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S5·E3 Unusual Suspects

Mytharc Aired November 16, 1997

Narrative Classification: Contains pivotal narrative twists, canonical lore revelations, or major character shifts.

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Synopsis

Set in 1989, the story of the founding of The Lone Gunmen is finally told as we see how a straight-laced federal employee, a sex mad AV expert, and a nerdy computer hacker meet Susanne Modeski, a strange woman with evidence of a government conspiracy. When their plan to expose the conspiracy fails and Susanne is captured by a group of men-in-black, led by none other than X, they soon become a paranoid group of government watchdogs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 3 of The X-Files air?

Season 5, Episode 3 ('Unusual Suspects') originally aired on November 16, 1997.

How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Unusual Suspects')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The X-Files.

What happens in The X-Files Season 5 Episode 3?

Set in 1989, the story of the founding of The Lone Gunmen is finally told as we see how a straight-laced federal employee, a sex mad AV expert, and a nerdy computer hacker meet Susanne Modeski, a strange woman with evidence of a government conspiracy. When their plan to expose the conspiracy fails a...

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