| The X-Files is a FOX show created by Chris Carter dealing with 2 FBI agents who work with the "X-Files," cases which could not be explained easily and often involve the paranormal. The show is filmed in Vancouver, BC. The show premiered on September 10, 1993. The X-Files is broadcast in North America, but can also be seen in Australia, Brazil, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. All dates in this guide reflect only North American broadcasts. |
During its second season, "The X Files" finished 64th out of 141 shows in
the Neilsen ratings with a 14.5 average. The show was chosen as Best
Drama of 1994 by "Entertainment Weekly" , and won a Golden Globe for best
television drama. "X Files" cinematographer John Bartley was nominated
for an American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement Award
for the episode "Duane Barry."
Viewers for Quality Television have nominated "The X Files" as best
drama, and Duchovny and Anderson have been nominated for best actor and
actress, respectively. These awards will be handed out on Sept. 23.
The Television Critic's Association nominated the show for Best Drama.
The show has garnered seven Emmy award nominations -- outstanding
drama series (against Chicago Hope, ER, Law & Order, and NYPD Blue);
outstanding individual achievement in writing (drama) - Chris Carter,
"Duane Barry;" outstanding cinematography in a series - John Bartley,
"One Breath;" outstanding individual achievement in editing/single camera
production - James Coblenz, "Duane Barry," and Stephen Mark, "Sleepless;"
outstanding sound editing for a series -- the sound crew consisting of
supervising sound editor Thierry Couturier; dialogue editors Machiek
Malish, Chris Reeves, Marty Stein, and Jay Levine; sound effects editors
Stuart Calderon, Michael Kimball, David Van Slyke, Susan Welsh, Chris
Fradkin, and Matt West; music editor Jeff Charbonneau; and ADR editor
Debby Ruby Winsberg, for "Duane Barry;" and outstanding guest actress in
a drama - CCH Pounder/Agent Kazdin, "Duane Barry." The Emmy awards
ceremony will be held Sunday, Sept. 10, on Fox. Both Duchovny and
Anderson will be presenters.
The results for the first season episodes are below. How did your favorite episodes/writers rate?
Rating Scheme of 1 (Mediocre) to 4 (Spectacular): Total number of ballots received: 116
Episode Title -- Ave. Vote -- #of Votes/ "4" Votes ---------------- ------------ ----------------------- Erlenmeyer Flask -- 3.74 -- 102/78 Tooms -- 3.60 -- 93/62 Squeeze -- 3.56 -- 95/57 Beyond the Sea -- 3.52 -- 112/72 Ice -- 3.45 -- 108/60 E.B.E. -- 3.44 -- 90/54 Deep Throat -- 3.43 -- 89/48 Eve -- 3.36 -- 107/57 The X-Files -- 3.36 -- 94/39 Fallen Angel -- 3.27 -- ??/?? Fire -- 3.02 -- 111/25 Darkness Falls -- 3.01 -- 100/30 Conduit -- 2.99 -- 91/23 Gender Bender -- 2.91 -- 106/25 Roland -- 2.86 -- 100/19 Lazarus -- 2.74 -- 99/9 Shadows -- 2.74 -- 102/16 Young at Heart -- 2.64 -- 88/8 Miracle Man -- 2.58 -- 101/11 Born Again -- 2.53 -- 97/7 The Jersey Devil -- 94/8 Ghost in the Machine -- 1.99 -- 102/6 Space -- 1.72 -- 106/3Total Show Average is 2.97
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