A series of horrific mass killings leads Mulder to startling evidence of extraterrestrial life. Meanwhile, Scully finds herself forming a special bond with Cassandra Spender, who is an abductee too.

original airdate--March 1,1998                           rating--20.21 million

music--theme song "X-Files" by Mark Snow"

Goofs:In season 2's "Ascension," Skyland Mountain was a private ski resort, yet here we are told it is a national park.