The X-Files 1993
“The truth is out there.”
What is The X-Files?
The X-Files is a television series that follows FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigate unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. These cases, referred to as X-Files, are marginalized by the FBI and often dismissed as unexplained or inconclusive.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 218
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1993
- Last aired
- Mar 21, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 218 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The X-Files is a television series that follows FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigate unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. These cases, referred to as X-Files, are marginalized by the FBI and often dismissed as unexplained or inconclusive. Mulder approaches each investigation with an open mind, believing in the existence of extraterrestrial life and other supernatural occurrences. In contrast, Scully maintains a scientific and skeptical perspective, often attempting to provide rational explanations for the events they encounter. Her role involves analyzing evidence and debunking Mulder's theories in an effort to bring him back to conventional FBI work. Together, the two agents form a contrasting partnership as they navigate through mysterious and often unsettling cases that challenge both their professional and personal beliefs. The series centers on their ongoing pursuit of the truth behind unexplained phenomena while exploring deeper themes of trust, belief, and the unknown.
Should you watch it?
“Two FBI agents investigate unexplained cases where belief and science collide.”
- Iconic characters with strong chemistry
- Blend of sci-fi and procedural storytelling
- Cultural impact and quotable dialogue
- Episodic nature may feel repetitive
- Mythology can be dense for newcomers
You enjoy speculative fiction with deep character dynamics.
Suitable for teens and adults who like mystery-driven dramas.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 10, 1993
- E2 Deep Throat Core Sep 17, 1993
- E3 Squeeze Core Sep 24, 1993
- E4 Conduit Core Oct 1, 1993
- E5 The Jersey Devil Core Oct 8, 1993
- E6 Shadows Core Oct 22, 1993
- E7 Ghost in the Machine Core Oct 29, 1993
- E8 Ice Mytharc Nov 5, 1993
- E9 Space Core Nov 12, 1993
- E10 Fallen Angel Core Nov 19, 1993
- E11 Eve Mytharc Dec 10, 1993
- E12 Fire Core Dec 17, 1993
- E13 Beyond the Sea Core Jan 7, 1994
- E14 Gender Bender Core Jan 21, 1994
- E15 Lazarus Mytharc Feb 4, 1994
- E16 Young at Heart Core Feb 11, 1994
- E17 E.B.E. Core Feb 18, 1994
- E18 Miracle Man Core Mar 18, 1994
- E19 Shapes Core Apr 1, 1994
- E20 Darkness Falls Core Apr 15, 1994
- E21 Tooms Core Apr 22, 1994
- E22 Born Again Mytharc Apr 29, 1994
- E23 Roland Mytharc May 6, 1994
- E24 The Erlenmeyer Flask Mytharc May 13, 1994
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Little Green Men Mytharc Sep 16, 1994
- E2 The Host Core Sep 23, 1994
- E3 Blood Core Sep 30, 1994
- E4 Sleepless Core Oct 7, 1994
- E5 Duane Barry (1) Core Oct 14, 1994
- E6 Ascension (2) Core Oct 21, 1994
- E7 3 Core Nov 4, 1994
- E8 One Breath Core Nov 11, 1994
- E9 Firewalker Core Nov 18, 1994
- E10 Red Museum Core Dec 9, 1994
- E11 Excelsis Dei Core Dec 16, 1994
- E12 Aubrey Core Jan 6, 1995
- E13 Irresistible Core Jan 13, 1995
- E14 Die Hand Die Verletzt Core Jan 27, 1995
- E15 Fresh Bones Core Feb 3, 1995
- E16 Colony (1) Core Feb 10, 1995
- E17 End Game (2) Core Feb 17, 1995
