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The X-Files S5E17 — All Souls
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The X-Files•Season 5•Episode 17

All Souls

7.2/10 · 4,263 votesApr 26, 199846 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 5•−0.8 vs season avg

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Scully faces her Catholic faith and the loss of her daughter Emily when she is asked to help a family whose adopted daughter was found dead in a position that looked like she was struck down by God himself.

Directed byRob Bowman, Allen Coulter
Written byJohn Shiban, Frank Spotnitz
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Episode Summary

"All Souls" is episode 17 of The X-Files season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 4,263 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Rob Bowman, Allen Coulter and written by John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, it aired on April 26, 1998.

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