Countless monsters of the week brought creative, often gory threats to the small screen. Every episode of the xfiles, ranked from worst to best vulture. Here are the 20 scariest creatures the series inflicted on us. Head here for the list of the top 10 standalone episodes.
Running for slightly more than 200 episodes over nine seasons. Arguably the greatest of the xfiles many mythology episodes, 731 is a highoctane mix of action and intrigue, with the production values and pacing of a. With 202 episodes not to mention two movies, the original run of the xfiles has an episode to suit. Traditionally, those who proclaim the superiority of. Season 10 sep 30, 2019 although enjoyable and definitely worth a watch for x files fans, a 6episode season wasnt enough to fit both myths and monster episodes. To truly respect the xfiles, it seems only fair to remember and then, hopefully, promptly forget the bumps it faced on the way to greatness. As the xfiles celebrates its 25th anniversary today, here. The xfiles is an american science fiction drama television series created by chris carter. Running for nine seasons and just over 200 episodes from 19932002, the xfiles is arguably one of the most important and influential tv showsnot just of the 90sbut of all time. Weve chosen what we feel are the 10 best xfiles episodes to watch when youd like a few laughs to accompany your search for the truth. This cultfavorite scifihorror show created by chris carter stars david duchovny and gillian anderson as fbi special agents fox mulder and dana scully.
If it werent for twin peaks, the series would have been the original example of this type of show. The top 10 best episodes of the xfiles the nerd stash. These are not meant to be the 10 best episodes, but rather the 10 most representative episodes. As the 11th season of the x files approaches, we look back at 10 of the shows best episodes.
When we first created this list based on the original run of the show, it was a top 10. The x files certainly isnt all doom and gloom, in fact, lets look at the 10 best comedic episodes. Xfiles returning to fox for 6 episodes for more on the xfiles, pick up this weeks issue of entertainment weekly, on stands now. Sep 10, 20 to celebrate, heres a rundown on the best of the xfiles from the scariest episode to its most ghastly villain. Season 10 sep 30, 2019 although enjoyable and definitely worth a watch for xfiles fans, a 6episode season wasnt enough to fit both myths and monster episodes. In the early 90s, the xfiles was a cultural happening, right up there with pogs and the bartman.
Apr 07, 2015 ask any real xfiles fan for their top 5 best episodes and bad blood will be on all the lists. In addition, sequels to popular monsterof the week episodes were made. Top 10 xfiles mythology episodes we minored in film. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 xfiles episodes. The xfiles celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, which means 25 years of alien invasion subplots, horrifying monstersoftheweek, and a lot of mulderscully sexual tension. Dec 20, 2015 this is the list of the top 10 mythology episodes. It hit at a perfect moment, spawning catchphrases and racy fan fiction that helped shape the early days of the internet. Aug 10, 2019 10 worst xfiles episodes, according to imdb. Mar 28, 2015 read more monsters, mythology and the smoking man. As the xfiles celebrates its 25th anniversary today, here are the episodes youll want to see. The xfiles tv show season 10 episodes list next episode.
The series centers on fbi special agents fox mulder david duchovny and dana scully gillian anderson, who work on cases linked to the paranormal, called xfiles. A short tenth season consisting of six episodes premiered on january 24, 2016, and concluded on february 22, 2016. Xfiles 25th anniversary best episodes hollywood reporter. The third season of the american science fiction television series the xfiles commenced airing on fox in the united states on september 22, 1995, concluded on the. Oct, 2009 there are more lighter episodes of the xfiles than you might realize, as they became more common in the later years of the program. The xfiles centers on fbi special agents scully and mulder as they investigate unexplained cases xfiles for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena. If theres one thing weve learned about the iconic tv show the xfiles, its that fans love it when. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 x files episodes. But since then we got two more modern seasons of the x files, and we just had to. The xfiles has rightfully earned its reputation as an iconic series full of atmospheric horrors and conspiracies. The original television series aired from september 10, 1993 to may 19, 2002 on fox. The xfiles mythology episodes are great, sure, but forget about that for a bit because the shows standalone entries, best summarized as this has nothing to do with anything. Weve chosen what we feel are the 10 best xfiles episodes to watch when youd like a few laughs to accompany your search for the truth 10 arcadia there are two levels of humor in this episode.
In anticipation of the xfiles new season, were looking back and celebrating our favorite episodes. In this list, i try to give you 15 of the best episodes to ever air. Fox the show has tackled all kinds of storylines about ghosts, aliens, and topsecret government experiments. The xfiles reboot or tenth season, if you will has come and gone and the reception was decidedly mixed. Just the very fact that so many of those lists exist on the internet, and they all have different episodes in their top 15, or top 10, is a testament to how many great episodes the show has given us. The x files top 20 episodes by xecutionrecords created 15 jul 2011 updated 15 jul 2011 public after rewatching all 9 seasons of the best post twin peaks television series, it was time to compile my favourite 20 episodes. Oct 17, 20 arguably the greatest of the xfiles many mythology episodes, 731 is a highoctane mix of action and intrigue, with the production values and pacing of a hollywood blockbuster indeed, director. The xfiles may have been a show about aliens, but it was the oneoff monsters and mutants that left the most lasting impression. Watch our history of awesome episode on the xfiles above. Twentyfive years later, the series has 11 seasons the latest wrapped in march and two feature films in the. Advertisement the xfiles is one of the most important, influential drama series ever made, but its often written off as just another sciencefiction series that had an overly complicated mythology and fell apart toward the end of its run. The very first episode of the xfiles is one of its best.
