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The X-Files star David Duchovny needed to call out a massive Mulder plot hole in The X-Files season 1. The mystery series, created by Chris Carter, has developed a loyal following since debuting. Originally airing for nine seasons and releasing multiple feature films, The X-Files was revived from 2016 to 2018.

The show is centered on FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate various supernatural phenomena and investigations. Along with Duchovny and Anderson, The X-Files cast includes Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Tom Braidwood, and more.

During an episode of Fail Betterwith David Duchovny (via Entertainment Weekly), the actor discussed one plot hole he had to call out on The X-Files. There is a season 1 episode where Mulder admits to being afraid of fire. However, Duchovny recalled that Mulder experienced a large fire earlier in the show, and realized that it might not make sense for his character. Check out his...

The X-Files is celebrating its 32nd anniversary in 2025, having originally premiered on Sept. 10, 1993.

Over the past three decades, Fox's Emmy-winning sci-fi series has remained relevant thanks to its initial nine-season run from 1993 to 2002, two big-screen movies in 1998 and 2008, two revival seasons in 2016 and 2018, and an in-progress diverse reboot from filmmaker Ryan Coogler. Not to mention, series stars David Duchovny (as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully) make headlines every time they talk about their sometimes-rocky relationship behind the scenes.

All told, a whopping 218 episodes were produced for television — think of all those discarded cigarette butts! In Gold Derby's photo gallery below, we rank the 32 best episodes in honor of the 32nd anniversary. Do you agree with our No. 1 choice?

Created by Chris Carter, who grew up watching TV shows like The Twilight Zone and Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The X-Files broke ground...

Richard Langley (Dean Haglund), Melvin Frohike (Tom Braidwood), and John Fitzgerald Byers (Bruce Harwood) -- collectively known as the Lone Gunmen -- first appeared in the episode of "The X-Files" called "E.B.E.". They were a trio of very, very intense nerds who spent their days looking into conspiracy theories, often finding (specious) evidence for their existence. Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) also investigated conspiracies, and would occasionally turn to the Lone Gunmen to give his investigations credibility. The Gunmen, however, were comic relief characters, presented as an over-the-top counterpart to Mulder. No matter how wild Mulder got with his talk of aliens, monsters, and government cover-ups, the Gunmen outstripped him in paranoia and conspiratorial hypotheses. 

The Gunmen appeared in 40 episodes of "The X-Files" overall (including in the weird latter-day revival seasons), and many fans loved them. They were a whimsical warning of what Fox Mulder might become, if he...

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In the "The X-Files" episode "First Person Shooter", Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) are called to investigate a seemingly fatal virtual reality video game. The players of the game, uncreatively called "First Person Shooter," have been encountering a sexy assassin named Maitreya (B-movie luminary Krista Allen) whom no one programmed into the game. When Maitreya kills someone in the game, they die in real life. No one knows how that's possible. 

Mulder and Scully eventually find a woman in the real world who looks just like Maitreya, but she reveals that she is an exotic dancer named (sigh) Jade Blue Afterglow, and that she was merely hired by a computer company to scan her likeness. To raise the stakes, Mulder's friends the Lone Gunmen find themselves doing battle with the mysterious Maitreya inside of "First Person Shooter," and...

Vince Gilligan is an accomplished writer, director, and creator who has been awarded many prestigious honors, including Primetime Emmy, Writers Guild of America, and more. He gained huge popularity after creating Breaking Bad starring Bryan Cranston, and continued to expand his empire with another successful prequel spin-off Better Call Saul, with Bob Odenkirk.

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Over the years, the American writer has created many complicated and compelling characters for the big and small screens. His way of storytelling has brought a revolution to the television media. However, before giving back-to-back successful projects with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Gillian contributed to other mainstream projects as well. But you may have missed out on it.

So, in this article, we will discuss his lesser-known written TV series...

