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Well now more than ever has it finally set in; this is the final season of Fringe. One of the best science fiction shows ever made is set to end with its fifth season finale and, well we knew that the final episode would air sometime in the early Spring of next year, Fox has finally revealed an official date for the two hour series finale: January 18. Find out what creator J.J Abrams and showrunner J.H Wyman have to say about the show reaching its conclusion after the break.

The news was revealed over on the Fringe Facebook page, in which a press release from Fox was posted. According to the page, the show will end on Friday January 18, 2013, with a two hour series finale. With only 9 episodes left and 11 weeks to go until that date, its all but assured that these episodes won’t be airing completely back to back. Chances are, the show will take a two week break for Christmas but, other than that, it’s smooth sailing from here on in. Here’s some words from co-creator J.J Abrams about the show reaching its ultimate conclusion:

“It has been an absolute honor to have been a part of the weird and wonderful world of FRINGE. I will always owe the cast and crew for pouring their hearts and souls into every dimension of this series. Creating the show with Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman was a joy, but watching it evolve over the years into such an imaginative, insane and heartbreaking ride is nothing less than a thrill. I am grateful to our blessed fans, and to Kevin Reilly and Peter Rice and everyone at the glorious Fox network for allowing FRINGE to reach its bittersweet conclusion.”

And here’s some words from current showrunner J.H Wyman:

“Above all else, from the bottom of my heart, I would like to personally thank everyone involved with FRINGE. From the most amazing fans, to our incredible cast, writers and crew, and our wonderful partners at FOX and Warner Bros. – we would not be here without you. It simply cannot be overstated how grateful I am for the ongoing and unconditional support we have received over the past five seasons. It has been both mind-blowing and humbling. I’ve always been a fan of science fiction, and to be able to tell this story about a family – a family that, through everything, fought together for survival – has been a highlight of my career. As we approach the final chapter, I can hardly believe it, and I’m just truly thankful for this unparalleled experience.”

So yeah…sadness. No longer having new Fringe episodes to enjoy in my life is going to be rough for me personally, and I’m sure tons of Fringe fans as well. Still, we should still be thankful that we’re getting a proper conclusion to the show. Even though it’s sad to say it, very few TV shows actually do. Even then…nine episodes. We’re on the final stretch, folks.

-Matthew