List of The X-Files episodes explained

The X-Files is an American science fiction–supernatural television series that originally aired on the Fox network for 9 seasons from September 10, 1993, to May 19, 2002.[1] The series centers on FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), who work on cases linked to the paranormal, called X-Files. Mulder, an FBI profiler, is a believer in the paranormal, and the skeptical Scully, a medical doctor, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries which could ultimately be used to discredit his work. Throughout the series the two develop a close friendship. During the eighth and ninth seasons of the series, Duchovny's role was reduced from lead actor to an intermittent lead role.[2]

The show's premise originated with Chris Carter,[3] who served as an executive producer along with R. W. Goodwin, Frank Spotnitz, Howard Gordon, Vince Gilligan, John Shiban, Kim Manners, Glen Morgan, James Wong, and many others. Filming for seasons one to five took place primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia,[4] and for the remaining seasons in Los Angeles.[5]

Episodes were broadcast on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern Time for the series' first three seasons;[6] the remaining six seasons aired on Sundays at 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Episodes are approximately 45 minutes in length (not including commercials) and were broadcast in standard definition. Two feature films based on the television series have been released as part of The X-Files franchise: the first premiered in summer 1998, between seasons five and six of the series,[7] and a post-series film, , was released in 2008.[8] On March 24, 2015, Fox officially announced the series would return for a six-episode tenth season, which aired in 2016.[9] On April 20, 2017, Fox officially announced The X-Files would be returning for an eleventh season of ten episodes,[10] which premiered on January 3, 2018.[11]

Many mythology collections of The X-Files episodes have been released on DVD. Since 2000, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has distributed all seasons on DVD,[12] and episodes are also available for download at the iTunes Store[13] and Amazon Video,[14] and are available for streaming on Hulu.[15] The show's episodes have won a number of awards, including three Golden Globe Awards for Best Drama Series and a Satellite Award for Best Drama Series.[16] [17] Various cast members' performances have been praised by critics, particularly those of Duchovny and Anderson.[18] [19]

Series overview

Episodes

Episodes marked with a double dagger are episodes in the series' alien mythology arc.[20] [21] [22] [23]

Season 1 (1993–94)

See main article: The X-Files season 1.

Season 2 (1994–95)

See main article: The X-Files season 2.

Season 3 (1995–96)

See main article: The X-Files season 3.

Season 4 (1996–97)

See main article: The X-Files season 4.

Season 5 (1997–98)

See main article: The X-Files season 5.

Season 6 (1998–99)

See main article: The X-Files season 6.

Season 7 (1999–2000)

See main article: The X-Files season 7.

Season 8 (2000–01)

See main article: The X-Files season 8.

Season 9 (2001–02)

See main article: The X-Files season 9.

Season 10 (2016)

See main article: The X-Files season 10.

Season 11 (2018)

See main article: The X-Files season 11.

Notes

  1. Web site: The X-Files Episodes – The X-Files Full Episode Guides on FOX . . August 24, 2012.
  2. News: Duchovny quits X-Files . . May 18, 2001 . August 23, 2012.
  3. The Virtue of Paranoia – Interview with Chris Carter. February 20, 1997. Lipsky. David. Rolling Stone. August 23, 2012.
  4. News: Strachan . Alex . The Alienation of David Duchovny . . February 17, 1998 . August 23, 2012.
  5. Web site: Parks . Jo-Ann . What's Ailing The X-Files . https://web.archive.org/web/20050901021930/http://www.space.com/sciencefiction/tv/ailing_xfiles_000120.html . . TechMediaNetwork. January 20, 2000 . August 24, 2012 . September 1, 2005.
  6. Web site: Steve . Johnson . Fox Moves 'X-files' To Sunday Nights . . May 22, 1996 . August 24, 2012.
  7. Web site: The X-Files (1998) . . August 24, 2012.
  8. Web site: The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) . . August 24, 2012.
  9. Web site: 'The X-Files' Returns As Fox Event Series With Creator Chris Carter And Stars David Duchovny & Gillian Anderson . . Nellie . Andreeva . March 24, 2015 . March 24, 2015.
  10. Web site: 'The X-Files' Coming Back Again For New Event Series Next Season . Deadline Hollywood . Dominic . Patten . April 20, 2017 . April 21, 2017.
  11. Web site: The X-Files Season 11 Gets January Premiere Date — See First Poster . TVLine . Kimberly . Roots . November 15, 2017 . November 15, 2017.
  12. Web site: The X-Files on DVD, Release Info . . February 26, 2001 . August 23, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120525200815/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/shows/X-Files/4741 . May 25, 2012 . mdy-all .
  13. Web site: The X-Files, Season 9 . . August 24, 2012.
  14. Web site: The X-Files Season 5, Ep. 1 "Redux" . . . November 2, 1997 . August 24, 2012.
  15. Web site: The X-Files – Full Episodes and Clips streaming online . . . August 24, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121004112223/http://www.hulu.com/the-x-files . October 4, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  16. Web site: The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995). https://web.archive.org/web/20120214164015/http://www.goldenglobes.org/browse/year/1994. February 14, 2012 . . GoldenGlobes.org . January 10, 2016.
  17. Web site: 1997 . . PressAcademy.com . August 23, 2012.
  18. Web site: Tony . Scott . The X-Files Fri. . . September 9, 1993 . August 24, 2012.
  19. Ken . Tucker . The X-Files . . January 21, 2004 . August 24, 2012.
  20. . . DVD . 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. etal.
  21. The X-Files Mythology, Volume 2 – Black Oil. . DVD . . etal.
  22. The X-Files Mythology, Volume 3 – Colonization. . DVD . . etal.
  23. The X-Files Mythology, Volume 4 – Super Soldiers. . DVD . . etal.

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