 In May 2010 , Fox announced Fringe would be moving from Tuesdays to Thursdays for the second season . Fox 's entertainment president , Kevin Reilly , explained the move , " The door is more open on this night than it has been in a long time . Fringe is a real alternative to both [ Grey 's and CSI ] . " As the season premiere , " A New Day in the Old Town " was the first episode of the season to air in its new timeslot on Thursdays . 
