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S4·E1 Herrenvolk (2)

Episode
Season 4, Episode 1
Air Date
October 4, 1996
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
R. W. Goodwin
Writer
Chris Carter
Score
7.9/10 (58 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired October 4, 1996 45 min ★ 7.9/10 · 58 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

With his mother on a deathbed and the alien bounty hunter in pursuit, Mulder decides to put Jeremiah Smith, the alien healer, in mortal danger for a chance to finally uncover the whole truth behind the alien conspiracy. Meanwhile, the Syndicate suspects that they have a traitor in their midst and set up a trap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 1 of The X-Files air?

Season 4, Episode 1 ('Herrenvolk (2)') originally aired on October 4, 1996.

How long is Season 4 Episode 1 ('Herrenvolk (2)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 4 Episode 1?

With his mother on a deathbed and the alien bounty hunter in pursuit, Mulder decides to put Jeremiah Smith, the alien healer, in mortal danger for a chance to finally uncover the whole truth behind the alien conspiracy. Meanwhile, the Syndicate suspects that they have a traitor in their midst and se...

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