Episode
The X-Files: Chimera
Overview
As Mulder investigates a missing person case with a key feature being a menacing raven, he learns to enjoy the creature comforts of a well-tended home while Scully must tough it out on an uncomfortable stakeout.
Details
- Series
- The X-Files
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2000-04-02
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Chimera is Episode 16 in Season 7 of The X-Files. It aired on 2000-04-02. The runtime is 45 min.
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