Revelations (The X-Files)

Revelations is the eleventh episode of the third season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files. It first aired on December 15, 1995, on the Fox network. It was written by Chris Carter and directed by David Nutter.

The episode centers on FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) as they investigate a series of murders targeting children believed to be stigmata recipients. Their investigation leads them to a rural religious community and a potential false prophet, testing Mulder's faith and Scully's skepticism. Mulder grapples with the possibility of true miracles, while Scully remains grounded in scientific explanations. The episode explores themes of faith, religious extremism, and the power of belief. The investigation also forces Mulder to confront his own beliefs about the supernatural and the existence of God.