The X-Files
The X-Files

The X-Files (1993 – 2018)

1993 • 11 seasons • Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV-14
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Episode 21 — Existence (2)

Season 8 • The X-Files
Released: 2001-05-20 • Mystery/Sci-Fi & Fantasy/Crime
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Mulder, Doggett and Skinner attempt to fight off the alien replicants, and they find a connection to the conspiracy that leads into the FBI while Reyes and Scully head to a remote farm to safeguard the birth of Scully's child.

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Creator Chris Carter
Episode air date20.05.2001
Episode runtime45 min
Episode rating7.78
GenresMystery / Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Crime
TMDB series rating8.4
IMDb series rating8.6
Series statusEnded
Age rating14+
CountryUS

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Mark Snow - Materia Primoris: The X-Files Theme (Main Title) (Official Audio)
Mark Snow - Materia Primoris: The X-Files Theme (Main Title) (Official Audio)
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Cast

David Duchovny
David Duchovny
Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson
Dana Scully
Mitch Pileggi
Mitch Pileggi
Walter Skinner

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