Evil is a supernatural horror drama series created by Robert and Michelle King. The CBS and Paramount+ series follows Psychologist Kristen Bouchard as he reluctantly teams up with David Acosta, a priest in training to investigate unusual occurrences that have no logical explanation. Evil stars Katja Herbers and Mike Colter in the lead roles with Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti, Andrea Martin, Maddy Crocco, Aasif Mandvi, Peter Scolari, and Patrick Brammall starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the thrilling story, horror elements, and compelling characters in Evil here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Exorcist is a supernatural horror drama series created by Jeremy Slater. Based on the 1971 horror novel of the same name by author William Peter Blatty, the Fox series serves as a sequel to the 1973 film of the same name and it follows two priests as they team...

Viewers discovering Homicide: Life on the Street, now streaming on Peacock, will note Det. John Munch’s (Richard Belzer) penchant for conspiracy theories. This may not have always been the case. The Baltimore murder cop may have gotten the bug while on duty at The X-Files for season 5’s “Unusual Suspects.” The flashback episode to the creation of the Lone Gunmen supplies origin stories to much of the science fiction series’ canon, including how Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) was initially infected with his unique brand of governmental paranoia.

Homicide: Life on the Street, based on the book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets by David Simon, who would go on to create The Wire, ran on NBC until May 21, 1999, concluding with Homicide: The Movie (2000). After the finale, Det. Munch became a main character on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The X-Files aired until May 2002 on Fox, spawned two feature films,...

While, Hulu is not as flashy as some of the other streaming services like Netflix, Max, and Disney+, it has a solid library of shows that are both originals and licensed through various studios. Regarding sci-fi shows, Hulu doesn’t have any big names like 3 Body Problem or Westworld, but it makes up for that by carrying some great new and old shows like Devs and The X-Files, which were loved by millions of people. So, we thought of making a list of the best sci-fi TV shows you can find on Hulu right now.

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Rick and Morty is an adult animated sci-fi adventure comedy series created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland. The Adult Swim series follows the story of Rick Sanchez, the smartest man on Earth who lives with his daughter’s family. Rick and his grandson go on various life-threatening...

A song featured in a 1998 episode of The X-Files has finally been identified due to a viral social media post. The song is "Staring at the Stars" by Dan Marfisi and Glenn Jordan, which was written specifically for a scene in the show. The fascination with the song speaks to The X-Files enduring popularity, with the show remaining popular due to its dark and grounded approach to mysterious subject matter.

One mystery in The X-Files has now finally been solved after remaining elusive for more than two decades. First airing in 1993, the hit show, which is created by Chris Carter, follows FBI agents Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) as they investigate unsolved paranormal cases. The show features many mysteries throughout its nine seasons and two revivals, but one that has long eluded viewers involves a song that plays during a bar scene in season 6, episode 5, "Dreamland II," which aired in 1998.

Now,...

TV drama writers obsess over audience engagement, with a huge emphasis on personal stakes for their characters. The biggest of these is the prospect of death. But 70+ years of TV have taught us that mortality is rare for characters played by a show's stars. So, when actors leave a show or the decision is made to cut a character, writers see a golden opportunity to play the ultimate stakes game by going terminal.

It's safe to say character departures always upset a segment of a show's audience, however small. But not all such deaths are created equal. Some generate a wave of complaints, others a tsunami of outrage. It's the deaths of characters we love or love to hate, and those especially shocking or egregious, that drive fans to write all-caps messages, accompanied by many exclamation points, in fanzines, letter columns, and social media.

Here are 14 of the most controversial of the controversial.

In gearing up for today’s 30th anniversary of “The X-Files” premiere, which debuted back on September 10, 1993, I recently re-watched the series finale, titled “The Truth.” Yes, I know Fox’s sci-fi show later spawned two revival seasons in 2016 and 2018, but I’m still calling this episode, which aired on May 19, 2002, the official series finale. When “The Truth” originally aired, fans and critics alike were decidedly mixed on the two-part ender written and directed by series creator Chris Carter. But 21 years later, I can safely say that it’s better than you remember.

Scroll through the videos and photos below revisiting the nine best moments from “The X-Files” series finale, which featured the return of Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) as he went on trial for murdering an alien super soldier, while Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) tried to secure his release. Did I miss any of...

