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The X-Files· Season 5 · Episode 2

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S05E02·9.0·November 9, 1997·1h·FOX

Cigarette Smoking Man helps Mulder to obtain Scully's cure and also lets him see his real sister who doesn't turn out to be as happy to see Mulder as he would've liked. In return for this, CSM asks that Mulder quit the FBI and work for him in the Syndicate where he could have power and respect which Mulder turns down, deciding to stay on the side of justice. While Scully's cure appears to have worked, CSM faces his own enemies and disappears, presumed dead.

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#2In Season 5of 20 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 218 rated episodes
+0.9vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.1
1997First airedNovember 9, 1997

Guest stars

Mitch PileggiMitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter Skinner
William B. DavisWilliam B. Davisas Cigarette-Smoking Man
Tom BraidwoodTom Braidwoodas Melvin FrohikeBruce HarwoodBruce Harwoodas John Fitzgerald ByersDean HaglundDean Haglundas Richard "Ringo" Langly
Sheila LarkenSheila Larkenas Margaret Scully
John FinnJohn Finnas Michael Kritschgau
Charles CioffiCharles Cioffias Section Chief Scott Blevins
Megan LeitchMegan Leitchas Samantha Mulder
Pat SkipperPat Skipperas Bill Scully Jr.
Don S. Williamsas Elder #1
Ken Camroux-TaylorKen Camroux-Tayloras Senior Agent #2
Arnie Waltersas Father McCue
Brent Sheppardas Doctor

Crew

Kim MannersKim MannersDirector
Chris CarterChris CarterWriter

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