Invocation

Name: Invocation
Director: Richard Compton
Released: 2000-12-03

Episode of The X-Files (S8 E5)

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Original language: English

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"Invocation" is the fifth episode of the eighth season of the American science fiction television series The X-Files. It premiered on the Fox network on December 3, 2000. The episode was written by David Amman and directed by Richard Compton. "Invocation" is a "monster-of-the-week" story, unconnected to the series' wider mythology. The episode received a Nielsen rating of 8.2 and was viewed by 13.9 million viewers. Overall, the episode received mixed reviews from critics.

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Follows: Roadrunners
Followed by: Redrum
Part of the series: The X-Files
Director: Richard Compton
Production code: 8ABX06
Released: December 3, 2000
Season: The X-Files, season 8
Title: Invocation

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