Brace yourselves, “The X-Files” fans: your favorite TV show is turning 30 years old. Yep, it’s true. Fox’s Emmy-winning sci-fi juggernaut that followed FBI Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) in their investigations into the paranormal debuted on September 10, 1993. Nine complete seasons aired until the series finale on May 19, 2002, with two movies premiering at the box office in 1998 and 2008, and then two additional revival seasons dropping in 2016 and 2018. All told, a whopping 218 episodes were produced for television — think of all those discarded cigarette butts! In Gold Derby’s photo gallery above, fans rank the 30 best episodes in honor of the 30th anniversary, according to IMDb.com votes.

Created by Chris Carter, who grew up watching TV shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Kolchak: The Night Stalker,” “The X-Files” broke ground with its spooky premise and government-is-lying ideology. In fact, many of the show’s taglines...

As many of you Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fans know, before Vince Gilligan became a demi-God of modern television in the late aughts, he was learning the ropes under the hands of Chris Carter, the father of The X-Files. Gilligan wrote or co-wrote 30 episodes of the classic sci-fi series, which undoubtedly played a key part in his success many years later. Carter gave Gilligan enough creative freedom that allowed him to play out the full scope of his ideas ranging from suspenseful to touchingly dramatic to campy and downright hilarious. As a result, he’s written some of the most gripping and beloved episodes in the show’s history.

Gilligan had great talent to begin with, but it was the versatility of The X-Files that permitted his creativity to flourish in numerous ways. Now, we’re here to highlight some of the finest work he’s done for the series through nine seasons.

“The X-Files” creator Chris Carter says writer-directer Ryan Coogler is going to remake the iconic mystery series with a diverse cast.

Dana Scully, Fox Mulder, Walter Skinner and the rest of “The X-Files” characters are set to be reimagined through the lens of the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” director and co-writer, according to Carter, who shared the news on Gloria Macarenko’s CBC radio show “On the Coast With Gloria Macarenko.”

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After Macarenko asked how the showrunner would make the series for today, he mentioned that the effort was already in progress.

“Actually there’s a — I just spoke to a young man Ryan Coogler, who is going to remount the ‘X-Files’ with a diverse cast,” Carter said. “So, he’s got his work cut out for him because we covered so much territory.

Given the numerous, complicated mythology arcs introduced throughout its initial nine-season run, it's surprising that more shows didn't spin off of Chris Carter's 1993 hit show "The X-Files." For the uninitiated, "The X-Files" was about a pair of FBI agents named Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) who were assigned to the Bureau's most unusual cases, often filed under the letter X. The unusual cases often involved alien abductions, man-sized liver flukes, psychics, shape-shifters, psychic photography, and other such paranormal monkeyshines. Much of the show sprung from a sense of paranoia aimed at the United States government and its tendency to hush up the mind-blowing, supernatural truth about the world. Only a believer like Mulder and a skeptic like Scully would have the intelligence and the wherewithal to find the truth.

"The X-Files" did have two spinoffs. The 1996 series "Millennium," about a forensic profiler (Lance Henricksen) investigating some quite immediate end-of-the-world lore,...

“The X-Files” series finale aired 20 years ago this week on May 19, 2002 on the Fox network. When it aired, fans and critics were mixed on the two-part episode titled “The Truth,” written and directed by series creator Chris Carter. But 20 years later, I’m choosing to accentuate the positive.

Scroll through the videos and photos below to relive the nine best moments from “The X-Files” series finale, which saw Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) return and go on trial for murdering an alien super soldier, and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi) trying to secure his release. Did I miss any of Your favorite moments from “The Truth”? Let me know down in the comments section.

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Duchovny left the show as a full-time cast member at the end of Season 7 and only returned for about...

Arguably the most legendary TV show theme song of the ’90s — and possibly of all-time — belongs to “The X-Files.” Now, the cast and crew of the famed series has reunited to give that theme song some lyrics.

The new video, titled “Song in the Key of X,” sees show creator Chris Carter join the show’s stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson along with dozens of cast members, writers and directors in an a capella version of the theme.

Among those in the video are “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, who wrote several “X-Files” episodes; Carey Elwes, who appeared on the show’s final season; Mulder’s replacement Robert Patrick; and Lone Gunmen Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood and Dean Haglund. Frank Spotnitz, the show’s executive producer, oversaw the reunion project.

