Episode
The X-Files: Hungry
Overview
A monster who feeds on human brain matter tries to lead a normal life, but he soon cannot control his feelings of hunger.
Details
- Series
- The X-Files
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1999-11-21
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Hungry is Episode 3 in Season 7 of The X-Files. It aired on 1999-11-21. The runtime is 45 min.
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