The X-Files - 1.

writers: Alex Gansa & Howard Gordon

director: Larry Shaw

STARRING:

David Duchovny as Special Agent Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson as Special Agent Dana Scully

Guest stars:

FREDERICK COFFIN as Chief Joseph McGrath

JERRY HARDIN as Deep Throat

MARSHALL BELL as Commander Calvin Henderson

SCOTT BELLIS as Max Fenig

ALVIN SANDERS as Deputy Wright

SHEILA PATTERSON as Gina Watkins

TONY PANTAGES as Lt. Fraser

JANE MACDOUGALL as Laura Dalton

BRET STAIT as Corp. Taylor

FREDA PERRY as Mrs. Wright

MICHAEL ROGERS as Lt. Griffin

WILLIAM MCDONALD as Dr. Oppenheim

KIMBERLY UNGER as Karen Koretz

MULDER RACES TO GET TO THE SITE OF A DOWNED UFO BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT DOES.

Whatever fell to earth in a fiery explosion in the woods is the focus for two searches: Mulder's one-man expedition, and a highly secret UFO retrieval team. The government team quickly sets up a cover story, a base camp and a trap for the fugitive alien. But the only thing they trap is Mulder, to the chagrin of both the military and the Bureau. Scully is sent to bring him home to a tribunal. But Mulder discovers an unlikely ally in Max Fenig, a UFO true believer whose enthusiasm contrasts with Scully's insistence that the cover story is genuine. She changes her mind, however, when she sees firsthand the radiation burns suffered by soldiers when the being attacks them. Angry at the lies and the coverup, she aids Mulder when he discovers that Max is more than a simple UFO fan, with secrets even he does not know he holds. When a mysterious force takes over Max's body, Mulder is sole witness to a remarkable abduction. But only the intervention of his patron, Deep Throat, can save Mulder's career when charges are brought against him.

Commander Calvin Henderson: "You just made the worst mistake of your life, Agent Mulder."

Mulder: "I think you knocked out a filling."

CCH: "I'll see to it you that pay the price for putting my men at risk."

Mulder: "Since when does taking pictures put anyone's life at risk?"

CCH: "You violated a US government quarantine and thats a federal crime."

Mulder: "That's a quarantine? Is that what you call this?"

CCH: "We're trying to contain an ecological disaster."

Mulder: "That's a lot of firepower just to protect mother nature."

CCH: "I have my orders. And a license to execute them as a I see fit. I suggest you forget what you saw, what you think you saw for your own well being."

Mulder: "You've got a downed craft in those woods, sir. And troops carrying live rounds! We both know what's out there!"

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Max Fenig: "You're a cautious man. Trust no one. Very wise. After what happened to JFK I understand completely."

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Mulder: "I didn't order room service."

Scully: "This isn't funny, Mulder."

Mulder: "Did you meet Max?"

Scully: "Who?"

Mulder: "Max. From NICAP. Ah, they must have released him. Another intrepid soul in search of a close encounter."

Scully: "Is that what this is about?"

Mulder: "What else?"

Scully: "Try explaining that to Section Cheif McGrath. He stepped over Blevins ordering a full inquiry. With a recommendation...Mulder he wants to shut down the X-files. And he wants you out of the bureau."

Mulder: "So what else is new?"

Scully: "I don't understand you Mulder. Why are you always defying protocol? Ignoring jurisdiction..."

Mulder: "Because I know what I saw Scully. There weren't train tracks anywhere near that site. So how could it have been a derailed container?"

Scully: "Because it wasn't. What you saw was not a toxic spill. But it wasn't a UFO either."

Mulder: "OK. I'm all ears. What was it?"

Scully: "It was a downed Libyan jet with a nuclear warhead. (Mulder laughs) Over US air space... They'd been picking up low grade levels of radiation indicating that a plutonium casing may have cracked. So to avoid mass panic..."

Mulder: "You really believe that story?"

Scully: "That story happens to be highly classified."

Mulder: "A highly classified lie.(helicopter passes overhead) They're searching for someone Scully."

Scully: "If they're searching for anyone, its probably the pilot."

Mulder: "You think they'd roll out all of this material for one Libyan fighter jock? (pause) Besides, no human pilot walked away from the wreckage I saw."

Scully: "Well, maybe he ejected."

Mulder: "Maybe."

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Scully: "My assignment is to bring you back, not to help you dig yourself in deeper."

Mulder: "'The Last Detail' starring Dana Scully." (they enter Mulder's trashed hotel room)

Scully: "What's going on?"

Mulder: "Looks like housekeeping hasn't been here yet."

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(after M&S catch Max in their motel room)

Max Fenig: "My apologies. Forgive me please. I'm a curious man. I had to know.. "

Mulder: "Know what?"

Max Fenig: "If it was really you."

Mulder: "But you don't know me. Last night is the first time you've laid eyes on me."

Max Fenig: "Not true. We at NICAP have been following your career really closely. Ever since you became involved with the X-files."

Mulder: "Following my career? How?"

Max Fenig: "Through the Freedom of Information Act.Your travel expenses are a matter of public record. (pauses and looks at Scully) So, this must be the enigmatic Agent Scully.

(Max moves toward her extending his hand, Mulder pushes him back onto the bed)

Mulder: "How did you recognize me?"

Max Fenig: "I saw your picture in a trade magazine once. And of course I read your article in Omni about the Gulf Breeze sightings. "

Mulder: "I published that under a pseudonym."

Max Fenig: "M.F. Luder. I know. M.F. Luder is an anagram for F. Mulder. You really didn't think that would fool us did you?"

Mulder: "I didn't think anyone was really paying attention"

Scully: "A-mazing."

Max Fenig: "Amazing? Hardly. You want to see something amazing? Come with me." (he leaves the room)

Mulder (looking at Scully): *Enigmatic* Dr. Scully.

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Commander Calvin Henderson: "Whatever happened, Mulder, it has nothing to do with you."

Mulder: "You're wrong, Colonel. We both want the same thing; only you want it dead. Can't you see that chasing it down like an animal you leave it no choice but to defend itself? How many more people have to die before you rethink your approach?"

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Scully: "Sir. Request permission to make a statement."

FBI Official: "Request denied."

Scully: "Sir, it's unfair to judge Mulder by the same criteria..."

FBI Official: "You're dismissed, Agent Scully."

Scully: "But, sir, I..."

FBI Official: "That will be all."

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Mulder: "Do you hear that sound, Scully? Hammer and nails. They're building a gallows in the town

square."

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Mulder: "How can I disprove lies that are stamped with an official seal?"

FBI Official: "That will be all, Mr. Mulder."

Mulder: "You can deny all the things I've seen, all the things I've discovered, but not for much longer. Because too many others know what's happening out there. And no one, no government agency, has jurisdiction over the truth."

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