Ep 6. How the Ghosts Stole Christmas

Mulder and Scully head to a haunted house on Christmas Eve to investigate claims of ghosts attacking couples who enter the house. Upon their arrival, they meet a pair of ghosts who claim to be a former couple that killed each other in the house many years ago. The ghosts, played by Ed Asner and Lily Tomlin, are lonely and seek companionship from the living.

Throughout the episode, Mulder and Scully navigate their way through the haunted house while the ghosts play elaborate pranks on them. As the night goes on, the ghosts become increasingly desperate for love and start to manipulate Mulder and Scully into believing that they too are a couple. The episode shifts between present day and flashbacks to the 1940s, which reveal the ghosts' tragic past and explain why they are stuck in the house.

As the night wears on, Mulder and Scully become trapped in the house and are forced to confront their feelings for each other. The ghosts manipulate Mulder and Scully into a heightened emotional state, leading to moments of vulnerability and honesty between the two partners.

The episode features surreal moments of levitation, ghosts appearing out of nowhere, and dialogue that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. The tension builds as the ghosts' true intentions become clearer and darker.

Ultimately, Mulder and Scully's investigation leads to a conclusion that is both surprising and haunting. By the end of the episode, both partners are left questioning their own beliefs about love, ghosts, and the supernatural.

"How the Ghosts Stole Christmas" is a standout episode for fans of The X-Files, blending humor, horror, and romance in a way that only this iconic show can.