By the beginning of this season, the X-Files has become a household name in science fiction. Although it is still considered too extreme by some people, it has been recognized at the Golden Globe Awards and the Emmy Awards. This year is still the same style as in the past, but many personal lives of Mulder and Scully have been added. Mulder's other source of information-X died this year. Another major development is that Scully discovered that he had cancer and was hospitalized for treatment. Although his condition stabilized, he was still in danger. This season also introduced the cancer man's youth and explained his history to the audience. This season also includes a comedy episode, I believe that friends who have watched it know it. This season ends with Mulder returning from an investigation in Alaska and being tired of life, and shooting himself.