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The X-Files· Season 4 · Episode 8

Tunguska

S04E08·8.1·November 24, 1996·1h·FOX

A rock sample taken from Mars is intercepted at an airport and infects a security officer with the Black Cancer, while Mulder is given a tip about potentially dangerous paramilitary operations but is doubtful when the informant turns out to be Alex Krycek. Reluctantly, Mulder accepts Krycek's help and tracks the rock to Russia where he discovers an elaborate test being performed by Russian scientists.

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#9In Season 4of 24 rated episodes
#56All-timeof 218 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.0
1996First airedNovember 24, 1996

Guest stars

Fritz WeaverFritz Weaveras Senator SorensonMitch PileggiMitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter Skinner
William B. DavisWilliam B. Davisas Cigarette-Smoking Man
Nicholas LeaNicholas Leaas Agent Alex Krycek
Laurie HoldenLaurie Holdenas Marita Covarrubias
Brendan BeiserBrendan Beiseras Agent Sean Pendrell
John NevilleJohn Nevilleas Well-Manicured Man
Andy ThompsonAndy Thompsonas Customs Agent
Brent StaitBrent Staitas Timothy Mayhew
Malcolm StewartMalcolm Stewartas Dr. Sacks
Stefan ArngrimStefan Arngrimas PrisonerCampbell LaneCampbell Laneas Committee Chairman
David BloomDavid Bloomas Stress Man

Crew

Rob BowmanRob BowmanDirector
Chris CarterChris CarterWriter
Frank SpotnitzFrank SpotnitzWriter

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