The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (19 May 2002)
"The X Files" The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (original title)

Mulder's return leads to his being tried before a military tribunal that seeks to justify and prove the very existence of an alien conspiracy -- and the X-Files.

Director:

Kim Manners

Writers:

Chris Carter (creator), Chris Carter

Stars:

David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
David Duchovny	...	Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson	...	Special Agent Dana Scully
Robert Patrick	...	John Doggett
Annabeth Gish	...	Monica Reyes
Mitch Pileggi	...	Assistant Director Walter Skinner
William B. Davis	...	Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
Nicholas Lea	...	Alex Krycek
James Pickens Jr.	...	FBI Deputy Director Alvin Kersh
Laurie Holden	...	Marita Covarrubias
Matthew Glave	...	Special Agent Kallenbrunner
Jeff Gulka	...	Gibson Praise
Chris Owens	...	Jeffrey Spender (as Chris Bradley Owens)
Steven Williams	...	Mr. X
Tom Braidwood	...	Melvin Frohike
Dean Haglund	...	Richard Langly

Storyline

Mulder's return leads to his being tried before a military tribunal that seeks to justify and prove the very existence of an alien conspiracy -- and the X-Files.

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Plot Keywords:

bell 206 jet ranger helicopter | series finale | characters killed in final episode | reference to harry s truman | sleep deprivation | 

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Taglines:

After 9 years, the truth is finally here...

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 May 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Borrego Springs, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Ten Thirteen Productions, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the opening credits sequence for all the Season 9 episodes, there is a confidential list that flashes on the screen that has a list of names with some of the names blacked out. This list is different in the opening sequence of every episode in Season 9. In this episode, one of the names is Exar Kun. In the expanded Star Wars universe, Exar Kun is one of the first Sith Lords.

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Quotes

Guard: What are you thinking?
Mulder: About my son... about his mother.

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Crazy Credits

This episode marks the return of David Duchovny to the main cast, and also credits Mitch Pilleggi in the opening titles. Five people are credited in the main credits: Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Robert Patrick, Annabeth Gish and Mitch Pilleggi.

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Connections

References E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

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Soundtracks

"Maybe There is Hope"
Written and Performed by Mark Snow

User Reviews

Bringing down the curtain on 9 years of pure brilliance...

After 202 episodes spanning across nine years, the X-Files finally closes its doors. For die-hard fans, this two part finale is sure to satisfy, with expert performances from all the cast involved. The plot centres around a military tribunal with Agent Mulder on charge for the murder of a military man who can't be killed, Knowle Rohrer, a government super soldier. With Skinner acting as Mulder's defence, all of his allies from the past nine years testify on his behalf. I won't tell what happens from there on, just make sure you watch it! Superbly written and directed by Kim Manners and Chris Carter, this episode shows many twists and turns and highlights once again the fantastic on screen chemistry which Mulder and Scully share. Chris Carter has left the door open for another X-Files movie, so lets hope The X-Files makes a return to the big screen as soon as possible. To Chris Carter, I salute you, The X-Files 1993-2002, R.I.P