Classic TV Theme: The X Files (Full Stereo)

A landmark in sci-fi television, ’The X Files’ (1993) had its ups and downs but at its best wove a compelling web of speculative fiction. Fifteen years after its nine-season run, Mulder and Scully were back in a reunion series; with only a relative handful of episodes it was more like a miniseries but at least they gave the show a proper finale. Mark Snow’s whistling theme has become a musical signature for the unknown and it underwent only minor changes over the years. The opening sequence won an Emmy, the first of 16 the show would be given. 00:00 Opening titles, season one. 00:45 Opening titles, season eight. Robert Patrick is added to the opening sequence; David Duchovny appears occasionally. 01:29 Opening titles, season nine. Mitch PIleggi finally is featured in the opening, along with Patrick and Annabeth Gish (replacing Gillian Anderson). For this episode (the series finale at the time) Duchovny and Anderson are also in the intro. 02:13 End credits, season nine. 03:01 Bonus: