X-Files Trivia

Investigating the paranormal with trivia about the iconic sci-fi series that had us all wanting to believe, from FBI agents and alien abductions to mysterious villains and unforgettable catchphrases.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Callaroga Shark Media. Greetings, trivia fans. I'm Mark Ellison, and
today we're investigating the paranormal with questions about The X Files,
the iconic sci fi series that had us all wanting
to believe? Question one? What are the first names of
the two FBI agents at the center of The X Files?

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Question two? What is the name of Maulder's missing sister
whose alien abduction drives much of his obsession with The
X Files? Question three? In what year did The X
Files first premiere on the Fox Network? Question four? What

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is the famous catch phrase associated with the X Files
that appeared on posters in Malder's office? Question five? What
is the name of the mysterious cigarette smoking character who
serves as one of the show's main antagonists throughout the series.

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We'll be right back with the answers. Welcome back, trivia fans.
Let's reveal today's answers. Question one, what are the agent's
first names? Answer? Fox and Dana. Fox Moulder is the
believer obsessed with extraterrestrial phenomena, while Dana Scully is the

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skeptical medical doctor and scientist assigned to debunk his work.
Their chemistry became the heart of the series. Question two,
what is Molder's missing sister's name? Answer Samantha. Samantha Malder
was allegedly abducted by aliens when she was eight years
old and Fox was twelve. This traumatic childhood event fueled

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Molders lifelong quest to uncover the truth about alien life
and government conspiracies. Question three When did the X Files premiere? Answer?
Nineteen ninety three. The pilot episode aired on September tenth,
nineteen ninety three. The show ran for nine seasons initially,
then returned for two revival seasons in twenty sixteen and

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twenty eighteen, cementing its status as one of the most
influential sci fi series ever made. Question four. What is
the show's famous hatch phrase? Answer? The truth is out there.
This phrase appeared in the opening credits of most episodes.
Other memorable taglines from the show include trust No One
and I Want to Believe. Question five, what is the

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cigarette smoking antagonist called? Answer? The Cigarette Smoking Man, also
known as CSM or Cancer Man, played by William B. Davis.
This shadowy government figure knows the truth about alien colonization
and to keep it hidden. He became one of television's
most Iconic Villains. That concludes today's five Daily Trivia Questions.

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I'm Mark Ellison,