Episode
The X-Files: Alpha
Overview
A mysterious dog thought to be the last of a rare Asian breed is responsible for several murders which Mulder and Scully are investigating. Now the agents have to find a way to stop the dog before it kills again.
Details
- Series
- The X-Files
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1999-03-28
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
Alpha is Episode 16 in Season 6 of The X-Files. It aired on 1999-03-28. The runtime is 46 min.
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