Head here for the list of top 10 mythology episodes. The top 10 xfiles episodes of all time the truth is out there. Wake up your inner 90s child, and let them know they wont being going to sleep tonight, because the truth is out there, and it is freaking terrifying. But truthfully, the xfiles had a surprising amount of variety in its storytelling.
As the 11th season of the xfiles approaches, we look back at 10 of the shows best episodes. Shocking and sick in equal measure, one of the reasons why the xfiles should have eased a bit on all the ufo stuff and gone a bit more all out horror, we would have ended up with a few more classics like this episode. When a man with information about an alien invasion is killed on the white house lawn, mulder conducts his own investigation to find further evidence of colonization. The x files may have been a show about aliens, but it was the oneoff monsters and mutants that left the most lasting impression. The xfiles is an american science fictionsupernatural television series that originally aired on the fox network for 9 seasons from september 10, 1993, to may 19, 2002. With the 25th anniversary of the premiere of the xfiles upon us, alyse wax has ranked the shows 25 best episodes. Post modern prometheus is considered one of the best episodes of the xfiles for many reasons. Ask any real xfiles fan for their top 5 best episodes and bad blood will be on all the lists. The 10 creepiest xfiles episodes so far by will salmon 27 july 2015. In august 2015, the x files season 11 comic book began, also published by idw.
Thirteen years after the original series run, the next mindbending chapter of the xfiles is a thrilling, sixepisode event series from creatorexecutive producer chris carter, with stars david duchovny and gillian anderson reinhabiting their roles as iconic fbi agents fox mulder and dana scully. Some fans of the xfiles love the mythology episodes about mulder david duchovny and scully gillian anderson pursuing. With well over two hundred episodes, the x files has had plenty of both monster of the week and mythology episodes that have entertained over two decades of viewers, including myself. Season 10 guide for the xfiles tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Theres a debate amongst xfiles fans of as to which episodes most warrant rewatching. It introduced the characters of mulder and scully and thrust us into its 90sparanoia dialed up to 11 at the same time. Its become a wellworn truism that the monsteroftheweek motw episodes were better than the conspiracy episodes.
This is the list of the top 10 standalone episodes. The xfiles top 11 mulder and scully shipper moments. It is, hands down, the funniest episode of the entire series. After a 14year hiatus, the xfiles has returned, and scifi fans across the universe are happy to have mulder and scully back again. Consider it a handy guide before you crack open the proverbial filing cabinet of 202 episodes. The 8issue series served as a continuation of the tv show. To successfully compose an objective top 15 episodes list of a cult show as great as the x files is virtually impossible. With well over two hundred episodes, the x files has had plenty of both monster of the week and mythology episodes that. Sep 10, 2018 with the 25th anniversary of the premiere of the x files upon us, alyse wax has ranked the shows 25 best episodes. I want to believe airing this month on ifc, we thought wed revisit some of the scariest episodes the show ever produced. The x files season 10 concluded on july 1, 2015 after 25 issues.
The season continues to follow the cases of fbi special agents fox mulder and dana scully, portrayed by david duchovny and gillian anderson respectively, who investigate. There are more lighter episodes of the xfiles than you might realize, as they became more common in the later years of the program. Mulder and scully investigate government evidence that might be tied into a cover up dealing with alien dna. Some fans of the xfiles love the mythology episodes about mulder david duchovny and. The couple that quit their jobs to go on a six months road trip.
The xfiles is one of the most important, influential drama series ever made, but its often written off as just another sciencefiction series that had an overly complicated mythology and fell apart toward the end of its run. Threads of the mythology black oil documentary by the xfiles forever. Xfiles is a generally wellreceived series, but imdb gave some rather unfavorable ratings to these 10 episodes. Provenance providence season 9, episodes 910 the mythology episodes in season. To celebrate, heres a rundown on the best of the xfiles from the scariest episode to its most ghastly villain. Mar 04, 2016 the 10 best x files mythology episodes. Just the very fact that so many of such lists exist in the internet, and they all have different episodes in their top 15 or top 10 is a testament to how many great episodes the show has given us. But since then we got two more modern seasons of the xfiles, and we just had to. Blatantly hilarious is mulder and scullys posing as. Ancient murderers, little grey men, and a lotta sexual tension. Mulder, an fbi profiler, is a believer in the paranormal. Jan 21, 2016 running for nine seasons and just over 200 episodes from 19932002, the xfiles is arguably one of the most important and influential tv showsnot just of the 90sbut of all time.
Mar 12, 2019 the x files had an awardwinning run of 11 seasons and over 200 episodes, but which of mulder and scullys adventures is the best. Mulder requests reassignment to the xfiles but is denied by kersh. The sixepisode 10th season of the x files has come and gone, but the debate. The program spanned nine seasons, with 202 episodes. Top 10 xfiles standalone episodes we minored in film. The third season of the american science fiction television series the xfiles commenced airing on fox in the united states on september 22, 1995, concluded on the same channel on may 17, 1996, and contained 24 episodes. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 xfiles. Jul 27, 2015 the 10 creepiest xfiles episodes so far by will salmon 27 july 2015.
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