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The X-Files S3E13 — Syzygy
7.5
The X-Files•Season 3•Episode 13

Syzygy

7.5/10 · 5,954 votesJan 26, 199645 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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A rare planetary alignment causes strange behavior in the residents of a small town, but particularly in two teenage girls who were born at the exact same moment on that date. While investigating the strange occurrences Mulder's interest in the local female detective makes Scully

Directed byRob Bowman
Written byChris Carter
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David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

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Dana Scully

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Chris Carter

Chris Carter

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Rob Bowman

Rob Bowman

Director

Mark Snow

Mark Snow

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Michael T. Williamson

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Jenni Gullett

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Tony Morelli

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Frank Spotnitz

Frank Spotnitz

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Darin Morgan

Darin Morgan

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Jeff Vlaming

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John S. Bartley

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Graeme Murray

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Stephen Mark

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Episode Summary

"Syzygy" is episode 13 of The X-Files season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 5,954 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Rob Bowman and written by Chris Carter, it aired on January 26, 1996.

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