The X-Files for beginners — in no particular order.

The X-Files has been a constant stream of entertainment for my family since the series began in the early 90’s. I picked up this undying interest quickly when I was 5 years old and I saw the redhead taking charge. Here’s a list of fun, ridiculous and strange X-Files episodes for those who have never, ever seen the show.

1. X-Cops | Season 7 Episode 12

What seems to be a typical episode of Cops featuring an annoyed Dana Scully.

2. How the Ghosts Stole Christmas | Season 6 Episode 6

A haunted house on Christmas Eve with scheming ghosts!

3. Bad Blood | Season 5 Episode 12

Mulder does a very bad thing and the partners recount the incident—very differently. Also, vampires.

4. The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat | Season 11 Episode 4

Twilight Zone, parallel universes, alien encounters, and the possible origin of the X-Files. But it could all be lies…

5. Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster | Season 10 Episode 3

The perspective of mundane human existence from a were-lizard.

6. Triangle | Season 6 Episode 3

Special directing style, time travel, and a big jazzy brawl.

7. Sunshine Days | Season 9 Episode 18

No Mulder or Scully, but a Brady Bunch obsession.

8. Rain King | Season 6 Episode 8

Weather control, missing legs, flying cows, and small town love story featuring an SNL alumni.

9. Arcadia | Season 6 Episode 15

Mulder and Scully get to play house in an extremely strict H.O.A. community.

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