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The truth is out there.
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
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The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
Cast, crew and production details
David DuchovnyFox Mulder
Gillian AndersonDana Scully
Robert PatrickJohn Doggett
Annabeth GishMonica Reyes
Mitch PileggiWalter Skinner
Cary ElwesBrad Follmer
John FinnMichael Kritschgau
William B. DavisCigarette Smoking Man
FOXUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Agents Mulder and Scully return after 13 years to investigate a government conspiracy at the behest of a popular web-TV-show host, who introduces them to a woman who claims she's an alien abductee and shares startling news with them.
Directed by Chris CarterWritten by Chris CarterGuest stars William B. Davis, Annet Mahendru, Giacomo Baessato, Hiro Kanagawa, Rance Howard, Gardiner Millar, Aliza Vellani, Nneka Croal
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Episode 2
When Mulder and Scully try to discover what unseen force may have driven a scientist to commit suicide, they turn up a laboratory where extreme genetic experimentation has bred subjects possessing dangerous powers.
Directed by James WongWritten by James WongGuest stars Jonathan Whitesell, Rebecca Wisocky, Doug Savant, Aaron Douglas, Vik Sahay, Ryan Robbins, Christine Willes, Kacey Rohl
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Episode 3
Mulder and Scully investigate a dead body in the woods, and try to determine whether it was the work of a serial killer, an animal or a mysterious creature seen by eyewitnesses. Meanwhile, a disillusioned Mulder confronts some of his own demons.
Directed by Darin MorganWritten by Darin MorganGuest stars Rhys Darby, Kumail Nanjiani, Tyler Labine, D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, Richard Newman, Alex Diakun, Jade Pawluk
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Episode 4
Mulder and Scully investigate the murder of a city official, a crime that doesn't appear to have been committed by human hands. Meanwhile, Scully faces deeply emotional feelings about the child she gave up for adoption.
Directed by Glen MorganWritten by Glen MorganGuest stars Tim Armstrong, Daryl Shuttleworth, Peggy Jo Jacobs, Alessandro Juliani, Chris Shields, John DeSantis, Gary Sekhon, Sachin Sahel
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Episode 5
Scully and Mulder investigate when an art gallery displaying offensive artwork is bombed, and need to discover a way to communicate with the comatose perpetrator to try and prevent a future attack.
Directed by Chris CarterWritten by Chris CarterGuest stars William B. Davis, Eric Breker, Stephen Lobo, Shaine Jones, Janet Kidder, Artin John, Nina Nayebi, Garry Chalk
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Episode 6
The season concludes with people all across the country falling gravely ill. A widespread panic develops and Scully looks within to find a cure. Meanwhile, Mulder confronts the man he believes to be behind it all, but another figure from Mulder and Scully's past may prove to be the key to their salvation.
Directed by Chris CarterWritten by Chris Carter, Margaret Fearon, Anne SimonGuest stars Annabeth Gish, William B. Davis, Julian Christopher, Aliza Vellani, Mik Byskov, Darren Dolynski, Lauren Ambrose, Robbie Amell
Where to watch The X-FilesEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
