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S6·E5 Dreamland II (2)

Episode
Season 6, Episode 5
Air Date
December 6, 1998
Runtime
46 minutes
Directors
Kim Manners, Michael W. Watkins
Writers
John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz
Score
8.3/10 (49 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 6, 1998 46 min ★ 8.3/10 · 49 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Mulder is thrown in jail at the Area 51 compound but is released when it is discovered that the flight data recorder he stole was a fake. Scully comes to her senses and realizes that the Mulder she sees isn't who he really is and heads back to Nevada to help the real Mulder. Meanwhile, the mechanism that caused the body swap is rapidly snapping back, undoing everything in its wake, and Mulder and his alter ego must race to put themselves back where they belong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 6 Episode 5 of The X-Files air?

Season 6, Episode 5 ('Dreamland II (2)') originally aired on December 6, 1998.

How long is Season 6 Episode 5 ('Dreamland II (2)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.

What happens in The X-Files Season 6 Episode 5?

Mulder is thrown in jail at the Area 51 compound but is released when it is discovered that the flight data recorder he stole was a fake. Scully comes to her senses and realizes that the Mulder she sees isn't who he really is and heads back to Nevada to help the real Mulder. Meanwhile, the mechanism...

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