History Awesome / TheXFiles

* In "Founder's Mutation," when Kyle and Molly use their TwinTelepathy to [[KickTheSonOfABitch kill Goldman]] and escape from the hospital Molly had been kept prisoner in.

''The X-Files'' is about two prickly FBI agents who solve mysterious cases and stand alone against [[TheConspiracy a whole government who hides the truth]]. What more could you expect?

''The X-Files'' is about two prickly FBI agents who solve mysterious cases and stand alone against a whole government who hides the truth. What more could you expect?

* Mulder's insubordination is questioned by FBI officials at a hearing in "Fallen Angel". They believe that he disobeyed orders in infiltrating the extraterrestial ship's debris, claiming that he could have contaminated himself. But he takes none of their bullshit and repeatedly defends himself as someone who ''wants'' the truth, and makes it very clear to them that this is how it's going to stay.
-->''"You can deny all the things I've seen. All the things I've discovered. But not for much longer. Because too many others know what's happening out there. And no one. No government agency has jurisdiction over the truth."''

-->''"You set us up. You're in on this with Lucas Henry. This was a trap for Mulder because he helped put you away. Well, I came here to tell you that if he dies because of what you've done, FOUR DAYS FROM NOW, NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO STOP ME FROM BEING THE ONE THAT WILL THROW THE SWITCH AND GAS YOU OUT OF THIS LIFE FOR GOOD, '''YOU SON OF A BITCH'''!"''
** Note that [[spoiler:she's actually incorrect in this accusation.]]

* "The Erlenmeyer Flask" has the third act culminate with [[spoiler:Deep Throat's HeroicSacrifice. He knew that if he was the one to trade the parcel with the alien fetus for Mulder, the Men in Black would kill him as he would be exposed as a traitor. Beforehand, his talk with Scully shows how he wants to do this]].
-->'''Deep Throat:''' You and Mulder are the only ones who can bring it to light. ''(Reaches out his hand)'' Now, [[spoiler:give me the parcel. ''Give me the parcel, Scully.'']]

* CSM/Cancerman's [[TranquilFury cool, collected response]] to Mulder waving a gun in his face in "One Breath":

** This is later revealed to be true because [[spoiler:he ''assassinated JFK''.]] [[UnreliableNarrator Or not]].
* The episode "End Game" had badasses Skinner and X kicking each others asses in an elevator to find Mulder.

* "Paper Clip" and Agent Skinner's setting of a new world record in badass. After a whole season of being the Cigarette-Smoking Man's ChewToy and helplessly watching the attempted murders of both Mulder and Scully, he ''finally'' gains the upper hand:
-->''(Skinner summons an elderly Native American man into the room where CSM is confronting him)''\\

'''CSM:''' Now, listen you--\\

'''Skinner:''' I'm sure you're thinking Albert is an old man and there are plenty of ways you might kill him too. Which is why, in the ancient oral tradition of his people, he's told twenty other men the information on those files. So unless you kill every Navajo living in four states... that information is available with a simple phone call. ''(smirks)'' Welcome to the wonderful world of high technology.\\
''(CSM stares in disbelief)''\\
'''CSM:''' You're bluffing.\\

** To Recap that episode Krycek had been exposed as a mole who murdered Duane Barry and the skylift operator and had sold Scully leading to this exchange.
-->'''Skinner:''' Let it go Mulder there's nothing you can do
-->'''Mulder:''' What can YOU do about it?
-->'''Skinner:''' There's only one thing I CAN do Agent Mulder. As of right now I'm reopening the X-Files. That's what they fear the most.

** And in a later episode [[spoiler:Scully actually does appear to become immortal.]]

* In "731", [[TheMenInBlack Mr]] [[AntiHero X]] arriving just in the [[BigDamnHeroes nick of time]] to gun down the Syndicate assassin who nearly murdered Mulder, then carry the injured agent to safety just before the [[UnflinchingWalk train explodes]]. The kicker? Mulder never finds out that it was Mr X [[WhatYouAreInTheDark who saved him]].

* Basketball fans will like this one. In "Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man" CSM mentions he drugged the Russian goalie in the Olympic hockey finals against USA, in response to the infamous basketball game where the final three seconds were replayed three times so the Soviets would win.

