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The X-Files S3E6 — 2Shy
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The X-Files•Season 3•Episode 6

2Shy

7.4/10 · 5,404 votesNov 3, 199546 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 3•−0.6 vs season avg

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A man with a genetic abnormality, who must prey on overweight women in order to suck the fatty tissue from their bodies, begins to meet his victims through internet chat rooms.

Directed byDavid Nutter
Written byJeff Vlaming
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David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Dana Scully

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David Nutter

David Nutter

Director

Jeff Vlaming

Jeff Vlaming

Writer

Frank Spotnitz

Frank Spotnitz

Story Editor

Darin Morgan

Darin Morgan

Story Editor

Jeff Vlaming

Jeff Vlaming

Story Editor

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John S. Bartley

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Graeme Murray

Art Direction

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Jim Gross

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Episode Summary

"2Shy" is episode 6 of The X-Files season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 5,404 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by David Nutter and written by Jeff Vlaming, it aired on November 3, 1995.

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