The X-Files (1993–2002)
"The X Files" (original title)

Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.

Creator:

Chris Carter

Stars:

Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi

Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 66 wins & 147 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gillian Anderson	...	Dana Scully (201 episodes, 1993-2002)
David Duchovny	...	Fox Mulder (175 episodes, 1993-2002)
Mitch Pileggi	...	Walter Skinner (81 episodes, 1994-2002)

Storyline

FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are different: Mulder is a believer in the paranormal while Scully is not. Together, they investigate paranormal cases which takes them all the way to alien conspiracies within our government and even puts their lives and careers at risk. Together, they try to solve the mysteries within our government, no matter what they have to do, and along the way they try to solve any other case that's related to the paranormal.

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Plot Keywords:

fbi | fbi agent | alien | x files | conspiracy | 

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Taglines:

Trust No One

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

FOX [United States]

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Also Known As:

The X-Files

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ten Thirteen Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, X-F Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

William B. Davis, who plays the Cigarette Smoking Man, is a former smoker who had quit by the time he was cast in this series. At first, the cigarettes he smoked in this role were real, until he became aware that he was having cravings for tobacco when not filming. At his request, the cigarettes used from then on were herbal.

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Goofs

In numerous episodes in the earlier seasons, characters are seen driving cars with British Columbia License plates.

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Quotes

Mulder: Scully, you are the only one I trust.

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Crazy Credits

This production has not been approved, endorsed or authorized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (appears in the end credits)

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Connections

Referenced in Paul (2011)

User Reviews

Really one of the coolest shows around

The X-Files is one of the best shows ever. The show has great episodes dealing with something paranormal and/or conspiracy. The characters have a great chemistry, especially Mulder and Scully. It's not as good as it was a few years back, but it's still way above most shows on today. Many episodes have dealt with this alien conspiracy recently, but the neat thing about it is how not everything is explained, leaving the door open for further episodes. The X-Files is a very excellent show.