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  • First Person Shooter on Random Worst 'X-Files' Episodes

    (#6) First Person Shooter

    • February 27, 2000

    Synopsis: The Lone Gunmen bring Mulder and Scully to a video game company after learning that one of the developers was killed while playing one of the virtual reality games. While there, a new virtual-reality game is overridden by a female computer character whose power extends far beyond the virtual realm. 

    Why it falls short: A lot of computer-based TV shows and films from the '90s haven't aged well, and this particular episode really falls short. Naturally, characters use technical jargon that's truly all over the place. It takes itself seriously but comes across as goofy more than anything else. Most '90s-era depictions of virtual reality haven't aged well, but this one feels particularly dated.

  • Teso Dos Bichos on Random Worst 'X-Files' Episodes

    (#1) Teso Dos Bichos

    • March 8, 1996

    Synopsis: Several individuals from an archeological team from Ecuador go missing after excavating an ancient burial site that was allegedly protected by the spirit of a jaguar. The spirit, angry at being disturbed, unleashes a wave of feral cats that wreak havoc around the nearby museum.

    Why it falls short: This episode lacks any kind of coherency. It's basically one tangent after the next, which makes it incredibly hard to build up any kind of tension or suspense. The tone is undermined even more due to a silly monster (in this case a pack of rabid cats). It could have been played for a comedy, but since everything is played straight, it just comes across as weird and disconcerting. Not surprisingly, this was one of the only episodes both the cast and crew strongly disliked. In fact, it went through so many rewrites that it's no surprise the whole thing just kind of feels pushed together haphazardly.

  • 3 on Random Worst 'X-Files' Episodes

    (#8) 3

    • November 4, 1994

    Synopsis: Scully is still missing, so Mulder begins an investigation into vampires in Los Angeles. Throughout his journey, he becomes involved with a female vampire who wants to escape her lifestyle. 

    Why it falls short: Scully's completely gone from this episode, which makes it suffer significantly. Additionally, it tries to go for an erotic thriller vibe and just falls short. "3" is a good example of one reason the show worked so well was due to the chemistry between Mulder and Scully. With half of that missing, the show feels, well, half empty. 

  • Schizogeny on Random Worst 'X-Files' Episodes

    (#5) Schizogeny

    • January 11, 1998

    Synopsis: A maniacal therapist is implanting his patients with her own abusive memories. Meanwhile, a teenager named and patient named Bobby Rich becomes a suspect in his father's murder. However, Mulder and Scully believe a greater evil may be responsible.

    Why it falls short: "Schizogeny" had a lot of potential due to the creepy atmosphere it creates with the bloody trees. Unfortunately, the story falls a bit short; it feels like they filmed a bad spec script for the series, which really could have gone through a few more drafts. In the end, you realize the therapist has the ability to control trees, which is only slightly cool until you start to think about it a bit more.

  • Babylon on Random Worst 'X-Files' Episodes

    (#4) Babylon

    • February 15, 2016

    Synopsis: An art gallery showing allegedly offensive pieces is attacked, leaving the actual bomber incapacitated. Mulder uses mysticism to try to communicate with the comatose bomber to avoid a future attack while Scully seeks out answers via neuroscience. 

    Why it falls short: This episode deals with heavy subject matter that may hit too close to home for some. That's not its biggest problem, though. The main issue with this episode is the fact that it juxtaposes light and heavy subject matter with about as much tact as a blindfolded dog in a glass room. It also includes a sequence of Mulder getting high and dancing in a rodeo. The shift in tones doesn't work at all. 

  • Fire on Random Worst 'X-Files' Episodes

    (#13) Fire

    • December 17, 1993

    Synopsis: Mulder and Scully work alongside an inspector from Scotland Yard to investigate Cecil L'Ively, a man with pyrokinetic powers. Turns out, L'Ively is using those powers to stalk members of the British aristocracy, and they have to stop him before he strikes. 

    Why it falls short: If the accents in this episode had been halfway decent, it may be more fondly remembered. As it stands, it's tough to get past the accents on display. It has some moments, particularly in establishing a romantic subplot between Mulder and Scully, but the pieces just don't add up to anything substantial. 

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In the 10 seasons, "X-Files" led the audience to explore the dark and mysterious unknown world in the world and beyond. The FBI agent Fox Mulder has a firm belief in supernatural phenomena and unsolved mysteries, which led him to question everything. Although the main storyline of the series involves events, including the kidnapping of Sister Mudd, who is related to aliens, government conspiracies, and human trials, many cases have different horrors.

The X-Files series achieve success with attractive mystery, horror, and occasional comedy. Unfortunately, not every episode is a gem. The random tool lists 13 of the worst X-Files episodes most people think.

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