‘The X-Files’ Top Five Alien Episodes

Even after nine seasons, we never got tired of believing

Despite a reputation for never explaining its overall plot, there is a coherent narrative behind the grand conspiracy spanning The X-Files‘ nine seasons. Aliens and The X-Files are inseparable, and so while most people often list the “Monster of the Week” eps as their favorites, a true aficionado can’t ignore those beautiful, stark spikes within the show’s larger alien conspiracy. Here are the five essential alien conspiracy episodes.

5. "Nisei" and "731" (Season 3, Episodes 9 & 10)
4. "The Erlenmeyer Flask' (Season 1, Episode 24)
3. "Duane Barry" (Season 2, Episode 5)
2. “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space” (Season 3, Episode 20)
1. "Requiem" (Season 7, Episode 2)
 

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