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Why is Gillian Anderson leaving The X-Files? Recently, Anderson revealed why is departing the Fox TV show after 11 seasons, TVLine reports.Anderson has played the show’s co-lead, Dana Scully, since the sci-fi drama debuted in 1993 and has been part of every season. In the latest season, Anderson is joined by David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

Will there be another season of The X-Files? Recently, Fox CEO Gary Newman discussed the future of the TV show revival, Deadline reports.As reported earlier, star Gillian Anderson has said the sci-fi series' 11th season (which just premiered on January 3rd) will be her last. The cast also includes David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

It's a bittersweet time to be an X-Files fan. The Fox series' 11th season premiered on January 3rd, but star Gillian Anderson has said it will be her last.Anderson has played the show's co-lead, Dana Scully, since the sci-fi drama debuted in 1993 and has been part of every season. David Duchovny, who plays Fox Mulder, didn't appear in all season eight and nine episodes of the original run. In the latest season, Anderson and Duchovny are joined by Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund. Read More…...

Are you ready for new X-Files? Recently, Fox released a new teaser for the series' upcoming 11th season.hough little has been revealed about the upcoming season so far, creator Chris Carter has said it will focus on Mulder and Scully’s mysterious son, William. The returning cast includes Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

What's in store for the new season of The X-Files? Recently, creator Chris Carter spoke with TVLine about the Fox series' upcoming 11th season.Though little has been revealed about the upcoming season so far, creator Chris Carter has said it will focus on Mulder and Scully’s mysterious son, William. The returning cast includes Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

Agents Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) are back on the case. Fox Network has announced that season 11 of the cult Sci-Fi television show will return in January 2018. So get the popcorn ready and set the DVR up for Wednesday, January. 3rd. The ‘X-Files‘ have now be re-opened for the agents to discover the truth.

Fans can expect some familiar faces this upcoming season. Mitch Pileggi will return as FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner. The Cigarette Smoking Man (William B Davis) will also return to expand his secret agenda and give Mulder some more worrisome nights. The ‘Lone Gunmen’ (Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Bruce Harwood) have been confirmed for the upcoming season. It sounds as if Season 11 will center on searching for William ( Mulder & Scullly’s baby with “special power’s”). Season 11 will also deliver 8 monster of the week episodes that is not connected to the alien mythology of the series.

Haley Joel Osment is headed to Fox.

Deadline reports the Silicon Valley star will guest on season 11 of The X-Files.

Though little has been revealed about the upcoming season so far, creator Chris Carter has said it will focus on Mulder and Scully’s mysterious son, William. The returning cast includes Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.

"We need your help, even if we don't trust you." Fox has just released a new teaser for season 11 of The X-Files.Though little has been revealed about the upcoming season so far, creator Chris Carter has said it will focus on Mulder and Scully's mysterious son, William. The returning cast includes Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

Is John Doggett returning to The X-Files? TVLine reports Robert Patrick may return for season 11 of the Fox TV show.Patrick first appeared as Agent Doggett on season eight of the sci-fi series. The new season will see the return of fellow original cast members Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

What's in store for The X-Files new season? Recently, creator Chris Carter spoke with Deadline about season 11 and the future of the Fox TV show.The new season of the sci-fi drama will see the return of original cast members Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

One of The X-Files most memorable stars is returning. Entertainment Weekly reports Karin Konoval will appear in season 11 of the Fox TV show.Konoval first appeared on the sci-fi drama as Mrs. Peacock in the controversial season four episode "Home." On the new season, she'll join returning regulars Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

Barbara Hershey is coming to Fox. Deadline reports the Once Upon a Time star has joined season 11 of The X-Files.On the revival, Hershey will play "Erika Price, a powerful figure who represents a mysterious organization." The cast also includes returning stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Annabeth Gish, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Lauren Ambrose, Robbie Amell, and Sheila Larken.Read More…...

Some familiar faces are returning to The X-Files. TVLine reports Robbie Amell and Lauren Ambrose have joinsed season 11 of the Fox TV show.Both Ammell and Ambrose will be reprising the roles of Agents Miller and Einstein, respectively. The cast also includes returning stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Annabeth Gish, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Sheila Larken.Read More…...

