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The X-Files

The X-Files

The truth is out there.

1993Ended11 Seasons218 Episodes8.4TMDB
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The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.

Created by: Chris Carter
Season 8 · Episode 20

Essence (1)

May 13, 2001·45m

Mulder and Doggett join forces to investigate the arson attack on a genetics lab where one of the doctors suspected of experimenting with alien impregnation is killed. They encounter Billy Miles, who has been changed into an alien replicant after his recent abduction and is attempting to erase evidence of the tests. When a woman helping Scully out at home is found to be a part of the conspiracy, the agents, along with Monica Reyes and Alex Krycek, know they must protect Scully and her baby from Billy Miles and get her out of the city.

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When did The X-Files Season 8 Episode 20 air?

The X-Files Season 8 Episode 20 aired on May 13, 2001.

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This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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