
Welcome to the ultimate The X-Files trivia challenge! Whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard Mulder and Scully enthusiast, this quiz will take you on a journey through some of the most intriguing, weird, and memorable moments from the iconic series. How well do you remember the truth that’s out there? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Let’s dive into the unknown!
1. Who created “The X-Files”?
2. Which main character was an FBI Special Agent and medical doctor?
3. What is the title of the first episode of “The X-Files”?
4. What’s the name of the cigarette-smoking antagonist?
5. What is Agent Mulder’s first name?
6. What’s the recurring tagline of the show?
7. In which year was “The X-Files” first aired?
8. Which character was portrayed by actor Mitch Pileggi?
9. What’s the title of the first X-Files movie?
10. Who was Mulder’s main informant in the early seasons?
11. What creature did Mulder and Scully encounter in the episode “Squeeze”?
12. Who did Scully adopt a child with?
13. What’s the name of their child?
14. Which episode revolves around a killer arcade game?
15. What was the name of the Lone Gunmen’s newspaper?
16. Who is the actor behind Fox Mulder?
17. Who directed the majority of the episodes?
18. Which episode is set in a town with frequent rain but no residents?
19. What is the main theme of “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” movie?
20. Which character says, “Trust No One”?
21. Where does Mulder believe his sister Samantha was taken?
22. What condition does Scully develop in the later seasons?
23. Which episode features a human-sized parasitic tapeworm?
24. What game does Mulder often play during his downtime?
25. Who was the computer expert among the Lone Gunmen?
26. What kind of tattoo does Scully get in the episode “Never Again”?
27. Which monster was fond of cherry pie?
28. What town are Mulder and Scully based in?
29. Who tried to kill Scully in her apartment?
30. Which episode features a family of inbred farmers?
31. Which character lost his wife to a shape-shifting alien?
32. What color is Scully’s hair?
33. Which episode explores the concept of a “Groundhog Day” time loop?
34. Which character was a Vietnam War veteran and had connections to the Syndicate?
35. What was Mulder’s sister’s name?
36. Which episode is based on the real-life Allagash Abductions?
37. What name did Mulder use as an alias on several occasions?
38. What was Scully’s pet dog named?
39. Which episode is often cited as one of the scariest?
40. In which season did Mulder mostly disappear?
41. Who became Scully’s partner during Mulder’s absence?
42. What’s the name of Mulder’s waterbed-loving neighbor?
43. Which episode had a crossover with “Cops”?
44. What’s the title of the episode that focuses on the Lone Gunmen?
45. Which character is played by Annabeth Gish?
46. What disease did Scully suffer from in season 5?
47. Which villainous character was played by Nicholas Lea?
48. Who was the primary writer of the “mythology” episodes?
49. Which season marked the show’s return after a long hiatus?
50. Who did Mulder believe to be the key to all conspiracies?
51. What do Scully and Mulder often refer to their work as?
52. Who is the British villain involved in the alien-human hybrid experiments?
53. Which episode was inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s autobiography?
54. What was the name of Mulder’s informant after Deep Throat’s death?
55. Which episode did Stephen King co-write?
56. In which episode does Mulder discover a genie in a rug?
57. Which character was known as Mulder’s nemesis throughout the series?
58. What kind of creature is featured in the episode “Bad Blood”?
59. In which episode does Scully encounter her doppelganger?
60. Who wrote the episode “Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man”?
61. Which episode was shot in black and white and pays homage to 1950s horror films?
62. Who did Mulder contact using the handle “Throat”?
63. What is the name of the hacker who assists Mulder in season 4?
64. Which episode revolves around a town obsessed with witchcraft?
65. Who directed the episode “Triangle”, known for its long takes?
66. Which episode features a cult that worships a parasitic slug?
67. Who was the main antagonist in the episode “Pusher”?
68. Which episode was inspired by the real-life story of the Enigma of Amigara Fault?
69. What does the tattoo on Scully’s back read?
70. In which state was the majority of the series filmed?
71. Who played the character Jeffrey Spender?
72. Which character is known for saying, “This is where you pucker up”?
73. What’s the name of the mysterious substance that can cause rapid aging?
74. What did Mulder’s parents call him as a nickname when he was younger?
75. Which X-Files episode was banned from re-airing on Fox?
76. What’s the name of Scully’s father?
77. In which episode do Mulder and Scully go undercover as a married couple?
78. Who composed the eerie and iconic theme song for The X-Files?
79. Who is known as the “stupendous Yappi”?
80. What is the name of the alien bounty hunter that Mulder and Scully repeatedly encounter?
81. In which episode does Scully give birth to her son, William?
82. What object does Scully keep as a symbol of her faith?
83. Which mutant serial killer could squeeze himself into extremely tight spaces?
84. Which episode revolves around a video game with deadly consequences?
85. Who is the man often seen flipping a coin in the series?
86. What was the first episode that Gillian Anderson directed?
87. What name was given to the project that aimed to create alien-human hybrids?
88. Who played the younger version of the Cigarette Smoking Man in the series?
89. Which famous horror writer penned an episode for the series?
90. In which season did Mulder and Scully first kiss?
91. What game does Mulder often play to relax?
92. Who was the FBI Assistant Director that often supervised Mulder and Scully’s work?
93. Which character said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. A cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for.”?
94. Who abducted Scully in the second season?
95. In which episode does Mulder claim to recall past life memories?
96. What animal was central to the episode “Fearful Symmetry”?
97. Who was the main antagonist in the episode “Irresistible”?
98. What form of government conspiracy does Mulder primarily investigate?
99. What is the meaning of the phrase “I Want to Believe”, which appears on a poster in Mulder’s office?
100. In which episode do Scully and Mulder encounter a human-like doll named Chinga?
101. Who was the father figure to Scully, giving her advice during pivotal moments, even after his death?
102. Which episode revolves around a fungal infection that makes people see their worst fears?
103. What is the name of the Navajo code talker who assists Mulder?
104. Which character has an implant in his neck that can kill him instantly?
105. In which episode does Scully adopt a child, only to give him up to protect him?
106. Who was Mulder’s first partner at the FBI before Scully?
107. Which creature from Russian folklore was featured in the episode “Kaddish”?
108. What is the name of Mulder’s informer who works in the United Nations?
109. In which episode are Mulder and Scully trapped in a forest with invisible creatures?
110. Who was responsible for the arson attack that burned down Mulder’s office?
111. Which ‘Breaking Bad’ actor starred in an episode as a racist, hate-filled law enforcement officer?
112. Which episode dealt with a community of people with extraordinary physical flexibility?
113. Who did Scully shoot during a standoff, leading to her temporary removal from the X-Files?
114. What’s the title of the X-Files movie released in 1998?
115. In “Dreamland”, whose body does Mulder swap with?
116. In which episode does Scully dance to Cher’s “Walking in Memphis”?
117. Which villain claimed to be a former lover of Scully’s and had the ability to control people with his voice?
118. What does the Cigarette Smoking Man offer to Mulder in the episode “One Breath”?
119. What kind of animal is central to the plot of the episode “Teso Dos Bichos”?
120. Who are the trio of conspiracy theorists who frequently assist Mulder?
121. Which episode features an alien entity that thrives on radiation and causes a nuclear plant meltdown?
122. In which season did Scully undergo an operation to remove a mysterious chip from her neck?
123. Which episode’s plot revolves around a real-life tale of an abandoned ship found with its entire crew missing?
124. What are the last words spoken in the series finale?
Final Words
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