The X-Files · Season 1, Episode 9
“Fallen Angel” · Season 1, Episode 9
In this episode: Fox Mulder (3), Dana Scully (2), Deep Throat (2)
Then what can I say? How can I disprove lies that are stamped with an official seal?
That will be all, Mr Mulder?
You can deny all the things I've seen, all the things I've discovered, but not for much longer because too many others know what's happening out there. And no one, no government agency, has jurisdiction over the truth.
Mulder, the hearing is tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
So that gives us 24 hours to investigate.
My assignment is to bring you back, not help you dig yourself in deeper.
"The Last Detail" starring Dana Scully.
You really believe that story?
That story happens to be highly classified.
It's a highly classified lie.
Mulder, the continental United States is surrounded by an electronic fence that reaches 15,000 miles into space. We use it to track and monitor the 7,087 man-made objects that orbit the earth. Last night at 23:17 that fence was breached.
Why did you countermand my decision? Mulder's conduct was in clear violation not only of bureau procedures but of federal law.
Yes.
I don't understand. The committee's case was air tight. You've ruined the last best chance we had to get rid of him.
I appreciate your frustration, but you and I both know Mulder's work, his singular passion-- poses a most unique dilemma. But his occasional insubordination is in the end, far less dangerous.
With respect sir, less dangerous than what?
Than having him exposed to the wrong people. What he knows... what he thinks he knows... Always keep your friends close, Mr. McGrath... but keep your enemies closer.
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