A familiar face is returning to The X-Files. According to CinemaBlend, Annabeth Gish will appear on the upcoming 11th season of the Fox TV show.Gish played FBI Special Agent Monica Reyes on the original series. The character was first introduced in season eight and last appeared in season 10, which aired last year. The sci-fi drama also stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Sheila Larken.Read More…...

Walter Skinner isn't leaving The X-Files anytime soon. Deadline reports Mitch Pileggi will return for season 11 of the Fox TV show.Pileggi, who has been part of the sci-fi drama since season one, rejoined the series for last year's revival season. The returning cast also included Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, William B. Davis, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, and Dean Haglund.Read More…...

“The X-Files” is returning… with Mulder and Scully… played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Excited yet? The cult classic will be making a comeback once again with a lot of the original cast in tow, only it’ll be in a different format than we’re used to — an audiobook. Audible announced Monday that it’ll be releasing “X-Files: Cold Cases,” an audiobook featuring Mulder, Scully and a lot of the other series players – including Mitch Pileggi as Walter Skinner, William B. Davis as the Cigarette Smoking Man, and Tom Braidwood, Bruce Hardwood, and Dean Haglund as the Lone...

If you still believe and you're looking for something to listen to on your ride to work, then you're in luck, because Amazon's Audible Studios is bringing the cast of The X-Files back together for The X-Files: Cold Cases, an audio dramatization based on Joe Harris' graphic novels.

Scheduled to come out on July 18th, The X-Files: Cold Cases takes place in between The X-Files: I Want to Believe and the recent event series revival. Below, we have official details with more information as well as a teaser video featuring plenty of familiar faces from the seminal TV series. To learn more, visit Audible Studios.

From Audible Studios: "The series that had a generation looking to the sky gets a breathtaking audio reprise in an original full-cast dramatization featuring actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson returning to voice FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

Based upon...

The truth is still out there, even if it means diving into the past to find it.

Audible Studios will release “The X-Files: Cold Cases,” an Audible Original production that will star the voice talents of Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny and a full cast, the studio announced Monday. Besides Agents Scully and Mulder, fans will also get to revisit old friends Walter Skinner (Mitch PIleggi), the Cigarette Smoking Man (William B. Davis), and the Lone Gunmen Melvin Frohike, Richard “Ringo” Langly and John Fitzgerald Byers (Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund and Bruce Harwood).

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“The X-Files: Cold Cases” is set between the events of the theatrical release “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” and 2016 limited series revival. In the audiobook, an FBI headquarters database breach allows an unknown party to access The X-Files’ cold cases. This means...

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The X-Files: Cold Cases is an audio drama adapted by Dirk Maggs, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson...

As we're told negotiations continue for Fox to make more X-Files episodes, fans will have a new opportunity to experience David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson playing the FBI's weirdest in The X-Files: Cold Cases, an Audible-exclusive drama based on Joe Harris' celebrated graphic novels.

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The X-Files creator Chris Carter is listed as the 'creative director' of this new addition to the Mulder and Scully universe, with UK radio drama legend Dirk Maggs (H2G2, BBC Radio 4's Neil Gaiman adaptations) on adapting duties.

Here's a synopsis of what to expect story-wise:

Set after the events...

Is The X-Files coming back? Fox says they will make an announcement shortly regarding a new season of the sci-fi series, Deadline reports.After more than a decade off the air, the show returned for a 10th season in early 2016. Original stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, William B. Davis, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, and Mitch Pileggi all returned.Read More…...

The X-Files event series is airing it's penultimate episode this Monday, titled Babylon, and with it comes the return of some highly anticipated characters. That's right, after a long absence, The Lone Gunmen are back! And we have your first look courtesy of EW.

The Lone Gunmen team is made up of Byers, Langly, and Frohike. They are a trio of conspiracy nuts who became extremely popular during the original run of the show, which ended on Fox way back in 2002. These guys were such fan-favorites that they got their own short-lived spinoff series titled The Lone Gunmen in 2001. The show only lasted 13 episodes, and has since been released on DVD.

But that wasn't the last we'd see of these guys. The trio later returned to the original The X-Files series for Season 9. And guess what? They died. So how is it possible that they've been resurrected for one of...

