The X-Files: Season 8
- 2000
- 21 episodes
After Mulder’s disappearance, Scully returns to FBI headquarters to find Special Agent John Doggett heading up a FBI manhunt for her partner. Knowing that type of search will prove futile, Scully and Skinner turn to the Lone Gunmen in hopes of uncovering information about additional UFO activity around the time of Mulder’s disappearance. Although such information leads them to Gibson Praise, the man with Gibson, a man who appears to be Mulder, is in fact an alien bounty hunter. Finally realizing that Mulder will not be found so easily, Agent Doggett is officially assigned to the X-Files. Now, after all she has been through with Mulder, it is Scully who is “the believer” and who must find a way to work with “the skeptic,” John Doggett.
Season 8 of The X-Files premiered on November 5, 2000 and has 21 episodes, from "Within (1)" to "Existence (2)". The last episode aired on May 20, 2001.
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Episodes
Episode 1Within (1)Aired November 5, 2000
Newly appointed Deputy Director Kersh organizes a manhunt for Mulder and assigns Agent John Doggett to head the team. Scully and Skinner go along with the investigation but are warned by Kersh that they will be fired if anything is said about aliens. Scully, along with the Lone Gunmen, surmise that the Bounty Hunter is trying to erase all evidence of abductions, and they realize that he may be going after Gibson Praise, who is now living at a school in Arizona. Agent Doggett comes to the same conclusion and his team race Scully and Skinner to the school where they find Mulder trying to kidnap Gibson.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Kirk B.R. Woller Agent Gene Crane
- Dondré Whitfield Agent
- Christine Firkins Thea Sprecher
- Jeff Gulka Gibson Andrew Praise
- Marc Gomes Agent Danny Mosley
- Jonathan Palmer Principal
- Jo-Ann Dean Secretary
Episode 2Without (2)Aired November 12, 2000
As the search for Mulder intensifies in the Arizona desert, Gibson Praise leads Scully to believe that she is truly closer to her target. Meanwhile, A.D. Kersh informs Agent Doggett that he has been assigned as Mulder's successor on the X-Files.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Brian Thompson Alien Bounty Hunter
- Sal Landi Agent Landau
- Kirk B.R. Woller Agent Gene Crane
- Christine Firkins Thea Sprecher
- Jeff Gulka Gibson Andrew Praise
- Marc Gomes Agent Danny Mosley
- Jonathan Palmer Principal
Episode 3PatienceAired November 19, 2000
While tackling his first X-File case about a series of gruesome murders surrounding a bat-like creature, Doggett quickly learns that his investigative techniques are somewhat dissimilar to Scully's.
Guest stars
- Gene Dynarski Ernie Stefaniuk
- Jay Caputo The Bat Thing
- Dan Leegant Myron Stefaniuk
- Bradford English Detective Abbott
- Eve Brenner Mrs. McKesson
- Annie O'Donnell Elderly Woman
- Brent Sexton Gravedigger
- Gary Bullock Tall George
Episode 4RoadrunnersAired November 26, 2000
Scully evades Doggett's help in investigating a vicious murder in a remote area of Utah, and she is trapped in the small town by a religious cult that believe a slug-like creature is the second coming of God who needs a human host to survive.
Guest stars
- Lawrence Pressman Mr. Milsap
- William O'Leary Gas Station Man
- Rusty Schwimmer Driver
- Conor O'Farrell Sheriff Ciolino
- David Barry Gray Hank Gulatarski
- Todd Jeffries Lead Agent Mayfield
- Bryan Dilbeck Disabled Man
Episode 5InvocationAired December 3, 2000
In 1990 a little boy inexplicably disappeared from his crowded school playground and was never seen again until now, ten years later, and he hasn't aged a day.
Guest stars
- Colton James Josh Underwood
- Kim Greist Lisa Underwood
- Maggie Baird Sharon Pearl
- Rodney Eastman Ronald Purnell
- Erich Anderson Doug Underwood
- Jim Cody Williams Cal Jeppy
- Sheila Shaw Marcia Purnell
- Leslie Sachs Lisa's Friend
Episode 6RedrumAired December 10, 2000
A prominent lawyer wakes to find himself in jail and about to be prosecuted for the murder of his wife. He has no memory of this event however, and when the days begin to regress backward towards the murder, he realizes that he has been given a second chance.
