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      Season 1 – The X-Files

      1993 Drama Sci-Fi List
      83% 35 Reviews Tomatometer 96% 250+ Ratings Audience Score In one of the longest-running science fiction series in network TV history, FBI special agents investigate unexplained, mind-bending cases known as "X-Files." Though the government is convinced that the outlandish reports are false, conspiracy theorist Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and realist Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), for most of the series, stop at nothing to prove that "the truth is out there." Series creator Chris Carter also serves as executive producer of the thrilling pop-culture phenomenon. Read More Read Less Watch on Vudu Premiered Jun 17 Buy Now

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      A serious approach to its premise helps establish The X-Files as a sci-fi procedural with a genuinely creepy twist -- and a thrilling drama that avoids devolving into pure camp.

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      Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 1993 Pilot Mulder and Scully investigate the strange deaths of members of a high-school graduating class in the Pacific Northwest. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 1993 Deep Throat Mulder and Scully investigate a report that some Army test pilots are disappearing after completing their missions. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 1993 Squeeze Scully and Mulder discover a mysterious serial killer when they find that their current investigation is similar to an unsolved case from 1903. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 1993 Conduit Mulder faces his feelings about the disappearance of his sister after a girl in Iowa mysteriously vanishes. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 1993 The Jersey Devil Scully and Mulder search for a murderer who is half-man and half-beast with an appetite for human flesh. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 1993 Shadows Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson) investigate reports of an unseen force believed to be protecting a young woman. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 1993 Ghost in the Machine Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson) must outwit a killer computer plaguing a high-rise office building. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 1993 Ice Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson) investigate the bizarre deaths of a scientific research team in the Arctic. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 1993 Space Scully and Mulder rush to uncover the culprit in a series of sabotage efforts in the space shuttle program. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 1993 Fallen Angel Mulder researches a possible UFO crash after learning the government may start its own investigation. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 10, 1993 Eve Mulder suspects supernatural involvement when identical murders occur at the same time on opposite sides of the country. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 1993 Fire Mulder and Scully guard a member of the British Parliament after mysterious fires kill several top officials. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 7, 1994 Beyond the Sea A condemned murderer claiming to have psychic powers helps the agents find collegians kidnapped by a serial killer. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 21, 1994 Genderbender Mulder and Scully question an isolated sect of people while searching for an androgynous killer who finds victims in singles bars. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 4, 1994 Lazarus Scully seeks Mulder's help after a fellow agent's personality begins to resemble that of a criminal her colleague killed in a bank robbery. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 11, 1994 Young at Heart When a supposedly dead convict resurfaces, Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson) uncover an anti-aging experiment. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 18, 1994 E.B.E. Scully and Mulder race to find a ship they suspect contains an extraterrestrial before the government can destroy it. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 18, 1994 Miracle Man Mulder and Scully travel to Tennessee to investigate the deaths of people who were treated by a young faith healer. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 1, 1994 Shapes Mulder and Scully travel to a Montana reservation to investigate the death of a young American Indian shot by ranchers. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 15, 1994 Darkness Falls Authorities attribute Washington loggers' disappearances to ecoterrorists; the agents suspect a glowing biological mass. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 22, 1994 Squeeze II Mulder is angered when a man who was accused of killing four people and eating their livers is released because of insufficient evidence. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 29, 1994 Born Again The murders of two policemen are linked to an 8-year-old girl, the reincarnated spirit of a corrupt officer seeking revenge. Details Episode 23 Aired May 6, 1994 Roland Mulder and Scully are puzzled by the level of knowledge displayed by a mentally impaired janitor suspected in the murders of two rocket scientists. Details Episode 24 Aired May 13, 1994 The Erlenmeyer Flask Mulder and Scully discover a government conspiracy while on the trail of a killer with superhuman powers. Details

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      Brian Courtis The Age (Australia) It's diverting nonsense and, as you may gather, about as cerebral as peppermint chewing gum. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Ross Warneke The Age (Australia) The X-Files is one of those whacko shows that really grabs your attention. It is all highly unlikely. The acting is hammy, and the plot too frenetic. The relationship between Mulder and Scully lacks subtlety. But it is a ripping yarn, well told. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian The X-Files, you feel, were exposed to the dangerous rays of Twin Peaks at an impressionable age. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Kathleen Shea Philadelphia Daily News Well, as the show's motto has it, "The Truth Is Out There" somewhere, probably in the same place as the writers who might make this discount bag of goods something special. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Richard Johnson Observer (UK) Not as schmoozy as Moonlighting, but every bit as watchable. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Series leads David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have good chemistry, the murder-mystery in the pilot is suspenseful and there always is a fascination with the supernatural. Feb 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      sean G I loved this show from day one . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review IAN c B Me and my late partner Jayne loved this series We even purchased the first 7 seasons on dvd in 2005 so we could watch when ever we liked.Mulder and Scully were both great charaters and the one offs were our favourite episodes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/24 Full Review G M Season 1 of The X-Files marks the inception of a television phenomenon that masterfully blends paranormal intrigue with investigative drama. Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny shine as FBI agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, their compelling performances anchoring the series. The season navigates a delicate balance between standalone episodes and an overarching conspiracy, providing viewers with an engaging mix of paranormal mysteries and government intrigue. While some early episodes may feel episodic, the show's ability to create a pervasive atmosphere of suspense and its commitment to character development contribute to its overall success. With its groundbreaking narrative and memorable characters, The X-Files Season 1 remains a cornerstone in the science fiction genre. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review R W Season 1 is the start of a beautiful thing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/23 Full Review andrew w An excellent start to this amazing series Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review alessio w Amazing show that literally introduced sciencefiction to so many people. Also the debut of powerhouse Gillian Anderson is amazing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

      Season Info

      Director
      Harry Longstreet, Joe Napolitano, Daniel Sackheim, William Graham, Robert Mandel, David Nutter, Michael Lange, Jerrold Freedman, Larry Shaw, Fred Gerber, Rob Bowman
      Screenwriter
      Chris Carter, Alex Gansa, Marilyn Osborn, Scott Kaufer, Glen Morgan, Howard Gordon, Paul Barber, Ken Biller, James Wong
      Network
      Fox
      Rating
      TV-14 (V)
      Genre
      Drama, Sci-Fi
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 10, 1993