Ep 5. Power Hungry

In the fifth episode of Fringe's first season, entitled "Power Hungry," the Fringe team investigates a series of strange power outages that have been occurring in a Boston neighborhood. As they begin to dig deeper into the cause of the outages, they discover that a man named Brian Dempsey has the unique ability to draw and harness electricity from power sources, leaving them drained and causing the outages.

Dempsey is a former employee of Massive Dynamic, a cutting-edge technology corporation run by the enigmatic William Bell. When Olivia and the team visit the Massive Dynamic headquarters to speak with Bell about Dempsey's abilities, they discover that he has been conducting dangerous experiments on human subjects in an attempt to create superhuman abilities.

As the team races to track down Dempsey before he causes more damage, they become embroiled in a complex web of corporate greed and scientific ambition that threatens to tear them apart. Along the way, they must confront their own personal demons and confront the true nature of power and its corrupting influence.

This episode is a classic example of the show's blend of science fiction, thriller, and character drama. The concept of a person with the ability to harness electricity is both original and intriguing, and the twists and turns of the plot keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. As always, the performances of the ensemble cast are top-notch, with Anna Torv's Olivia and Joshua Jackson's Peter continuing to develop a fascinating, nuanced relationship.

Overall, "Power Hungry" is a standout episode of Fringe's first season and a must-watch for fans of the show and newcomers alike.