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The X-Files· Season 9 · Episode 15

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S09E15·7.2·April 21, 2002·1h·FOX

When Morris Fletcher approaches agents Doggett and Reyes with information related to "Super Soldiers", they turn to the Lone Gunmen. The Gunmen, however, are knee-deep in a bio-terrorist's plot to release a deadly toxin into the population but the Gunmen find that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifice for their cause.

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#16In Season 9of 20 rated episodes
#177All-timeof 218 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 9 averages 7.5
2002First airedApril 21, 2002

Guest stars

Tom BraidwoodTom Braidwoodas Melvin FrohikeBruce HarwoodBruce Harwoodas John Fitzgerald ByersDean HaglundDean Haglundas Richard "Ringo" LanglyMichael McKeanMichael McKeanas Morris Fletcher
Jim Fyfeas James "Jimmy the Geek" Belmont
Zuleikha RobinsonZuleikha Robinsonas Yves Adele Harlow / Lois RunceStephen SneddenStephen Sneddenas James "Jimmy" BondMarcus GiamattiMarcus Giamattias John Gillnitz
Timothy LandfieldTimothy Landfieldas Professor Douglas Houghton
John ProskyJohn Proskyas Medical Examiner
Michael Craven Wellsas Leonard Southall
Pamela PaulshockPamela Paulshockas Brittany
Thomas Schnauzas Speaker
Robert JosephRobert Josephas Big Security Guard

Crew

Cliff BoleCliff BoleDirector
Frank SpotnitzFrank SpotnitzWriter
John ShibanJohn ShibanWriter
Vince GilliganVince GilliganWriter

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