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The X-Files

8.4199311 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesMysterySci-Fi & FantasyCrime

The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is…

ProducersGabe Rotter·Chris Carter

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
My Struggle III
Jan 3, 2018 5.8
E2
This
Jan 10, 2018 6.5
E3
Plus One
Jan 17, 2018 6.8
E4
The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat
Jan 24, 2018 7.4
E5
Ghouli
Jan 31, 2018 7.1
E6
Kitten
Feb 7, 2018 6.9
E7
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Feb 28, 2018 7.2
E8
Familiar
Mar 7, 2018 7.1
E9
Nothing Lasts Forever
Mar 14, 2018 6.0
E10
My Struggle IV
Mar 21, 2018 6.3

Cast

DDDavid Duchovny
David Duchovny
Fox Mulder
GAGillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson
Dana Scully
MPMitch Pileggi
Mitch Pileggi
Walter Skinner

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The X-Files — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The X-Files?

The X-Files is streaming on Hulu and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The X-Files on Netflix?

No, The X-Files is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Pluto TV.

Is The X-Files on Amazon Prime Video?

The X-Files isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The X-Files for free?

The X-Files is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV in United States.

How many seasons are in The X-Files?

The X-Files has 11 seasons in total (218 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The X-Files out yet?

Yes — all 218 episodes across 11 seasons of The X-Files are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 12 of The X-Files?

No — The X-Files ended after 11 seasons, so there is no Season 12.