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04-09-2022, 01:26 AM
https://www.looper.com/825894/every-x-files-season-ranked-from-worst-to-best/
BY KIRA DESHLER/APRIL 8, 2022 6:39 AM EDT
One of the most beloved science fiction shows of all time, "The X-Files" has remained a huge part of our pop-cultural lexicon in the decades since its debut. With 217 episodes, two films, and a two-season reboot in 2016, there's so much there for fans — new and old — to revisit. There are so many iconic episodes, several not-so-great ones, and plenty of on-set drama, making "The X-Files" an incredibly rich piece of television that rewards fans who pay close attention.
Of course, even if you've seen every episode of the show, it's hard to remember all of the different plot points on the series, as outlandish as they often are. From aliens to monsters, to government conspiracies and dead babies, "The X-Files" was never afraid to go there, story-wise. The dramatic, confusing, often unspoken relationship between Scully and Mulder is another reason fans keep coming back for more, even though it was controversial during the show's original run.
Whether you're pro-Scully and Mulder or not (public opinion has certainly shifted in their favor since the show initially aired, despite what creator Chris Carter maintains), the show really has something for everyone. You might be jazzed up about the monsters, the government conspiracies, the devastating slow-burn semi-romance, or all of the above. Every season of the show contains hints of all these themes, but which seasons are superior? To answer this important question, we used a method even Scully would approve of: averaging the episode ratings for each season on IMDb. Discover our findings as we rank each season from worst to best. Beware: Spoilers lie ahead.
BY KIRA DESHLER/APRIL 8, 2022 6:39 AM EDT
One of the most beloved science fiction shows of all time, "The X-Files" has remained a huge part of our pop-cultural lexicon in the decades since its debut. With 217 episodes, two films, and a two-season reboot in 2016, there's so much there for fans — new and old — to revisit. There are so many iconic episodes, several not-so-great ones, and plenty of on-set drama, making "The X-Files" an incredibly rich piece of television that rewards fans who pay close attention.
Of course, even if you've seen every episode of the show, it's hard to remember all of the different plot points on the series, as outlandish as they often are. From aliens to monsters, to government conspiracies and dead babies, "The X-Files" was never afraid to go there, story-wise. The dramatic, confusing, often unspoken relationship between Scully and Mulder is another reason fans keep coming back for more, even though it was controversial during the show's original run.
Whether you're pro-Scully and Mulder or not (public opinion has certainly shifted in their favor since the show initially aired, despite what creator Chris Carter maintains), the show really has something for everyone. You might be jazzed up about the monsters, the government conspiracies, the devastating slow-burn semi-romance, or all of the above. Every season of the show contains hints of all these themes, but which seasons are superior? To answer this important question, we used a method even Scully would approve of: averaging the episode ratings for each season on IMDb. Discover our findings as we rank each season from worst to best. Beware: Spoilers lie ahead.