The X-Files

The X-Files
Created by	Chris Carter
Starring	David Duchovny Gillian Anderson Mitch Pileggi Robert Patrick Annabeth Gish
Country of origin	United States Canada (filming, 1993–1998)
No. of episodes	218[1]
Production
Running time	45 min (per episode)
Original release
Network	FOX
Release	September 10, 1993 (1993-09-10) – March 21, 2018 (2018-03-21)
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The X-Files is an American science fiction television series set in the Washington D.C. area and Maryland. It ran from its creation in 1993 until 2002, lasting for nine seasons. On January 24, 2016, a new season began airing. The series is about two FBI agents, Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Fox Mulder (David Duchovny). Together, they work to find answers to strange cases. Many of these cases have to do with aliens and the paranormal.

The X-Files remains a very popular show with a loyal fan base. It is the second longest running science fiction show behind Stargate SG-1. It also won industry awards, including from the Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.

1. ↑ "The X Files" (1993) - Episode list. IMDB. Retrieved 2009-9-12.