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The X-Files

1993–2018 · Science Fiction & Fantasy, Crime, Mystery · 11 seasons · ★ 8.4

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Synopsis of The X-Files

Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are FBI special agents stationed in Washington, D.C. Mulder is a criminal profiling expert who believes in the existence of extraterrestrial life and a government cover-up. Scully is a skeptical doctor who applies scientific explanations to everything she investigates, and she joins the X-Files unit to analyze the work of her new partner. The X-Files are archived, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena, UFO sightings and strange creatures. Created by Chris Carter and aired on FOX, the series follows this duo as they try to solve cases the FBI would rather forget.

«The truth is out there.»

11seasons
218episodes
44 minper episode
8.4audience scoreTMDB · 3,760 votes
8.6IMDb rating276,466 votes

Seasons of The X-Files

Season 1Season 11993 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 2Season 21994 · 25 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 3Season 31995 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 4Season 41996 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 5Season 51997 · 20 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 6Season 61998 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 7Season 71999 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.2Season 8Season 82000 · 21 ep. · ★ 7.2Season 9Season 92001 · 20 ep. · ★ 6.8Season 10Season 102016 · 6 ep. · ★ 6.6Season 11Season 112018 · 10 ep. · ★ 6.7

Cast by The X-Files

Gillian AndersonGillian AndersonDana Scully218 episodes
David DuchovnyDavid DuchovnyFox Mulder (uncredited)200 episodes
Mitch PileggiMitch PileggiWalter Skinner / SS Sturmbannfuehrer92 episodes
Robert PatrickRobert PatrickJohn Doggett41 episodes
Tom BraidwoodTom BraidwoodMelvin Frohike38 episodes
William B. DavisWilliam B. DavisCigarette Smoking Man37 episodes
Bruce HarwoodBruce HarwoodJohn Fitzgerald Byers (voice)37 episodes
Dean HaglundDean HaglundRichard 'Ringo' Langly35 episodes
Annabeth GishAnnabeth GishMonica Reyes27 episodes
Nicholas LeaNicholas LeaAlex Krycek24 episodes
James Pickens Jr.James Pickens Jr.Alvin Kersh / Jamaican Crewman21 episodes
Sheila LarkenSheila LarkenMargaret Scully (voice) (uncredited)17 episodes
Chris OwensChris OwensJeffrey Spender / SS Untersturmfuehrer14 episodes
Steven WilliamsSteven WilliamsMr. X14 episodes
Don S. WilliamsDon S. Williams1st Elder14 episodes
Laurie HoldenLaurie HoldenMarita Covarrubias10 episodes
Jerry HardinJerry HardinDeep Throat - Ronald10 episodes
Rebecca ToolanRebecca ToolanTeena Mulder10 episodes
Brian ThompsonBrian ThompsonAlien Bounty Hunter9 episodes
Bill DowBill DowChuck Burk9 episodes
Brendan BeiserBrendan BeiserAgent Pendrell9 episodes
John NevilleJohn NevilleWell-Manicured Man8 episodes
Mimi RogersMimi RogersAgent Diana Fowley (uncredited)7 episodes
Cary ElwesCary ElwesBrad Follmer6 episodes
Travis RikerBaby William6 episodes
Peter DonatPeter DonatWilliam Mulder6 episodes
Morris PanychMorris PanychDr. Simon Auerbach6 episodes
John FinnJohn FinnMichael Kritschgau5 episodes
Zachary AnsleyZachary AnsleyBilly Miles5 episodes
Kirk B.R. WollerKirk B.R. WollerAgent Gene Crane5 episodes
Adam BaldwinAdam BaldwinKnowle Rohrer5 episodes
James RikerBaby William5 episodes
Arlene Pileggi1st Woman Party-Goer5 episodes
William MacDonaldWilliam MacDonaldAgent Kazanjian5 episodes
Bonnie HayBonnie HayWoman5 episodes
Malcolm StewartMalcolm StewartAgent Bonnecaze5 episodes
Alex DiakunAlex DiakunBuddy / Devil5 episodes
Doug AbrahamsDoug AbrahamsHarbaugh5 episodes
Charles CioffiCharles CioffiSection Chief Scott Blevins5 episodes
Roger CrossRoger CrossPrivate Kittel5 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Chris Carter
Address
Kim Manners, Rob Bowman, Chris Carter, David Nutter, R. W. Goodwin
Production companies
Ten Thirteen Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Network or Platform
FOX
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 10, 1993
Last Episode
March 21, 2018 (11x10)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 16 Emmy Awards; 105 wins and 218 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Awards for The X-Files

  • 🏆 Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama (1995)
  • 🏆 Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama (1997)
  • 🏆 Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama (1998)
  • 🏆 Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television (1997)

Also, 1 nomination recorded.

Source: Wikidata

Trivia about The X-Files

The executives wanted a taller, blonde Scully with a larger bust, but Carter chose Gillian Anderson, who was 24 years old, after seeing the auditions.
Mitch Pileggi was turned down for other roles because Carter couldn't picture him with a shaved head, since the actor shaved his head.
Mark Snow joined the series thanks to pressure from executive producer Goodwin, who insisted on him even though Carter had no other candidates.
The whistling in the main theme came from a Proteus 2 module using a preset sound called "Whistling Joe," which Mark Snow chose after testing other effects.
The title sequence won the series' first Emmy, in the category of graphic design and title sequences.
At first, Carter thought Duchovny wasn't especially smart, although the casting director was very positive about him.
Carter couldn't find good forests to shoot in Los Angeles, so he decided to move production to Vancouver.
Hulu has ordered a new series of The X-Files created by Ryan Coogler, with Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel as two FBI agents with original characters; no premiere date has been announced yet.

Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish) · Wikipedia (English)

Trailer for The X-Files

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Cast of The X-Files in other movies and series

Gillian AndersonDana Scully
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Mitch PileggiWalter Skinner / SS Sturmbannfuehrer
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Robert PatrickJohn Doggett
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William B. DavisCigarette Smoking Man
SupernaturalSeriesSmallvilleSeriesThe X-FilesMovieThe Dead ZoneMovie
Annabeth GishMonica Reyes
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Nicholas LeaAlex Krycek
Status UpdateMovieThe Good DoctorSeriesArrowSeriesThe Philadelphia ExperimentMovieSupernaturalSeriesChaosMovieVertical LimitMovie
James Pickens Jr.Alvin Kersh / Jamaican Crewman
42MovieGrey's AnatomySeriesTrafficMovieSleepersMovieMenace II SocietyMovie

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The X-Files have?

The X-Files has 11 seasons and 218 episodes in total.

Where to watch The X-Files in Spain?

The X-Files is available on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Tivify, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and AMC Channels Amazon Channel with a subscription.

Has The X-Files ended?

Yes. The X-Files has ended, and its final episode aired on March 21, 2018.

Who is in The X-Files?

The main cast includes Gillian Anderson (Dana Scully), David Duchovny (Fox Mulder (uncredited)), Mitch Pileggi (Walter Skinner / SS Sturmbannfuehrer) and Robert Patrick (John Doggett).

Who created The X-Files?

The X-Files was created by Chris Carter.

How long does it take to watch all of The X-Files?

With episodes of about 44 minutes, watching all 218 episodes takes approximately 160 hours.

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