I grew up with a brother who was 8 years older than me and incredibly nerdy. My childhood consisted of reruns of Star Trek - The Next Generation, Xena, and of course the X-Files.
I grew to love all of the above, but have rekindled my interest in the X-Files in recent years and re-watched the series as an adult. So with the impending release of the new season; I give you my Top 4 Favorite X-Files episodes.
Note: This list will only take into account season 1 - 7 because no David Duchovny = No X-Files. The last episode was the only okay thing that happened during seasons 8 and 9 (and that one Brady Bunch episode).
Top Four Favorite X-Files Episodes
Season 1 Episode 1 : Pilot
What was it about: Fresh-eyed, baby-faced FBI Agent, doctor, and complete badass Dana Katherine Scully meets and is assigned with the infamous, brooding, and unearthly handsome FBI Agent Fox William Mulder. They are assigned to a case surrounding the mysterious death of four teenagers in the “very plausible state of Oregon”.
Why is it awesome: This is the first time we meet the dynamic duo that is Scully and Mulder. We witness the first time they meet each other. This episode perfectly sets the relationship between the two main characters and we understand very quickly that their time together with be a constant struggle for both characters to make each other believe.
What was it about: After the remains of a grossly deformed infant are found in the outskirts of a middle-American town fingers are quickly pointed to a family living close by. Scully and Mulder are called out to investigate the home and its inhabitants. What they found were disturbing incestuous pit of horrors with mother dearest at its center.
Why is it awesome: Put simply, it is scary as hell! Think of it as a condensed version of the Hills Have Eyes, but with an X-Files twist. It is haunting and that is what initially attracted me to this episode specifically. The mystery surrounding this family will reel you in and the mother dearest plot-twist will make a lasting impression.
Season 6 Episode 2: Drive
What was it about: The episode opens in a OJ Simpson-esque police pursuit of a couple. The chase is quickly ended and the couple is placed in to separate vehicles. Resulting in the female companion most unceremoniously having her head explode as she waits in the police vehicle. Her husband and Mulder as his hostage forces him to drive, but only drive west. He warns that his fate will be similar if he stops. It is left up to Scully to figure out that inner ear pressure was the cause to his ailments and the only way to stop his impending doom is to release that pressure with a needle, but first he would have to stop.
Why was it awesome: BESIDES a rare and amazing appearance by pre-Malcolm in the Middle, pre-Breaking Bad Bryan Cranston? Well the episode is a rare escape from the main storyline of aliens and monsters. We come to find out that the inner ear pressure is caused by an antenna array emitting ELF waves. It is so normal that it is even spookier than aliens and monsters.
Season 7 Episode 12 - X-Cops
What was it about: Mysterious monster feeding off the fear of the residents and the residents of an L.A. neighborhood. Mulder and Scully, with the reluctant assistance of the local police force investigate crime after crime trying to track down the source of these murders.
Why was it awesome: For the majority of the story the episode is captured like any other COPS episode, which is a great and witty use of the FOX brother series. That real-time, shaky camera, found footage style that is so iconic to the COPS series is brought to life with a Mulder and Scully twist. Also it is a rare comedic veer for the X-files that only happens every few seasons.
Season 2 Episode 20: Humbug - Strange murders surrounding a group of circus freaks. Turns out it is just a detachable conjoined team.
Season 2 Episode 2: Host - Worm-like humanoid infesting the sewers of New Jersey. Last frame of the episode will haunt you forever!
Season 4 Episode 11: El Mundo Gira - El Chupacabra. Enough said.
Season 5 Episode 3: Unusual Suspect - First time we are introduced to the Lone Gunmen and we welcome them with open arms.
Season 5 Episode 12: Bad Blood - One of their funnier episodes with an appearance from a young Luke Wilson.
There you are! My Top 4 X-files episodes and some honorable mentions. What are your favorite episodes? If you haven’t seen the series and are interested try starting with these. You won’t be disappointed, believe me!
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