Name: Episode 20 — Essence (1)
Released: 2001-05-13
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi

The X-Files (1993 – 2018)

1993 • 11 seasons • Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV-14

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Episode 20 — Essence (1)

Released: 2001-05-13 • Mystery/Sci-Fi & Fantasy/Crime

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Mulder and Doggett join forces to investigate the arson attack on a genetics lab where one of the doctors suspected of experimenting with alien impregnation is killed. They encounter Billy Miles, who has been changed into an alien replicant after his recent abduction and is attempting to erase evidence of the tests. When a woman helping Scully out at home is found to be a part of the conspiracy, the agents, along with Monica Reyes and Alex Krycek, know they must protect Scully and her baby from Billy Miles and get her out of the city.

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Season 8 · Episode 20 · Streaming in USA

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Creator	Chris Carter
Episode air date	13.05.2001
Episode runtime	45 min
Episode rating	7.41
Genres	Mystery / Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Crime
TMDB series rating	8.4
IMDb series rating	8.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	14+
Country	US

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Episode 20 — Essence (1)

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