Excluding Scully’s abduction just prior to these episodes, the events that go on here really laid the groundwork for the mythology arc for the rest of the series. Here is yet another trilogy that leads Mulder and Scully deeper into the labyrinth of lies, truths, and the ever-present arsenal of unanswered questions. Anasazi (Season 2, Episode 25, 1995)/ Blessing Way/ Paper Clip (Season 3, Episode 1 & 2, 1995)
My favorite of those is this particular exchange:īruckman: Do you wanna know how you’re going to die? Mulder: Yes, I would. Not to worry plenty of future messing ensues, as do many profound queries about death and fate. The late Peter Boyle makes quite a memorable appearance as Clyde Bruckman, a true psychic in the midst of many phonies who is wise enough to know that no good comes from messing with the future. Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose (Season 3, Episode 4, 1995) That, along with slivers of dark humor and thought-provoking moments of dialogue between our heroes, made this one of the show’s most popular episodes.ģ. If the story about three brothers, their inbreeding shenanigans, and other revolting content wasn’t enough to signal there’s trouble afoot, the ample silence that replaced the usual suspenseful soundtrack for a good chunk of the episode will keep you agitated and jumpy. According to IMDB, it was banned from Fox after only one airing. Home, to my knowledge, was the only X-Files episode that was preceded with a warning for mature content. Kids, gather ‘round the TV! And by that I mean run far far away. With Scully off in another continent discovering the possible origin of human existence and Mulder sinking deeper and deeper into a world inside his own head, you’ll be glad you won’t have to wait a whole summer between seasons to view the conclusion to this story. This is especially poignant when viewing this anxiety inducing trio of episodes. Biogenesis (Season 6, Episode 22, 1999)/ The Sixth Extinction/The Sixth Extinction 2: Amor Fati (Season 7, Episode 1 & 2, 1999)įor intent followers of the heavily layered mythology arc of The X-Files, it is evident that as the show progressed, the episodes surrounding those storylines and the breaking points Mulder and Scully endured push them further and further towards total, irreversible defeat. The verbal sparring matches between Mulder and Scully’s equally feisty sister, Melissa, created an interesting dynamic in the absence of Scully’s perspective, as did Nurse Owens’ role in Scully’s struggle to survive.ĥ. Not only does it crank the emotional intensity up to eleven, but it also explores the government conspiracy behind her abduction and the existence of alien life with appearances by Mr. It was a very close race between One Breath and the Duane Barry/Ascension pairing (season 2, episodes 5 and 6), but the dramatic return of Agent Scully from her alien abduction is just too unforgettable. Even though the program really didn’t pick up in ratings and fan base until a bit later in the series, this episode did its job by immediately giving the audience reasons to care about Mulder and Scully, their eventual journey, and their developing relationship, all of which delightfully teased the audience during their first case in Bellefleur, Oregon.Ĩ. Often cited as a superfan favorite, Jose Chung removes itself from the serious, heavy, and ominous tone of most of The X-Files episodes seen up to this point in the series, and takes a rather goofy route by injecting some old school slapstick comedy, outlandish fantasy sequences, and brilliantly bizarre cameos from Charles Nelson Reilly, Jesse Ventura, and another one so hilarious that it’s better if you see it for yourselves.Īs the introduction to a show that very well could have been written off as a joke, The X-Files pilot had enough intrigue, mystery, emotion, and even adventure to peak the curiosity of any sci-fi lover. Jose Chung’s From Outer Space (Season 3, Episode 20, 1996) For the newcomers who couldn’t see the pre-Tivo TVs through the bars on their cribs or for any reason missed this pop culture phenomenon the first time around, here is a list of my top ten episodes, just a few gems to watch out for.ġ0. But as this new era of otherworldly entertainment slips back into the mainstream, it seems rather appropriate to take a look back at The X-Files, a program that can be cemented as more than just a passing influence on the televised sci-fi we see today. Science fiction on television has been making a big comeback in the past few years with shows like Fringe, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, and Lost, and recently with brand new shows like V, Flash Forward, and Stargate Universe.
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