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The X-Files S5E6 — Christmas Carol (1)
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The X-Files•Season 5•Episode 6

Christmas Carol (1)

7.7/10 · 4,412 votesDec 7, 199746 min

Ranked #13 of 20 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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On her Christmas vacation with her brother's family, Scully receives a mysterious phone call from a familiar voice who says, "She needs your help. Go to her." The phone call leads Scully to a murder case where the victim's 3-year-old adopted daughter bears an uncanny

Directed byPeter Markle
Written byJohn Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan
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Episode Summary

"Christmas Carol (1)" is episode 6 of The X-Files season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 4,412 votes, ranking #13 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Peter Markle and written by John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan, it aired on December 7, 1997.

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