Oct 25, 2018 october top 5 continues with the worst x files episodes. Good enough to come back a decade later for a season 10, in fact. Just the very fact that so many of those lists exist on the internet, and they all have different episodes in their top 15, or top 10, is a testament. The xfiles is one of the most beloved science fiction television programs of all time. Aug 10, 2019 10 worst x files episodes, according to imdb. As of march 21, 2018, 218 episodes of the x files have aired, concluding the eleventh season. The xfiles top five alien episodes popular science. Many mythology collections of the x files episodes have. There were a lot of them, but for this list i managed to whittle it down to only twelve by focusing on what i thought were the funniest episodes.
Dod kalm 10395 mulder and scully investigate a navy ship caught in an area of the norwegian sea where everything. The best and worst episodes of the xfiles earlier this year i rewatched the entire series of the xfiles on bluray. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 x files episodes. X files is a generally wellreceived series, but imdb gave some rather unfavorable ratings to these 10 episodes. The first episode of the x files is one of the greatest pilots of any show.
To successfully compose an objective top 15 episodes list of a cult show as great as the x files is virtually impossible. Its not the greatest episode of all time, but it sets up the series premise perfectly, and. In honor of the shows 25th anniversary, i have ranked the top 25. Irresistible is one of the few xfiles episodes to have no paranormal element to it.
As the 11th season of the xfiles approaches, we look back at 10 of the shows best episodes. The xfiles returns to fox for season 11 tonight, so its the perfect opportunity to look back at the 10 best episodes from the series impressive run. The x files was an iconic scifi drama series that always kept us on the edge of our seats. Everything feels over the top, and by season seven, fans were really in the deep end of a tailspinning show. Jun 07, 2012 from fight club and millennium to agua mala, ghost in the machine the rain king and more, 411s joseph lee takes a look at the top 10 worst episode of the x files. No list of notable x files episodes is complete without a mention of darin morgan. Xfiles 25th anniversary best episodes hollywood reporter.
It hit at a perfect moment, spawning catchphrases and racy fan fiction that. What are some of your least favorite episodes from the show. Irresistible is one of the few x files episodes to have no paranormal element to it. This is a place for lovers of everything xfiles, the lone gunmen, and millennium. Most of the truly scary, fullblown horror episodes of the xfiles were stand alone, and separate from the shows larger mythology. To truly respect the xfiles, it seems only fair to remember and then, hopefully, promptly forget the bumps it faced on the way to greatness. The simpsons is one of the best shows ever, and this is the best episode. So this is my top 12 list of favorite episodes of the x files that had some moments that made me laugh. Jan 03, 2018 the xfiles returns to fox for season 11 tonight, so its the perfect opportunity to look back at the 10 best episodes from the series impressive run. So while the episode is cringeworthy, its not exactly surprising that the x files fell right in line with the rest in 1994, taking the genius with autism stereotype and stretching it so. In anticipation of the xfiles new season, were looking back and celebrating our favorite episodes. Throw in some lackluster special effects and not actually seeing whats happening on the space shuttle, and you have one bad x files episode. On september 10, 1993, the world of science fiction expanded in an allnew way when the xfiles debuted its premiere episode.
Dod kalm 10 395 mulder and scully investigate a navy ship caught in an area of the norwegian sea where everything ages rapidly due to a high level of free radicals in the sea water. The 5 best and 5 worst episodes of the xfiles screenrant. October top 5 continues with the worst xfiles episodes. Mar 12, 2019 the x files had an awardwinning run of 11 seasons and over 200 episodes, but which of mulder and scullys adventures is the best. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Oct 11, 2016 the best and worst episodes of the x files earlier this year i rewatched the entire series of the x files on bluray. Over its nine year run, the xfiles covered a lot of ground. When we first created this list based on the original run of the show, it was a top 10. Xfiles is a generally wellreceived series, but imdb gave some rather unfavorable ratings to these 10 episodes. Looking back, those mythology episodes dont hold up as well. The top 5 worst mythology episodes for me are multiparters counting as one. Wanted to see what you guys thought was the worst episode of one of the coolest shows ever. Here are the 10 scariest xfiles episodes of alltime. Sep 22, 2009 for intent followers of the heavily layered mythology arc of the x files, it is evident that as the show progressed, the episodes surrounding those storylines and the breaking points mulder and.
The original xfiles series ran from 19932002 and followed fbi agents fox mulder and dana. Ask anyone about the most important xfiles episodes and leonard betts is guaranteed to pop up. The best black mirror episodes are disturbing, mesmerizing, and provocative. Head here for the list of top 10 mythology episodes.
Top 10 xfiles standalone episodes we minored in film. From fight club and millennium to agua mala, ghost in the machine the rain king and more, 411s joseph lee takes a look at the top 10 worst episode of the xfiles. The ten best episodes of the xfiles that you should go back and watch. Dod kalm 10395 mulder and scully investigate a navy ship caught in an area of the norwegian sea where everything ages rapidly due to a high level of free radicals in the sea water. Some fans of the xfiles love the mythology episodes about mulder david duchovny and. On april 20, 2017, fox officially announced the x files would be returning for an eleventh season of ten episodes, which premiered on january 3, 2018. In the early 90s, the xfiles was a cultural happening, right up there with pogs and the bartman. This is an episode all about killer artificial intelligence. Darin morgan episodes through the years include clyde bruckman, jose chung and the lost art of forehead sweat. Season six was a big shift in tone, and even location, for the series. This was my favourite show in high schoolmy fandom was embarrassing to look back on and viewing it again many years later was an interesting experience. The hollywood reporter ranks the top 25 most important episodes in the franchise. Following the adventures of fbi agents fox mulder and dana scully as they investigate supernatural. Ranking every season from worst to best a complete evaluation of chris carters longrunning scifi saga.