Guest stars
- Guy Torry Shorty
- Cynthia Martells District Attorney Carter
- Bellamy Young Attorney Janet Wilson
- Danny Trejo Cesar Ocampo
- Joe Morton Martin Wells
- Joanna Sanchez Trina Galvez
- Jack Shearer Judge Kinberg
- Lee Duncan Al Cawdry
Episode 7Via NegativaAired December 17, 2000
Working without Scully's input, Doggett and Skinner try to stop the mysterious murder spree of a drug-induced religious cult leader, and it becomes clear that the man can enter the dreams of the people he knows and can kill them in their sleep.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Keith Szarabajka Anthony Tipet
- Kirk B.R. Woller Agent Gene Crane
- Grant Heslov Andre Bormanis
- Chris Jacobs E.R. Doctor
- Wayne A. King Homeless Man
- Mary Ostrow Nurse
- James Pickens Jr. Alvin Kersh
Episode 8SurekillAired January 7, 2001
When a real estate agent is shot inside a prison cell by someone who apparently fired from the roof, Scully and Doggett track him to two exterminators, one of whom has x-ray vision.
Guest stars
- Noel Gugliemi Gangbanger #1
- James Franco Officer #2
- Kellie Waymire Tammi Peyton
- Michael Bowen Dwight Cooper
- Patrick Kilpatrick Randall Cooper
- Ty Upshaw Officer #1
- Joe Sabatino Captain Triguero
- Greg Boniface Gangbanger #2
Episode 9SalvageAired January 14, 2001
A man whose blood is rapidly changing into metal alloy enacts revenge on those who caused his condition.
Guest stars
- Arye Gross Dr. Tom Puvogel
- Dan Desmond Harry Odell
- Wade Williams Ray Pearce
- Jennifer Parsons Nora Pearce
- Tamara Clatterbuck Larina Jackson
- Kenneth Meseroll Owen Harris
- Scott MacDonald Curt Delario
- Randy Walker SWAT Cop
Episode 10BadlaaAired January 21, 2001
An Indian mystic whose son died in a chemical plant accident smuggles himself into the United States and takes his revenge on two families in suburban Washington, D.C.
Guest stars
- Michael Welch Trevor
- Jordan Warkol Quinton
- Maura Soden Trevor's Mother
- Deep Roy Beggar Man
- Andy Hubbell Quinton's Father
- Christopher Hutson Mr. Burrard
- Bill Dow Charles Burks
- Calvin Remsberg Mr. Potocki
Episode 11The GiftAired February 4, 2001
Doggett comes upon an old case that Mulder kept secret from Scully and he follows up the investigation, hoping to find a possible connection to Mulder's disappearance.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Natalie Radford Marie Hangemuhl
- Caroline Lagerfelt Rustic Woman
- Jordan Marder Creature
- Justin Williams Paul Hangemuhl
- Michael McGrady Sheriff Kurt Frey
- Bruce Harwood John Fitzgerald Byers
- Dean Haglund Richard 'Ringo' Langly
Episode 12MedusaAired February 11, 2001
Scully and Doggett must race against the clock to investigate and fight off a contagion lurking in the subway tunnels of Boston.
Guest stars
- Ken Jenkins Deputy Chief Karras
- Penny Johnson Jerald Dr. Hellura Lyle
- Judith Scott Dr. Kai Bowe
- Mary Kathleen Gordon Woman
- Vyto Ruginis Lt. Bianco
- Bill Jacobson Thug
- Brent Sexton Steven Melnick
- Kevin Graves Kid
Episode 13Per ManumAired February 18, 2001
When Scully and Doggett are contacted by a man who claims his wife was murdered shortly after giving birth to an alien baby, Scully digs deeper into reports of alien fertilization on humans, and she begins to question her own pregnancy and its conception.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Karl T. Wright First Associate
- Saxon Trainor Mary Hendershot
- Steven Anderson Dr. James Parenti
- Megan Follows Kath McCready
- Adam Baldwin Knowle Rohrer
- David Purdham Dr. Lev
- Diana Castle Delivery Nurse
Episode 14This Is Not Happening (1)Aired February 25, 2001
When Teresa Hoese (the woman Scully and Mulder met the previous spring in Oregon just before Mulder was abducted) is found in a desert after enduring alien testing, Doggett alerts Scully that this could have something to do with Mulder and his whereabouts. Skinner joins them and they travel to the hospital where Teresa is clinging to life by a thread, and Scully realizes that this is exactly what's going on with Mulder.
