'Fringe' earns second season, Sci fi FOX series builds big audience

By April MacIntyre May 5, 2009, 14:47 GMT

Fringe-sters- Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman - 2008 Comic Con International Day Three - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

The JJ Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman sci fi drama "Fringe" will continue to unravel the pattern for another year at least.

The show has leaped to the top slot for new series category ratings among Adults 18-49

FOX's Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company was effusive about the smart and stylish series continuing on his network.  “Fringe proved to be a notable addition to our schedule all season and it really has fans buzzing as it builds to a fantastic season finale,” said Reilly. “J.J. and the whole Bad Robot team have been phenomenal partners, and we look forward to years of making great television with them.”

“Fringe continues to gain momentum, creatively and with viewers,” said J.J. Abrams, series co-creator and executive producer. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that 'Fringe' will continue to freak people out for at least another season!”

According to FOX, in the upcoming episodes, Tuesday, May 5 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT), Olivia experiences “awake dreams,” Walter divulges key information about the Z.F.T. manifesto and Peter reveals a secret that yields unexpected results in a disturbing case.

The finale, airing Tuesday, May 12 (9:04-10:00 PM ET/PT), discoveries are made, loyalties are tested, otherworldly origins are discovered and guest star Leonard Nimoy debuts as a pivotal person of interest.

"Fringe" stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Reddick, Kirk Acevedo, Blair Brown and Jasika Nicole.