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Season 2 – The X-Files

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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.
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Brian Courtis The Age (Australia) Feb 4, 2021
Currently, the prize for spooking us in the most entertaining way goes to the sci-fi series The X-Files, back this week with new episodes and more information on the good guys, bad guys, and things that go bump in the night. Go to Full Review Frederic M. Biddle Boston Globe Apr 26, 2018
The X-Files remains the Twilight Zone of the '90s, but more elliptical, with few factual conclusions and a ceaseless paranoia about the US government. Go to Full Review Lee Sandlin Chicago Reader Oct 25, 2017
The X-Files has become Oliver Stone's Ghostbusters. Go to Full Review Jonathan Hatfull SciFiNow Oct 25, 2017
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By the time the show really hits its stride with the second and third season, the writers had found a near-perfect balance between its arc plot and its monsters of the week. Go to Full Review Nina Sordi Den of Geek Oct 13, 2017
The events that go on here really laid the groundwork for the mythology arc for the rest of the series. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jakey B @RT00961171 Aug 23, 2026 The main plot and conspiracy episodes are enthralling, the stand alone episodes aren't as interesting but does have some fun with monsters of the week, when this season is at it's peak though it's the best of The X-Files so far and some of the most thrilling extra terrestrial conspiracy thriller plotting there is. Also a visually stunning season and adds a lot of depth to the two leads. See more Dave C @RT09838700 Oct 18, 2025 Overall, this hits with sharper storytelling, character development that means something, and multiple story arcs that hold up to season-long writing, rather than being poorly tied-up after two episodes, as in the previous season. There is still work to be done, but I'm enjoying watching it a lot more than I was... See more Craig B @Boundsy Jun 19, 2025 Great series which redefined the quality production standards of TV shows which followed. The first 7 series were defined by mostly great stories with two stars in David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson (yummy) who you could not take you eyes off. However, by series 8, the show was running out of steam, and suprising it lasted until series 11... the power of the shows fan base I guess. See more D W @RT34520430 Dec 16, 2022 The early seasons are a dream, and with very little grand narrative episodes. Those begin seeping in with season 3, but 1 and 2 are pure problem-of-the-week, and highly enjoyable and uncomplicated as a result. Good mix of themes, ideas, and inspirations. See more Tim L @RT73328012 Aug 11, 2021 The Xfiles keeps pumping out fresh content. See more Apr 3, 2021 This was really clever bro See more Read all reviews
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David Duchovny

FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

FBI Special Agent Dana Scully

Mitch Pileggi

Asst. Dir. Walter Skinner

Nicholas Lea

Alex Krycek

Brian Thompson

Alien Bounty Hunter

William B. Davis

Smoking Man

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 16, 1994 Little Green Men Though X-Files has been shut down, reassigned Mulder investigates a tip from his mentor, leading him to a communications center in Puerto Rico, looking for evidence of a close encounter. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 1994 The Host Mulder (David Duchovny) discovers a genetically mutated creature that stalks its victims in the sewer system. With Gillian Anderson. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 30, 1994 Blood Mulder is called in to investigate a small Virginia suburb when several mild-mannered residents suddenly and inexplicably go crazy. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 1994 Sleepless Mulder and his new partner discover a secret U.S. Marine Corps experiment conducted during the Vietnam War. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 1994 Duane Barry Mulder negotiates a hostage situation with a former FBI agent who claims to be the victim of an alien experiment. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 1994 Ascension To rescue Scully, Mulder follows Barry into the Virginia hills; Skinner reopens the X-Files when he learns Mulder's research has been suppressed. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 1994 3 Mulder falls for the prime suspect in a series of vampirelike murders in which victims are drained of their blood and puncture wounds are found on their bodies. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 1994 One Breath Mulder (David Duchovny) tries desperately to give Scully (Gillian Anderson) a reason to live after she is found in a coma. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 1994 Firewalker Mulder and Scully investigate the violent deaths of several scientists who were studying a volcano in Oregon. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 1994 Red Museum Mulder and Scully investigate the mysterious disappearance and reappearance of several children in a Wisconsin town. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 1994 Excelsius Dei Mulder and Scully visit a nursing home to investigate a nurse's claim that she was attacked by supernatural forces while on duty. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 1995 Aubrey A detective who was having visions of a murder finds the body of an FBI agent killed 40 years ago buried in a field. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 1995 Irresistible When Mulder and Scully investigate murders committed by a serial killer, Scully has to deal with her own demons brought on by the investigation. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 27, 1995 Die Hand Die Verletzt In a small New Hampshire town, Mulder and Scully investigate the murder of a teenage boy found displayed in accordance with occult practices. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 1995 Fresh Bones The agents investigate mysterious deaths of soldiers at a Haitian refugee camp in North Carolina; guest Daniel Benzali. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 10, 1995 Colony Mulder and Scully investigate when an alien bounty hunter begins murdering doctors around the country without leaving traces of the bodies. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 17, 1995 End Game Mulder must find a way to capture an alien bounty hunter who has been murdering doctors and has kidnapped Scully. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 1995 Fearful Symmetry A gorilla that understands sign language helps Mulder investigate the strange disappearances of zoo animals. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 10, 1995 Dod Kalm Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson) investigate the strange two-day disappearance of a Navy destroyer. Guest stars: John Savage, Vladimir Kulich and David Cubitt. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 31, 1995 Humbug The probe of an escape artist's mysterious death leads the detectives to a town of former circus employees. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 14, 1995 The Calusari Mulder and Scully investigate a case involving a boy they believe was led to his death by an unseen force. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 28, 1995 F. Emasculata Scully quarantines a prison facility after a lethal, plaguelike illness strikes, while Mulder tracks two escapees. Details Episode 23 Aired May 5, 1995 Soft Light During an investigation, Mulder and Scully discover a scientist at a chemical testing plant is missing following a freak accident. Details Episode 24 Aired May 12, 1995 Our Town During a murder investigation in Arkansas, Mulder and Scully uncover the strange secrets of a small town. Details Episode 25 Aired May 19, 1995 Anasazi An amateur computer hacker's invasion of government files jeopardizes the lives of Mulder and Scully. Details

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Season Info

Director
Chris Carter, Rob Bowman, James Whitmore Jr., Win Phelps, Stephen Surjik, David Nutter, R.W. Goodwin, Kim Manners, James A. Contner
Executive Producer
Chris Carter
Screenwriter
Chris Carter, Glen Morgan, Howard Gordon, Paul Brown, Frank Spotnitz, Sara B. Charno, Darin Morgan, James Wong, Alex Gansa, Vince Gilligan
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 16, 1994
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