Guest stars
- Annabeth Gish Monica Reyes
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Roy Thinnes Jeremiah Smith
- Sarah Koskoff Theresa Nemman
- Judson Scott Absalom
- Bernard White Dr. Desai
- John McGonegle Uniformed Cop
- Arlene Pileggi Skinner's Assistant
Episode 15Deadalive (2)Aired April 1, 2001
Shortly after Mulder is buried, Billy Miles is found very dead, but he somehow comes back to life. Skinner and Scully put all their hopes into digging up Mulder and discovering that he too, is still alive. As Mulder lies in the hospital without indication that he is going to fully recover, Krycek comes to Skinner and offers him a vaccine to the virus that has infected Mulder, but the cost of the vaccine is that Skinner has to kill Scully's unborn child.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Judson Scott Absalom
- Zachary Ansley Billy Miles
- Gibby Brand Arthur Gaffin
- Larry Dorf Pathology Assistant
- Richard McGonagle Dr. Francis Orovetz
- Nelson Mashita Dr. Lim
- David Doty Minister
Episode 16Three WordsAired April 8, 2001
Mulder's request for reassignment to the X-Files is denied by Kersh, who hopes that Mulder will simply quit the FBI. When a census worker is killed on the White House lawn trying to get information to the President, Mulder gets in over his head trying to discover what the man knew.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Judson Scott Absalom
- Adam Baldwin Knowle Rohrer
- Gary Bristow Howard Salt
- Joe Basile Lead Guard
- Ric Sarabia Prison Trustee
- Dwight Hicks Prison Armed Guard
- J.C. Murad Intercom Guard
Episode 17EmpedoclesAired April 22, 2001
Special Agent Reyes enlists Mulder's help in investigating a supernatural killer's connection to the unsolved murder of Agent Doggett's son, Luke.
Guest stars
- Annabeth Gish Monica Reyes
- Jennifer Hammon ICU Nurse
- Caitlin Fein Mia Dukes
- Jay Underwood Jeb Dukes
- Bruce Wright Gary Garber
- Dayna Beilenson Roberta Toews
- Ron Canada Det. Franklin Potter
- Wendy Gazelle Katha Dukes
Episode 18VienenAired April 29, 2001
Mulder and Doggett are reluctantly thrown together to investigate several deaths aboard an oil rig, and Mulder becomes convinced that the rig is really carrying the black oil alien.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Lee Reherman Yuri Volkoff
- Casey Biggs Saksa
- M.C. Gainey Bo Taylor
- Miguel Sandoval Martin Ortega
- Gregory Cruz Diego Garza
- Luis Villalta Simon de la Cruz
- Kevin C. Loomis Chef
Episode 19AloneAired May 6, 2001
While Scully takes maternity leave, Doggett is partnered with a young agent who is fascinated with the X-Files and has followed Mulder and Scully's careers. She and Doggett investigate the death of an old man and the disappearance of his son, but when they disappear as well Mulder heads out to search for them.
Guest stars
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Zach Grenier Dr. Herman Stites
- Jolie Jenkins FBI Agent Leyla Harrison
- Tony Ketcham Gary Sacks
- Lisa Kaseman Pathology Assistant
- James Otis Arlen Sacks
- Jay Caputo Salamander Man
Episode 20Essence (1)Aired May 13, 2001
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. 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.
Guest stars
- Annabeth Gish Monica Reyes
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Frances Fisher Lizzy Gill
- Zachary Ansley Billy Miles
- Kirk B.R. Woller Agent Gene Crane
- Steven Anderson Dr. James Parenti
- David Purdham Dr. Lev
- Denise Crosby Dr. Mary Speake
Episode 21Existence (2)Aired May 20, 2001
Mulder, Doggett and Skinner attempt to fight off the alien replicants, and they find a connection to the conspiracy that leads into the FBI while Reyes and Scully head to a remote farm to safeguard the birth of Scully's child.
Guest stars
- Annabeth Gish Monica Reyes
- Mitch Pileggi Walter Skinner
- Zachary Ansley Billy Miles
- Kirk B.R. Woller Agent Gene Crane
- Adam Baldwin Knowle Rohrer
- Dale Dickey Game Warden
- Austin Tichenor Dr. James Langenhahn
- Jerry Shiban Scully's Baby
