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The X-Files S4E14 — Memento Mori
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The X-Files•Season 4•Episode 14

Memento Mori

8.4/10 · 4,976 votesFeb 9, 199745 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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Scully's recent failing health is revealed to be an inoperable cancer in her skull, which appears to be common among abductees and she attempts to come to terms with her condition. Meanwhile, Mulder and the Lone Gunmen break into a high-security research lab to find

Directed byRob Bowman
Written byChris Carter, John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan
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Episode Summary

"Memento Mori" is episode 14 of The X-Files season 4. It scored 8.4/10 from 4,976 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rob Bowman and written by Chris Carter, John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan, it aired on February 9, 1997.

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