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S4·E12 Leonard Betts

Episode
Season 4, Episode 12
Air Date
January 26, 1997
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
Kim Manners
Writers
John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz
Score
7.9/10 (55 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 26, 1997 45 min ★ 7.9/10 · 55 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

After the body of a decapitated EMT disappears from the morgue and an identical man starts work at the same hospital, Mulder believes that the man has the ability to regrow parts of his body, including his head. The agents soon discover that Betts' body is riddled with cancer and he is able to live in that condition but needs to feed on cancerous tumors to keep up his strength.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 12 of The X-Files air?

Season 4, Episode 12 ('Leonard Betts') originally aired on January 26, 1997.

How long is Season 4 Episode 12 ('Leonard Betts')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 4 Episode 12?

After the body of a decapitated EMT disappears from the morgue and an identical man starts work at the same hospital, Mulder believes that the man has the ability to regrow parts of his body, including his head. The agents soon discover that Betts' body is riddled with cancer and he is able to live ...

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