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The X-Files· Season 2 · Episode 4

Sleepless

S02E04·7.8·October 7, 1994·1h·FOX

Mulder reluctantly accepts a new partner, Agent Alex Krycek, and requests a strange case because someone put an audio tape in his morning paper. When his request is granted they investigate the deaths of several Green Beret soldiers who participated in a sleep deprivation experiment during the Vietnam war. But before long it becomes clear that not one of these men have slept in over 20 years.

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#16In Season 2of 25 rated episodes
#107All-timeof 218 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.0
1994First airedOctober 7, 1994

Guest stars

Mitch PileggiMitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter SkinnerNicholas LeaNicholas Leaas Agent Alex KrycekSteven WilliamsSteven Williamsas Mr. X
Tony ToddTony Toddas Augustus Cole
Jon GriesJon Griesas Salvatore Matola
William B. DavisWilliam B. Davisas Cigarette-Smoking Man
Mitchell KostermanMitchell Kostermanas Detective Horton
Anna HaganAnna Haganas Dr. Charyn
Don ThompsonDon Thompsonas Henry Willig
Michael PuttonenMichael Puttonenas Dr. Pilsson
Paul Bittanteas Lt. Reagan
Claude De Martinoas Dr. Grissom
Dave Adamsas Dr. Girardi

Crew

Rob BowmanRob BowmanDirector
Howard GordonHoward GordonWriter

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