Fair rating?The X-Files· Season 3 · Episode 15
Piper Maru
A French salvage ship searching for a lost WWII fighter plane unknowingly surfaces an alien which appears in the form of black oil and has the ability to jump hosts. Mulder heads to Hong Kong to investigate the salvage broker who sold the information to the French and he encounters Krycek, who has been selling information from the MJ Documents. As Mulder prepares to take Krycek back to the US, the alien makes its way to Hong Kong and takes control of Krycek.
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#12In Season 3of 24 rated episodes
#75All-timeof 218 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.9
1996First airedFebruary 9, 1996
Guest stars
Mitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter Skinner
Nicholas Leaas Agent Alex Krycek
Robert Clothieras Commander Chris Johansen
Jo Batesas Jeraldine KallenchukMorris Panychas Grey-Haired Man
Lenno Britosas Hispanic Man aka Luis Cardinal
Tegan Mossas Dana Scully
Kimberly Ungeras Joan Gauthier
David Nealeas Navy Base Guard
Paul Battenas Dr. Seizer
Tom Scholteas JohansenStephen L. Milleras Wayne Morgan
Robbie L. Maieras WWII Pilot
Joel Silverstoneas Engineer #1
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Rob BowmanDirector
Chris CarterWriter
Frank SpotnitzWriterShows like The X-Files
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