Season 1, Episode 17
Mulder gets wind of the secret transportation of an extraterrestrial biological entity (E.B.E.) but is thwarted by a governmental shadow agency before intercepting the cargo. After meeting with Deep Throat, Mulder learns of a UFO that was shot down over Iraqi airspace, resulting in the craft crashing onto an American military base in Turkey. Mulder’s faith in his enigmatic ally is cracked, however, when Scully reveals Deep Throat has been supplying Mulder with falsified evidence.
Written by Glen Morgan and James Wong, “E.B.E.” is top-tier X-Files mythology storytelling. Mulder’s pursuit of the truth is, for the first time in detail, sabotaged by those who not only work at the highest levels of power, but have created relationships with him. “E.B.E.” also functions as an important stepping stone for Scully—the episode solidifies her dedication to Mulder, her willingness to believe in the unbelievable, and most importantly, her unconditional trust in him.
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