One week ago today, Fox debuted its highly-anticipated The X-Files with the first episode in this six-episode event series, before it settled into its new time slot on Monday nights at 8 Pm. Two of the new characters we haven't met quite yet are Robbie Amell's Agent Miller and Lauren Ambrose's Agent Einstein, who will debut in the fifth episode Babylon, airing on February 15. Today, Entertainment Weekly has the first photo of these new characters before they arrive on the hit show.

The Babylon episode centers on Mulder and Scully who attempt to communicate with the comatose bomber of an art gallery. The younger FBI agents push them to examine their own beliefs. We reported in November that an X-Files spinoff may be happening that focuses on Agent Miller and Agent Einstein, but that news was never confirmed by Fox. If these characters prove to be popular with fans when they debut next month,...

[Originally appeared in Deadly Magazine #5] In 1993, The X-Files premiered on Fox, forever changing genre television, and after 20 years, its influence is still felt. No series since The X-Files has even come close to creating such incredibly nuanced and compelling storytelling than what Chris Carter’s series delivered each week for nine seasons.

What made The X-Files so remarkable was that it hit the ground running from its first episode and maintained that momentum. While Seasons 8 and 9 aren’t remembered fondly by fans, I’d argue that the storytelling still remained strong until the series finale in May 2002.

Known generally for its overarching alien and governmental conspiracy plots, The X-Files always managed to find clever and unusual ways to celebrate so many horror and sci-fi tropes, much like its predecessors (The Twilight Zone and Kolchak: The Night Stalker influenced Carter when he was first conceiving the series in the early ’90’s.)

The conspiracy plot gave The X-Files...

[Originally appeared in Deadly Magazine #5] For nine seasons (and two feature films), fans of The X-Files became engrossed with FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully’s search for the truth and along the way, we were introduced to numerous supporting characters that helped them (or did their damnedest to foil their efforts) along the way. Here’s a look back at some of The X-Files’ greatest unusual suspects.

Deep Throat (Jerry Hardin)

Mulder’s first informant when the X-Files division of the FBI was established. A member of The Syndicate who wanted to expose some of the secrets the government had tried desperately to keep hidden, Deep Throat was tragically gunned down while trading an alien embryo for Mulder’s life in the first season finale, “The Erlenmeyer Flask.”

Cigarette Smoking Man/Cancer Man (William B. Davis)

Hands down The X-Files’ greatest villain, Cigarette Smoking Man’s presence dominated over the first season...

In just eight short days, the highly-anticipated X-Files event series will debut on Sunday, January 24, directly following the Nfc Championship Game. The series brings back the beloved characters Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) back together, 13 years after the original series came to a close. Series creator Chris Carter recently appeared at the TCA winter tour, where he teased that the sixth and final episode ends with a "big cliffhanger," hinting that there may be more episodes.

David Duchovny teased in May that he would be open to coming back for more episodes, provided that Fox didn't order a full 20-episode season. Fox hasn't given the green light for another season yet, but if fans respond to this new series, it's certainly possible. Chris Carter also teased that he is also considering making a third The X-Files movie following 1998's The X-Files and 2008's The X-Files: I Want to Believe.

What goes together better than paranormal drama and football? Fox is bringing back the iconic sci-fi series The X-Files in just over a week, with this six-episode event series debuting Sunday, January 24, directly following the Nfc Championship game. During the network's TCA winter tour panel earlier today, Fox showcased a sizzle reel, which features new footage of a UFO crash, an alien running through a field, and a shot that teases the return of another character from the original series.

The footage features a shot of a character speaking on the phone, telling the unknown caller that they have a "problem," since the X-Files have been reopened. While we don't see this mystery man's face, his unmistakable voice is a dead giveaway that this is the Cigarette Smoking Man (William B. Davis). Directly after this brief scene, we also see a quick shot of a deformed man, who very well...

In just under two weeks, iconic characters Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) will return to the small screen when the new X-Files event series debuts on Sunday, January 24, immediately following the Nfc Championship Gameon Fox. While we wait for this six-episode event series to arrive, Fox has debuted the first minute of the series premiere, My Struggle, featuring Mulder giving fans some background on his obsession with aliens and other unexplained phenomena. The clip can be accessed by visiting DoYouStillBelieve.com, where you can also join the conversation about the show on social media, and even set a reminder for the premiere episode.

