Episode
The X-Files: Rush
Overview
A young man who has gained the ability to move faster than the eye can see begins to use his new power to kill his enemies, including the local sheriff who happens to be his father.
Details
- Series
- The X-Files
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1999-12-05
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Rush is Episode 5 in Season 7 of The X-Files. It aired on 1999-12-05. The runtime is 45 min.
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