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The X-Files S8E21 — Existence (2)

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The X-Files•Season 8•Episode 21

Existence (2)

8.7/10 · 3,659 votesMay 20, 200145 min

Ranked #1 of 21 in Season 8•+1.0 vs season avg

Mulder, Doggett and Skinner attempt to fight off the alien replicants, and they find a connection to the conspiracy that leads into the FBI while Reyes and Scully head to a remote farm to safeguard the birth of Scully's child.

Directed byKim Manners

Written byChris Carter

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David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Dana Scully

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

John Doggett

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Chris Carter

Chris Carter

Writer

Kim Manners

Kim Manners

Director

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Episode Summary

"Existence (2)" is episode 21 of The X-Files season 8. It scored 8.7/10 from 3,659 votes, ranking #1 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Kim Manners and written by Chris Carter, it aired on May 20, 2001.

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