Fair rating?The X-Files· Season 6 · Episode 9
S.R. 819
Mulder and Scully have 24 hours to save Assistant Director Skinner from being killed by a biologically engineered disease. The disease appears to be created by a shadowy government organisation but in order to save Skinner's life; they must determine who wants him dead, and why. With Skinner's condition worsening Mulder seeks assistance from Senator Matheson who he hopes can provide some answers and help him to find a cure.
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#12In Season 6of 22 rated episodes
#75All-timeof 218 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 6 averages 8.1
1999First airedJanuary 17, 1999
Guest stars
Mitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter Skinner
Nicholas Leaas Agent Alex Krycek
Raymond J. Barryas Senator Richard Matheson
Jenny Gagoas Dr. Katrina Cabrera
Kenneth Tigaras Dr. Plant
John Toweyas Kenneth OrgelArlene Pileggias Skinner's Assistant
Tim Van Peltas Young Surgeon
Donna Marie Mooreas I.C.U. Nurse
Keith Coulourisas Intern
Jonathan Fraseras Uniformed CopJulie Hubertas Exam Room Nurse
Susana Mercedesas Driver
Mickey Knoxas Trainer
Crew
Dan SackheimDirector
John ShibanWriterShows like The X-Files
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