data discs at the base of their spines.

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FRINGE DIVISION CASE FILE

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Fringe Division case file: Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?

WALTER'S FOOD

Walter described the consistency of brains as somewhere between pudding and foie gras, asked where he could purchase some candy buttons, got Red Vines from Peter, asked Peter for chamomile tea, asked Astrid for candy buttons, got food at Massive Dynamic, said he occasionally eats animal cookies to honor William Bell, and told Astrid not to eat his pudding.
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Walter's Food: Red Vines
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Walter's Food: Massive Dynamic cafeteria food
Massive Dynamic cafeteria food

NAMES FOR ASTRID

Walter called Astrid 'Astro'.

CONNECTION CHART

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EPISODE CONNECTIONS

S2E06 - Earthling

  • Broyles met with Senator Van Horn in "Earthling", who was eventually revealed to be a Shapeshifter in "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?".
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S3E01 - Olivia

  • Senator Van Horn was questioning Peter about his experiences with Walternate in "Olivia". Van Horn was revealed to be a Shapeshifter in "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?", so his questioning of Peter was likely for intel.
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S4E22 - Brave New World (Part 2)

  • Senator Van Horn, who died in "Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep?", was still alive in the altered timeline and talked to Broyles in "Brave New World (Part 2)". (Image 1)
Connection: Broyles and Van Horn
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S4E22 - Brave New World (Part 2)
Broyles and Van Horn
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