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The X-Files S5E7 — Emily (2)
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The X-Files•Season 5•Episode 7

Emily (2)

7.6/10 · 4,301 votesDec 14, 199746 min

Ranked #14 of 20 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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DNA testing on Emily reveals that she is actually Scully's daughter and Mulder comes to assist her. While Mulder is looking for any information about where and how the girl was born, Scully searches for a cure to Emily's strange illness.

Directed byKim Manners
Written byJohn Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan
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David Duchovny

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Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

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Dana Scully

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Episode Summary

"Emily (2)" is episode 7 of The X-Files season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 4,301 votes, ranking #14 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Kim Manners and written by John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz, Vince Gilligan, it aired on December 14, 1997.

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