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The X-Files· Season 5 · Episode 7

Emily

S05E07·7.8·December 14, 1997·1h·FOX

DNA testing on Emily reveals that she is actually Scully's daughter and Mulder comes to assist her and to find out where and how the girl was born while Scully tries to help Emily with her own serious illness, a rare form of anemia.

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#14In Season 5of 20 rated episodes
#107All-timeof 218 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.1
1997First airedDecember 14, 1997

Guest stars

Tom BraidwoodTom Braidwoodas Melvin Frohike
Sheila LarkenSheila Larkenas Margaret Scully
Pat SkipperPat Skipperas Bill Scully Jr.
John Pyper-FergusonJohn Pyper-Fergusonas Det. John Kresge
Karri TurnerKarri Turneras Tara ScullyGerard PlunkettGerard Plunkettas Dr. Calderon
Patricia Dahlquistas Susan Chambliss
Bob MorriseyBob Morriseyas Dr. Vinet
Eric BrekerEric Brekeras Dark-Suited Man #1
Stephen MendelStephen Mendelas Dark-Suited Man #2
David AbbottDavid Abbottas Judge Maibaum
Sheila PatersonSheila Patersonas Anna Fugazzi
Tanya Huseas Medical Technicial

Crew

Kim MannersKim MannersDirector
Frank SpotnitzFrank SpotnitzWriter
John ShibanJohn ShibanWriter
Vince GilliganVince GilliganWriter

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