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The X-Files

1993–201811 seasons218 episodes43 min

The X-Files is a American series that premiered on Fox in 1993 and ran until 2018. 11 seasons and 218 episodes. Created by Chris Carter.

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On air 1993–2018: 26 years

Key facts

Network
Fox
Format
Series
Premiere
September 10, 1993
Finale
March 21, 2018
Years on air
26
Seasons
11
Episodes
218
Running time
43 minutes
Genre
Science fiction, Horror, Thriller, Supernatural fiction
Language
English
Production
20th Century Fox Television, Ten Thirteen Productions
Distributor
Netflix, Disney+, 20th Television
Set in
Washington, D.C.

Credits

Created byChris Carter
Executive producersGlen MorganJames WongMichael W. WatkinsKim MannersVince GilliganChris CarterR. W. GoodwinDavid Greenwalt
DirectorsRob Bowman
MusicMark Snow

Cast 10 of 193 on record

Cast memberRole
Gillian AndersonDana Scully
Shia LaBeouf—
Bryan Cranston—
Jack BlackBart Liquori ("Zero")
Lucy Liu—
David DuchovnyFox Mulder
Dave Grohl—
Burt Reynolds—
Lucy Lawless—
William Gibson—

Awards on record

  • Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama

Plus 1 nomination recorded in Wikidata.