The X-Files 

Two F.B.I. 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:

David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi

Top Rated TV #143 | Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 95 wins & 217 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gillian Anderson	...	Dana Scully / ... 217 episodes, 1993-2018
David Duchovny	...	Fox Mulder 190 episodes, 1993-2018
Mitch Pileggi	...	Walter Skinner / ... 91 episodes, 1994-2018

Storyline

Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully work in an unassigned detail of the bureau called the X-Files investigating cases dealing with unexplained paranormal phenomena. Mulder, a true believer, and Scully, a skeptic, perceive their cases from stand points of science and the paranormal.

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Plot Keywords:

fbi agent | alien conspiracy | paranormal phenomenon | trust no one | paranormal investigator | 

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Taglines:

They're not coming... They're here.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many of the cast's real-life partners worked on the show: Perrey Reeves, David Duchovny's girlfriend for two years, played his lover in "3". Maggie Wheeler and Lucy Liu, both of whom dated Duchovny, appeared in "Born Again" and "Hell Money", respectively. Even his former wife, Téa Leoni, played herself in "Hollywood A.D." Gillian Anderson dated Rodney Rowland, who appeared in "Never Again", for over a year. She also dated Adrian Hughes, who played one of the Peacocks in "Home". She was married to, and had a daughter with, Clyde Klotz, the show's Art Director, after they met at the beginning of the series. Mitch Pileggi met his wife, Arlene Pileggi, on the set of the show--she played his secretary and was Gillian Anderson's double. Robert Patrick's wife played his character John Doggett's wife in the nineth season.

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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

[repeated line]
Mulder: Where is she?

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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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Alternate Versions

The 'previously on The X Files' segments are missing from the DVD Season boxset releases.

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Connections

Referenced in Total Riff Off: Demon Bat (2014)

User Reviews

The most intricately perfect work of art.

I find it hard to comment on The X- Files because it simply transcends words. It's an intelligent masterpiece, an epos of beautifully complicated scenarios, plots and characters. Eruditely taking on the grayest of areas, confronting those things under your bed and inside your closet thus bringing new meaning to the fears brought on by conventions and the imprudent obstinacy of social norms. The script, the actors and the direction make the most unbelievable seem believable and the unfathomable- unfathomably real. So thought provoking that if you really let yourself dwell in its essence, it can change the way you see the world, if only just by believing in the conviction that The Truth Is Out There.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 September 1993 (USA)

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, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR (Original Broadcast & DVD) Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1 (Approx)