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Patient X

S05E13·8.1·March 1, 1998·1h·FOX

Mulder and Scully meet Cassandra Spender, a woman who claims to be a multiple abductee and wants to deliver a positive message about the aliens. Mulder who now is skeptical of extraterrestrial activity and believes that the government is behind the abduction phenomena is disturbed when Scully forms a special bond with the woman. A series of group attacks against abductees take place and the shadowy Syndicate believes that a rebel alien resistance is attempting to destroy all their work.

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#9In Season 5of 20 rated episodes

#56All-timeof 218 rated episodes

+0.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.1

1998First airedMarch 1, 1998

Guest stars

Nicholas Leaas Agent Alex Krycek

Chris Owensas Special Agent Jeffrey Spender

Laurie Holdenas Marita Covarrubias

Brian Thompsonas Bounty Hunter

John Nevilleas Well-Manicured Man

Veronica Cartwrightas Cassandra Spender

Jim Jansenas Dr. Heitz Werber

Don S. Williamsas Elder #1

John Mooreas Elder #2

Alex Shostak, Jr.as Dmitri

Raoul Ganeevas Guard

Kurt Max Runteas Ranger

Ron Halderas Dr. Floyd Fazio

Anatol Rezmeritsaas Commandant

Crew

Kim MannersDirector

Chris CarterWriter

Frank SpotnitzWriter

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