Emily (14 Dec. 1997)
"The X Files" Emily (original title)

With DNA evidence showing that Scully is in fact Emily's mother, Mulder travels to San Diego to help his partner make sense of it all. Mulder thinks it's all related to Scully's abduction ... See full summary »

Director:

Kim Manners

Writers:

Chris Carter (creator), Vince Gilligan,

Stars:

David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, John Pyper-Ferguson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
David Duchovny	...	Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson	...	Dana Scully
John Pyper-Ferguson	...	Det. John Kresge
Sheila Larken	...	Margaret Scully
Pat Skipper	...	Bill Scully Jr.
Karri Turner	...	Tara Scully
Bob Morrisey	...	Dr. Vinet
Gerard Plunkett	...	Dr. Calderon
Patricia Dahlquist	...	Susan Chambliss
Lauren Diewold	...	Emily Sim
Tom Braidwood	...	Melvin Frohike
David Abbott	...	Judge Maibaum
Sheila Paterson	...	Anna Fugazzi
Eric Breker	...	Dark-Suited Man #1
Tanya Huse	...	Medical Technician

Storyline

With DNA evidence showing that Scully is in fact Emily's mother, Mulder travels to San Diego to help his partner make sense of it all. Mulder thinks it's all related to Scully's abduction where he believes her kidnappers extracted her ova. Dana continues to receive anonymous phone calls which they trace to the children's center where Emily is staying. Emily falls seriously ill and has a strange cyst on her neck. Mulder finds that his attempt to get information about her illness leads him straight to the shape-shifting alien bounty hunters who have been keeping an eye on her. Mulder traces Emily's birth to a surprising location and makes a shocking discovery.

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Plot Keywords:

continued from previous episode | narrated by character | starts with narration | crucifix pendant | san diego california | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 December 1997 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 2, North Shore Studios, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ten Thirteen Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Fox Mulder: You know anything about pharmaceuticals?
Melvin Frohike: Medicinal or, uh, recreational?

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Connections

Features Life with Louie (1995)

User Reviews

Excuse me, I'm looking for the special needs ward.

This conclusion to the Christmas Carol series is an exciting one. After an extremely obscure and meaningless teaser, Mulder finally shows up to help out. Who is this child and how is it possible that she is Scully's daughter? We find out that Emily is not a normal child when she emits the same toxic green acid from the back of her neck as a nurse tries to inject her with some medicine. Mulder's theory is that she is a lab rat for the government, created from one of Scully's stolen ova and used her entire life to test the possibility of an alien human hybrid. I love the scene where Mulder kicks the trash out of that doctor in his office. Exciting episode with some great action and mystery but unfortunately as I've said before, this episode for whatever reason tends to be forgettable. Nevertheless, I enjoy it each time I watch it. 9 out of 10.