Season Four Finale Event
Mulder fakes his own death while Scully and Skinner race against time to uncover the truth.
The Season Four Finale Event marks a pivotal turning point in the long-running conspiracy narrative of The X-Files. Consisting of the three episodes 'Gethsemane' (4x24), 'Redux' (5x01), and 'Redux II' (5x02), this arc centers on Fox Mulder faking his own death in a desperate gambit to expose the Syndicate. It serves as a critical bridge between early alien mythology and the deeper personal stakes involving Mulder's family history.
Quick Facts
- Episode count
- 3
Lore & Background
For 'Gethsemane', an entire set of icy caverns was built inside a warehouse formerly used for cold storage.
Reader's Guide
'Gethsemane' ends with Mulder apparently dead, which made newspapers ask whether the character had really died; Chris Carter said the plot revolved around a hoax but held huge revelations. In 'Redux', Scully helps Mulder fake his death, and he uses the distraction to infiltrate The Pentagon in search of a cure for Scully's cancer, while Scully uncovers a Syndicate connection within the FBI and Skinner falls under suspicion as the traitor.
Did You Know?
- 'Redux I' drew 27.34 million viewers, the highest-rated non-special broadcast episode of the series.
- 'Gethsemane' was seen by 19.85 million viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in The X-Files Season 4 finale?
Mulder appears to die, a hoax that leads into the fifth-season opener, 'Redux'. 'Gethsemane' aired on May 18, 1997, and 'Redux' and 'Redux II' in November 1997.
Who is suspected of being the traitor inside the FBI?
Skinner falls under suspicion as the traitor inside the FBI, while Scully uncovers a Syndicate connection within the Bureau.
More in Episodes & Arcs
Elsewhere in The X-Files
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced