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The X-Files S3E14 — Grotesque
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The X-Files•Season 3•Episode 14

Grotesque

7.3/10 · 5,133 votesFeb 2, 199645 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

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A serial killer is captured after a three year manhunt, and he claims an evil spirit is responsible for the crimes. When the killings continue as he sits in jail, Mulder's battle with a former colleague gets more heated when he suggests that something more

Directed byKim Manners
Written byHoward Gordon
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David Duchovny

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Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

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Dana Scully

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Howard Gordon

Writer

Kim Manners

Kim Manners

Director

Mark Snow

Mark Snow

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Michael T. Williamson

Sound Mixer

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Helga Ungurait

Script Supervisor

Tom Braidwood

Tom Braidwood

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Jenni Gullett

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Tony Morelli

Tony Morelli

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Frank Spotnitz

Frank Spotnitz

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Darin Morgan

Darin Morgan

Story Editor

Jeff Vlaming

Jeff Vlaming

Story Editor

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John S. Bartley

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Episode Summary

"Grotesque" is episode 14 of The X-Files season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 5,133 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Kim Manners and written by Howard Gordon, it aired on February 2, 1996.

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