EThe X-Files FAQE explores Chris Carter's popular 1990s science-fiction TV series which aired on Fox for nine seasons and inspired spin-offs including feature films TV shows toys novels and comic books. The book explores the series in terms of its historical context and analyzes how many of the episodes tackle the events of their time: the Clinton era. EThe X-Files FAQE also tallies the episodes that are based on true stories selects touchstone moments from the almost decade-long run and organizes the series by its fantastic subject matter a from serial killers to aliens from prehistoric menaces to ethnic and religious-based horrors. In addition the book recalls the TV antecedents (EKolchak: The Night StalkerE) and descendants (EFringeE) of EThe X-FilesE examines the two feature films and investigates Chris Carter's other creations including EMillenniumE EThe Lone GunmenE EHarsh RealmE and EThe AfterE. Featuring numerous stills and the show's most prominent writers and directors EThe X-Files FAQE allows readers to relive the Mytharc conspiracy and the unforgettable monsters of the week a from the Fluke Man to the Peacocks.