High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "A New Day in the Old Town" is the season premiere and first episode of the second season of the American science fiction drama television series Fringe, and the 21st episode overall. It was written by co-creator J.J. Abrams and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, with Goldsman also directing. The episode followed the aftermath of Olivia`s journey to the parallel universe in the last season`s finale, while also introducing the idea of shapeshifters. It guest starred actors Luke Goss, Ari Graynor, Meghan Markle, and Tegan Moss.