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The X-Files
S9.E13
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Improbable

  • Episode aired Apr 7, 2002
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.6K
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Burt Reynolds in The X-Files (1993)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Reyes, Doggett, and Scully are pulled into a bizarre serial murder case involving the number '3', numerology on a whole, and an eccentric man who likes to play checkers.Reyes, Doggett, and Scully are pulled into a bizarre serial murder case involving the number '3', numerology on a whole, and an eccentric man who likes to play checkers.Reyes, Doggett, and Scully are pulled into a bizarre serial murder case involving the number '3', numerology on a whole, and an eccentric man who likes to play checkers.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.6K
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  • Director
    • Chris Carter
  • Writers
    • Chris Carter
    • Steven Maeda(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Gillian Anderson
    • Robert Patrick
    • Annabeth Gish
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Carter
  • Writers
    • Chris Carter
    • Steven Maeda(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Gillian Anderson
    • Robert Patrick
    • Annabeth Gish
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    • 21User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Gillian Anderson in The X-Files (1993)
    Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Annabeth Gish, and Robert Patrick in The X-Files (1993)
    John Kapelos in The X-Files (1993)
    Burt Reynolds in The X-Files (1993)
    Burt Reynolds in The X-Files (1993)
    Gillian Anderson, Burt Reynolds, and Annabeth Gish in The X-Files (1993)
    Annabeth Gish and Robert Patrick in The X-Files (1993)

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    Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson
    • Dana Scullyas Dana Scully
    Robert Patrick
    Robert Patrick
    • John Doggettas John Doggett
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Monica Reyesas Monica Reyes
    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Mr. Burtas Mr. Burt
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Mad Wayneas Mad Wayne
    John Kapelos
    John Kapelos
    • Special Agent Fordyceas Special Agent Fordyce
    Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene
    • Vicki Louise Burdickas Vicki Louise Burdick
    Beth Watson
    • Womanas Woman
    Ernesto Gasco
    • Heavy Italian Manas Heavy Italian Man
    Benito Prezia
    • Old Italian Manas Old Italian Man
    Amy D'Allessandro Stolz
    Amy D'Allessandro Stolz
    • Amyas Amy
    • (as Amy D'Allessandro)
    Angelo Vacco
    Angelo Vacco
    • Guidoas Guido…
    Nick DeMarinis
    • Pizza Guyas Pizza Guy
    • (as Nick De Marinis)
    Shannon Maureen Brown
    • Pretty Blondeas Pretty Blonde
    Larry Udy
    • Middle-Aged Manas Middle-Aged Man
    Travis Riker
    • Baby Williamas Baby William
    Ray Buffer
    Ray Buffer
    • Neighboras Neighbor
    • (uncredited)
    Kelly Knox
    Kelly Knox
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Chris Carter
    • Writers
      • Chris Carter
      • Steven Maeda(executive story editor)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      They had to stop the shooting several times because of Gillian Anderson's reaction when Burt Reynolds danced.
    • Goofs
      When Burt Reynolds is playing 3 card Monte with Ray MacKinnon only the 3 cards are on the table but when it is flipped over the whole deck falls to the ground.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Burt: [held at gunpoint by Scully for the second time] So, you're saying I didn't have anything to do with it?

      Dana Scully: [Mr Burt puts down his hands] Hey, keep you hands up!

      Mr. Burt: Why?

      Dana Scully: I don't know.

    • Crazy credits
      The tag line of the opening credits reads "Dio Ti Ama," or "God Loves You" in Italian.
    • Soundtracks
      Ca Va Ca Va (Remix)
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Karl Zéro (Remix by Le Tone)

    User reviews21

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    Top review
    9/10
    Under-rated gem
    I can't understand the gripes about this episode. TXF has ways had humorous episodes e.g. The Modern Preometheus or The Ghosts who stole Christmas. This is a lovely, musical episode , graced by the presence of Burt Reynolds. Watch it again and count the reoccurrence of the number 3 as you do so...it's addictive!
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    • mikemikeparker
    • May 30, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ten Thirteen Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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