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S4·E17 Tempus Fugit (1)

Episode
Season 4, Episode 17
Air Date
March 16, 1997
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
Rob Bowman
Writers
Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz
Score
8/10 (52 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 16, 1997 45 min ★ 8.0/10 · 52 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

While celebrating Scully's 33rd birthday, a strange woman informs Mulder that NICAP member Max Fenig (see Fallen Angel) has recently died in a plane crash. After a visit to the crash site and finding Max's body with radiation burns on it, Mulder suggests that the plane was intercepted by a UFO and is rapidly being covered up by the military.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 17 of The X-Files air?

Season 4, Episode 17 ('Tempus Fugit (1)') originally aired on March 16, 1997.

How long is Season 4 Episode 17 ('Tempus Fugit (1)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 4 Episode 17?

While celebrating Scully's 33rd birthday, a strange woman informs Mulder that NICAP member Max Fenig (see Fallen Angel) has recently died in a plane crash. After a visit to the crash site and finding Max's body with radiation burns on it, Mulder suggests that the plane was intercepted by a UFO and i...

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