-->'''Senator Sorenson:''' Answer the question Miss Scully.\\

* "Paper Hearts": Mulder is dared to sink a half-court shot. He [[spoiler:proceeds to casually do it in one shot]]. Doubles as a meta Moment of Awesome, as [[spoiler:David Duchovny sunk the basket in one take, no special effects.]]

'''Mulder:''' And you're in the wrong house, [[PrecisionFStrike you stupid son of a bitch]]! You were never here, you liar!

* The ending in "Zero Sum" has Skinner confront the CSM over [[spoiler:their deal]]. While CSM deflects Skinner's arguments, even showing his NervesOfSteel at gunpoint again, Skinner ends up firing three warning shots right next to his face. Let's just say that the CSM should reconsider his approach...

** Mulder, Scully and a detective are interrogating a murder suspect, Marty, who keeps dodging their questions while taunting and mocking them. Mulder decides to play her game, and [[BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame with just a few choices words cuts through her like a knife,]] leaving her speechless and making her lose her cool.

* The episode "Triangle". The first three acts are entirely {{The Oner}}, and the last one builds to a stunning climax with a SuspiciouslySimilarSong to "Sing Sing Sing." Plus, the incredible split screen shot where the two Scullys switch places.

** Scully [[spoiler:returning from Côté d'Ivoire and kicking every ass in sight until she got Mulder back]]. And apart from everything Scully does to save Mulder, she also bitches him out in his drugged state because he had given up the fight. Read: even in his subconscious, Scully is his constant, his touchstone.

!!Season 8:

* In season finale, Walter Skinner finally [[spoiler:kills Alex Krycek with a well-placed and well-deserved headshot]].

* Monica Reyes calling out the prosecuter in "The Truth".

'''Monica:''' Yes, to protect him!\\

'''Monica''': You don't care about that child or what Scully had to sacrifice. You are only too happy she had to give it up so there's no proof.\\

'''Monica:''' You don't care what these people have sacrificed over the last nine years--what's been lost to their cause. You make a mockery of it, gladdened that it proves your point.\\

'''Monica:''' What's the point of all of this? To destroy a man who seeks the truth or destroy the truth so no man can seek it? Either way, you lose.
* Skinner and Doggett breaking Mulder out of prison in "The Truth".

* In the second episode of the revival "Founder's Mutation," when [[spoiler:Kyle and Molly use their TwinTelepathy to [[KickTheSonOfABitch kill Goldman]] and escape from the hospital Molly had been kept prisoner in.]]
* Scully's incredibly nonchalant takedown of a suspect in "Home Again": she puts down an armed suspect in about three seconds ''flat'' while wearing stiletto heels, then casually hands the suspect's gun to a shocked Mulder.

* CSM/Cancerman's [[MagnificentBastard cool, collected response]] to Mulder waving a gun in his face in "One Breath":

** That whole episode is a case of FromBadToWorse for CSM in general, since most of his assurances to his fellow [[TheSyndicate Syndicate]] members are proven to be lies. He first failed to kill Mulder, then failed to catch Mulder and Scully, and lost the DAT tape -- to Krycek who he ''also'' failed to kill. His expression when he hears Krycek on the phone is priceless, especially since he's trying not to let the other members know what he's actually hearing. Since he's normally such a MagnificentBastard, watching him screw up is a CMOA on its own.

* "Deep Throat" has Scully use an undercover Ellens Air Base worker as a hostage in order to free the imprisoned Mulder. The best part? They get away with no repercussions!

The series is about two prickly FBI agents who solve mysterious cases and stand alone against a whole government who hides the truth. What more could you expect?

The series is about two prickly FBI agents who solve mysterious cases and stand alone against a whole government who doesn't want anyone to know the truth. What more could you expect?

* "Deep Throat" has Scully use an undercover Ellens Air Base worker as a hostage in order to free the imprisoned Mulder. The best part? They get away with no reprecussions!

** For that matter, Cancerman looking out the window after Mulder ''[[LotusEaterMachine dies,]]'' watching the aliens invade.

* Scully [[spoiler:returning from Côté d'Ivoire and kicking every ass in sight until she got Mulder back in "The Sixth Extinction: Amor Fati"]].
** Apart from everything Scully does to save Mulder, she also bitches him out in his drugged state because he had given up the fight. Read: even in his subconscious, Scully is his constant, his touchstone.