Episode
The X-Files: Biogenesis (1)
Overview
Two scientists confer about each of their metal objects that were found in Africa and they theorize that the objects are pieces of a puzzle which could be undeniable proof that human, plant, and animal life did not originate on this planet. When one of the scientists is killed and the objects are stolen, the agents investigate and Mulder begins to experience severe neurological pain caused by the objects.
Details
- Series
- The X-Files
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 1999-05-16
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
Biogenesis (1) is Episode 22 in Season 6 of The X-Files. It aired on 1999-05-16. The runtime is 46 min.
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