Fair rating?The X-Files· Season 4 · Episode 21
Zero Sum
Skinner destroys evidence to cover up a woman's death and poses as Agent Mulder to complete the task. Mulder finds out about Skinner's deception and confronts him and Skinner reveals that he is working for the Cigarette Smoking Man in order to obtain a possible cure for Scully's cancer.
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#9In Season 4of 24 rated episodes
#56All-timeof 218 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.0
1997First airedApril 27, 1997
Guest stars
Mitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter Skinner
William B. Davisas Cigarette-Smoking Man
Laurie Holdenas Marita Covarrubias
Addison Ridgeas BoyDon S. Williamsas Elder #1
Morris Panychas Grey-Haired Man
Paul McLeanas Agent Kautz
Lisa Jayne Stewartas Jane Brody
Fred Keatingas Detective Ray ThomasChristopher J. Newtonas Photo Technician
Nicolle Nattrassas Misty Nagata
Allan Grayas Dr. Peter ValedespinoBarry Greeneas Dr. Emile Linzer
Sterling McKayas Bespectacled Boy
Crew
Kim MannersDirector
Frank SpotnitzWriter
Howard GordonWriter