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The X-Files· Season 8 · Episode 21

Existence

S08E21·8.6·May 20, 2001·1h·FOX

With otherworldly factions in pursuit, Mulder and the agents race to safeguard the birth of Scully's child. Scully and Reyes take refuge in an abandoned town where Doggett grew up. Meanwhile Doggett and Skinner have the final showdown with Alex Krycek and continue to fight off the replicants but how successful will they be?

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#1In Season 8of 21 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 218 rated episodes
+1.0vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.6
2001First airedMay 20, 2001

Guest stars

Mitch PileggiMitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter SkinnerTom BraidwoodTom Braidwoodas Melvin FrohikeBruce HarwoodBruce Harwoodas John Fitzgerald ByersDean HaglundDean Haglundas Richard "Ringo" LanglyAnnabeth GishAnnabeth Gishas Special Agent Monica ReyesNicholas LeaNicholas Leaas Agent Alex KrycekJames Pickens, Jr.James Pickens, Jr.as Deputy Director Alvin KershAdam BaldwinAdam Baldwinas Knowle Rohrer
Zachary AnsleyZachary Ansleyas Billy Miles
Kirk B.R. WollerKirk B.R. Wolleras Agent Gene Crane
Dale DickeyDale Dickeyas Game Warden
Jerry Shibanas Scully's Baby
Austin TichenorAustin Tichenoras Dr. James Langenhahn
Tom Martinas Pathology Assistant

Crew

Kim MannersKim MannersDirector
Chris CarterChris CarterWriter

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