Episode
The X-Files: Grotesque
Overview
A serial killer is captured after a three year manhunt, and he claims an evil spirit is responsible for the crimes. When the killings continue as he sits in jail, Mulder's battle with a former colleague gets more heated when he suggests that something more paranormal may be involved.
Details
- Series
- The X-Files
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1996-02-02
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Grotesque is Episode 14 in Season 3 of The X-Files. It aired on 1996-02-02. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 13: Syzygy
A rare planetary alignment causes strange behavior in the residents of a small town, but particularly in two teenage girls who were born at the exact same moment on that date. While investigating the strange occurrences Mulder's interest in the local female detective makes Scully jealous.
Episode 15: Piper Maru (1)
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