- E18 Fearful Symmetry Core Feb 24, 1995
- E19 Død Kalm Core Mar 10, 1995
- E20 Humbug Core Mar 31, 1995
- E21 The Calusari Core Apr 14, 1995
- E22 F. Emasculata Core Apr 28, 1995
- E23 Soft Light Core May 5, 1995
- E24 Our Town Mytharc May 12, 1995
- E25 Anasazi (1) Mytharc May 19, 1995
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Blessing Way (2) Mytharc Sep 22, 1995
- E2 Paper Clip (3) Mytharc Sep 29, 1995
- E3 D.P.O. Core Oct 6, 1995
- E4 Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose Core Oct 13, 1995
- E5 The List Mytharc Oct 20, 1995
- E6 2Shy Core Nov 3, 1995
- E7 The Walk Core Nov 10, 1995
- E8 Oubliette Core Nov 17, 1995
- E9 Nisei (1) Mytharc Nov 24, 1995
- E10 731 (2) Core Dec 1, 1995
- E11 Revelations Core Dec 15, 1995
- E12 War of the Coprophages Core Jan 5, 1996
- E13 Syzygy Core Jan 26, 1996
- E14 Grotesque Core Feb 2, 1996
- E15 Piper Maru (1) Core Feb 9, 1996
- E16 Apocrypha (2) Core Feb 16, 1996
- E17 Pusher Core Feb 23, 1996
- E18 Teso Dos Bichos Core Mar 8, 1996
- E19 Hell Money Core Mar 29, 1996
- E20 Jose Chung's "From Outer Space" Core Apr 12, 1996
- E21 Avatar Core Apr 26, 1996
- E22 Quagmire Core May 3, 1996
- E23 Wetwired Mytharc May 10, 1996
- E24 Talitha Cumi (1) Mytharc May 17, 1996
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Herrenvolk (2) Mytharc Oct 4, 1996
- E2 Home Core Oct 11, 1996
- E3 Teliko Core Oct 18, 1996
- E4 Unruhe Core Oct 27, 1996
- E5 The Field Where I Died Core Nov 3, 1996
- E6 Sanguinarium Core Nov 10, 1996
- E7 Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man Mytharc Nov 17, 1996
- E8 Tunguska (1) Mytharc Nov 24, 1996
- E9 Terma (2) Core Dec 1, 1996
- E10 Paper Hearts Core Dec 15, 1996
- E11 El Mundo Gira Core Jan 12, 1997
- E12 Leonard Betts Core Jan 26, 1997
- E13 Never Again Core Feb 2, 1997
- E14 Memento Mori Core Feb 9, 1997
- E15 Kaddish Mytharc Feb 16, 1997
- E16 Unrequited Mytharc Feb 23, 1997
- E17 Tempus Fugit (1) Core Mar 16, 1997
- E18 Max (2) Core Mar 23, 1997
- E19 Synchrony Core Apr 13, 1997
- E20 Small Potatoes Core Apr 20, 1997
- E21 Zero Sum Mytharc Apr 27, 1997
- E22 Elegy Core May 4, 1997
- E23 Demons Mytharc May 11, 1997
- E24 Gethsemane (1) Mytharc May 18, 1997
Season 5 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Redux (2) Mytharc Nov 2, 1997
- E2 Redux II (3) Core Nov 9, 1997
- E3 Unusual Suspects Mytharc Nov 16, 1997
- E4 Detour Core Nov 23, 1997
- E5 The Post-Modern Prometheus Core Nov 30, 1997
- E6 Christmas Carol (1) Core Dec 7, 1997
- E7 Emily (2) Mytharc Dec 14, 1997
- E8 Kitsunegari Core Jan 4, 1998
- E9 Schizogeny Core Jan 11, 1998
- E10 Chinga Core Feb 8, 1998
- E11 Kill Switch Core Feb 15, 1998
- E12 Bad Blood Core Feb 22, 1998
- E13 Patient X (1) Core Mar 1, 1998
- E14 The Red and the Black (2) Core Mar 8, 1998
- E15 Travelers Core Mar 29, 1998
- E16 Mind’s Eye Core Apr 19, 1998
- E17 All Souls Core Apr 26, 1998
- E18 The Pine Bluff Variant Core May 3, 1998
- E19 Folie à Deux Mytharc May 10, 1998
- E20 The End Mytharc May 17, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Is it a horror show?
It blends horror with sci-fi and mystery but isn't exclusively horror.
Do I need to watch in order?
Episodes vary; some are standalone while others build on ongoing storylines.
Are both agents main characters?
Yes, Mulder and Scully are equally central to the series.
Does it have aliens?
Aliens are a recurring theme, especially in the broader mythology.
How many seasons are there?
The original run includes multiple seasons with additional revivals later.
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