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The X-Files S8E7 — Via Negativa

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The X-Files•Season 8•Episode 7

Via Negativa

7.4/10 · 3,424 votesDec 17, 200045 min

Ranked #16 of 21 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byTony Wharmby

Written byFrank Spotnitz

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David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Dana Scully

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

John Doggett

Crew2

Frank Spotnitz

Frank Spotnitz

Writer

Tony Wharmby

Tony Wharmby

Director

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Episode Summary

"Via Negativa" is episode 7 of The X-Files season 8. It scored 7.4/10 from 3,424 votes, ranking #16 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Tony Wharmby and written by Frank Spotnitz, it aired on December 17, 2000.

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