Some of its episodes are great, and others are pretty bad. No list of notable xfiles episodes is complete without a mention of darin morgan. Sep 10, 2018 with the 25th anniversary of the premiere of the xfiles upon us, alyse wax has ranked the shows 25 best episodes. So this is my top 12 list of favorite episodes of the xfiles that had some moments that made me laugh. Theres a debate amongst xfiles fans of as to which episodes most warrant rewatching. Arguably the greatest of the xfiles many mythology episodes, 731 is a highoctane mix of action and intrigue, with the production values and pacing of a. This is definitely the greatest episode of the simpsons. The x files had an awardwinning run of 11 seasons and over 200 episodes, but which of mulder and scullys adventures is the best. The episode instead focuses on serial killer donnie pfaster, a. Top 15 episodes of the xfiles listverse top 10 lists. As we often do, we turn to our friends at watchmojo for an excellent video countdown, though its interesting to note they dont pick anything beyond season 5 suggesting its been quite some time since the xfiles was running in top.
Aliens and the xfiles are inseparable, and so while most people often list the monster of the week eps as their favorites, a true aficionado cant. Now that the return of the xfiles is upon us, its the perfect time to revisit all nine seasons and 202 episodes of the original series before were thrust back into the world of fox mulder and dana scully and walter skinner and john doggett and, yes, monica reyes. Dec 20, 2015 in anticipation of the x files new season, were looking back and celebrating our favorite episodes. Every episode of the xfiles, ranked from worst to best. Seasons rankings best to worst 5 you only move twice season 8, 1996. This leads to a straightup horror show of an episode that excels in the way only scary episodes of the xfiles. To successfully compose an objective top 15 episodes list of a cult show as great as the xfiles is virtually impossible. Its not the greatest episode of all time, but it sets up the series premise perfectly, and is a great introduction to the characters. After 218 television installments, there is very little mulder david duchovny and scully.
Just the very fact that so many of those lists exist on the internet, and they all have different episodes in their top 15, or top 10, is a testament to how many great episodes the show has given us. Here are the 10 scariest x files episodes of alltime. Every season of how i met your mother ranked worst to. As i was rewatching the series, i kept a list of my favorite episodes. As the x files celebrates its 25th anniversary today, here are the episodes youll want to see. Its blend of classic scifi themes and more sophisticated storytelling. The xfiles mythology episodes are great, sure, but forget about that for a bit because the shows standalone entries, best summarized. The xfiles monsters ranked from worst to best goldderby. Jan 21, 2016 all 201 episodes of the xfiles, ranked. So, you dont have to be an aficionado of the alien phenomenon.
Here are the 20 scariest creatures the series inflicted on us. By christine persaud and rick marshall april 17, 2019 12. The best and worst episodes of the xfiles ians movie. Mar 19, 2019 the 5 best and 5 worst episodes of the x files. Sep 11, 2018 on september 10, 1993, the world of science fiction expanded in an allnew way when the x files debuted its premiere episode.
Diving head first into the shows labyrinthine plot about alien invasion, patient x showed how terrifying visitors from outer space could be. By cory casciato october 29, 2012 daily lists, tv 0 comment. This episode commits two major sins when it comes to xfiles. Its hard coming up with innovative monsters weekinweekout over nine seasons, so its inevitable the xfiles had a few ludicrous stinkers now and again. Some fans of the x files love the mythology episodes about mulder david duchovny and scully gillian anderson pursuing. As the 11th season of the x files approaches, we look back at 10 of the shows best episodes. See our photo gallery of the top 10 monsters, including mrs. While the shows season five vampire episode bad blood is beloved and critically acclaimed, season two episode 3 is almost universally hated and panned.
For intent followers of the heavily layered mythology arc of the xfiles, it is evident that as the show progressed, the episodes surrounding those storylines and the breaking points mulder and. Catch the xfiles movies saturday, january 23rd starting at 12. With the 25th anniversary of the premiere of the x files upon us, alyse wax has ranked the shows 25 best episodes. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. John carter, an executive at conglomerate fiscal dynamics, was done in by the organizations top dogs, who are led by leon. There are so many parodies and pop culture references that its one of the strangest, yet best, episodes.
The xfiles may have been a show about aliens, but it was the oneoff monsters and mutants that left the most lasting impression. The show was best known for the conspiracy episodes that spun an elaborate mythology of alien invasion and government secrecy. Join as we count down our picks for the top 10 xfiles episodes. Throw in some lackluster special effects and not actually seeing whats happening on the space shuttle, and you have one bad xfiles episode. This is the list of the top 10 standalone episodes. With the 25th anniversary of the premiere of the xfiles upon us, alyse wax has ranked the shows 25 best episodes. Shocking and sick in equal measure, one of the reasons why the xfiles should have eased a bit on all the ufo stuff and gone a bit more all out horror, we would have ended up with a few more classics like this episode.