This scene comes on the heels of a 20-minute preview released last month, which featured new footage and interviews with the stars and creator Chris Carter. The X-Files is set thirteen years after the original series run, a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter.

For those of you still seeking the truth, there’s no better place to start than at the beginning. So before jumping into Fox’s upcoming reboot of The X-Files, refresh your memory of the entire groundbreaking mythology, all nine seasons of which are now available for the first time on Blu-ray.

When practical, science-leaning FBI special agent Dana Scully (Emmy winner Gillian Anderson) is first dispatched to partner with paranoid, paranormal-leaning special agent Fox Mulder (Golden Globe winner David Duchovny) with a directive to discredit his theories of the supernatural, they don’t see eye to eye. But the fact that they’re able to keep their minds open as they chase down aliens, unravel conspiracies, and combat Monsters of the Week changes both of them, as well as having a lasting impact on pop culture.

Revisit creator Chris Carter’s otherworldly universe along with fan favorites the Lone Gunmen (Bruce Harwood,...

From VancouverFilm.Net, Sneak Peek new footage, previewing the first episode of "The X-Files" mini-series, debuting January 24, 2016 on Fox:

The new six-episode event series will have a two-night premiere, debuting January 24, 2016, with the following episode airing January 25.

Cast includes David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Annabeth Gish, Bruce Harwood, Tom Braidwood, Dean Haglund, Sheila Larken, Joel McHale, Annet Mahendru, Rhys Darby, Kumail Nanjiani, Robbie Amell and Lauren Ambrose.

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Creator Chris Carter is joined by returning stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny for an extensive 20-minute sneak peek at all-new The X-Files episodes, coming in 2016. The trio delve behind-the-scenes, offering new and insightful interviews. And we get to see plenty of footage from this anticipated revival. 6 all-new episodes of The X-Files are set to debut on Sunday, January 24.

The X-Files is set thirteen years after the original series run, a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter. Stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Mitch Pileggi also returns as FBI Asst. Dir. Walter Skinner, Mulder and Scully's boss, who walks a fine line between loyalty to these investigators and accountability to his superiors.

This event series marks the momentous return of the Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of...

The truth is still out there, so Mulder and Scully are finally reuniting once again to find it when The X-Files returns on Fox next month. The six-episode event series is slated to debut Sunday, January 24, immediately following the Nfc Championship Game on Fox. To get fans ready for the big event, Fox has released a sneak preview, where stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson shed some new light on the series. We also hear from series creator Chris Carter and writer/executive producer Glen Morgan, who reveals that the first and sixth episodes are "mythology" episodes, while the middle episodes are all stand alone stories.

The X-Files is set thirteen years after the original series run, a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter. Stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Mitch Pileggi also returns as FBI Asst.

A mysterious light recently appeared in the skies over Los Angeles. Are we truly alone? Or are we being lied to? On November 7, 2015, millions witnessed a strange light in the evening sky. The government said it was a missile test. But was it? The latest trailer for the X-Files event series hints that world leaders are actually trying to cover up something big. And the truth will finally be exposed this winter when Mulder and Scully return with 6 all-new episodes.

The X-Files is set thirteen years after the original series run, a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter. Stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Mitch Pileggi also returns as FBI Asst. Dir. Walter Skinner, Mulder and Scully's boss, who walks a fine line between loyalty to these investigators and accountability to his superiors.

As the countdown continues to Fox's highly-anticipated X-Files event series, premiering on January 24, we can surely expect more footage and photos with Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). Today, Entertainment Weekly has released a new poster, featuring both Mulder and Scully together again. This one-sheet also features the tagline "The truth is still out there". But naturally we'll have to wait and see if this dynamic duo can discover this elusive truth, once and for all.

The X-Files is set thirteen years after the original series run, a thrilling, six-episode event series from creator/executive producer Chris Carter. Stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Mitch Pileggi also returns as FBI Asst. Dir. Walter Skinner, Mulder and Scully's boss, who walks a fine line between loyalty to these investigators and accountability to his superiors.

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