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The X-Files S9E17 — Release
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The X-Files•Season 9•Episode 17

Release

8.1/10 · 3,090 votesMay 5, 200245 min

Ranked #2 of 20 in Season 9•+0.7 vs season avg

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When an FBI cadet with amazing profiling skills approaches Doggett, Reyes, and Scully with a lead on a suspect in a series of recent murders, he claims the same killer is responsible for the death of Doggett's son. The agents find themselves wondering if his

Directed byKim Manners
Written byJohn Shiban, David Amann
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Gillian Anderson

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Dana Scully

Robert Patrick

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Annabeth Gish

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Monica Reyes

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Episode Summary

"Release" is episode 17 of The X-Files season 9. It scored 8.1/10 from 3,090 votes, ranking #2 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Kim Manners and written by John Shiban, David Amann, it aired on May 5, 2002.

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