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S5·E1 Redux (2)

Episode
Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date
November 2, 1997
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
Kim Manners
Writer
Chris Carter
Score
7.8/10 (54 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired November 2, 1997 45 min ★ 7.8/10 · 54 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Scully helps Mulder fake his own death in order for him to go undetected through the Department of Defence and find out the answers to his new questions about the government hoax concerning the existence of extraterrestrial life. Meanwhile, at a joint FBI/DOD inquiry, Scully's attempt to drive out the Conspiracy's informant is halted as her cancer takes a bad turn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of The X-Files air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Redux (2)') originally aired on November 2, 1997.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Redux (2)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 5 Episode 1?

Scully helps Mulder fake his own death in order for him to go undetected through the Department of Defence and find out the answers to his new questions about the government hoax concerning the existence of extraterrestrial life. Meanwhile, at a joint FBI/DOD inquiry, Scully's attempt to drive out t...

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