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The X-Files S7E12 — X-Cops

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The X-Files•Season 7•Episode 12

X-Cops

8.4/10 · 5,128 votesFeb 20, 200045 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 7•+0.9 vs season avg

A Los Angeles police officer who is being filmed for the show COPS is attacked by a strange monster and Mulder and Scully are investigating the case. Scully is wary of having their faces put on national television but Mulder welcomes the publicity.

Directed byMichael W. Watkins

Written byVince Gilligan

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David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Dana Scully

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Vince Gilligan

Vince Gilligan

Writer

Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

Director

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Episode Summary

"X-Cops" is episode 12 of The X-Files season 7. It scored 8.4/10 from 5,128 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Vince Gilligan, it aired on February 20, 2000.

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