The No-Brainer

7.4/10 · 2,873 votesJan 27, 200950 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

Olivia, Walter and Peter are called in to investigate the death of a car salesman who was found in a pool of "goo," exactly like another man across the country. When Walter discovers that the "goo" is brain matter, the trio tries to figure out

Cast8

Anna Torv

Olivia Dunham

Joshua Jackson

Peter Bishop

Lance Reddick

Phillip Broyles

Kirk Acevedo

Charlie Francis

Blair Brown

Nina Sharp

Jasika Nicole

Astrid Farnsworth

Mark Valley

John Scott

John Noble

Walter Bishop

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Brad Caleb Kane

Writer

John Polson

Director

David H. Goodman

Writer

Brad Anderson

Director

Thomas Yatsko

Director of Photography

Jon Dudkowski

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The No-Brainer" is episode 12 of Fringe season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 2,873 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by John Polson, Brad Anderson and written by Brad Caleb Kane, David H. Goodman, it aired on January 27, 2009.

The No-Brainer

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