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S5·E18 The Pine Bluff Variant

Episode
Season 5, Episode 18
Air Date
May 3, 1998
Runtime
46 minutes
Director
Rob Bowman
Writers
John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz
Score
7.6/10 (46 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 3, 1998 46 min ★ 7.6/10 · 46 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Scully fears that Mulder has gone to the other side when she sees him assisting a federal suspect escape custody. In truth he has infiltrated a terrorist group testing a deadly biological weapon that can eat through a person's flesh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 18 of The X-Files air?

Season 5, Episode 18 ('The Pine Bluff Variant') originally aired on May 3, 1998.

How long is Season 5 Episode 18 ('The Pine Bluff Variant')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 5 Episode 18?

Scully fears that Mulder has gone to the other side when she sees him assisting a federal suspect escape custody. In truth he has infiltrated a terrorist group testing a deadly biological weapon that can eat through a person's flesh....

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