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S2·E2 The Host

Episode
Season 2, Episode 2
Air Date
September 23, 1994
Runtime
46 minutes
Director
Daniel Sackheim
Writer
Chris Carter
Score
7.9/10 (69 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired September 23, 1994 46 min ★ 7.9/10 · 69 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

A.D. Skinner sends Mulder to investigate a body which washed into the New Jersey sewer from the ocean. Mulder believes that the basic blue-collar assignment is punishment, but by Skinner's own admission, what he discovers is a true X-File.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 2 of The X-Files air?

Season 2, Episode 2 ('The Host') originally aired on September 23, 1994.

How long is Season 2 Episode 2 ('The Host')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 2 Episode 2?

A.D. Skinner sends Mulder to investigate a body which washed into the New Jersey sewer from the ocean. Mulder believes that the basic blue-collar assignment is punishment, but by Skinner's own admission, what he discovers is a true X-File....

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