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The X-Files· Season 8 · Episode 20

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S08E20·8.4·May 13, 2001·1h·FOX

Mulder and Doggett join forces to investigate the arson attack on a genetics lab where one of the doctors suspected of experimenting with alien impregnation is killed. They encounter Billy Miles, who has been changed into an alien replicant after his recent abduction and is attempting to erase evidence of the tests; part of the Syndicate's conspiracy with an alien race. When a woman helping Scully out at home is found to be a part of the conspiracy, the agents, along with Monica Reyes and Alex Krycek, know they must protect Scully and her baby from Billy Miles and get her out of the city.

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#2In Season 8of 21 rated episodes
#25All-timeof 218 rated episodes
+0.8vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.6
2001First airedMay 13, 2001

Guest stars

Mitch PileggiMitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter SkinnerAnnabeth GishAnnabeth Gishas Special Agent Monica ReyesNicholas LeaNicholas Leaas Agent Alex Krycek
Sheila LarkenSheila Larkenas Margaret Scully
Zachary AnsleyZachary Ansleyas Billy Miles
Kirk B.R. WollerKirk B.R. Wolleras Agent Gene Crane
Denise CrosbyDenise Crosbyas Dr. Mary Speake
Jay AcovoneJay Acovoneas Duffy Haskell
David PurdhamDavid Purdhamas Dr. Lev
Steven AndersonSteven Andersonas Dr. James Parenti
Frances FisherFrances Fisheras Lizzie Gill
Arlene Pileggias Woman Party-Goer #1
Karon Kearneyas Woman Party-Goer #2

Crew

Kim MannersKim MannersDirector
Chris CarterChris CarterWriter

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