The X-Files Forever

5 Episode Recommendations for Halloween 🎃 Happy Halloween! The X-Files will always be a viable option to celebrate this occasion. These five episodes provide you all you need for a spooky good time. • “Die Hand die Verletzt” [S…

Happy Halloween! The X-Files will always be a viable option to celebrate this occasion. These five episodes provide all you need for a spooky good time. #TheXFiles

5 Mulder-Focused Episodes 🎂 Happy birthday, Fox William Mulder! A paranormal enthusiast and Dana Scully’s lover, this pivotal character has become one of the most enduring television icons. And so, only a truly iconic f…

Happy birthday, Fox William Mulder! These are five episodes in which he takes the spotlight. #TheXFiles

The X-Files: 32 Years, 32 Facts & Achievements 🎉 On September 10, 1993 The X-Files aired for the very first time. Here are thirty-two facts and achievements in honor of the show and the franchise. • It premiered on the American channel FOX on a F…

On September 10, 1993 The X-Files aired for the very first time. Here are thirty-two facts and achievements in honor of the show and the franchise. #TheXFiles

10 Under-the-Radar Episodes In a vast catalog of episodes – just like the one presented by The X-Files – some are bound to go unnoticed. Lacking the visibility of the popular favorites, they can still provide reliable quality…

These are ten worthy The X-Files episodes that went under the radar. #TheXFiles

5 Most Influential Episodes The cultural impact of The X-Files continues to reverberate. An integral part of its enduring legacy, landmark episodes stand out for their influence within the series and across the television/str…

These are the five most influential The X-Files episodes. #TheXFiles

[Opinion] William Redefined The X-Files Mythology and Single-Handedly Resolved It It is fair to assume that the character of William (also known as Jackson) was not in Chris Carter’s mind when he created The X-Files in 1993. In fact, narrative improvisation used to be a to…

For practical and emotional reasons, William is the most consequential character in the mysterious universe of The X-Files, and one of the most intriguing sci-fi figures of all time. #TheXFiles

10 Episodes with Outstanding Background Music (In Loving Memory of Mark Snow) The X-Files would not have been as great without the mastery of Mark Snow. The composer – who passed away on July 4 – crafted a distinctive and rich sonic tapestry that pretty much functions as ano…

These are ten The X-Files episodes that feature outstanding background music. #TheXFiles

Fight the Future Film Day On June 19, 1998 The X-Files: Fight the Future film was released in theaters. • The phrase “Fight the Future” was originally intended as a tagline, but it appeared so close to “Th…

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On June 19, 1998 The X-Files: Fight the Future film was released in theaters. #TheXFiles

Fight the Future Soundtrack Day On June 2, 1998 The X-Files: Fight the Future soundtrack album was released. • Officially titled The X-Files: The Album, it contains a selection of songs that are either featured in The X-Files: Fi…

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On June 2, 1998 The X-Files: Fight the Future soundtrack album was released. #TheXFiles

[Opinion] Season 9 Operates as a Spin-Off Within The X-Files The ninth season of The X-Files was once one of television’s biggest taboos – rarely acknowledged, ultimately rejected by fans and critics alike. But under the circumstances, those reactions may ha…

The ninth season of The X-Files was once one of television's biggest taboos – rarely acknowledged, ultimately rejected by fans and critics alike. But under the circumstances, those reactions may have been extremely emotional and were potentially unfair. #TheXFiles

“Je Souhaite” Day On May 14, 2000 “Je Souhaite” [Season 7] premiered. • The title of the episode means “I wish” in French – the origins of the jinnia (female counterpart of a genie) date back…

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On May 14, 2000 "Je Souhaite" [Season 7] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Folie à Deux” Day On May 10, 1998 “Folie à Deux” [Season 5] premiered. • The title of the episode means “madness [shared by] two” in French – Mulder comes to believe the employee who claims h…

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On May 10, 1998 "Folie à Deux" [Season 5] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Field Trip” Day On May 9, 1999 “Field Trip” [Season 6] premiered. • Scriptwriter Frank Spotnitz, who provided the story concept, described the episode as a serious version of the fifth-season comedy &#…

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On May 9, 1999 "Field Trip" [Season 6] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Quagmire” Day On May 3, 1996 “Quagmire” [Season 3] premiered. • The original script prominently showcased giant clams, but it was later rewritten as a story revolving around an elusive aquatic monste…

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On May 3, 1996 "Quagmire" [Season 3] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Hollywood A.D.” Day On April 30, 2000 “Hollywood A.D.” [Season 7] premiered. • The episode is noteworthy for its heavy self-referential humor (meta-commentary), which is a departure from the series’ …

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On April 30, 2000 "Hollywood A.D." [Season 7] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Small Potatoes” Day On April 20, 1997 “Small Potatoes” [Season 4] premiered. • The episode’s use of humor stemmed from screenwriter Vince Gilligan’s intention to shift away from the direction o…

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On April 20, 1997 "Small Potatoes" [Season 4] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Darkness Falls” Day On April 15, 1994 “Darkness Falls” [Season 1] premiered. • Logistically, it was one of the most challenging episodes of the season. Filming was hampered by relentless rain. Later, the s…

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On April 15, 1994 "Darkness Falls" [Season 1] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Jose Chung’s From Outer Space” Day On April 12, 1996 “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space” [Season 3] premiered. • The original title is “Eth Snafu”. The first word is a purposeful misspelling of “the&#…

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On April 12, 1996 "Jose Chung's From Outer Space" [Season 3] premiered. #TheXFiles

“Improbable” Day On April 7, 2002 “Improbable” [Season 9] premiered. • The episode is noteworthy for its unique narrative style and genre fusion: part thriller, part comedy, part musical. • It had a dis…

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On April 7, 2002 "Improbable" [Season 9] premiered. #TheXFiles