The Truth 

Mulder's return leads to him being tried for murder before a military tribunal where he seeks to prove the very existence of an alien conspiracy and justify the maintenance of the X-Files.

Director:

Kim Manners

Writers:

Chris Carter (created by), Chris Carter

Stars:

David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
David Duchovny	...	Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson	...	Dana Scully
Robert Patrick	...	John Doggett
Annabeth Gish	...	Monica Reyes
Mitch Pileggi	...	Walter Skinner
William B. Davis	...	Smoking Man
Nicholas Lea	...	Alex Krycek
James Pickens Jr.	...	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 'Ringo' Langly

Storyline

Mulder's return leads to him being tried for murder before a military tribunal where he seeks to prove the very existence of an alien conspiracy and justify the maintenance of the X-Files.

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Plot Keywords:

episode title spoken by character | helicopter launched rocket | archeological ruin | roswell new mexico | eurocopter as350 squirrel | 

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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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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 May 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ten Thirteen Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

(at around 1h 11 mins) Mulder mentions Mr. X. It is the only (known) time Mr. X's name is mentioned on screen.

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Goofs

Knowle Rohrer is not wearing a USMC haircut, he's actually far from it. An E-8 MSgt would be more squared away than that.

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Quotes

Monica Reyes: What is the point of all of this? To destroy a man who seeks the truth or to destroy the truth so no man can seek it? Either way, you lose.

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Crazy Credits

In the main title for the ninth season, a piece of paper flashes across the screen listing "FBI Contacts: Witnesses and Contributors." The names on the list are screen names of the series' on-line fans. For episodes #9.01-#9.11, the names were randomly picked from various X-Files message boards. For episodes #9.12-#9.19, the names came from contest entries.

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Alternate Versions

In the alternate series ending, "Toothpick Man" (Alan Dale) hands George W. Bush (Unknown actor) a note. Bush reads it and asks "What do you want me to do? I thought this was being handled. The truth is out there now." TM replies "The truth has always been out there Mr. President. The people just don't want to believe." TM leaves and W stares out at the Washington Monument quietly. This ending can be found on the Region 1 DVD in the special features section.

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Connections

Features The X-Files: Paper Clip (1995)

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Soundtracks

The X-Files
Written by Mark Snow
Performed by John Beal

User Reviews

A fitting finale to a miraculous series

This 2-hour finale of the acclaimed TV Series, THE X-FILES, is a fitting send off of the show from the small screen to the big screen. From Mulder to Scully, Reyes to Doggett, Skinner, CSM, to some nifty tricks up the sleeve by Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz, Gilligan, Manners, et al, this 2-hour episode does not disappoint! While the series finale does not untangle all the strings, the creators and talent do twine most of the strings together into a nice farewell. Die hard fans and casual viewers alike will find it thoroughly enjoyable. And, fear not, for this series finale marks the end of the television portion of THE X-FILES and marks the starting point of film versions to come!! Stay tuned for second THE X-FILES feature film in 2006! THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE