The X-Files Revival: 21 WTF Moments From Episodes 3 & 4

We're more than halfway in. Two more episodes of The X-Files revival (Fox has taken to calling it Season 10 these days, perhaps indicating hope for a future season or two) have come and gone, and brought with them plenty of WTF moments. Interestingly, these two episodes could not be more different. One was an off-the-wall, light-hearted, comedy themed X-Files episode that turned out to be the instant classic many had predicted, while the other was a dark, drab monster of the week attempt that did as much wrong as it did right. Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster and Home Again might be seen as a lesson in contrasts, but both are worthy of a second look. Why? Both had totally insane moments, off-the-wall, bizarre, and completely unexpected scenes that included a scandalous Scully sex scene (imagined, mind you), murder victims being torn limb from limb by a make-believe monster who travels around town in the back of a garbage truck, the appearance of a punk-rock frontman in a guest spot, a lizard man, a familiar looking peeping tom, and the return of the infamous red speedo. There are a ton of moments to take in, but here are the ones that will really make you go "WTF?" Lets begin, shall we?

21. The Loss Of A Parent

Margaret Scully (Sheila Larkin) returned in the fourth episode of The X-Files revival, Home Again, but never had more than a few lines - and it was far from the happy homecoming/parental reunion fans had hoped for. It's learned via a phone call to Scully from her big brother Bill (who is never seen in this particular outing, though actor Pat Skipper, who portrayed him, is still actively working these days) that their mother has had a heart attack, and is in a coma. Scully rushes to her bedside, and she does, briefly, regain consciousness - long enough for Dana to feel even more guilty about giving up William as an infant. And then she's gone. We guess you really can't go home again.