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S5·E5 The Post-Modern Prometheus

Episode
Season 5, Episode 5
Air Date
November 30, 1997
Runtime
47 minutes
Director
Chris Carter
Writer
Chris Carter
Score
7.3/10 (52 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 30, 1997 47 min ★ 7.3/10 · 52 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Filmed in glorious black and white with a comic book feel to it, this is a modern retelling of Frankenstein as Mulder and Scully get caught up in a town where the residents live on Jerry Springer episodes and fear a two-faced monster who has been impregnating the women.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Season 5, Episode 5 ('The Post-Modern Prometheus') originally aired on November 30, 1997.

How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('The Post-Modern Prometheus')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.

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

Filmed in glorious black and white with a comic book feel to it, this is a modern retelling of Frankenstein as Mulder and Scully get caught up in a town where the residents live on Jerry Springer episodes and fear a two-faced monster who has been impregnating the women....

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